Kate Hailstone

In this 30-minute, one-session lesson for 3rd graders, students read A Little Spot of Honesty by Diane Alber, explore honesty through engaging ‘flying questions,’ and reflect on diversity, equity, and inclusion. They’ll apply understanding in a collaborative activity and close with a personal honesty commitment.

In this 30-minute lesson for 3rd graders, students will explore what honesty means through a read-aloud, discussion, and a hands-on activity that celebrates diverse perspectives. This foundational lesson promotes trust, empathy, and integrity while honoring differences and encouraging every student’s voice.

Encourage students to explore empathy by acting out common scenarios and discussing feelings and solutions. This role-playing helps them understand different viewpoints, promoting emotional intelligence and problem-solving abilities.

In this lesson, students will create their own 'mindful monster' using art materials. Each monster will embody positive behavioral traits such as patience, listening, or kindness. This activity encourages creativity while reinforcing mindfulness and emotional regulation, helping students to understand and express positive traits in a fun and engaging way.

This lesson aims to teach third graders the importance of kindness and the impact of their words on others. Through engaging activities, a video, and discussions, students will learn to recognize and practice kindness in their daily interactions. This lesson is crucial in fostering a positive classroom environment and helping students develop empathy and respect for one another.

This lesson aims to teach third-grade students the importance of using kind words and avoiding violence through interactive activities and discussions. By fostering a positive classroom environment, students will learn to communicate effectively and empathetically, which is crucial for their social development and conflict resolution skills.

This lesson focuses on the importance of teamwork and collaboration among Grade 3 students. Through engaging activities, students will learn to communicate effectively, build trust, and cooperate to achieve common goals. This lesson is crucial as it helps students develop essential life skills that are applicable in both academic and social settings, fostering a sense of community and mutual respect.

This lesson introduces Grade 3 students to the concept of a mood journal, where they document their daily feelings. This practice helps students recognize patterns in their emotions, fostering self-awareness and emotional regulation skills. By understanding their emotions better, students can learn to manage them more effectively, leading to improved emotional well-being.

This lesson aims to teach third-grade students the importance of talking to each other respectfully. Through a combination of video, discussion, worksheet, collaborative activity, and quiz, students will learn and practice respectful communication. This lesson is important as it helps build a positive classroom environment and fosters healthy social interactions.