Karen Sherman

In this lesson, kindergarten students will engage in a storytelling session featuring holiday-themed stories. After listening, they will express their emotions by drawing on emotion faces. This activity is designed to enhance emotional literacy and help students connect with stories on a personal level, interpreting emotions creatively.

In this lesson, students will decorate gingerbread cut-outs with various facial expressions to represent different emotions. This engaging craft activity helps children discuss and understand feelings, enhancing their emotional literacy through a fun, thematic approach. By participating in this lesson, students will develop a better understanding of their own emotions and learn to recognize emotions in others, which is crucial for their social-emotional development.

This lesson focuses on teaching kindergarten students the importance of turn-taking through engaging activities. By using a video and discussion, students will learn how to share and take turns, which are essential skills for social interactions and building friendships. This lesson is important as it helps young learners develop empathy and respect for others, fostering a positive classroom environment.

This lesson introduces Grade 3 students to the basics of internet safety, focusing on the importance of protecting personal information online. Through interactive activities, students will learn how to navigate the digital world safely. This lesson is crucial as it equips young learners with the knowledge and skills to protect themselves in an increasingly digital world, fostering responsible and safe online behavior.

In this lesson, students will learn to identify and categorize problems based on their size. This is important as it helps children understand that not all problems are equally significant and that they can manage their reactions accordingly. By using game-based learning, students will engage in a fun and interactive way to grasp this concept, enhancing their social-emotional skills.

This lesson helps students differentiate between big and small problems through group discussions and role-playing. Understanding the scale of problems is crucial for developing effective problem-solving skills and emotional regulation. By learning to categorize problems, students can respond more appropriately and reduce stress.