Amy Hill

In this 45-minute lesson, 7th graders will explore the concept of resilience and practice strategies to 'bounce back' from setbacks. Resilience empowers students to handle challenges, build self-confidence, and foster a growth mindset—critical life skills for academic and personal success.

This lesson aims to educate 6th graders about bullying, its impact, and how to effectively stand up against it. Through engaging activities and discussions, students will learn to recognize bullying behaviors and develop strategies to support themselves and others. The lesson is designed for a single 45-minute session and includes a Spanish translation for the slide deck and game to accommodate language needs.

This advanced lesson for 6th graders delves deeper into the complexities of bullying, exploring its underlying causes, long-term effects, and advanced strategies for intervention. It's crucial as it equips students with a deeper understanding and more sophisticated tools to combat bullying effectively. The lesson includes one 45-minute session with thought-provoking discussions and activities.

This lesson aims to introduce Grade 6 students to the school's counseling services. It helps students understand the role of the counselor and the type of support they can provide. The lesson is essential for fostering a supportive school environment where students feel comfortable seeking help when needed.

This lesson helps students get to know their school counselor in a fun, interactive way. Establishing a connection with the counselor can create a stronger support system for students and provide them with a familiar face to turn to for help.

Students will have an opportunity to meet their school counselor, learn about the counselor's role, and understand how they can seek help. This lesson is important to familiarize students with the resources available to them and to promote a safe and supportive school environment.

This lesson will help students understand the psychology behind bullying behaviors by exploring what motivates a bully and identifying different types of bullying. Students will watch a video that emphasizes emotional resilience and self-confidence as ways to handle bullying. Understanding bullies is crucial for fostering a safer and more empathetic school environment.

This lesson focuses on teaching students coping mechanisms and resilience skills to deal with difficult emotions and situations. It includes mindfulness exercises and group discussions, along with videos explaining various coping techniques. This lesson is important as it helps students develop emotional stability and resilience, which are essential for navigating challenges.

Students will explore the concept of grit by watching the TED Talk 'Grit – The Power of Passion & Perseverance.' They will then engage in a discussion to deepen their understanding and participate in an activity to set personal goals and create action plans to develop their perseverance. This lesson is important as it encourages students to adopt a growth mindset and understand the importance of perseverance in achieving long-term success.