Heidi Kiacz

This lesson focuses on building confidence in students through interactive activities. Self-confidence is a critical trait for student success, promoting resilience, and encouraging a positive mindset. Throughout this lesson, students will participate in activities that highlight their strengths and abilities, fostering a sense of self-assurance.

In this lesson, students will learn about the importance of safety planning and how to create their own safety plans. Understanding safety planning helps students prepare for emergencies and ensures they know what steps to take to stay safe.

This lesson will teach students important safety tips for when they are at home. By understanding safety rules, students will be better equipped to avoid potential dangers and know how to act in emergencies. It is crucial as kids this age may spend unsupervised time at home.

This lesson is designed to help students feel more comfortable with the idea of starting at a new school through active learning strategies. It includes interactive activities to build social skills, reduce anxiety, and promote empathy among classmates.

This lesson focuses on teaching 3rd to 5th graders strategies for managing anger in healthy and constructive ways. Through active learning strategies including group activities and discussions, students will gain practical tools to control their emotions and communicate effectively.

In this lesson, students will learn how to set and respect boundaries within friendships through active learning activities. This session aims to equip students with the skills needed to maintain healthy and respectful relationships.

This lesson will help elementary teachers understand secondary trauma and provide strategies to manage it. By addressing secondary trauma, teachers can improve their well-being and efficacy in the classroom.

This lesson aims to help elementary teachers understand secondary trauma and provide practical strategies to manage it. Secondary trauma can significantly affect teacher well-being and their capacity to effectively support students. This brief discussion-focused lesson highlights the importance of self-care and peer support, promoting a supportive school environment.

This lesson helps students understand what anxiety is and provides strategies for managing it through engaging activities. It's vital as it introduces coping mechanisms and normalizes discussions about mental health, fostering a supportive classroom environment.

This lesson aims to teach elementary school students the importance of friendship and kindness. Through stories, discussions, and group activities, students will learn to recognize and practice kindness in various situations, thereby enhancing their social-emotional skills.

This lesson introduces elementary students to mindfulness techniques to help them manage stress and improve focus. Students will engage in breathing exercises and guided imagery sessions to experience the benefits of mindfulness firsthand. This lesson aims to equip students with tools they can use to handle stressful situations and enhance their concentration.