Seasonal

This lesson introduces kindergarten students to the concept of changing seasons through music. By singing simple songs related to each season and using instruments or body movements, students will enhance their memory and creative expression. This approach helps young learners connect with the natural world and develop an understanding of seasonal changes in a fun and engaging way.

In this lesson, students will explore how the change in seasons can impact their feelings. Through a creative art project, each student will draw a seasonal tree and write their feelings on the leaves. This activity encourages emotional expression and reflection, helping young students to connect their emotions with environmental changes, fostering self-awareness and emotional intelligence.

In this lesson, students will explore the different seasons and how they affect plant life by reading 'The Leaf Man.' They will create a seasonal chart and discuss how plants adapt to each season. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the cyclical nature of seasons and the resilience of plant life.

In this lesson, students will create collage artworks that represent their feelings about the current season using elements from nature and recycled materials. This activity encourages creativity and personal reflection, allowing students to express their emotions through art. It helps develop fine motor skills, artistic expression, and emotional awareness.

This lesson engages young learners in a discussion about how different seasons might affect our feelings. Students will match various weather conditions with emotions and create artworks expressing how they feel in different seasons. This lesson is important as it aids in emotional expression and creativity, helping children understand and articulate their feelings in relation to their environment.

In this lesson, students will explore the winter season through a hands-on, nature-based activity using recyclable materials. This lesson is important as it encourages students to observe and understand the changes in nature during winter, fostering curiosity and creativity. By working collaboratively, students will also develop teamwork skills while engaging in active learning.

This lesson introduces toddlers aged 15 months to 2.5 years to the vibrant season of spring. Through sensory exploration and interactive activities, children will discover the sights, sounds, and textures of spring, fostering curiosity and a love for nature. This 30-minute session is designed for a Pre-K classroom, providing a joyful and engaging learning experience.

In this delightful lesson, Pre-K students will explore the theme 'Signs of Spring' through engaging choice time activities. This lesson is important as it helps young learners connect with nature, observe seasonal changes, and develop sensory and cognitive skills. The session will last 30 minutes and is designed for a classroom-wide Tier 1 setting.

Designed for upper elementary to high school students, this lesson helps ease anxiety around seasonal transitions and encourages students to view change as an opportunity. Through activities and discussions, students will prepare emotionally for summer, focusing on potential growth and new adventures.

In this lesson, students will create a weather chart that parallels daily weather changes with their own emotional climates. By connecting the external world with their internal feelings, students can develop awareness and language around mood shifts, leading to a more nuanced understanding of emotional regulation. This lesson is important as it helps young students articulate their emotions and understand that feelings can change just like the weather.

In this lesson, students will craft winter-themed 'warm wishes' cards for family or classmates, expressing their appreciation and good intentions. This heartwarming activity builds a sense of community and reinforces the value of gratitude and kindness. It helps students develop empathy and communication skills while fostering a positive classroom environment.

In this 30-minute small-group session, 11th graders reflect on their social-emotional strengths and challenges, then set actionable summer goals to support self-awareness and personal growth. This Tier 2 enrichment helps students maintain and build SEL skills over the break, fostering community exploration and a growth mindset.

This lesson plan explores the characteristics of winter, engaging K-3 students through a blend of Project-Based Learning, Active Learning, and Game-Based Learning. Students will learn about winter's unique features, how plants and animals adapt, and create a collaborative project to showcase their understanding. This lesson is important as it helps students appreciate seasonal changes and develop critical thinking and creativity skills.

In this lesson, high school students will explore various winter traditions from around the world. Through group presentations, students will share insights into different cultures' celebrations, fostering cultural appreciation and broadening perspectives. This lesson encourages respect and inclusivity by highlighting the diversity of global traditions.

A fun summer-themed SEL activity designed for small groups of 1st graders to explore and share their emotions using bright beach imagery and playful prompts. This 15-minute session helps students build emotional awareness and communication skills in a joyful, seasonal context.

Learn about various cultural celebrations of the spring equinox through engaging activities and crafts. This lesson enriches students' cultural awareness and creativity, making it perfect for a 2nd-grade class. The lesson is designed to be completed in one 40-minute session and includes a variety of activities that cater to different learning styles.

This week-long theme introduces toddlers to the wonders of nature through engaging activities and exploration. It's important for young children to connect with the natural world as it fosters curiosity, creativity, and a sense of wonder. The theme is designed for Pre-K students with a single 30-minute session each day, focusing on different aspects of nature such as plants, animals, weather, and more.

In this lesson, Pre-K students will explore emotions through storytelling and role-playing with an autumn theme. They'll identify emotions characters might feel in different fall scenarios, enhancing their empathy and emotional vocabulary. This lesson is important as it helps young learners develop emotional awareness and communication skills, which are crucial for their social and emotional development.

In this delightful lesson, Pre-K students will explore the signs of spring through engaging activities and observations. This lesson is important as it helps young learners connect with nature, understand seasonal changes, and develop observational skills. The session will last 30 minutes and is designed for a classroom setting.

In this engaging autumn-themed activity, students reflect on emotions or worries they would like to let go of, visualizing them as leaves falling from a tree. By writing down and discussing these feelings, students practice emotional release and learn to embrace change. This lesson is important as it helps students develop emotional awareness and coping strategies, fostering a healthy mindset towards change and letting go.

A one-session, 30-minute group lesson for 1st graders exploring end-of-year feelings and transitions. Students will recognize and name their emotions, practice expressing them, and build coping strategies for the upcoming break—an essential step for social-emotional growth, especially for multilingual learners through UDL supports.

This lesson explores the fascinating changes in weather during spring through engaging questions of the day for Pre-K students. Over a 5-day period, students will learn about different aspects of spring weather, fostering curiosity and observational skills. This lesson is designed for a single 30-minute session each day, making it perfect for young learners.

In this lesson, Grade 4 students will explore and present their own or family traditions related to winter holidays. This activity encourages cultural awareness and appreciation of diverse traditions, fostering inclusion and curiosity. By sharing stories or items that represent these celebrations, students will develop a deeper understanding and respect for different cultures.

In this lesson, students will explore the beauty of the fall season by creating reflective journals or artwork inspired by autumn themes. This activity encourages mindfulness and a deep appreciation for the changing seasons, promoting tranquility and positive emotional expression. By engaging in this creative process, students will develop their ability to express emotions and thoughts, enhancing their emotional well-being and mindfulness skills.

This lesson introduces young learners to a variety of holiday traditions through interactive storytelling and fun crafts. It encourages creativity and cultural appreciation, helping students understand and respect diverse cultures from an early age.

In this lesson, students will create simple weather wheels to track daily weather changes. This activity will enhance their observational skills and promote discussions about how weather affects our daily choices and moods. Understanding weather is crucial for young learners as it helps them make sense of the world around them and prepares them for making informed decisions based on weather conditions.

In this lesson, students will explore how different cultures celebrate the holiday season. They will research and present a celebration of their choice through drawings or oral presentations. This lesson fosters inclusivity and appreciation of global traditions, helping students understand and respect cultural diversity.

In this lesson, students will create paper ornaments decorated with words or drawings of emotions they associate with the holiday season. This activity allows students to identify and express their feelings in a creative and festive way, fostering emotional awareness. It is important as it helps young students develop emotional intelligence and self-expression skills, which are crucial for their social and emotional development.

In this lesson, students will create paper ornaments decorated with words or drawings of emotions they associate with the holiday season. This activity allows students to identify and express their feelings in a creative and festive way, fostering emotional awareness. It is important as it helps young students develop emotional intelligence and self-expression skills, which are crucial for their social and emotional development.

Students will learn simple daily habits that contribute to a sustainable lifestyle. This lesson emphasizes consistency and mindfulness in everyday actions to protect the planet. Designed for a 3rd grade class, this Tier 1 lesson spans a single 40-minute session.

In this lesson, students will create paper ornaments decorated with words or drawings of emotions they associate with the holiday season. This activity encourages students to identify and express their feelings in a creative and festive way, fostering emotional awareness. By engaging in this activity, students will develop a better understanding of their emotions and learn to express them constructively.

A lively end-of-summer class celebration that integrates emotion charades and gratitude bingo to reinforce SEL skills before the year ends. This 40-minute Tier 1 lesson for 2nd graders encourages students to identify and express emotions, build peer connections, and practice gratitude.

In this lesson, leaders will explore the beauty of autumn by creating nature mandalas. The session will start with a brief introduction to mandalas and their significance, followed by a nature walk to collect autumn materials. The hands-on activity of creating mandalas will help participants practice mindfulness and unleash their creativity. This lesson is important as it merges art with nature, promoting relaxation, focus, and an appreciation for the environment.

Encourage individual creativity with a lesson on writing spring-themed stories. This lesson focuses on narrative skills, using spring as a backdrop to inspire descriptive writing and creative expression. Designed for upper elementary students, this 35-minute session is tailored to individual needs, providing personalized support to enhance storytelling abilities.

In this lesson, students will gather in a circle to share personal reflections on what the holiday season means to them. This activity encourages students to discuss traditions, family, and what they look forward to during the holidays. It is important as it promotes listening skills and respect for diverse perspectives, helping students to appreciate the variety of experiences and traditions among their peers.

In this lesson, students will create individual pennants with symbols representing their feelings about the holiday season. These pennants will be strung together to form a classroom bunting, visually representing the diverse emotional landscape of the students. This activity encourages self-expression, emotional awareness, and appreciation of diversity in feelings.

This lesson focuses on helping Pre-K students understand and cope with the feelings and behaviors that arise at the end of the school year. It's important for young children to recognize and express their emotions during transitions, fostering emotional intelligence and smoother transitions.

This lesson introduces young learners to breathing exercises that align with the rhythm of the holidays. Through playful, guided breathing actions mimicking snowflakes, winter winds, and cozy fires, students learn to manage excitement and emotions using breathing as a calming tool. This lesson is important as it helps students develop self-regulation skills and emotional awareness, which are crucial for their social-emotional development.

In this lesson, students will explore the diverse weather patterns of the Southeast states. Through collaborative and active learning strategies, students will engage in activities that enhance their understanding of regional climates. This lesson is important as it helps students appreciate geographical diversity and its impact on daily life, fostering a deeper connection to the natural world.

This lesson introduces students to the Lunar New Year, a significant cultural celebration. Students will learn about its traditions and significance through a reading activity, followed by a hands-on project where they create a Lunar New Year dragon using recyclable materials. This lesson fosters creativity, cultural awareness, and teamwork.

In this lesson, students will explore their family traditions and cultural celebrations by creating a presentation or artwork. This activity encourages students to share their unique backgrounds, fostering cultural awareness and respect within the classroom. By understanding and appreciating diverse traditions, students will learn the value of inclusivity and community.

In this lesson, students will express their hopes, dreams, or kind wishes for the upcoming year by writing them on leaf-shaped cutouts and attaching them to a collective 'wishing tree' display. This activity fosters a sense of community and shared positivity as students see their goals and dreams united in one place. It helps students develop self-expression and empathy by considering their own wishes and those of their peers.

In this lesson, students will gather in a circle to share personal reflections on what the holiday season means to them. This activity encourages students to discuss traditions, family, and what they look forward to during the holidays. It is important as it promotes listening skills and respect for diverse perspectives, helping students to appreciate the variety of experiences and traditions among their peers.

In this lesson, students will create a 'Feelings Forecast' to visually map their current emotions and predict how they might change throughout the week. This activity encourages students to recognize emotional patterns and prepares them for potential emotional shifts. By understanding their emotional 'weather,' students can develop better emotional awareness and regulation skills.

In this 3-session art series, K-5 students will explore garden-inspired art using paint and chalk. Through observation, sketching, color mixing, and texture techniques, they’ll bring the beauty of flowers, leaves, and insects to life—building creativity, fine motor skills, and confidence in a supportive small-group setting.

Facilitate a brief check-in activity using the 'Weather Report' method, where Agile team members express their feelings about the sprint through weather metaphors. This imaginative exercise helps establish a relaxed tone for discussions, fostering open communication and emotional awareness among adults in a 15-minute session.

In this lesson, young learners will explore various winter holidays celebrated around the world through engaging stories, songs, and simple crafts. This lesson is important as it helps children appreciate cultural diversity and sparks their curiosity about global traditions, fostering an inclusive mindset from an early age.

This lesson introduces multilingual learners and newcomers to key American traditions and holidays through storytelling and crafts. It aims to help students understand and participate in cultural events, fostering a sense of belonging and cultural awareness. By engaging in hands-on activities, students will connect with the material in a meaningful way, enhancing their language and social skills.

In this lesson, students will explore how seasons, weather, and nature influence their feelings and thoughts. They will engage in reflective journaling or create art pieces to express their personal interpretations of nature's emotional lessons. This lesson is important as it promotes mindfulness and helps students develop a deeper connection with the environment, enhancing their emotional well-being and creativity.

Investigate the fascinating lives of animals that emerge during spring. This individualized lesson fosters a student's curiosity about biodiversity and ecosystems, designed for a 4th-grade student over a 30-minute session.

In this lesson, teens will learn about eco-friendly candle making. They will explore sustainable practices, create their own eco-friendly candles, and develop a business plan emphasizing sustainability. This lesson is important as it teaches entrepreneurship, creativity, and environmental responsibility.

Engage children in collaborative storytelling by connecting the growth of plants with personal growth. Through planting activities and narrative-building, students will explore themes of change and friendship, enhancing social skills and a sense of community. Ideal for K-2 students in a single 60-minute session.

In this lesson, students will gather in a circle and use a soft, white ball (snowball) to share their feelings related to winter emotions such as excitement or calm. This activity is designed to promote emotional literacy and listening skills among Pre-K students. By expressing and listening to different emotions, students will enhance their ability to recognize and articulate their feelings, fostering a supportive and empathetic classroom environment.

This lesson plan is designed to provide K-3 students with a fun and relaxing Christmas-themed week. Each day features a different activity that encourages creativity, sensory exploration, and social interaction. The activities are designed to be engaging and enjoyable, helping students to unwind and celebrate the festive season in a nurturing environment.

Guide younger students (Pre-K to Grade 2) through a creative exercise where they associate emotions with different types of weather, exploring how feelings, like weather, can change. This lesson aims to enhance emotional awareness and self-regulation by approaching emotions in a relatable, visual manner.

Guide younger students (Pre-K to Grade 2) through a creative exercise where they associate emotions with different types of weather, exploring how feelings, like weather, can change. This lesson aims to enhance emotional awareness and self-regulation by approaching emotions in a relatable, visual manner.

In this engaging Pre-K lesson, students will explore the fascinating world of weather, learning about different weather conditions such as sunny, rainy, cloudy, and snowy. This lesson is important as it helps young learners understand and relate to the world around them, fostering curiosity and observation skills. The session will last 30 minutes and is designed for a Tier 1 classroom setting.

Engage a small group in comparing emotions to weather patterns, teaching how they change and how we can forecast them. This lesson supports emotional prediction and management.

In this two-session lesson, 3rd graders become curious scientists exploring why things change around them—from seasons to classroom routines. Understanding change helps students make sense of the world and builds critical thinking and observation skills.

This lesson introduces kindergartners to the concept of growth during spring through experiential and game-based learning. Students will explore the changes in nature during spring and understand the growth process through interactive activities. This lesson is important as it helps young learners connect with nature, enhances their observational skills, and fosters teamwork.

This 3-session lesson for integrated preschool focuses on emotional literacy, helping young children recognize and express their emotions. Through engaging activities, games, and discussions, students will learn to identify different emotions, understand their causes, and communicate their feelings effectively, fostering social-emotional development.

In this lesson, students will explore the scientific reasons behind how winter affects our mood and brain chemistry. Through experiments and data analysis, students will gain insights into seasonal affective disorder and the role of sunlight in mood regulation. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the biological and environmental factors influencing mental health, fostering awareness and empathy.

Students will explore the lifecycle of a pumpkin from seed to harvest. They will engage in hands-on activities to understand each stage of growth. This lesson teaches students about plant biology in an engaging and interactive way, helping them grasp the concept of lifecycles and the importance of each growth stage.

This lesson helps students explore the natural cycle of friendships, from formation to dissolution, and understand that it's a normal part of life. Students will engage in reflection activities to share their own experiences and learn coping strategies with any loss. This is essential in building emotional resilience and social understanding.

This activity allows students across all grades to visualize emotions as daily weather changes. They will create personal 'weather maps' reflecting their current emotional climates, fostering a rich discussion on emotional variability and coping strategies.

In this lesson, students will explore holiday games and foods from around the world, enhancing their cultural knowledge and social skills. Through interactive activities, they will learn about different traditions and the significance of these celebrations. This lesson is important as it fosters cultural awareness and appreciation, helping students understand and respect diverse customs.

This lesson reviews the Fruit of the Spirit and explores practical ways for 10th graders to apply these traits during their summer break. It's important as it encourages students to integrate positive character traits into their daily lives, fostering personal growth and community impact. The lesson is designed for a small group setting, lasting 30 minutes.

In this engaging 15-minute lesson for Grades K-5, students will explore the wonders of the spring equinox and its significance in nature. This lesson is designed to spark curiosity and appreciation for seasonal changes, providing a fun and interactive way to learn about the balance of day and night during this time of year.

In this lesson, students will create 'emotional weather reports' to express their feelings using weather terminology and symbols. This activity is important as it enhances emotional literacy and self-awareness, providing students with a creative outlet for self-expression. By associating emotions with weather patterns, students can better articulate their feelings and develop a deeper understanding of their emotional states.

A four-session team-building series for high school students designed to strengthen collaboration, communication, and trust through engaging activities, games, and discussions. Each 30-minute session offers a warm-up, main activity or game, a group discussion, and a cool-down to reinforce learning. Perfect for small group interventions under MTSS Tier 2.

In this one-session, 30-minute Tier 1 end-of-year counseling lesson, 3rd graders will reflect on their emotional and academic growth, celebrate successes, and set intentions for summer. This engaging wrap-up helps students recognize their achievements, process feelings about transitioning to 4th grade, and build a positive classroom community.

In this lesson, students will learn to express their emotions by associating them with different weather conditions, such as 'sunny' for happy or 'stormy' for angry. This activity helps young students become more aware of their emotions and develop language to articulate them effectively. By using a creative and relatable format, students can better understand and communicate their feelings, fostering emotional intelligence and self-awareness.