Illyssa Vasquez

In this brief lesson, first-grade students will learn a calming technique through a video and practice controlled breathing. The lesson focuses on helping students recognize and manage their emotions through healthy coping strategies. This lesson is important as it provides young students with tools to handle stress and anxiety, which aids in their overall emotional development.

A short, engaging lesson designed to help first-grade students practice calming techniques through mindfulness. This lesson is important as it helps young students learn how to manage their emotions and develop self-regulation skills, which are essential for their overall well-being and academic success.

Students will play Addition Bingo, where they solve addition problems to mark their Bingo cards. This game reinforces addition skills in a fun and interactive way, promoting both individual and cooperative learning.

In this lesson, students will embark on an interactive adventure story where they help characters solve addition problems to progress through the story. This lesson will help students develop their addition skills in a fun and engaging way.

This lesson will focus on building classroom community through teamwork activities. The students will participate in fun, cooperative games that emphasize working together and supporting one another. This lesson is important to help students understand the value of cooperation and to foster a sense of unity and support within the classroom.

In this lesson, students will participate in a Teamwork Treasure Hunt. Working in small groups, they will solve clues collaboratively to find hidden treasures around the classroom. This lesson emphasizes the importance of communication, cooperation, and collective problem-solving skills.

In this lesson, students will learn about the importance of friendship and how friends can help each other through different situations. This lesson is crucial as it helps young students understand the value of empathy, cooperation, and gratitude in building strong and supportive relationships with their peers.

This lesson uses a mindfulness exercise to teach first graders about the importance of kindness and gratitude. Students will engage in a guided meditation, watch a short video, and participate in activities promoting reflection on kind actions.

This lesson teaches students the importance of kindness through the story 'The Starfish Story'. By engaging with this short film and participating in a follow-up activity, students will understand how small acts of kindness can make a big difference.

In this engaging and interactive lesson, first-grade students will learn the importance of taking turns through the video 'Getting Help - Building Resilience with Hunter and Eve.' The lesson includes a video viewing, guided discussion, and a hands-on activity, emphasizing patience and cooperation. This lesson helps students develop essential social skills and fosters a positive classroom environment.

This lesson teaches Grade 1 students about the importance of listening through the story of Ryan from the video 'Why is Listening Important?'. Students will participate in a discussion and practice listening to instructions in a fun and engaging activity.

In this lesson, students will participate in fun team-building activities that require cooperation and communication. These activities will help students understand the importance of working together and supporting each other.

In this lesson, students will watch the short film 'Crossing the Bridge' and discuss its moral lesson on cooperation. They will then engage in a hands-on group activity to build a small bridge using classroom materials, enhancing their teamwork and communication skills. This lesson is important because it teaches students the value of working together and appreciating each other's contributions.

In this engaging lesson, students will listen to a series of sounds and then draw what they imagine based on those sounds. This activity enhances their listening skills and stimulates their creativity, helping them translate auditory information into visual representations.

In this lesson, first-grade students will participate in a 'Friendship Circle' where they will share something about themselves and practice listening and responding to their peers in a respectful and supportive manner. This activity helps students build important social skills such as active listening, empathy, and verbal communication.