In this 30-minute, one-session lesson, 7th graders will explore different cultural and natural celebrations that occur throughout the year. Students will learn how seasons influence festivals around the world, fostering appreciation of diversity and seasonal cycles. This Tier 1 lesson builds cultural awareness and connects science concepts with real-world traditions.
Davina
Counselor
Dive into each season’s unique features with a small group, reinforcing observation and descriptive skills. This Tier 2 lesson for a 4th grade small group spans one 30-minute session per season, helping students sharpen descriptive language, pattern recognition, and observational skills.
Leah Bjorn
General Education Teacher
This lesson introduces kindergarten students to the concept of changing seasons through music. By singing simple songs related to each season and using instruments or body movements, students will enhance their memory and creative expression. This approach helps young learners connect with the natural world and develop an understanding of seasonal changes in a fun and engaging way.
Tamara peay
English
Discover the incredible adaptations animals and plants develop to survive and thrive through changing seasons. This resource highlights biodiversity and ecological resilience. Audience: 5th Grade, 1 session, 75 minutes.
Olufunmilayo Adeyemi
General Education Teacher
In this lesson, students will explore how the change in seasons can impact their feelings. Through a creative art project, each student will draw a seasonal tree and write their feelings on the leaves. This activity encourages emotional expression and reflection, helping young students to connect their emotions with environmental changes, fostering self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
Susan McNamara
Counselor
Explore the fascinating patterns of Earth's seasons! This 30-minute lesson for 4th graders helps students understand why we have seasons and the predictable changes they bring, connecting scientific concepts to their everyday experiences.
Elizabeth Pina
Science Teacher, Social Studies Teacher, Special Education Teacher
A one-on-one academic coaching tool for a 10th-grade student, focusing on setting and achieving short-term goals mapped to the four seasons over four sessions of 20 minutes each. This Tier 3 individualized lesson helps visualize progress, build motivation, and ensure consistent check-ins by aligning goals with real-world seasonal themes.
Cayce Collins
Counselor, School Administrator
In this lesson, students will explore the different seasons and how they affect plant life by reading 'The Leaf Man.' They will create a seasonal chart and discuss how plants adapt to each season. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the cyclical nature of seasons and the resilience of plant life.
Lori Valiquette
Earth Science, Language Arts, Math, History
In this lesson, students will create collage artworks that represent their feelings about the current season using elements from nature and recycled materials. This activity encourages creativity and personal reflection, allowing students to express their emotions through art. It helps develop fine motor skills, artistic expression, and emotional awareness.
Debra Frias
Special Education Teacher
Celebrate the abundance of fall with a vibrant exploration of harvest traditions from around the world, connecting agricultural practices to cultural festivities. This lesson helps elementary students appreciate global diversity and the importance of food production. This lesson is designed for a single 45-minute session.
phelps_janice
District Administrator
Investigate the science behind extreme weather events associated with different seasons. This resource helps students understand climate patterns and their impact on communities. Designed for 8th Grade students in a small group setting, this lesson will take approximately 75 minutes to complete.
Alison Lickert
Instructor
This resource introduces students to seasonal changes and classroom routines through interactive fall-themed activities, building excitement for the new school year. Perfect for 3rd graders in a 45-minute Tier 1 classroom session, this lesson helps students connect to the season while reinforcing routines, collaboration, and reflection.
ashley
Behavior Interventionist
In this 15-minute Tier 2 small-group lesson for 2nd graders, students will explore different fall festivals around the world through simple yes/no questions and create a quick autumn-themed craft. This engaging session builds listening comprehension and oral language skills while celebrating cultural traditions.
daryl.kwiatkowski
Special Education Teacher
This lesson explores the unique characteristics of each season and how they impact our lives and the environment. It fosters personal connection and observational skills, helping 4th-grade students appreciate the world around them. This single-session lesson is designed for a 60-minute duration.
Sekeithia Laster
Paraprofessional, Behavior Interventionist
This lesson engages young learners in a discussion about how different seasons might affect our feelings. Students will match various weather conditions with emotions and create artworks expressing how they feel in different seasons. This lesson is important as it aids in emotional expression and creativity, helping children understand and articulate their feelings in relation to their environment.
Jamie S. Hirsch
Counselor
In this lesson, students will explore the winter season through a hands-on, nature-based activity using recyclable materials. This lesson is important as it encourages students to observe and understand the changes in nature during winter, fostering curiosity and creativity. By working collaboratively, students will also develop teamwork skills while engaging in active learning.
Lui Villa
School Administrator
This resource focuses on planning and executing a seasonal harvest meal, from ingredient sourcing to culinary techniques. It's crucial for developing practical life skills, culinary creativity, and an appreciation for local, seasonal produce. This workshop is designed for an adult group and will run for 180 minutes across multiple sessions.
J Myers
Instructor
This lesson introduces toddlers aged 15 months to 2.5 years to the vibrant season of spring. Through sensory exploration and interactive activities, children will discover the sights, sounds, and textures of spring, fostering curiosity and a love for nature. This 30-minute session is designed for a Pre-K classroom, providing a joyful and engaging learning experience.
lguo
General Education Teacher
This engaging 30-minute lesson introduces Kindergarten students to the sights, sounds, and feelings of the fall season. Students will learn about the changes that happen in nature during autumn and connect them to their own experiences. This helps them understand the world around them and develop observational skills. Designed for one session with an entire classroom of Kindergarten students.
Cindy Garrido Lobos
Special Education Teacher, Paraprofessional
This resource challenges adults to design and implement a sustainable fall garden or balcony planting project, focusing on late-season crops and soil health. It's important for promoting environmental stewardship, practical gardening skills, and understanding seasonal cycles. This lesson is for an adult class and will last 150 minutes across multiple sessions.
J Myers
Instructor
In this 4-session Tier 1 lesson for K-3 students, learners will explore the unique aspects of the fall season in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert. Through discussions and hands-on activities—from examining shorter days to crafting cactus models and creating autumn collages—students will develop observation skills and creative expression while comparing fall across different regions. Each session is 30 minutes.
Vicky Jaime
School Administrator
Explore how Earth's tilt creates solstices, equinoxes, and the changing seasons. This lesson helps 5th-grade students understand a fundamental astronomical concept and its impact on their daily lives. It is designed for a single 30-minute classroom session.
HLowe
Elementary Teacher
An engaging individual reflection activity for Pre-K students where each child designs a seasonal superhero self-portrait to celebrate their unique strengths and connect back-to-school excitement. This 15-minute Tier 3 lesson fosters self-awareness, creativity, and confidence through art and storytelling.
VANESSA GUTIERREZ
Special Education Teacher
This lesson targets students in grades 5-8, focusing on developing adaptability and coping strategies for life's inevitable changes, especially during seasonal shifts and holiday transitions. Through guided storytelling, reflective activities, and group discussions on personal experiences, students will learn to identify feelings associated with change, build a toolkit of healthy coping mechanisms, and embrace new routines with confidence. The objective is to foster emotional flexibility and resilience. This lesson is designed for one 45-minute session for middle school students.
Karen Sullivan
Counselor, Social Worker, Behavior Interventionist
This lesson introduces Pre-K students to the exciting world of colorful fruits and vegetables and explains how different foods grow in different seasons. It's crucial for fostering healthy eating habits and connecting children to where their food comes from. Designed for Pre-K students, this single session lasts 30 minutes.
Dee Morales
General Education Teacher
An immersive discussion and reading unit exploring how different cultures celebrate autumn holidays, building community and curiosity. This lesson is perfect for 7th graders, spans one 60-minute session, and fosters global awareness and empathy through collaborative activities.
ashley
Behavior Interventionist
In this 30-minute, spring-themed SEL session, 2nd graders in a small group will explore emotions through spring imagery and cooperative activities. This lesson helps students recognize and label feelings, build empathy, and practice positive social skills in a playful, seasonal context.
Ariana Dekeon
Counselor
Kick off the school year with a harvest-themed icebreaker that connects students to autumn traditions, builds community, and sets a warm classroom tone. This Tier 1 lesson for a 3rd Grade class spans one 30-minute session and includes engaging activities and supports for all learners.
kathy
Instructor
In this 30-minute Tier 2 SEL lesson for 2nd graders, students explore and express emotions using a pumpkin theme. This engaging session helps students identify feelings, practice empathy, and build emotion-regulation strategies in a fun, seasonal context.
Ariana Dekeon
Counselor
In this 30-minute Tier 2 SEL session for 2nd graders, students explore feelings about the end of the school year and learn strategies to cope with change. This lesson helps students recognize emotions, share memories, and build resilience as they transition to summer.
Erin Marquez
Counselor, Social Worker
A back-to-school kickoff lesson for 10th graders, harnessing the excitement of autumn to build community, set personal goals, and reflect on aspirations. This Tier 1, whole-class session lasts 45 minutes and includes engaging activities, journaling, and a meaningful exit ticket to launch a successful school year.
Joseph Malvezzi
Special Education Teacher
In this delightful lesson, Pre-K students will explore the theme 'Signs of Spring' through engaging choice time activities. This lesson is important as it helps young learners connect with nature, observe seasonal changes, and develop sensory and cognitive skills. The session will last 30 minutes and is designed for a classroom-wide Tier 1 setting.
alau
General Education Teacher
In this small-group Tier 2 lesson for 3rd graders, students will share and listen to summer experiences, building speaking, listening, and empathy skills. Over a 30-minute session, learners will practice descriptive language, ask questions, and reflect on each other’s stories, fostering community and reinforcing classroom routines for the new year.
aborgen
Social Worker
In this 30-minute Kindergarten lesson, students will explore empathy and kindness by connecting to different seasons of the school year. Through read-aloud, discussion, and a fun craft activity, they will practice recognizing feelings and showing kindness to peers. This whole-class Tier 1 lesson sets the tone for a supportive community.
Kylie Taniguchi
Counselor
This lesson explores the fascinating reason behind Earth's seasons using a hands-on model. Students will grasp the basic concept of Earth's tilt and its orbit, connecting scientific principles to the changes they see outside every day. Designed for 14-17 year old autistic students with a 2nd-grade cognitive level, this lesson is 1 session and 30 minutes long.
Lori Valiquette
Earth Science, Language Arts, Math, History
Designed for upper elementary to high school students, this lesson helps ease anxiety around seasonal transitions and encourages students to view change as an opportunity. Through activities and discussions, students will prepare emotionally for summer, focusing on potential growth and new adventures.
Natalie Thomas
Behavior Interventionist
A playful 30-minute game that introduces Pre-K students to the garden’s cycle of organic matter, water, nitrogen, and carbon through movement, role-play, and simple sorting activities. This Tier 1 activity builds foundational science vocabulary, fosters collaboration, and connects learners to nature.
Dee Morales
General Education Teacher
This 30-minute individual lesson for a 2nd-grade student explores the characteristics of winter, focusing on weather, animal adaptations, and common winter activities. It aims to build vocabulary and comprehension related to the season.
Glenda Hamilton
Special Education Teacher
A 15-minute Tier 1 morning meeting for 3rd graders to celebrate the end of the school year, build community spirit, and reflect on growth. This upbeat session uses interactive greetings, a gratitude warm-up, a fun memory game, and a reflective cool-down to send students off with positivity and closure.
Sydney Stoddart
General Education Teacher
In this lesson, students will create a weather chart that parallels daily weather changes with their own emotional climates. By connecting the external world with their internal feelings, students can develop awareness and language around mood shifts, leading to a more nuanced understanding of emotional regulation. This lesson is important as it helps young students articulate their emotions and understand that feelings can change just like the weather.
Kristin Jordan
Counselor
A delightful 90-minute Halloween/fall-themed lesson for Pre-K students exploring the pumpkin life cycle through hands-on activities, sensory play, and integrated learning centers. Students will engage with science, math, letters, and vocabulary.
Leeanza Westbrook
General Education Teacher
In this lesson, students will craft winter-themed 'warm wishes' cards for family or classmates, expressing their appreciation and good intentions. This heartwarming activity builds a sense of community and reinforces the value of gratitude and kindness. It helps students develop empathy and communication skills while fostering a positive classroom environment.
Alisa Lemire
Math, English, History, Earth Science, Physics, Language Arts
This lesson guides high school students in a collaborative activity to visualize their collective intentions for community and connection during the holiday season. Through shared verbal contributions and a collective display, students will engage in community building, fostering shared goals and positive intentions with minimal materials. Designed for 9th-12th grade, this single session lasts 30 minutes.
Shaneira DaSilva
Counselor
In this 30-minute small-group session, 11th graders reflect on their social-emotional strengths and challenges, then set actionable summer goals to support self-awareness and personal growth. This Tier 2 enrichment helps students maintain and build SEL skills over the break, fostering community exploration and a growth mindset.
ABernstein
Social Worker
In this playful pre-K lesson, students will explore and practice emotional regulation using the metaphor of weather to name, understand, and calm their feelings. Building these foundational skills helps children manage strong emotions, build empathy, and develop social readiness—all in a fun, 30-minute session.
Maria Flandreau
Parent
A semester-long scope and sequence designed for 9th graders attending classes five times in a ten-day rotation, focusing on high school adjustment, CASEL competencies, and hands-on projects. This roadmap helps students build self-awareness, social skills, and responsible decision-making while teachers follow a clear, balanced plan.
jennifer.green
School Administrator
In this engaging Tier 2 group lesson for 2nd graders, students will explore and express emotions through a fun pumpkin-themed activity, strengthening their emotional vocabulary and self-awareness. This 30-minute session helps students identify feelings in themselves and others, supporting social-emotional learning in a playful, seasonal context.
Ariana Dekeon
Counselor
A 30-minute Tier 1 SEL lesson for 9th graders to build empathy and healthy coping strategies around family transitions like divorce. Students will learn to identify emotions, support peers, and practice self-care skills.
Tasha Cylar
Counselor
This lesson plan explores the characteristics of winter, engaging K-3 students through a blend of Project-Based Learning, Active Learning, and Game-Based Learning. Students will learn about winter's unique features, how plants and animals adapt, and create a collaborative project to showcase their understanding. This lesson is important as it helps students appreciate seasonal changes and develop critical thinking and creativity skills.
Vicky Jaime
School Administrator
A festive reading comprehension lesson for 12th-grade Spanish students focusing on cultural aspects of Christmas and winter in Spanish-speaking countries. This lesson will enhance vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. Designed for one 90-minute session.
Gerardo Jimenez Ramirez
English Language Arts Teacher
In this lesson, high school students will explore various winter traditions from around the world. Through group presentations, students will share insights into different cultures' celebrations, fostering cultural appreciation and broadening perspectives. This lesson encourages respect and inclusivity by highlighting the diversity of global traditions.
Sharon Hubbard
Math, English
Explore diverse holiday traditions around the world. This lesson fosters cultural understanding and empathy in 7th-grade students. Designed for one 30-minute session.
Chris Casagrande
General Education Teacher
Explore weather patterns and how different types of weather can make us feel. This lesson helps 3rd-grade students understand basic meteorology while building emotional literacy. Designed for one 30-minute session.
Chelsea Hiscock
General Education Teacher
A fun summer-themed SEL activity designed for small groups of 1st graders to explore and share their emotions using bright beach imagery and playful prompts. This 15-minute session helps students build emotional awareness and communication skills in a joyful, seasonal context.
LeeAnn Leeds
Social Worker
Learn about various cultural celebrations of the spring equinox through engaging activities and crafts. This lesson enriches students' cultural awareness and creativity, making it perfect for a 2nd-grade class. The lesson is designed to be completed in one 40-minute session and includes a variety of activities that cater to different learning styles.
Ana Luna
Instructor
This lesson helps K-5 students identify and name a range of emotions, understanding that feelings are natural and can change like weather. Through interactive activities and expressive arts, students will learn to recognize emotional cues in themselves and others, building foundational emotional literacy and empathy. Audience: K-5 Students, 1 session, 45 minutes.
Diana Cameron
Special Education Teacher
In this 30-minute small-group series, ninth graders learn to identify and articulate their emotions by mapping them to weather patterns. This lesson boosts self-awareness and emotional literacy in a supportive Tier 2 setting.
Jazmeen Rivera
Social Worker
In this engaging 15-minute group lesson, 2nd graders will celebrate fall by crafting their own mini-apple characters and practicing story sequencing. Through hands-on art and ordering activities, students will build fine motor skills, narrative understanding, and collaborative discussion. This Tier 2 support lesson helps small groups reinforce sequencing skills in a fun, seasonal context.
daryl.kwiatkowski
Special Education Teacher
This resource encourages students to reflect on their learning and growth from the semester and to set positive intentions for the upcoming break and new year. It uses guided reflection prompts and creative activities to acknowledge accomplishments and foster a hopeful outlook. Designed for 3rd-6th graders, this lesson is for one 60-minute session.
Jennifer Lotti
Counselor
This week-long theme introduces toddlers to the wonders of nature through engaging activities and exploration. It's important for young children to connect with the natural world as it fosters curiosity, creativity, and a sense of wonder. The theme is designed for Pre-K students with a single 30-minute session each day, focusing on different aspects of nature such as plants, animals, weather, and more.
lguo
General Education Teacher
This lesson helps preschoolers understand how holidays are special times that connect to our feelings and how we interact with others. It's designed for middle-of-the-year preschoolers, lasting 15 minutes, and will be recorded for easy use by other teachers. It fosters social-emotional well-being by linking celebrations to emotions and community.
rachel.sewell
Counselor
A 15-session, 10-minute Tier 2 group series designed for ECSE students (ages 3–5) to build foundational social skills like sharing, taking turns, greetings, and cooperative play. Each session features a simple lesson plan, hands-on activity, and playful game to engage learners and reinforce essential social behaviors.
jwalker
Psychologist
In this lesson, Pre-K students will explore emotions through storytelling and role-playing with an autumn theme. They'll identify emotions characters might feel in different fall scenarios, enhancing their empathy and emotional vocabulary. This lesson is important as it helps young learners develop emotional awareness and communication skills, which are crucial for their social and emotional development.
Melanie Moisan
Counselor
In this delightful lesson, Pre-K students will explore the signs of spring through engaging activities and observations. This lesson is important as it helps young learners connect with nature, understand seasonal changes, and develop observational skills. The session will last 30 minutes and is designed for a classroom setting.
alau
General Education Teacher
A 30-minute Tier 2 small-group enrichment lesson for 7th graders using a summer beach theme to teach emotional regulation through metaphor, guided practice, and reflection. This lesson helps students build self-regulation skills in an engaging, seasonally-relevant context.
Sarah Tamm
Special Education Teacher
In this engaging autumn-themed activity, students reflect on emotions or worries they would like to let go of, visualizing them as leaves falling from a tree. By writing down and discussing these feelings, students practice emotional release and learn to embrace change. This lesson is important as it helps students develop emotional awareness and coping strategies, fostering a healthy mindset towards change and letting go.
Jettie Patterson
Instructor
In this 4-session series, 4th graders will learn how to spread kindness and follow cafeteria expectations during the holiday season. These 10-minute lessons build social skills, reinforce routines, and make mealtime more joyful and safe.
andrew.nardo
General Education Teacher
A one-session, 30-minute group lesson for 1st graders exploring end-of-year feelings and transitions. Students will recognize and name their emotions, practice expressing them, and build coping strategies for the upcoming break—an essential step for social-emotional growth, especially for multilingual learners through UDL supports.
CECILIA ESTRADA
General Education Teacher
This 30-minute activity for 7th-grade Tier 2 students focuses on understanding the importance of consistent attendance, especially during the busy holiday season, and developing strategies to improve it. Students will work in small groups to identify common barriers to attendance and brainstorm solutions, fostering responsibility and self-advocacy.
Robin Dycus
Social Worker, Counselor
This lesson explores the fascinating changes in weather during spring through engaging questions of the day for Pre-K students. Over a 5-day period, students will learn about different aspects of spring weather, fostering curiosity and observational skills. This lesson is designed for a single 30-minute session each day, making it perfect for young learners.
alau
General Education Teacher
In this meaningful Tier 2 lesson, 4th graders explore the metaphor of April showers to understand and express their emotions, particularly sadness. Over a single 30-minute session, small groups will practice identifying feelings, sharing personal experiences, and learning coping strategies through interactive activities and reflections.
Ariana Dekeon
Counselor
This resource explores diverse winter holiday traditions and festivals from various cultures globally. It helps students develop cultural awareness and appreciation for global diversity during the holiday season. This lesson is for elementary school students and is designed for one 45-minute session.
Terra Witt
English Language Arts Teacher
A 30-minute individual counseling session for 6th graders that kickstarts rapport building by discussing students’ summer experiences and having them set a personal emotional goal. This intro lesson helps students feel comfortable, heard, and empowers them to take ownership of their emotional growth.
edline.louis
Social Worker
A fun, interactive quiz game covering various facts about winter holidays, traditions, and history. This resource reinforces learning in a competitive, engaging small group format. Designed for a 7th Grade Group, 1 session, 40 minutes.
Kyle Martineau
English Language Arts Teacher, Social Studies Teacher
This 30-minute Tier 1 lesson helps adult summer camp owners, operators, and directors understand and use key terminology related to Social, Emotional, Behavioral (SEB) concepts, including ABA, PBIS, and SEL. Learning this common language will enhance communication with K-12 peers and foster a more supportive camp environment.
kelley
School Administrator
Explore diverse holiday traditions from around the world in this engaging 15-minute lesson for 6th graders. Students will discover how different cultures celebrate, fostering an appreciation for global diversity and seasonal joy.
Steph Rodriguez
Social Worker
In this 3-session lesson series, K-3 students will explore the pumpkin life cycle through engaging storytime, hands-on planting, creative activities, lively discussions, and fun games. By planting pumpkin seeds and following their growth, students will develop scientific observation skills, life-cycle vocabulary, and an appreciation for nature. Perfect for a 30-minute lesson each session.
Vicky Jaime
School Administrator
In this lesson, Grade 4 students will explore and present their own or family traditions related to winter holidays. This activity encourages cultural awareness and appreciation of diverse traditions, fostering inclusion and curiosity. By sharing stories or items that represent these celebrations, students will develop a deeper understanding and respect for different cultures.
Jamie S. Hirsch
Counselor
In this 30-minute Tier 2 group session, 4th graders will reconnect through sharing their summer experiences. This interactive lesson builds community, speaking and listening skills, and helps ease the transition back to school.
aborgen
Social Worker
In this lesson, students will explore the beauty of the fall season by creating reflective journals or artwork inspired by autumn themes. This activity encourages mindfulness and a deep appreciation for the changing seasons, promoting tranquility and positive emotional expression. By engaging in this creative process, students will develop their ability to express emotions and thoughts, enhancing their emotional well-being and mindfulness skills.
Natalie Maryansky
Counselor
This lesson helps K-2 students identify and express various emotions using weather as a metaphor. Through interactive activities, students learn to recognize feelings in themselves and others, fostering empathy and healthy emotional regulation. Audience: K-2 Students. Duration: 1 session, 45-60 minutes.
Karen Parker
Instructor
This lesson introduces young learners to a variety of holiday traditions through interactive storytelling and fun crafts. It encourages creativity and cultural appreciation, helping students understand and respect diverse cultures from an early age.
Ciara McNearly
Instructor
In this lesson, students will create simple weather wheels to track daily weather changes. This activity will enhance their observational skills and promote discussions about how weather affects our daily choices and moods. Understanding weather is crucial for young learners as it helps them make sense of the world around them and prepares them for making informed decisions based on weather conditions.
Tamara peay
English
Students will explore the stages of the water cycle (evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection) through engaging activities and real-world connections. Understanding the water cycle builds foundational science knowledge and highlights the importance of water in daily life. Audience: 3rd Grade, Tier 1, 1 session, 30 minutes.
Mackenzie
Special Education Teacher
In this lesson, students will explore how different cultures celebrate the holiday season. They will research and present a celebration of their choice through drawings or oral presentations. This lesson fosters inclusivity and appreciation of global traditions, helping students understand and respect cultural diversity.
Lerona Dickson
Counselor
In this lesson, students will create paper ornaments decorated with words or drawings of emotions they associate with the holiday season. This activity allows students to identify and express their feelings in a creative and festive way, fostering emotional awareness. It is important as it helps young students develop emotional intelligence and self-expression skills, which are crucial for their social and emotional development.
Mayra Mendoza Saenz
Counselor
In this lesson, students will create paper ornaments decorated with words or drawings of emotions they associate with the holiday season. This activity allows students to identify and express their feelings in a creative and festive way, fostering emotional awareness. It is important as it helps young students develop emotional intelligence and self-expression skills, which are crucial for their social and emotional development.
Jasmine Taylor
Counselor
In this one-session, 30-minute Tier 2 group lesson, 2nd graders will explore and identify emotions using a fun Christmas theme. This lesson helps students build emotional awareness and vocabulary through engaging group activities, ensuring they feel supported and confident.
Ariana Dekeon
Counselor
Explore the science behind why leaves change colors in the fall. This lesson helps 2nd-grade students understand seasonal changes and plant biology. (1 session, 45 minutes)
Sekeithia Laster
Paraprofessional, Behavior Interventionist
In this 30-minute, Tier 2 small-group lesson, 2nd graders explore and regulate Christmas-themed emotions, such as excitement, disappointment, and stress. Through interactive activities and reflection, students learn practical strategies to handle their holiday feelings and build self-awareness.
Ariana Dekeon
Counselor
Students will learn simple daily habits that contribute to a sustainable lifestyle. This lesson emphasizes consistency and mindfulness in everyday actions to protect the planet. Designed for a 3rd grade class, this Tier 1 lesson spans a single 40-minute session.
Tammy Becker
Instructor
In this single-session lesson, students dive into environmental awareness through real-world ecological challenges. They'll engage in interactive discussions, activities, and reflection, discovering the importance of sustainability and how they can protect our planet. Audience: Grades 4–6; Duration: 60 minutes; Tier 1.
navneet
General Education Teacher
In this lesson, students will create paper ornaments decorated with words or drawings of emotions they associate with the holiday season. This activity encourages students to identify and express their feelings in a creative and festive way, fostering emotional awareness. By engaging in this activity, students will develop a better understanding of their emotions and learn to express them constructively.
Jasmine Taylor
Counselor
A focused Tier 2 self-awareness small group activity for 8th graders to track and discuss emotions weekly. Participants will learn to identify feelings, share coping strategies, and reflect on emotional growth across four 35-minute sessions.
Joanne Strong
General Education Teacher
This resource helps young students identify and express their emotions, understanding that feelings can change like the weather. Through interactive activities, students will learn to name common emotions and explore healthy ways to manage them. Targeted for Kindergarten and 1st Grade. This lesson is for 2 sessions, approximately 30-40 minutes each.
Nathan Terry
Counselor
Explore the magic of winter holidays through drama! This interactive lesson for K-5 students (mixed ages) encourages creative expression and teamwork using movement, storytelling, and a delightful children's book. Designed for one 45-minute session.
BECK, PAIGE
Instructor
A fun, interactive SEL back-to-school icebreaker that brings 8th graders and staff together to build community and trust through a collaborative wave activity. This 30-minute Tier 1 session helps students and staff connect, practice emotional awareness, and set a positive tone for the year.
SaLillian McDaniel
Counselor
In this 30–minute Tier 1 classroom lesson, teachers will use a fall-themed picture book to foster social–emotional skills like empathy, self-awareness, and emotional regulation. Through interactive read‐alouds, discussion prompts, and reflection activities, students learn to recognize and articulate their feelings. This lesson equips teachers with all materials needed—lesson plan, slides, script, activities, and exit ticket—for a seamless, engaging experience.
Chelsea Friberg
General Education Teacher, Special Education Teacher
A lively end-of-summer class celebration that integrates emotion charades and gratitude bingo to reinforce SEL skills before the year ends. This 40-minute Tier 1 lesson for 2nd graders encourages students to identify and express emotions, build peer connections, and practice gratitude.
Dena Deeb
General Education Teacher
This lesson introduces 10th-grade students to the fundamental principles of agroecology, highlighting its importance for sustainable agriculture and environmental health. Students will explore how natural processes can be integrated into farming practices to create resilient and productive systems. (Audience: 10th Grade, 1 Session, 60 minutes)
romaric
General Education Teacher
In this lesson, leaders will explore the beauty of autumn by creating nature mandalas. The session will start with a brief introduction to mandalas and their significance, followed by a nature walk to collect autumn materials. The hands-on activity of creating mandalas will help participants practice mindfulness and unleash their creativity. This lesson is important as it merges art with nature, promoting relaxation, focus, and an appreciation for the environment.
Tamara peay
English
Discover the science behind snow, ice, and other winter phenomena, along with seasonal activities. This resource makes winter an exciting topic for scientific inquiry and exploration. Designed for a 2nd Grade Class over 40 minutes.
Joy Zuck
School Administrator
In this 15-minute small-group lesson for 2nd graders, students will explore an informational text about Bad Bunny and the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. This engaging reading supports group fluency and comprehension while connecting students to cultural pride and diversity.
Madison Hunt
Instructor
This lesson helps kindergarten students explore the concept of hope and positive aspirations for themselves and others as the new year approaches. Through creating 'wish snowflakes,' children articulate their simple hopes, fostering a sense of optimism and positive future-oriented thinking. The objective is to encourage hopeful perspectives and gentle goal-setting in a reflective way. This lesson is for Kindergarten students and will take approximately 45-60 minutes.
Cassandra Traylor
General Education Teacher
Encourage individual creativity with a lesson on writing spring-themed stories. This lesson focuses on narrative skills, using spring as a backdrop to inspire descriptive writing and creative expression. Designed for upper elementary students, this 35-minute session is tailored to individual needs, providing personalized support to enhance storytelling abilities.
Taniya Henderson
Instructor
In this lesson, students will gather in a circle to share personal reflections on what the holiday season means to them. This activity encourages students to discuss traditions, family, and what they look forward to during the holidays. It is important as it promotes listening skills and respect for diverse perspectives, helping students to appreciate the variety of experiences and traditions among their peers.
Tracy David
Social Worker, Counselor
A dynamic 8-session elementary PE series designed for Grades 1–5 that gets kids moving with fun, interactive, hands-on games using low-cost supplies in 45-minute classes with 17–20 students. Students will build fundamental motor skills, teamwork, and healthy habits while meeting Tennessee PE standards. Each session includes warm-ups, core activities, discussions, and cool-downs.
Chara C.
Paraprofessional
A dynamic lesson that guides teachers in crafting an interactive first-day icebreaker incorporating seasonal themes to build community and excitement. This resource helps teachers foster connections and set a welcoming tone for K–12 students in a 45-minute session.
Jacqueline Whitehead
Counselor
An engaging, festive lesson designed to boost family engagement through hands-on cultural centers and collaborative activities. Elementary students explore traditions, share stories, and involve families in a 90-minute classroom event. Tier 1 whole-class lesson.
Maricela
Social Worker
This lesson helps Kindergarteners in small groups explore and practice simple, fall-themed coping skills. It's important because it gives young students tools to manage their emotions in a fun and relatable way, fostering early social-emotional development. This is a 30-minute lesson for small groups of Kindergarten students.
Erika Hanlon
Counselor
In this 30-minute 7th & 8th grade SEL session, students become meteorologists for their emotions, learning to label four core feelings and recognize associated physical cues. This lesson fosters emotional vocabulary and self-management, empowering students to check their internal ‘weather’ and respond thoughtfully.
Eulanda Seals-King
General Education Teacher
This lesson helps 5th-grade students understand the key differences between weather and climate, recognize their local weather patterns, and begin to grasp global climate concepts. Students will learn essential vocabulary in both English and Spanish, fostering bilingual comprehension in science. Designed for a 90-minute session.
Tailisse Santiago Flores
English Language Arts Teacher
In this 15-minute SEL lesson, Pre-K students will explore different emotions through fun activities and discussions, helping them recognize, name, and express their feelings. This engaging session builds emotional literacy, supports self-regulation, and creates a foundation for healthy social interactions.
Vanessa
General Education Teacher
In this lesson, students will create individual pennants with symbols representing their feelings about the holiday season. These pennants will be strung together to form a classroom bunting, visually representing the diverse emotional landscape of the students. This activity encourages self-expression, emotional awareness, and appreciation of diversity in feelings.
Jasmine Taylor
Counselor
Explore the fascinating science behind why leaves change color in the fall. This lesson helps elementary students understand plant biology and seasonal changes. It includes 1 session lasting 45 minutes.
Olaoluwa
Psychologist
This lesson focuses on helping Pre-K students understand and cope with the feelings and behaviors that arise at the end of the school year. It's important for young children to recognize and express their emotions during transitions, fostering emotional intelligence and smoother transitions.
CECILIA ESTRADA
General Education Teacher
This lesson introduces young learners to breathing exercises that align with the rhythm of the holidays. Through playful, guided breathing actions mimicking snowflakes, winter winds, and cozy fires, students learn to manage excitement and emotions using breathing as a calming tool. This lesson is important as it helps students develop self-regulation skills and emotional awareness, which are crucial for their social-emotional development.
James Kelliher
Counselor
Students will explore how emotions flow through our minds like water cycles in nature, using scientific models to understand emotional regulation. This lesson helps 7th graders connect social-emotional learning with real-world science in a 60-minute Tier 1 session.
kmcgann
Social Worker
A 12-session SEL group counseling series for 5th–6th graders teaching emotional regulation, social skills, and stress management through interactive activities, games, and guided discussions—all in 30-minute low-prep sessions to support IEP goals.
Karolyn Estevez
Social Worker
