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ANGELA FRANK

Livonia Public Schools

Livonia Public Schools

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Michigan

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23 Lessons

Mind Matters: You Matter

A 30-minute mental health awareness lesson for 9th graders focused on understanding emotions, recognizing stress, and exploring coping strategies. This Tier 1 lesson helps students build resilience and empathy, providing essential life skills for managing well-being.

Tier 1
5/14

Mindful Moments: Interactive Mental Health

This interactive lesson for 9th graders focuses on mental health through engaging activities and discussions, without the emphasis on physical exercise. Students will explore stress management and emotional well-being through creative and reflective exercises, making mental health education accessible and relatable.

Tier 1
4/30

Stress: Friend or Foe?

Students will explore the dual nature of stress and learn how it can be both beneficial and harmful. This lesson aims to help students reframe their perception of stress and use it to their advantage. Designed for a 9th-grade class, this 55-minute session will provide students with valuable coping skills.

Tier 1
4/23

Move to Manage: Stress Relief

This lesson focuses on teaching 9th-grade students stress management through movement activities. It's important as it equips students with practical strategies to manage stress, enhancing their overall well-being and academic performance. The session will last for 30 minutes and is designed for a classroom setting, making it accessible and beneficial for all students.

Tier 1
4/23

Understanding Anxiety: Navigating the Waves

This lesson introduces 9th-grade students to the concept of anxiety, helping them understand its causes, effects, and strategies for managing it. It's important as it equips students with tools to recognize and cope with anxiety, promoting mental well-being and resilience. The lesson is designed for a single 30-minute session, suitable for a classroom-wide Tier 1 support.

Tier 1
4/23

Chill Out: Mastering Anxiety

This lesson focuses on teaching 9th-grade students effective strategies to cope with anxiety, a common challenge during adolescence. Students will learn practical techniques to manage stress and anxiety, empowering them to handle everyday pressures with confidence. The lesson is designed for a single 30-minute session, providing classroom-wide support (Tier 1) to equip all students with these essential life skills.

Tier 1
4/23

Stress-Free Zone

Transform the classroom into a stress-free zone with creative activities and calming music, allowing students to unwind and recharge. This lesson focuses on stress management for a 5th-grade class, providing students with tools to manage stress effectively. The lesson includes creating a stress-free environment plan, setting up classroom relaxation stations, and a reflective cool-down session, all within a 60-minute session.

Tier 1
4/17

The Power of Positivity

Explore how positive thinking affects mental health and overall well-being. This lesson encourages optimism and a positive classroom culture. Designed for a 5th Grade Class, this Tier 1 lesson spans one session of 30 minutes, focusing on mental health.

Tier 1
4/15

Why Do We Feel Blue?

Explore the science behind emotions and why we sometimes feel sad. This lesson will help students understand emotional fluctuations and promote empathy, crucial for a supportive classroom environment.

Tier 1
4/15

Why Can't I Focus?

Explore the common causes of attention difficulties and discover strategies to improve focus in everyday tasks. This lesson is important as it helps students understand their own attention patterns and equips them with practical tools to enhance their concentration, benefiting their academic and personal lives. Designed for a 6th-grade class, this single 45-minute session will engage students in self-reflection and active learning.

Tier 1
4/1

How Do We Define Ourselves?

Students engage in defining their own identities, including sexual identity, through creative expression and group collaboration. This lesson enhances self-expression and mutual respect for a 7th grade class, designed to be completed in a 60-minute session.

Tier 1
4/1

What's Your Executive Superpower?

This lesson will help students identify their unique executive functioning strengths and how they can use them to their advantage in the classroom. Understanding these skills can empower students to leverage their strengths in learning activities.

Tier 1
3/18

Rainbow Reflections

An individual introspective exercise where students reflect on their life journey and the 'rainbows' they encounter. This promotes self-awareness and emotional intelligence, helping high school students develop a deeper understanding of their emotions and experiences. This lesson is designed for a single 30-minute session, focusing on individual reflection and growth.

Tier 3
3/17

The Luck Lab

A scientific exploration of probability and statistics through games of chance themed around St. Patrick's Day. This lesson supports logical reasoning and math skills for a high school class, designed to be completed in one 55-minute session. Students will engage in fun activities that make learning probability exciting and relevant to real life.

Tier 1
3/17

How Do You Cope?

Students will explore different coping mechanisms through interactive discussions and activities, helping them identify their personal coping style. This lesson is essential for building emotional intelligence and resilience.

Tier 1
3/12

Stress Busting Techniques

This lesson provides a toolkit of stress-relief techniques, from physical activities to creative outlets, equipping students with multiple strategies to handle stress effectively. It's important because it empowers students to manage stress, enhancing their emotional well-being and academic performance. Designed for a 7th-grade class, this single 50-minute session will engage students in learning and practicing stress management skills.

Tier 1
3/12

Is It Anger or Something Else?

Help small groups differentiate between anger and other emotions, and find productive ways to express their feelings. This lesson helps prevent conflicts and promotes healthier peer interactions.

Tier 2
3/12

Stress Less!

Guide your entire class through activities and discussions designed to reduce stress and promote a positive classroom environment. A stress-free classroom is a happy classroom!

Tier 1
3/12

My Emotional Superpower

Empower an individual student by helping them discover and harness their unique emotional strengths. This lesson boosts confidence and promotes self-acceptance, tailored for a 6th-grade student in a 20-minute session.

Tier 3
3/12

Emotion Detective

Encourage small groups to investigate and solve emotional mysteries. This fun lesson teaches students to recognize emotional cues and respond appropriately. This lesson is important as it helps students develop emotional intelligence, which is crucial for their social interactions and personal growth. Designed for 6th-grade groups, the session lasts 30 minutes and is part of Tier 2 group support.

Tier 2
3/12

Can You Name That Feeling?

Challenge your class to identify and name a wide range of emotions through interactive games. This lesson enhances emotional vocabulary, helping students communicate more effectively.

Tier 1
3/12

Action-Reaction: The Power of Choices

Students will engage in activities that demonstrate the direct relationship between actions and reactions, emphasizing accountability and awareness. This lesson is crucial for helping students understand the impact of their decisions and fostering a sense of responsibility. Designed for 9th-grade students, it includes one 45-minute session with individual support.

Tier 3
3/11

Why Did I Do That?

This lesson encourages students to reflect on their actions, understand the motivations behind them, and contemplate the consequences. It's essential for helping students develop self-awareness and improve decision-making skills, specifically tailored for 9th-grade students. The lesson is designed for a 40-minute session and falls under Tier 3: Individual supports, focusing on personalized reflection and growth.

Tier 3
3/11