Ryan Gusman

In this single 30-minute Tier 1 lesson, 4th graders learn what focus is, why it matters, and practice fun, easy strategies to sharpen their attention. By the end, students will have a personal toolkit they can use anytime they feel distracted—boosting their classroom engagement and daily productivity.

This one-session lesson invites upper elementary students (grades 3-5) to celebrate their individual strengths by identifying them as unique superpowers. By engaging in a creative, superhero-themed project, students build self-esteem, cultivate self-awareness, and learn to appreciate the diverse talents of their peers. Audience: Grades 3-5; Sessions: 1; Duration: 60 minutes.

In this 30-minute Tier 1 lesson for 4th-grade students, learners will explore the concept of personal space, understand why it's important, and practice maintaining healthy boundaries. Through interactive discussions, hands-on activities, and reflective exit tickets, students will build respect and empathy for one another.

This lesson introduces the concept of taking a pause before reacting to strong emotions, helping students build patience and thoughtful responses. Designed for a 4th-grade group, this Tier 2 lesson spans one session of 35 minutes, focusing on emotional regulation.

This 3-session lesson for 4th graders focuses on teaching students how to treat others with respect. It's important because understanding and practicing respect fosters a positive classroom environment and helps students build healthy relationships. Each session is 30 minutes long and includes engaging activities, games, discussions, and quizzes to reinforce learning.