Samantha Petroski

This lesson introduces teachers to the importance of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in building a positive classroom community. Through interactive activities and discussions, teachers will explore how SEL can enhance student engagement and improve classroom dynamics. This lesson is crucial for fostering a supportive learning environment that addresses students' emotional and social needs, ultimately leading to better academic outcomes.

This lesson introduces 9th-grade students to the concept of relationships through a fun and interactive bingo game. The game encourages students to think about and discuss their thoughts and feelings regarding relationships. This approach helps students develop social-emotional skills and promotes open communication, which is essential for their personal growth and understanding of relationships.

This lesson engages students in a discussion about relationship flags using a stop sign-themed game. Students will learn to identify green, yellow, and red flags in relationships, promoting awareness and understanding of healthy and unhealthy relationship dynamics. This lesson is important as it equips students with the skills to recognize and navigate different relationship scenarios, fostering emotional intelligence and safety.

This lesson introduces 8th-grade students to the basic parts of a computer and the fundamentals of coding. Through engaging activities and collaborative learning, students will explore how computers work and begin to understand coding concepts. This lesson is crucial for building foundational knowledge in technology, which is essential for future academic and career opportunities.

This lesson focuses on equipping students with mindfulness techniques to manage test anxiety, a common barrier to academic success. By engaging in a guided meditation and collaborative activities, students will learn to relax and focus, enhancing their test-taking skills. This lesson is crucial for students in alternative education settings, as it addresses both emotional and academic challenges, fostering a supportive learning environment.

This lesson provides students with an opportunity to reflect on a guest speaker's presentation about owning one's life and changing one's mindset. Through creative activities and discussions, students will explore the importance of giving back to the community and personal takeaways from the presentation. This lesson is important as it encourages self-reflection, creativity, and community awareness, helping students internalize the message that anything is possible with the right mindset.

In this lesson, students will explore the concept of self-awareness and how it impacts their growth and development. They will engage in a discussion, complete a writing prompt, brainstorm ideas for their masks, and finish painting their masks. This lesson is important as it helps students reflect on their identities and express themselves creatively.

In this lesson, students will be introduced to the basics of mindfulness and meditation as a means to manage stress and improve focus. The lesson includes guided practice and reflection activities to help students incorporate mindfulness techniques into their daily lives.

This lesson introduces students to the concepts of a rich mindset and a poor mindset through active and collaborative learning strategies. Using a combination of discussions, worksheets, and activities, students will explore how their mindset can impact their personal development and behavior.

In this lesson, students will explore the concept of mindset and understand the differences between a rich mindset and a poor mindset. Through engaging activities, discussions, and games, students will learn how mindset impacts their life and future success. This lesson will help students develop a growth mindset, leading to improved behavior, attendance, and academic performance.

This lesson will help students understand the difference between a rich mindset and a broke mindset, highlighting the importance of having an open mindset for success. Through a series of activities, students will reflect on their own mindsets and explore strategies for developing a richer, more open mindset.

This lesson will help students understand the importance of having a voice and how social-emotional learning can lead to personal change. A combination of video, discussion, collaborative activities, and reflections will keep students engaged and help them build confidence in expressing their thoughts and feelings.

In this lesson, students will collaboratively vote on the classroom norms they created and discuss the importance of these norms for group and community well-being. Additionally, students will work in groups to rename the RISE mentor program with a new acronym that reflects its goals and values. This lesson will foster a sense of ownership and responsibility among students, enhance their collaborative skills, and emphasize the significance of community norms and mentorship programs in their personal and academic growth.

This lesson will guide students through evaluating their RISE mentorship experience, understanding the importance of leadership, and defining success. Using a combination of discussion, activities, and reflection, students will develop critical thinking and collaborative skills. This lesson is important to help students recognize the value of mentorship and leadership in their personal growth.

In this lesson, students will engage in a Communication Relay game to practice and enhance their communication skills. The activity will reinforce the importance of clear and effective communication in a fun and interactive way. This lesson is critical as effective communication is a core life skill that will aid in both personal and academic success.

This lesson helps students understand resilience, recognize their own strengths, and develop strategies to overcome challenges. It includes self-reflection activities and group discussions to foster a supportive learning environment. Students will learn the importance of resilience and how it can help them in various aspects of life.

In this lesson, students will learn about self-awareness through a short video and a reflective activity. They will identify their strengths and areas for growth and share their reflections in a group discussion.