Students will explore the motivations behind their actions and decisions through role-playing and group discussions. Understanding their motivations helps them make informed choices. This lesson is important as it fosters self-awareness and critical thinking in students, helping them navigate their personal and social lives more effectively. Designed for a 5th-grade class, this session will last 50 minutes and is suitable for Tier 1 classroom-wide support.

Guide students through a series of relaxing mindfulness exercises via stations, allowing them to experience different techniques, including deep breathing, visualization, and gentle yoga poses. Each student reflects on which practice resonates most with them, enhancing their self-awareness and stress management skills.

This lesson introduces 5th graders to the concept of empathy through a short discussion and a video. The video 'Social Emotional Learning For Kids: Benji, the Bad Day, and Me' illustrates the importance of understanding and sharing the feelings of others. This lesson is crucial as it helps students develop social-emotional skills, fostering a supportive and understanding classroom environment.

This lesson introduces students to the concept of maintaining well-being during the winter months through journaling. Students will be given a prompt to jot down or draw their thoughts, which can become a comforting, ongoing practice. This activity helps students reflect on their emotions and develop a habit of self-care. Additionally, the lesson will touch on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) to raise awareness and understanding.

In this lesson, students will embark on an 'Empathy Expedition' where they will engage in role-playing and storytelling activities to understand and share the feelings of others. This lesson is important as it helps students develop empathy, a crucial social-emotional skill that enhances their ability to connect with others and fosters a supportive classroom environment.

In this lesson, students will embark on an 'Empathy Expedition' where they will engage in role-playing and storytelling activities to understand and share the feelings of others. This lesson is important as it helps students develop empathy, a crucial social-emotional skill that enhances their ability to connect with others and navigate social situations effectively. The lesson incorporates trauma-sensitive practices to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all students.

In this lesson, students will explore the concept of empathy through engaging role-playing activities. They will learn to understand and share the feelings of others, promoting a more compassionate classroom environment. This lesson is important as it helps students develop social-emotional skills, fostering a supportive and inclusive community.