Tamika Biggers

In this two-part, 20-minute-per-session unit for Kindergarten and 1st grade, students will explore positive leadership qualities through engaging songs, movement, and cooperative games. By connecting music-making with leadership roles, children will build confidence, teamwork, and communication skills in a supportive small-group setting.

In this 60-minute professional development session, participants will explore practical wellness strategies tailored for special education environments to support both students and staff. This workshop empowers educators with actionable tools to foster a culture of well-being, enhancing resilience and engagement.

In this 30-minute lesson for 7th & 8th graders, students learn to identify personal stress triggers and practice a grounding technique. Through mapping and guided breathing, they’ll gain tools to navigate stress and build self-control for real-life challenges.

In this playful 20-minute Pre-K lesson, students become little detectives as they spot and celebrate changes in their classroom and environment. Through a warm-up photo comparison, a guided classroom walk, and engaging discussions, students will identify at least three changes around them. This lesson builds observation skills, vocabulary, and trustworthiness, setting a strong foundation for noticing details and being honest observers.

In this 30-minute Pre-K lesson, students will explore and identify four basic emotions—happy, sad, mad, and scared—using facial expressions and handheld mirrors. This interactive lesson builds self-awareness and vocabulary through modeling, mimicry, and peer sharing, fostering social-emotional growth in young learners.

A 5-session, 30-minute individual lesson series for 3rd graders on adapting to change and transitions. This Tier 3 curriculum uses engaging activities, video, games, and reflective worksheets to build resilience and coping strategies tailored to each student’s needs.

In this 30-minute Pre-K lesson, students learn simple coping skills like deep breathing and mindfulness through engaging activities, discussion, and a fun video. These strategies will empower young learners to manage emotions and build self-regulation skills in the classroom and at home.

In this 30-minute kindergarten lesson, students will learn to identify and name four basic emotions—happy, sad, mad, and scared—by reading facial and body cues. This foundational emotional vocabulary builds self-awareness and communication skills, setting students up for healthy social interactions.

In this engaging 30-minute session, 12th graders will explore trustworthiness by defining it, mapping their choices on a trust spectrum, and setting integrity goals. This lesson helps students understand how daily actions shape their reputation and equips them to make trust-building decisions. Materials include interactive visuals, reflective worksheets, and a facilitator script.

In this 30-minute lesson, 2nd graders will explore self-regulation skills through engaging activities, discussions, and a fun game. Students will learn to identify feelings, practice calming strategies, and understand why managing emotions helps in school and life. Includes a video to support diverse learners.

In this engaging 30-minute lesson, PreK and Kindergarten students become “Friendship Detectives” as they explore social awareness—identifying feelings, showing empathy, and noticing others’ emotions. This Tier 1 classroom lesson uses videos, discussion, games, and activities to help young learners build essential social skills for making friends and working together.

A playful, 30-minute PreK/K lesson on self-awareness where children explore their emotions, strengths, and identities through interactive discussion, activities, and a short video. This Tier 1 lesson uses engaging games and guided reflection to build foundational social-emotional skills.

A playful, 30-minute PreK/K lesson on self-awareness where children explore their emotions, strengths, and identities through interactive discussion, activities, and a short video. This Tier 1 lesson uses engaging games and guided reflection to build foundational social-emotional skills.

In this engaging 15-minute lesson for 3rd graders, students will explore the impact and influence of words in everyday life. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the significance of language and communication, fostering empathy and awareness in their interactions.

This lesson focuses on helping students understand the importance of making good choices in their daily lives. Through engaging activities and discussions, students will learn to identify and evaluate different choices and their potential consequences. This lesson is crucial for developing decision-making skills and fostering a sense of responsibility among students.

In this lesson, students will design and fly simple kites indoors to explore the relationship between concentrated effort and goal-setting. This hands-on activity emphasizes the importance of focus and perseverance, tying into broader themes of personal achievement and teamwork. By engaging in this creative process, students will learn how concentrated effort can lead to achieving their goals, fostering both personal growth and collaborative skills.

This lesson aims to decrease bullying among elementary students by fostering empathy, understanding, and cooperation. Through engaging activities and discussions, students will learn the importance of kindness and respect, and how to handle bullying situations effectively. This lesson is crucial in creating a safe and supportive school environment where every student feels valued and respected.

In this lesson, students will use story prompts to create and share imaginative stories that emphasize positivity and growth mindset. This activity encourages creativity, communication skills, and empathy, helping students express their aspirations and understand others' perspectives.