Kelsey Leonard

By blending the craft of origami with the exploration of emotions, students will fold paper into various shapes, each representing a different feeling. This hands-on activity fosters fine motor skills and enhances emotional recognition while inviting students to reflect on the emotions they portray.

Using mystery boxes filled with various objects, students explore the concept of hidden emotions, drawing parallels between the objects and feelings we may not always see on the surface. This hands-on exploration builds curiosity and emotional awareness.

In this lesson, students will create 'emotion oceans' by illustrating waves that represent different feelings they experience throughout a day. This activity helps students visualize and process their emotions creatively, building emotional literacy. By engaging in this artistic expression, students will learn to identify and articulate their emotions, fostering self-awareness and emotional intelligence.

In this lesson, students will create 'emotion oceans' by illustrating waves that represent different feelings they experience throughout a day. This activity encourages students to visualize and process their emotions creatively, enhancing their emotional literacy. By engaging in this artistic expression, students will learn to identify and articulate their feelings, fostering emotional awareness and communication skills.

In this engaging lesson, students will take on the roles of zookeepers tasked with caring for various animals. Through a role-playing game, they will work together to solve problems and ensure each animal's needs are met. This lesson is important as it helps students develop essential social skills such as teamwork and empathy, while also enhancing their problem-solving abilities in a fun and interactive way.

In this lesson, students will explore the importance of healthy habits such as balanced nutrition, exercise, and adequate sleep. They will design their own 'Healthy Habit' superhero and present their superhero's powers to the class. This lesson is important as it encourages students to understand and adopt healthy lifestyle choices, fostering long-term well-being and self-awareness.

This lesson introduces second graders to the concept of social awareness through a fun and interactive activity. Students will learn to recognize and understand the feelings and perspectives of others, which is crucial for developing empathy and building positive relationships. By engaging in this lesson, students will enhance their ability to connect with peers and navigate social situations effectively.

In this Emotional Awareness Workshop, students will engage in activities designed to help them identify and understand their emotions. The lesson includes interactive activities such as emotion charades and a feelings journal exercise. This lesson is important as it helps students develop emotional literacy, which is crucial for their social and emotional development. By understanding their emotions, students can better manage them and improve their interpersonal relationships.

This lesson introduces students to mindfulness through simple breathing and sensory awareness exercises. It aims to cultivate a sense of calm and presence, which can help students manage stress and improve focus. By practicing mindfulness, students can develop better emotional regulation and enhance their overall well-being.