Mary Aden

Students will explore the concept of the ‘Circle of Control’ to identify what they can and cannot influence in their daily lives. This essential life skill lesson empowers 6th graders to boost resilience and reduce anxiety by focusing energy on what they can change. (Tier 1, one 45-minute session)

In this 15-minute lesson, 6th graders will learn about the Circle of Control framework to identify what they can and cannot control. This equips students with a practical tool for managing stress and focusing their energy on positive actions.

In this 15-minute, Tier 1 grounding activity, 4th graders will use a 5-4-3-2-1 mindfulness technique paired with a coloring page to reduce stress and refocus. This lesson helps students learn self-regulation skills through guided sensory awareness and creative expression.

In this engaging one-session lesson, 7th graders learn to prevent relational aggression by identifying hurtful behaviors, understanding their impact, and practicing positive communication. This important lesson helps students build stronger, more respectful friendships and promotes a positive classroom culture.