Kayla O'Shea

In this fun-filled lesson, students learn about self-control by imagining themselves as superheroes with special powers to control their actions. This imaginative approach fosters self-discipline and creativity, making it perfect for a kindergarten class. The lesson is designed to be completed in a single 30-minute session and is suitable for Tier 1 classroom-wide support.

An individual lesson for students to learn how to identify when they are becoming upset and use strategies to stay calm. This is essential for personal emotional management, especially for young learners in kindergarten. The lesson is designed to be engaging and supportive, helping students develop crucial emotional regulation skills.

This lesson introduces kindergarteners to basic emotions and helps them identify feelings using relatable scenarios and characters. It's important for building emotional awareness and vocabulary.

Students explore the 'anger iceberg,' understanding how anger can mask other emotions, which is key to emotional intelligence and self-awareness. This lesson is designed for a kindergarten group and will take 30 minutes, focusing on Tier 2 group support to help young students identify and express their emotions effectively.

Engage with the idea that emotions can teach us about ourselves and our needs. This lesson helps students view emotions as valuable feedback for personal growth, designed for a 2nd-grade group. The session lasts 40 minutes and focuses on emotional regulation as a Tier 2 group support.

Focus on developing a positive internal dialogue to improve emotional regulation. This lesson helps students replace negative thoughts with positive affirmations, enhancing self-esteem and emotional resilience. Designed for 11th-grade students, this 45-minute session provides individual support to foster emotional growth and resilience.

Guide students to discover the power of staying calm in challenging situations through techniques like visualization and positive self-talk. This lesson equips students with a powerful skill for life, specifically designed for 8th-grade students. It is a single session lasting 40 minutes, focusing on Tier 3: Individual support.

Examine the concept of anger and how it can be channeled positively. This lesson helps students understand that anger is a natural emotion that can be used effectively when managed well. Designed for a 7th-grade class, this single 50-minute session will explore emotional regulation and the constructive use of anger.

This 6-session lesson is designed for an 11th grader to enhance executive function skills, focusing on improving working memory and reading comprehension. These skills are crucial for academic success and everyday problem-solving, empowering students to manage tasks more effectively and improve their learning outcomes. Each session is 45 minutes long and includes a variety of engaging activities and discussions to reinforce learning.

An engaging session for students to identify unique personal strengths that set them apart, promoting confidence and self-awareness. This lesson is empowering for individual growth and self-discovery. Designed for 9th-grade students, this 40-minute session will help them uncover their personal strengths and build self-awareness.