Kathleen Anne Cerdena

Perfect for Grades K-4, this hands-on lesson connects students with nature while teaching mindfulness. By planting and tending to a small indoor garden, children learn patience, responsibility, and focus. The lesson fosters a peaceful classroom atmosphere and encourages reflection on growth and change, both in plants and within themselves.

This lesson uses a game-based approach to help students understand the importance of cooperation and openness to treatment. Through interactive activities, students will explore scenarios that require teamwork and problem-solving, fostering a supportive environment for addressing resistance. This lesson is crucial for building social-emotional skills and promoting positive behavior changes in students with Oppositional Defiant Disorder.

This lesson is designed to help children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder improve their concentration and motivation through engaging activities. By using experiential and game-based learning strategies, students will participate in a collaborative activity that encourages focus and teamwork. This lesson is important as it provides a supportive environment for children to develop essential skills in a fun and interactive way.

This lesson helps 1st-grade students understand and manage feelings of jealousy and anger through interactive activities. By using experiential learning and game-based strategies, students will learn to identify these emotions and practice healthy ways to express them. This lesson is important as it fosters emotional intelligence and promotes a positive classroom environment.

This lesson aims to teach empathy to a 1st-grade girl through engaging activities and discussions. By using experiential learning and game-based strategies, the lesson will help the student understand and practice empathy in a supportive environment. This lesson is important as it fosters social-emotional development and helps the student build positive relationships with others.

In this lesson, 1st-grade students will explore different emotions by associating them with colors and creating expressive art pieces. This lesson aims to help students identify and communicate their feelings in a creative and engaging way. By connecting emotions with colors, students will develop a better understanding of their feelings and learn to express them visually, fostering emotional intelligence and creativity.

This lesson combines simple yoga poses and breathing exercises to help second graders release tension and increase their focus. By engaging in these activities, students will learn techniques to calm their minds and bodies, which can enhance their overall wellness and ability to concentrate in class.

In this lesson, students will pair up with 'breathing buddies' to practice fun and interactive breathing exercises. This activity encourages social interaction and helps students manage stress together. It's important as it introduces young students to mindfulness techniques that can aid in emotional regulation and stress management.

In this lesson, students will explore different emotions and express them through various art forms such as drawing, painting, and collage. This lesson helps students to understand their own feelings and the feelings of others by translating emotions into visual art. By engaging in this creative process, students will develop emotional awareness and empathy, which are crucial for their social and emotional development.

In this engaging lesson, students become detectives who solve mysteries by identifying emotions and their causes. They will improve their observation and critical thinking skills while learning about empathy. This lesson is important as it helps students develop emotional intelligence, which is crucial for their social interactions and personal growth.

In this lesson, students will explore different emotions by creating artworks that represent how they feel. This lesson encourages self-expression and helps students identify and understand their emotions. It is important as it fosters emotional intelligence and creativity, allowing students to express themselves in a safe and supportive environment.

In this lesson, students will explore how emotions can impact friendships through engaging activities and discussions. They will learn and practice skills such as active listening and expressing emotions, which are crucial for building and maintaining strong friendships. This lesson is important as it helps students develop social-emotional skills that are essential for their personal and social development.

In this lesson, students will embark on a journey to discover different emotions and how they affect our behavior and interactions with others. Through storytelling and role-playing, they will learn to identify and express emotions in a healthy way. This lesson is important as it helps students develop emotional intelligence, which is crucial for their social interactions and personal well-being.

In this lesson, students will explore different emotions through movement and role-play activities. This lesson is important as it helps students understand their feelings and develop healthy ways to express them, which is crucial for their emotional and social development.

This lesson helps 2nd-grade students identify and express their emotions through art and discussion. By engaging in creative activities, students will develop emotional literacy and self-awareness, which are crucial for their social and emotional development. The lesson encourages students to explore their feelings in a safe and supportive environment, promoting empathy and understanding among peers.

In this lesson, students will engage in guided meditation and reflection activities to explore mental health concepts. The lesson aims to cultivate awareness and emotional regulation skills, which are crucial for students' overall well-being and academic success. By learning to manage their emotions, students can improve their focus, reduce stress, and enhance their interpersonal relationships.

This lesson focuses on helping students understand and practice calming strategies, recognize the importance of respect to reduce bullying behavior, and manage anxiety and paranoia. Through engaging activities, videos, and discussions, students will learn valuable skills to create a more positive and supportive classroom environment. The lesson is designed to be interactive and age-appropriate, ensuring first graders can grasp and apply these essential concepts.

In this lesson, students will learn about coping with anxiety through a trauma-informed approach and interactive game-based learning. This lesson aims to equip students with practical strategies to manage their anxiety and enhance their overall well-being.