Abby Frey

Geared towards Pre-K and Kindergarten classes, this lesson helps young learners identify and articulate emotions through interactive games and activities. Using storybooks and visuals, students will learn to associate feelings with facial expressions, enhancing their emotional vocabulary and empathy.

Suitable for grades 9-12, students create a personal 'Zen Zone' – a mental space for relaxation and stress management. This involves designing a virtual or physical private area that's peaceful and uniquely theirs, aimed at equipping them with personalized tools for stress relief and clarity.

A lesson focused on understanding personal values and aligning actions with those values, promoting authenticity.

Students will learn how to create physical and mental spaces that promote relaxation and reduce stress, enhancing their emotional resilience.

Designed for Pre-K and Kindergarten students, this activity involves creating a 'circle of joy' using paper and crayons where children depict their happiest places. This encourages young learners to express joy and emotions creatively, helping them develop emotional intelligence.

This lesson introduces kindergarten students to the concepts of friendship and empathy through engaging activities like role-play and storytelling. By exploring different emotions and how to respond to them, students will learn how to build meaningful relationships with their peers. This lesson is important as it helps young learners develop social-emotional skills that are crucial for their personal growth and interaction with others.

In this lesson, students will participate in an Empathy Circle, where each student shares a positive experience from their holiday break. This activity is designed to foster active listening and empathy among peers, helping students to understand and appreciate diverse perspectives. By engaging in this exercise, students will develop important social-emotional skills that are crucial for building a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.

In this lesson, students will engage with emotion stones to help them identify and express their feelings. This tactile activity is designed to support young learners in recognizing and communicating their emotions in a safe and supportive environment. By using physical objects, students can better connect with abstract emotional concepts, fostering emotional intelligence and communication skills.

This lesson aims to raise awareness about mental health issues among 11th-grade students. It will cover the importance of understanding mental health, recognizing stigma, and promoting mental well-being in their community. By engaging in discussions and activities, students will develop empathy and learn strategies to support mental health awareness.

This lesson helps students explore strategies for coping with change and uncertainty through storytelling, discussions, and personal reflection activities. Understanding how to manage change is crucial for students as they transition into adulthood, helping them build resilience and adaptability in various life situations.