Sarah Cheslock

In this 30-minute kindergarten lesson, students explore kindness as a colorful kaleidoscope—seeing how small caring actions create beautiful patterns in their community. This Tier 1 activity builds social-emotional skills, empathy, and cooperation through interactive stories, group activities, and reflection.

Designed for grades 4-5, this reflective project encourages students to create a time capsule filled with their hopes, goals, and mementos of kindness. They'll engage in meaningful discussions about personal growth and set intentions for their future selves.

Aimed at grades 2-4, this lesson uses storytelling and role-play to illustrate self-control and patience. Students are introduced to a character’s journey where they face challenges that require thoughtful responses, helping them to develop strategies for managing impulses through interactive scenarios.

For grades K-2, this art-based lesson focuses on the impact of kindness using colors. Students explore how colors can express emotions and kindness by creating a collaborative mural, fostering a vibrant expression of empathy and artistic creativity within the classroom environment.

Designed for grades K-3, this lesson harnesses the beauty and diversity of kindness. Students create kaleidoscopes featuring acts of kindness as patterns. Through this creative process, they learn about how small acts contribute to a vibrant community. This activity encourages reflection on personal actions and empathy development.

In this lesson, 3rd-grade students will explore self-regulation strategies through a relatable story, a video, and a reflective discussion. They will learn how to manage their emotions and behaviors in various situations, promoting a positive classroom environment. This lesson is important as it helps students develop essential skills for emotional intelligence and effective communication.

This lesson introduces 1st graders to the concept of anxiety using simple language and relatable examples. Students will learn to identify basic signs of anxiety and develop coping strategies through interactive storytelling. This lesson is important as it helps young students recognize and articulate their feelings, promoting emotional awareness and resilience.

In this lesson, students will create a Gratitude Tree by adding leaves with written or drawn expressions of thankfulness. This activity helps foster a sense of appreciation and positivity in the classroom, encouraging students to reflect on what they are grateful for and share it with their peers. By engaging in this activity, students will develop a greater sense of community and empathy, which are essential social-emotional skills.

In this interactive workshop, students will engage in activities that build empathy and understanding. They will participate in discussions and exercises that highlight the power of kind actions. This lesson is important as it helps students develop social-emotional skills, fostering a positive classroom environment and encouraging respectful interactions.

In this lesson, students will engage in cooperative games and activities to learn how kindness fosters teamwork and collaboration. Through these activities, they will reflect on their experiences and set personal goals for being kind teammates. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the value of kindness in building strong, collaborative relationships, which is essential for their social and emotional development.

In this lesson, students will create costume ideas that represent different emotions and participate in a 'parade' to share and discuss situations that might evoke these feelings. This activity is important as it encourages students to explore and express emotions creatively, fostering empathy and understanding among peers.