Allison Spillman

This lesson introduces elementary students to simple stress-relief strategies, including breathing exercises and fun movement breaks. These activities are designed to help young students recognize and manage stress effectively, promoting emotional well-being and focus in the classroom. By learning these techniques, students can develop healthy habits for managing stress, which can improve their overall learning experience and personal development.

In this lesson, students will learn to articulate their feelings by using a weather metaphor to describe their emotions daily. This creative approach allows students to reflect on their emotional states visually and verbally, promoting emotional intelligence and self-awareness. This lesson is important as it helps students develop emotional intelligence and self-awareness, which are crucial for their overall well-being and social interactions.