Roxanna Ayala Nieves

A daily 20-minute mental health moment for high school students throughout May. This Tier 1 classroom-wide lesson offers 31 bite-sized activities to boost emotional well-being, build self-awareness, and reduce stress, helping students establish consistent self-care habits.

This lesson is designed for 11th graders to explore the connection between attendance barriers and mental health. By understanding these challenges, students will be better equipped to identify and address their own obstacles, fostering a supportive environment. The lesson will be conducted in one 30-minute session, focusing on group discussions and strategies to overcome these barriers.

This lesson aims to educate high school students about the characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships, with a focus on teen dating violence awareness. By using a TED talk video, students will learn to recognize warning signs of unhealthy love and discuss ways to foster healthier connections. This lesson is crucial in empowering students to build respectful and safe relationships, and to identify and prevent relationship abuse.

This lesson plan organizes a week where students plan and perform small acts of kindness, documenting their experiences and reflections. It aims to promote empathy and strengthen the sense of community among students. By engaging in these activities, students will develop social-emotional skills, enhance their understanding of empathy, and contribute positively to their school environment.

This lesson aims to educate high school students about the differences between healthy and unhealthy relationships, focusing on teen dating violence. By using a TED talk video, students will learn to recognize warning signs and understand the importance of fostering healthy connections. This lesson is crucial as it empowers students with knowledge to identify and prevent relationship abuse, promoting safer and more respectful interactions.