Melinda Miller

In this 30-minute lesson for 7th and 8th graders, students explore personal identity by articulating at least two facets of who they are and examining how self-perception influences their choices at school. This lesson fosters self-awareness and reinforces that trustworthiness begins within, empowering students to make honest and authentic decisions.

This two-part, 35-minute session engages 7th graders in exploring respect within PBIS and MTSS Tier 1. Through interactive discussions and pledge commitments, students learn practical respectful behaviors and build a supportive classroom culture.

In this 15-minute Socratic discussion, 7th graders explore why respect, safety, and belonging matter in their daily school lives. This Tier 1 lesson builds critical thinking, empathy, and community connection, helping students articulate real-world school experiences and set a positive classroom tone.

A question-driven slide deck encouraging students to connect story events to their own feelings for stronger reading comprehension. This Tier 1 ELA lesson for 6th graders lasts one 10-minute session and integrates social-emotional learning through text-to-self connections.

This slide deck guides 8th graders through analyzing characters’ emotions and motivations in short stories to build empathy and perspective-taking. It supports social-emotional growth by connecting text to real-life feelings. Audience: 8th Grade, Format: Slide Deck, Duration: 10 mins.

In this 15-minute SEL session, 8th graders will explore mindfulness and emotional regulation through engaging activities that help them navigate stress. This Tier 1 lesson fosters self-awareness and resilience, equipping all students with practical strategies for real life.

In this 30-minute Pre-K lesson, students will learn and practice two self-calming strategies (belly breathing and counting to four) to manage strong emotions. This interactive experience helps young learners build mindfulness, self-management, and responsibility for their feelings through guided modeling, hands-on practice, and creation of a personal calm-down kit.

In this 30-minute lesson, 8th graders will learn practical strategies for resolving conflicts peacefully and building stronger relationships. Teaching conflict resolution equips students with essential life skills for respectful communication and collaboration in and out of the classroom.