Candace Minor-Chism

In this engaging 30-minute lesson, 5th graders will identify three personal strengths and reflect on how each can help them succeed in school. Students build self-awareness, foster a growth mindset, and practice speaking confidently about their abilities.

In this 30-minute 12th Grade lesson, students will discover their top five core values and learn how these values guide their daily choices. By engaging in interactive sorting and reflection exercises, students will gain authentic self-awareness to make integrity-based decisions.

In this 30-minute 6th grade lesson, students will chart their emotions daily over a week and identify patterns tied to triggers and thoughts. This skill helps them gain self-awareness, manage emotions, and make connections between feelings and experiences. Materials include a lesson plan, slides, journal, worksheet, and teaching script.

This two-session course introduces 6th graders to the ins and outs of middle school—from navigating schedules and lockers to building relationships and mindsets for success. Through interactive discussions, games, and worksheets, students will gain confidence and practical strategies to thrive in their new environment.

Engage students in improving their communication skills with a focus on active listening. Through role-playing and interactive exercises, they learn to listen attentively, interpret messages accurately, and respond thoughtfully, fostering better understanding and empathy.

This lesson guides students through a relaxation exercise emphasizing mindfulness and breathing techniques. It provides a moment of calm, helping students manage stress and improve focus during the busy school day. By practicing these techniques, students can enhance their emotional regulation and concentration skills.

This lesson engages students in a game of charades using a range of emotions. It enhances emotional literacy and empathy as students identify and act out feelings, deepening their understanding of emotional expression. This activity is important as it helps students recognize and articulate emotions, fostering better communication and empathy.

In this lesson, students will create gratitude grams to express appreciation for their classmates and teachers. This activity encourages thoughtful communication and strengthens relationships within the classroom. By participating, students will learn the importance of gratitude and how it can positively impact their community.

This lesson aims to help 7th-grade students understand what anxiety is, recognize its symptoms, and learn effective coping mechanisms. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to identify personal triggers for anxiety, understand various strategies to manage it, and feel more equipped to handle anxiety in their daily lives. Understanding and managing anxiety can significantly improve students' mental health and overall well-being.

This lesson plan is designed to help parents learn and engage in activities that promote self-esteem and bonding with their children. Through interactive activities and discussions, parents will gain insights into the importance of self-esteem and how to foster it in their children. This lesson is important as it equips parents with practical tools to support their children's emotional well-being and strengthen their relationship.

In this lesson, students will explore strategies for resolving conflicts within friendships through role-play and guided discussions. They will practice skills such as active listening and negotiation to turn conflicts into opportunities for growth. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential social-emotional skills that are crucial for maintaining healthy relationships and navigating social challenges.

In this lesson, students will engage in a series of puzzles designed to reflect the complexities of maintaining friendships. Each puzzle requires collaboration and mirrors real-life scenarios that challenge friendships, promoting problem-solving and teamwork skills. This lesson is important as it helps students develop essential social skills and learn how to navigate interpersonal relationships effectively.

In this lesson, students will explore the concepts of online safety and digital citizenship. They will learn the importance of protecting personal information and respecting others in the digital space. Through a group activity, students will create a digital safety guide, fostering collaboration and reinforcing the lesson's key points. This lesson is crucial as it equips students with the knowledge and skills to navigate the digital world responsibly and safely.

In this lesson, students will take an interest inventory survey to discover careers that align with their passions. This activity helps students start thinking about their future paths based on their interests, which is crucial for their long-term academic and career planning. The lesson is designed to be engaging and relevant for students in 6th through 8th grade.

In this lesson, students will learn about various career pathways and the steps needed to achieve their career goals. This includes discussions on education, training, and skill development. This lesson is important as it helps students start thinking about their future careers and what they need to do to achieve their dreams.

This lesson helps students understand the role of peer pressure in vaping. Through discussion and role-playing activities, they will learn strategies to resist such pressure, reinforcing their confidence and self-efficacy.

An interactive lesson using role-playing and discussion to educate students about the dangers of vaping. Students will engage in scenarios to better understand the impact and risks associated with vaping. This lesson is important for raising awareness and promoting healthy choices.

In this lesson, 6th to 8th graders will explore important habits for success in school and beyond. Using a game-based learning approach, students will watch a video about staying motivated, participate in an engaging game to reinforce these concepts, and complete an exit ticket. This lesson aims to equip students with essential skills for academic and career success, such as motivation, responsibility, and effective communication.

Students will investigate various college majors and career paths to identify their interests and make informed decisions about their future. This lesson will help students gain a deeper understanding of their possible future educational and career options and how their current choices can impact their future.

This lesson introduces students to essential skills required for future careers, such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, through interactive activities. Developing these skills early can help students succeed in diverse career paths and collaborative environments.

In this lesson, students will explore various challenges that come with transitioning to middle school, such as organization, time management, and building friendships, and develop strategies to address these challenges. This lesson is important as it equips students with practical skills and techniques to manage this critical transition period successfully, leading to a smoother and less stressful adjustment.

This lesson teaches students techniques for managing stress through mindfulness exercises, breathing techniques, and positive thinking strategies. These skills are essential for developing emotional resilience and can be valuable throughout their academic and personal lives.