Melanie Chalmers

A 15-minute worksheet for 2nd graders exploring 'Just Ask' by Sonia Sotomayor to build empathy, celebrate diversity, and practice comprehension and reflection.

In this 30-minute session, second graders learn strategies to cope with nervousness when witnessing aggressive behavior, build empathy for their classmates, and understand teacher support. This Tier 1 lesson addresses classroom-wide social-emotional skills.

Students learn what it means to keep their body safe by identifying safe and unsafe touches and using visual cues. This lesson empowers 2nd graders—including nonverbal learners—with clear, accessible strategies to communicate their personal boundaries.

A quick, engaging lesson to spark conversations about kindness and respect through interactive warm-up, collaborative activity, and reflective journaling. Ideal for 3rd graders in a 20-minute session to build a positive classroom culture.