Mandy Joiner-Ollie

Students will explore self-reflection strategies to identify strengths and areas for growth, fostering a growth mindset and personal development. This lesson equips 8th graders with tools to set meaningful goals and reflect effectively in everyday life.

A personalized journey into gratitude journaling, helping students track and reflect on positive aspects of their lives. This lesson is important as it encourages mindfulness and positivity, fostering emotional well-being and resilience among 11th-grade students. The session is designed for individual support, lasting 30 minutes.

Dive into neuroscience to explore how gratitude can physically alter brain structure and function, promoting positive mental health. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the impact of gratitude on their mental well-being and encourages them to practice gratitude in their daily lives. Designed for a 10th-grade class, this single session lesson lasts 50 minutes.

For Grades 4-5, this lesson involves students working together to complete a collaborative art piece. Each student decorates a puzzle piece reflecting their personal strengths and values, which are then assembled to form a cohesive, colorful mural representative of classroom unity.

Designed for Grades 1-3, this lesson encourages students to explore their inner strengths by creating 'Capes of Courage'. Through crafting and storytelling, students will discuss qualities that make them brave and unique, promoting self-esteem and self-awareness.

Help third through fifth graders identify personal triggers for test anxiety and ways to manage them.

In this lesson, students will learn practical strategies to boost self-confidence through engaging games and discussions. They will create their own 'Confidence Toolkit' to use in daily life, which will help them recognize their strengths and build a positive self-image. This lesson is important as it empowers students to face challenges with resilience and fosters a supportive classroom environment.

In this lesson, students will explore creative expression as a means to build confidence. Through engaging in an art project, students will be encouraged to express themselves and embrace self-acceptance. This lesson is important as it helps students develop a positive self-image and confidence, which are crucial for their personal and academic growth.

In this lesson, students will engage in activities that explore qualities of effective leadership such as integrity, communication, and teamwork. Through interactive discussions and group activities, students will learn how these qualities can empower them to positively influence their environment. This lesson is important as it helps students recognize their personal power and the impact they can have on their peers and community.

This lesson focuses on building self-confidence and self-esteem among middle school girls through an engaging activity. The activity encourages students to reflect on their strengths and practice positive self-talk, which are essential skills for personal development and mental well-being. By fostering a supportive environment, this lesson aims to empower students to recognize their unique qualities and build a positive self-image.

This lesson aims to enhance students' self-esteem and confidence through engaging activities and discussions. By watching a video on self-esteem, participating in a confidence-building activity, and engaging in a reflective discussion, students will learn to appreciate their unique strengths and practice self-compassion. This lesson is important as it helps students develop a positive self-image, which is crucial for their overall well-being and success.

This lesson engages 5th-grade students in a fun and interactive bingo game to help them identify and discuss different traits of self-confidence. By participating in this activity, students will reinforce their understanding of positive self-image and recognize their self-worth, which is crucial for their personal development and social interactions.

This lesson introduces Pre-K students to the concepts of kindness and understanding feelings. Through a story, discussion, and simple activity, students will learn how to be kind to others and recognize different emotions. This lesson is important for building a foundation of empathy and social skills in young children, helping them to interact positively with their peers.