Jerry Smith

An individualized session for students to reflect and identify personal ways to demonstrate respect. This lesson encourages self-awareness and personal growth, designed for an 8th-grade student, and lasts 20 minutes.

This lesson empowers students to recognize bullying and take active roles in standing up for their peers. It's crucial for creating a supportive environment where everyone feels safe and valued.

Explore the psychology behind bullying behavior, helping students understand the motivations and emotions that drive bullies. This lesson can foster empathy and encourage students to support each other. Designed for a 6th grade class, this 45-minute session aims to create a supportive classroom environment.

Students will learn effective communication strategies to enhance their interpersonal relationships, focusing on active listening and expressing feelings constructively. This lesson is crucial for developing strong social skills.

Explore the essential elements of healthy relationships, such as communication, trust, and mutual respect. This lesson empowers students to identify and cultivate these qualities in their own interactions. Designed for an 8th Grade Class, this 45-minute session will provide students with the tools to build and maintain healthy relationships.

This lesson focuses on helping students develop social skills by learning to control their emotions effectively. By understanding and managing their emotions, students can improve their interactions with others and enhance their overall well-being. This 30-minute session is designed for small groups, making it ideal for Tier 2 MTSS interventions.

This lesson explores the concept of 'snitching' and its social implications. Students will engage in a discussion to understand different perspectives and the impact of snitching in various contexts. This lesson is important as it helps students develop critical thinking and empathy, fostering a supportive and understanding school environment.

This lesson focuses on teaching 2nd graders the importance of working together through active and collaborative learning strategies. Students will engage in a discussion to explore the concept of teamwork and how they can apply it in their daily activities. This lesson is important as it helps students develop social skills, enhances communication, and fosters a sense of community in the classroom.

This lesson focuses on helping 6th-grade boys understand the impact of making bad choices. Through a guided discussion, students will explore the consequences of their actions and learn strategies to make better decisions. This lesson is important as it encourages self-reflection and critical thinking, which are essential skills for personal development and responsible decision-making.

This lesson aims to teach 2nd graders the importance of respecting teachers and adults through a collaborative discussion. By understanding respect, students will learn to create a positive and supportive classroom environment. This lesson is crucial for fostering empathy and building strong relationships with authority figures, which are essential skills for personal and academic growth.

This lesson aims to address the issue of disrespect towards teachers by engaging middle school students in a discussion and video analysis. Through active and collaborative learning, students will explore the impact of disrespectful behavior and develop strategies to foster a respectful classroom environment. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the value of respect, enhances their social-emotional skills, and contributes to a positive school culture.

This lesson aims to address disrespectful behavior towards adults by fostering understanding and empathy among middle school students. Through a video and guided discussion, students will explore the impact of their actions and learn strategies for respectful communication. This lesson is crucial in promoting a positive school environment and enhancing students' social-emotional skills.

This lesson focuses on teaching middle school students the importance of being respectful and understanding the impact of disrespectful behavior. Through a guided discussion and a collaborative activity, students will explore the concept of respect and learn strategies to communicate effectively and empathetically. This lesson is crucial in fostering a positive classroom environment and equipping students with the social-emotional skills necessary for healthy interactions.

This lesson helps 4th-grade students understand the importance of owning their behavior through collaborative and experiential learning. By engaging in a discussion and watching a video, students will explore how their actions affect themselves and others, and learn strategies to manage their emotions and behavior. This lesson is crucial for developing self-awareness and responsibility, aligning with the school's focus on mental health literacy and restorative practices.

This lesson helps 4th-grade students understand the importance of taking responsibility for their actions through a combination of discussion and video. By using the video 'Getting Help - Building Resilience with Hunter and Eve,' students will learn how to recognize when they need help, how to ask for it, and the importance of expressing gratitude. This lesson is crucial for developing social-emotional skills and fostering a supportive classroom environment.

This lesson focuses on teaching 4th-grade students the importance of taking responsibility, particularly in recognizing when they need help and how to ask for it. Using the video 'Getting Help - Building Resilience with Hunter and Eve,' students will explore the steps involved in seeking assistance and expressing gratitude. This lesson is crucial as it helps students develop essential life skills such as communication, problem-solving, and empathy, which are vital for their social and emotional growth.

This lesson aims to teach middle school students the importance of respecting others through active learning and restorative practices. By engaging in a group activity and watching a video, students will explore the concept of empathy and how it relates to respect. This lesson is crucial for fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment, helping students develop social-emotional skills that are essential for their personal and academic growth.

This lesson focuses on teaching students the importance of self-control through engaging activities and discussions. By understanding self-control, students can better manage their emotions and reactions, leading to improved interactions with peers and teachers. This lesson is crucial for developing emotional intelligence and fostering a supportive classroom environment.

In this lesson, students will explore the concept of managing emotions through an engaging activity and a video. This lesson is important as it helps students understand their emotions and develop healthy coping strategies, which are essential for their social and emotional development. By learning to manage their emotions, students can improve their interactions with peers and enhance their overall well-being.

This lesson aims to teach 3rd-grade students effective anger management techniques through active learning and experiential activities. By understanding and practicing these techniques, students will be better equipped to handle their emotions in a healthy way. This lesson is important as it empowers students with the skills to manage anger, promoting a positive and supportive classroom environment.

This lesson will explore the impact of loneliness and the importance of empathy in building connections. Using the video 'On Loneliness and the Power of Connection,' students will participate in discussions and empathy mapping activities to foster understanding and compassion. The lesson aims to enhance students' ability to connect with others and show empathy in their daily interactions.

This lesson will help 5th-grade students explore and understand effective conflict resolution strategies through role-playing activities, with a strong emphasis on active listening and empathy. These skills are essential for fostering a positive and inclusive school environment.