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CHRISTY DESKOVITZ

Livonia Public Schools

Livonia Public Schools

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Michigan

7th Grade

8th Grade

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15 Lessons

Teamwork Triumphs

This lesson focuses on team building for 7th-grade adolescent girls, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, communication, and trust. Through engaging activities and discussions, students will learn how to work effectively in teams, a crucial skill for both academic and personal success.

Tier 1
4/23

The Power of Positive Self-Talk

This lesson guides students in understanding the importance of self-talk and how it affects their overall well-being. Through group discussion and personal reflection activities, students learn to recognize negative self-talk patterns and practice replacing them with positive affirmations. This lesson is crucial for fostering a positive mindset and improving students' emotional resilience.

Tier 1
2/25

Building Bridges: Team Communication

In this lesson, students will participate in team-building exercises designed to improve their communication and active listening skills. Through collaborative activities, students will learn the importance of clear communication and how it contributes to effective problem-solving within a group. This lesson is crucial for developing social-emotional skills that are essential for teamwork and collaboration in various settings.

Tier 1
2/25

The Art of Conversation

In this lesson, students will engage in activities to enhance their conversation skills, which are crucial for making friends. The lesson includes ice-breakers, active listening exercises, and discussions on maintaining engaging dialogues. This lesson is important as it helps students develop social skills that are essential for building relationships and effective communication.

Tier 1
2/25

Decoding Social Signals

This lesson focuses on helping students recognize and interpret social cues and body language, which are essential for making and maintaining friendships. Through engaging activities, students will enhance their observational skills and learn effective response strategies. This lesson is crucial for developing social-emotional skills, particularly for students with special needs, as it fosters better communication and understanding in social interactions.

Tier 2
2/25

Vaping and Its Effects: Unveiling the Truth

This lesson explores the health risks and social impacts of vaping, aiming to dispel myths and provide factual information. Through interactive discussions and activities, students will learn about the dangers associated with vaping and how to make informed decisions. This lesson is important as it equips students with the knowledge to resist peer pressure and make healthier choices.

Tier 1
2/25

Icebreaker Communication

This lesson focuses on enhancing communication skills through interactive activities and discussions. Students will watch a video on breaking the ice, engage in a group discussion, complete a worksheet, and participate in a communication game. This lesson is important as it helps students build confidence, practice active listening, and improve their ability to engage in meaningful conversations.

Tier 1
2/25

Teamwork Triumphs

In this lesson, students will engage in cooperative games that emphasize the importance of teamwork and collaboration. They'll learn to appreciate each other's unique strengths and how to work together to achieve common goals. This lesson is important as it helps students develop essential social-emotional skills, such as communication, empathy, and problem-solving, which are crucial for their personal and academic growth.

Tier 1
2/25

Building Bonds: The Art of Friendship

This lesson focuses on helping students understand the essentials of forming and maintaining healthy friendships. Through engaging activities like role-playing and discussions, students will explore the qualities of a good friend and practice empathetic communication. This lesson is important as it equips students with social-emotional skills that are crucial for their personal development and social interactions.

Tier 1
2/25

Mindful Moments

This lesson introduces 7th-grade students to basic mindfulness and relaxation techniques to help manage stress and improve focus. Through guided meditation and breathing exercises, students will learn how to calm their minds and bodies, which is essential for their emotional well-being and academic success.

Tier 1
2/25

Embracing Imperfection

This lesson aims to help middle school students overcome perfectionism by understanding the value of mistakes and adopting a growth mindset. Through a combination of video content, discussions, and activities, students will learn to view failure as a learning opportunity. This lesson is important as it encourages students to embrace challenges and develop resilience, which are crucial skills for personal and academic growth.

Tier 1
2/25

Beat the Clock: Understanding Procrastination

In this lesson, students will explore the concept of procrastination, its causes, and its effects on academic performance. They will learn strategies to overcome procrastination through interactive activities. This lesson is important because it equips students with skills to manage their time effectively and improve their academic performance.

Tier 1
2/25

Procrastination Be Gone!

In this engaging lesson, students will explore the concept of procrastination, understand its causes, and learn strategies to overcome it. This lesson is important as it helps students develop better time management and self-regulation skills, which are essential for academic and personal success.

Tier 1
2/25

Understanding the Roots of Work Refusal

In this lesson, students will explore the various reasons behind work refusal and how these reasons can impact an individual's life. Through group discussions and role-playing activities, students will gain a deeper understanding of different perspectives on the issue. This lesson is important as it helps students develop empathy and critical thinking skills.

Tier 1
2/25

Managing Your Anger: Practical Techniques

This lesson aims to educate middle school students on effective anger management techniques. Through a combination of video content, readings, activities, and discussions, students will learn practical steps to manage their anger healthily and constructively. This lesson is crucial as it helps students develop emotional regulation skills that are essential for their overall well-being and interpersonal relationships.

Tier 1
2/25