Kristen LaRosa

Grades 4-6 will explore empathy and understanding through the 'Power of Perspective' lesson. This activity involves role-playing different scenarios to help students see the world from various viewpoints, promoting empathy and broadening cultural awareness. It encourages open discussions on differences and similarities.

This lesson for Grades 1-3 involves a collaborative building challenge, encouraging teamwork and communication. Students will work in groups to complete a task with limited resources, helping to develop cooperation skills and patience. The end reflection invites students to share what worked well and how they overcame any obstacles.

This lesson is designed for 1st to 3rd grade students with special needs and behavior challenges. The objective is to engage students in a fun, collaborative, and hands-on activity that helps them understand the connection between helpful and unhelpful thoughts and their feelings and behaviors using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles. The lesson is designed to be completed in 15 minutes.

This lesson focuses on helping 4th-grade girls understand and manage their emotional responses through a collaborative and game-based approach. By engaging in a discussion and a fun activity, students will learn to identify emotions and practice strategies to manage them effectively. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential emotional regulation skills, fostering a supportive and empathetic classroom environment.

This lesson aims to foster an appreciation for diversity and inclusion among 6th-grade students. Through a combination of video content and collaborative discussion, students will explore the importance of accepting and valuing differences in others. This lesson is crucial in helping students develop empathy and understanding, which are essential skills for personal and social development.

This lesson introduces kindergarten students to the concept of setting and respecting healthy boundaries. Through engaging activities and a video, students will learn how to recognize personal boundaries and understand the importance of respecting others' boundaries. This lesson is crucial for developing social-emotional skills and fostering a respectful classroom environment.

This lesson aims to help 6th grade girls understand what constitutes a healthy friendship and develop skills to foster such relationships. Through a game-based and collaborative learning approach, students will engage in activities that promote reflection and discussion about friendship qualities. This lesson is important as it encourages social-emotional development and helps students build positive relationships.

In this lesson, students will participate in an 'Identity Treasure Hunt' where they will explore and identify positive attributes about themselves. This activity is designed to help students recognize and appreciate their unique qualities, fostering self-awareness and cultural sensitivity. By engaging in this energetic and collaborative activity, students will develop social maturity and learn to build positive relationships with peers.

This lesson helps students understand the difference between joking and making fun of someone, and how to advocate for themselves or others when someone is making fun. Through a video, interactive activities, and discussions, students will learn the importance of respect and kindness in social interactions. This lesson is crucial for developing empathy and communication skills, fostering a supportive classroom environment.