Frances Moore

In this engaging 30-minute lesson, 7th and 8th graders will identify two personal stress triggers and practice a grounding or breathing technique to navigate stress. Students will understand their brain’s stress response and learn self-control strategies, helping them chart healthier coping routes when they feel overwhelmed.

In this 30-minute 5th grade lesson, students will create an identity shield illustrating four facets of themselves: interests, culture, values, and goals. This engaging activity helps students reflect on who they are and celebrate diversity, building self-awareness and community in the classroom.

In this 30-minute lesson, 7th and 8th graders will discover their unique character strengths, explore how self-efficacy and an asset-based mindset boost learning, and commit to applying a personal strength in an upcoming class task. This engaging session uses a talent-show hook, individual reflection, and collaborative strategy-building to empower students with positive self-awareness and practical action plans.

In this dynamic 30-minute lesson for 7th & 8th graders, students discover and celebrate their unique character strengths, learn how strengths fuel self-efficacy, and commit to applying a strength in an upcoming class task. This asset-based approach boosts confidence and empowers students to leverage what they already do well.

In this 30-minute 7th & 8th grade lesson, students will explore and identify three personal character strengths, reflect on them through journal writing, and collaborate to plan how to apply these strengths in upcoming class tasks. Emphasizing self-efficacy and an asset-based mindset, this lesson helps learners recognize their unique abilities and boosts confidence and engagement.

In this 30-minute lesson, 7th and 8th graders learn to identify and label four core emotions—happy, sad, angry, and scared—by linking each to physical cues and thought patterns. Understanding these "emotion forecasts" empowers students to self-manage and communicate feelings accurately, helping them navigate daily challenges with greater awareness and resilience.

In this 30-minute lesson for 7th & 8th graders, students will explore personal identity and understand how self-perception influences their school choices. Through engaging warm-ups, guided reflections, and collaborative discussions, learners will articulate two aspects of their identity and link honest self-awareness to trustworthiness.

In this 30-minute lesson for 7th & 8th graders, students explore personal identity and self-perception to understand how it shapes their decisions and trustworthiness. Through warm-ups, a mini-lesson, and reflective activities, students will articulate two facets of their identity and connect self-concept to real-life choices.

Small-group activities that boost positivity and collaboration in class for 7th graders. This Tier 2 lesson guides students in co-creating affirmations and habits to spread good energy and strengthen classroom relationships.