VANESSA GUTIERREZ

A concise, interactive lesson for a 4th grade class introducing core daily healthy habits—from hydration to quality sleep. Over one 30-minute session, students will learn the importance of each habit through engaging discussions and challenges, then practice tracking and reflecting on their own routines. This Tier 1 classroom lesson builds lifelong wellness skills.

In this 15-minute workshop, 4th graders will learn how to create a monthly class newsletter to celebrate achievements and share upcoming events, fostering family engagement and communication.

An engaging individual reflection activity for Pre-K students where each child designs a seasonal superhero self-portrait to celebrate their unique strengths and connect back-to-school excitement. This 15-minute Tier 3 lesson fosters self-awareness, creativity, and confidence through art and storytelling.

Help 2nd graders discover their unique strengths and set goals for a successful school year through fun, interactive activities including a personality match game and reflection exercises.

A whole-class kickoff for 2nd graders to set simple, achievable personal goals—like daily reading minutes or kindness counts—building planning skills and a growth mindset in a single 35-minute session.

A small-group workshop for 2nd graders to build practical daily living skills—like tying shoes and organizing a backpack—to boost independence and self-esteem in 30-minute sessions. This Tier 2 lesson engages students in hands-on activities and personal reflection, fostering confidence in everyday tasks.

A 20-minute small-group toolkit for 2nd graders that teaches self-management strategies through guided practice in a cozy, supportive setting. This Tier 2 lesson builds emotional regulation skills using hands-on activities children will love.

This individualized plan helps a 2nd grade student use a calm-down corner with step-by-step prompts to regulate emotions independently. Developed as a Tier 3 MTSS intervention, it includes a clear blueprint, visual supports, hands-on activities, and a self-regulation rubric for a 20-minute session.

Students in a 4th grade class will participate in a friendly classroom challenge to reduce daily screen-time, earn digital wellness badges, and celebrate as teams. Over a 50-minute session, they’ll learn about healthy screen habits, design custom badges, and commit to a weekly pledge. This Tier 1 lesson builds peer motivation and real-life skills for balancing technology use.