Julie Weller

Introduce students to strategies for effective time management that prioritize wellness and academic success. Through interactive planning sessions, students learn to balance commitments and prevent burnout.

Help students explore the art of decision-making with a focus on self-awareness and responsibility. Through scenario analysis and guided reflection, this lesson aims to build confidence in making thoughtful choices.

This lesson engages students in structured dialogues to practice active listening and empathy, fostering a supportive classroom community. By participating in listening circles, students will strengthen peer relationships and set a collaborative tone for the year, enhancing their social-emotional skills and creating a more inclusive environment.

This lesson engages students in storytelling activities to promote relaxation and stress relief. By sharing and listening to stories in pairs or small groups, students will focus on elements of relaxation and humor, providing a mental break and fostering a sense of unity and joy. This activity helps students connect through shared experiences, enhancing their social-emotional skills and creating a supportive classroom environment.

In this lesson, students will explore practical stress management techniques, including recognizing stress signals and employing strategies like deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation. This lesson is crucial for helping students manage stress effectively, promoting mental well-being and enhancing their ability to focus and succeed academically.

This lesson introduces students to mindfulness techniques and stress management strategies to improve their mental well-being. Students will engage in deep breathing exercises and reflective journaling. This lesson is important as it helps students develop skills to manage stress and improve their overall mental health.

In this lesson, students will learn the essentials of persuasive speech, including structuring arguments, utilizing rhetorical devices, and engaging the audience. They will practice by delivering a persuasive speech on a topic of their choice. This lesson is important as it helps students develop critical thinking, public speaking, and persuasive skills, which are essential for effective communication.