Michelle Kruse

This lesson introduces Grade 7 students to the concept of optimism through the TED Talk 'Choosing Optimism.' Students will then learn about SMART goals and create their own, focusing on maintaining an optimistic outlook throughout the process. The lesson will conclude with a short survey to evaluate the impact.

This lesson involves watching a TED Talk on grit, discussing its importance in achieving long-term goals, and setting personal goals. Students will learn to outline steps to achieve their goals, emphasizing perseverance and a growth mindset.

This lesson will use the video 'You Are What You Eat!' to teach students about healthy eating habits and the importance of different food groups. Students will engage in a discussion about nutrition, play a food group sorting game, participate in a group discussion on healthy eating habits, and create their own balanced meal plan.

This lesson aims to educate 7th graders on the importance of sleep for their physical and mental health. Students will watch a video that provides five easy tips for improving sleep quality and then work in groups to create posters that illustrate these tips. They will present their posters to the class and discuss how they can implement these tips in their own lives.

This lesson introduces the concept of emotional intelligence (EI) through a video, discussions, role-playing scenarios, and EI skills practice activities. The goal is to help students understand and apply EI in their daily lives.

In this lesson, students will learn about the five main food groups and the importance of each. Through a short educational video, discussion, and hands-on activities, students will understand how to make balanced food choices. The lesson concludes with a reflection and a survey to assess understanding.

Students will learn about the importance of physical health, including nutrition, exercise, and sleep. The lesson includes discussions, hands-on activities, and goal-setting exercises.

This lesson teaches Grade 5 students about the importance of physical health and lifestyle choices. Activities include interactive games and exercises to motivate students to adopt healthy habits.

In this 1-hour lesson, students will explore the concept of diversity through discussions, group activities, and reflection exercises. The lesson aims to help students understand the importance of diversity within their community and develop a greater appreciation and respect for differences. SEL components such as empathy and self-awareness will be integrated into the activities.

This lesson introduces kindergarten students to simple mindfulness techniques to manage stress and anxiety, creating a calmer classroom environment.