Bridget Yurgel

In this engaging 30-minute social skills lesson, students with intellectual disabilities will practice key communication skills—greeting others, starting conversations, and taking turns—to build confidence and positive interactions. This Tier 2 small-group session uses role-plays, visual supports, and modeling to support diverse learners.

In this 30-minute lesson, 9th graders will explore the key ingredients of making and sustaining friendships through interactive activities and reflective practice. Students will learn why friendships matter for well-being and develop strategies to initiate, build, and maintain connections. Perfect for Tier 1 classroom support to foster social skills campus-wide.

In this 30-minute, one-session lesson designed for 9th graders, students will explore what anxiety is, why it happens, and practical strategies to manage it. This Tier 1 classroom lesson empowers students to recognize common anxiety triggers and practice coping skills to support their mental health. The lesson combines discussion, guided activity, and individual reflection to build understanding and resilience.

This lesson focuses on enhancing communication skills for 9th graders, emphasizing the importance of effective verbal and non-verbal communication in everyday life. Students will learn techniques to express themselves clearly and listen actively, which are crucial skills for personal and academic success.

Introduce students to the concept of win-win solutions in conflicts, encouraging collaboration and mutual respect. This lesson is vital for developing cooperative skills among 10th graders. Designed for a Tier 2 group, the session lasts 55 minutes and focuses on conflict resolution strategies.

Help students understand the value of compromise in resolving conflicts by participating in interactive exercises. This lesson builds empathy and understanding for an 11th-grade group, designed to be completed in a 60-minute session. It focuses on Tier 2: Group Supports, providing targeted skills for students needing extra help in conflict resolution.

Students will learn about daily hygiene routines and create personalized schedules to improve their overall health and well-being. This lesson empowers students to take control of their personal hygiene practices, making it relevant and impactful for their daily lives. Designed for a 5th-grade group, this 45-minute session focuses on building healthy habits through engaging activities and discussions.

This creative lesson encourages students to design their own hygiene-themed artwork, blending creativity with health education. This lesson is important as it combines artistic expression with essential life skills, making hygiene education engaging and memorable for a 3rd-grade class. The session will last 35 minutes and is designed for a Tier 1 classroom setting.

Students will explore the science behind body odor and learn practical techniques to manage it, fostering an understanding of personal hygiene and social interactions. This lesson is important as it empowers students with knowledge about personal hygiene, which is crucial for their social development and self-confidence. Designed for a 7th Grade Group, this session will last 50 minutes and is classified as Tier 2: Group support.

Students will learn about daily hygiene routines and create personalized schedules to improve their overall health and well-being. This lesson empowers students to take control of their personal hygiene practices, fostering independence and responsibility. Designed for a 5th-grade group, this 45-minute session is part of Tier 2: Group Supports, focusing on students who need extra guidance in developing healthy habits.

This lesson explores the concept of personal boundaries, helping students understand their importance and how to set them in various situations. Understanding boundaries is crucial for fostering healthy relationships and self-respect. This lesson is designed for a 6th-grade class and will be completed in a single 45-minute session.

One-on-one session focused on helping a student identify their decision-making style and how it affects their life choices. This lesson empowers personal growth and self-understanding, crucial for making informed and confident decisions in life. Designed for a 10th-grade student, this 25-minute session offers personalized insights and strategies.

In this individual lesson, a student explores how their decisions can have wide-reaching impacts on their community and environment. This lesson promotes social responsibility and awareness.

In this session, students will analyze why some decisions are more difficult than others and learn strategies to manage decision-making anxiety. This lesson aids in emotional regulation and self-awareness, designed for an 8th-grade group. It will be conducted in a single 30-minute session, focusing on Tier 2 group support.

Students will explore the process of decision making through real-life scenarios and role-playing activities. This lesson is crucial for developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills for a 6th Grade Class. The session will last 45 minutes and is designed as a Tier 1: Classroom-wide support.

This lesson explores the reasons behind kindness and its impact on individuals and communities. It's important to help students understand the value of kindness and how it can improve relationships and school culture. Designed for a 6th-grade class, this 45-minute session will engage students in meaningful discussions and activities about kindness.

A lesson that promotes spontaneous acts of kindness and their effects on community.

Empower students to take an active role in their communities by identifying urban challenges and brainstorming potential solutions, fostering civic responsibility and critical thinking skills.

This lesson engages students in combining simple breathing techniques with expressive art. Students will learn to focus on their breathing while creating fluid, abstract drawings, serving as both a stress-relief exercise and a form of creative expression. This lesson is important as it helps students develop mindfulness and emotional regulation skills, which are crucial for managing stress and enhancing creativity.

This lesson explores the psychological and neuroscientific aspects of goal setting, helping students understand how the brain processes goals and motivation. Understanding these concepts is crucial for students as it empowers them to set effective goals and stay motivated, which are essential skills for academic success and personal growth.

In this lesson, students will learn how to create SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals to enhance their academic performance. This skill is crucial for students to effectively plan and achieve their academic and personal objectives, fostering a sense of responsibility and self-motivation.

In this lesson, students will create 'Emotion Maps' to explore and chart their emotional landscapes over a week. This activity promotes self-awareness and helps students understand and navigate their feelings through visual storytelling. By engaging in this exercise, students will develop greater emotional intelligence and the ability to articulate their emotions, which are crucial skills for personal growth and interpersonal relationships.

In this lesson, students will explore common emotional triggers and learn strategies to manage their reactions. Through scenario-based learning and personal reflection, students will enhance their self-awareness and emotional regulation skills. This lesson is crucial for developing emotional intelligence, which is essential for personal and academic success.

In this lesson, students will explore the biochemical processes in the brain that contribute to happiness and learn how lifestyle choices can impact their mood. This lesson is important as it combines biology with practical strategies for enhancing emotional well-being, helping students understand the science behind their emotions and how they can influence their own happiness.

This lesson helps 10th-grade students expand their emotional vocabulary to better articulate their feelings. Through interactive activities, students will learn new emotion-related words and practice using them in various contexts. This lesson is important as it enhances students' ability to express themselves clearly, leading to improved communication and emotional intelligence.

In this lesson, students will explore how different colors can represent various emotions and influence our feelings and behaviors. Through a combination of discussion and art activities, students will learn to express their emotions using colors. This lesson is important as it helps students develop emotional awareness and creative expression, which are crucial for their social-emotional learning and personal development.

This lesson introduces students to the SMART goal framework, helping them set realistic and achievable personal and academic objectives. By learning to set SMART goals, students can better visualize their progress and stay motivated, which is crucial for their personal development and academic success.

This lesson focuses on enhancing students' professional communication skills, including email etiquette and public speaking. Through engaging role-plays and discussions, students will practice and refine their abilities to communicate effectively in a professional setting. This lesson is crucial for preparing students for future academic and career opportunities, where strong communication skills are essential.

This lesson introduces high school students to mindfulness and meditation techniques for managing stress. Students will learn to identify their stressors and practice breathing exercises to improve their mental well-being. This lesson is important as it equips students with practical tools to handle stress, enhancing their emotional resilience and overall mental health.