Brian Halvorsen

Encourage students in grades 1-4 to explore their emotions and the world around them through art. This lesson focuses on mindful observation and creative expression, helping students to articulate their feelings and thoughts visually.

This lesson focuses on teaching students the value of kindness and how it can positively affect themselves and others. Through role-playing and interactive stories, students will learn practical ways to show kindness in everyday situations. This lesson is important for fostering a positive classroom environment and developing social-emotional skills in 1st graders. It is designed as a Tier 2 behavioral intervention for a small group, with each session lasting 25 minutes.

In this engaging lesson, 2nd-grade students will learn to decode word problems by identifying key operation phrases. This lesson is crucial for developing problem-solving skills and mathematical literacy, helping students understand how to translate words into mathematical operations. Designed for a small group needing extra support, the session will last 30 minutes.

This lesson introduces students to mindfulness practices that help manage stress. With a mix of activities and discussions suitable for all ages, students learn grounding techniques to carry throughout their day.

Exploring the importance of rules in the classroom and how they help us stay safe and happy. This lesson helps students understand the necessity of rules and encourages them to contribute to a positive classroom environment.