This lesson is designed to teach 8th-grade students, including those with autism, how to effectively join a group of peers. This skill is crucial for fostering social connections and building confidence in social settings. The lesson will be conducted in one 30-minute session, focusing on practical strategies and role-playing to ensure students feel comfortable and empowered in group interactions.

An individual session focused on using empathy as a tool for building stronger connections, tailored to the student's personal experiences and challenges. This lesson is important as it empowers students to understand and connect with others, enhancing their social-emotional skills and fostering a supportive environment.

Students take a fun, engaging empathy quiz to assess their empathy levels and learn about their strengths and growth areas in a supportive classroom environment. This lesson is important as it helps students develop self-awareness and social-emotional skills, which are crucial for building positive relationships and a supportive community. Designed for a 7th grade class, this lesson will be completed in one 55-minute session.

An individualized session focused on unlocking empathy as a personal strength, using personalized strategies and goals. This lesson is important as it helps students develop emotional intelligence and understand others' perspectives, which are crucial life skills. Designed for a 7th-grade student, this session lasts 55 minutes and includes personalized activities and goal setting.

This engaging lesson helps students develop the skills to infer feelings and thoughts, enhancing their ability to connect and empathize with peers. This lesson is important as it fosters emotional intelligence and empathy, crucial skills for personal and social success. Designed for a 7th-grade class, this session will last 55 minutes and includes interactive activities and reflections.

This lesson introduces students to gentle movement exercises combined with mindfulness techniques. It aims to reduce stress, improve focus, and provide a fun way to incorporate physical activity into the school day. By engaging in mindful movement, students can enhance their mental well-being and learn strategies to manage stress effectively.

This lesson encourages students to develop resilience by maintaining a journal where they reflect on personal challenges and brainstorm strategies to overcome them. Journaling promotes self-awareness and strengthens problem-solving skills, which are essential for personal growth and emotional well-being. By engaging in this reflective practice, students will learn to navigate challenges more effectively and build a stronger sense of self.

In this lesson, students will create empathy maps for characters from a book or historical figures they are currently studying. This activity will help students deepen their understanding of different perspectives and promote empathy. By engaging in this project, students will enhance their ability to analyze characters and develop a more nuanced understanding of diverse viewpoints, which is crucial for their social-emotional growth.