Kristen Hayden

This 8-session individual lesson is designed for a 6th-grade student who struggles with making and keeping peer relationships. The goal is to help the student identify others' feelings and emotions, understand different perspectives, and respond positively. This lesson is crucial for developing social skills and empathy, which are essential for building healthy relationships.

This 8-session lesson is designed for a 6th grade student with autism, focusing on identifying personal strengths and weaknesses, recognizing when to seek help, and developing self-advocacy and problem-solving skills. Each 30-minute session will empower the student to better understand themselves and navigate both academic and social situations effectively, aligning with their IEP goals.

This 6-session individual lesson plan is designed for a 5th-grade student who frequently engages in negative language with peers. The goal is to enhance self-awareness, relationship skills, and social awareness through interactive activities and discussions. Each session lasts 20 minutes, focusing on empowering the student to replace negative language with positive communication strategies, fostering healthier peer interactions.

This 6-session lesson is designed for a 5th-grade male student who is competitive and often finds himself in conflict with peers due to misunderstandings. The goal is to enhance his perspective-taking skills, increase personal awareness of his competitive nature, and reduce conflicts. Each session is 20 minutes long and focuses on building empathy and understanding through interactive activities and discussions.

This lesson is designed for a 6th grade male student and focuses on using social stories to help him identify and understand different perspectives in common social situations. Over four 20-minute sessions, the student will engage with tailored social stories that illustrate various viewpoints, enhancing his empathy and social awareness. This lesson is crucial for developing interpersonal skills and fostering a deeper understanding of peer interactions.

This lesson is designed for a special education student to help them identify and understand other people's feelings and emotions, enabling them to respond appropriately. Over four 20-minute sessions, students will engage in activities and worksheets that build their emotional intelligence and empathy skills, crucial for social interactions and personal development.

In this lesson, students will learn the fundamentals of career planning, including setting goals and exploring various career options. They will engage in activities that help them identify their interests and aspirations, culminating in the creation of a personal career plan. This lesson is crucial as it encourages students to start thinking about their future careers early, helping them to set achievable goals and understand the steps needed to reach them.

This lesson helps students explore how their personal interests can translate into skills for various careers. By identifying interests and matching them to career clusters, students can begin to see the connection between what they enjoy and potential career paths. This lesson is important as it encourages self-reflection and early career awareness, which can guide future educational and career decisions.

In this lesson, students will complete a career interest survey to identify their dream jobs. Following the survey, they will participate in a creative session where they envision a day in the life of their chosen career. This lesson is important as it encourages students to think about their future, explore different career paths, and develop creativity and forward-thinking skills.