Deana Banks

A whole-class resource that teaches students proactive strategies for maintaining positive behavior through clear expectations and interactive routines, fostering a supportive classroom culture for 3rd graders over a 45-minute session.

In this 50-minute, Tier 1 social-emotional lesson for 2nd graders, students will launch a whole-class project of daily acts of kindness to build social awareness and foster empathy. This lesson equips students to notice others’ needs and practice compassion through engaging activities and reflections.

A small-group activity that guides 5th graders to identify and categorize emotions using real-life scenarios. This Tier 2 group lesson deepens self-awareness and empathy through interactive discussion and reflection. (1 session, 30 minutes)