Kate Guilmette

Guide students in Grades 2-3 to create 'emotion trees' where each branch represents different emotions expressed through art or writing. This helps enhance emotional vocabulary and self-awareness as they discuss how their 'trees' might change over time.

This lesson aims to raise awareness about cyber bullying among 5th graders and equip them with strategies to prevent and respond to it. Through active learning, students will engage in discussions and activities that help them understand the impact of cyber bullying and how to stand against it. This lesson is crucial as it empowers students to create a safer online environment and promotes empathy and respect.

This lesson series introduces 5th graders to ADHD and strategies for managing impulsivity. Through experiential, game-based, and cooperative learning, students will engage in activities that help them understand ADHD and develop skills to manage impulsive behaviors. This series is crucial for fostering empathy and equipping students with practical skills to improve their social and academic interactions.

This lesson encourages 5th graders to reflect on what they have learned about impulse control and how they can apply these strategies in their daily lives. Through reflective journaling and group discussion, students will consolidate their understanding and create a personal action plan to manage impulsivity effectively. This lesson is important for reinforcing skills and promoting self-awareness and personal growth.

This series of lessons is designed to teach self-regulation skills to 4th graders, particularly those with ADHD. Through a sequence of engaging and interactive activities, students will learn to recognize emotions, improve focus, manage impulsivity, and apply self-regulation strategies in daily life. This series is important as it provides a comprehensive approach to developing essential skills that enhance learning and personal growth.

In this lesson, students will create a 'Gratitude Tree' on a bulletin board by adding leaves that express what they are grateful for. This activity encourages students to reflect on positive aspects of their lives and fosters a sense of appreciation and mindfulness. It is important as it helps build a positive classroom environment and supports social-emotional learning.

In this lesson, students will engage in an imaginative activity where they draw 'maps' of their emotions over the past week. This visualization helps them articulate their feelings and opens dialogue for discussing emotional experiences. This lesson is important as it encourages young students to recognize and express their emotions, fostering emotional intelligence and communication skills.

In this lesson, students will sit in a circle and practice taking turns listening and speaking about a given topic. This structured sharing space will help enhance their communication and empathy skills, creating a deeper sense of community and understanding among classmates.

In this lesson, students will watch a short video on tools for managing emotions and participate in an interactive activity to practice these skills. The lesson aims to equip students with practical strategies for identifying, discussing, and reflecting on their emotions, fostering healthier emotional responses.

In this lesson, students will learn about the concept of reputation and why it is important. They will engage in active learning through reading a picture book and completing a worksheet. This lesson will help students understand how their actions and behaviors influence their reputation.

In this lesson, students will be introduced to the school counselor and learn about their role in the school. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the support available to them, ensuring they are aware of who to turn to for help with social, emotional, or academic issues.

Students will meet their school counselor and learn about their role in the school. This lesson is important because it helps students feel comfortable seeking support and understanding the resources available to them.