Maegen Curley

In this workshop, students will engage in dynamic activities that combine movement and collaboration to discover their innate strengths. By linking physical action with personal identity, students will gain insights that boost self-confidence and team synergy. This lesson is important as it helps students understand their unique strengths and how they can contribute to a team, fostering a sense of belonging and self-awareness.

This lesson introduces students to art therapy techniques, allowing them to explore and express their emotions creatively. Through guided activities, students will learn to use art as a tool for emotional exploration and reflection. This lesson is important as it provides students with a healthy outlet for emotional expression and helps develop self-awareness and emotional intelligence.

This lesson focuses on helping students set achievable mental health goals and develop motivation strategies. Through guided discussions and activities, students will learn to track their progress and adjust their plans as needed. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential skills for personal growth and resilience, fostering a proactive approach to mental health and well-being.

In this lesson, students will explore activities that bring them peace and joy by designing their own personal peace projects. This creative assignment encourages self-reflection and supports stress management and self-care. By understanding and sharing their unique ways of finding calm, students can develop healthier coping mechanisms and enhance their emotional well-being.

In this lesson, students will explore activities that bring them peace or joy by designing their own personal peace projects. This creative assignment supports stress management and self-care, revealing more about each student's unique ways of finding calm. The lesson is important as it encourages self-reflection and personal growth, helping students identify and engage in activities that promote their well-being.

This lesson is designed to help 9th and 10th graders in an alternative classroom setting understand and set social-emotional goals. Through a guided discussion and a worksheet activity, students will explore the importance of social-emotional skills and how setting personal goals can enhance their well-being and interpersonal relationships. This lesson is crucial as it empowers students to take charge of their emotional growth, fostering resilience and self-awareness.

In this lesson, students will create personalized gratitude journals, using art and creative writing to delve into thankfulness beyond surface-level acknowledgments. This exercise encourages students to reflect deeply on personal and community triumphs, fostering a sense of appreciation and mindfulness. By engaging in this activity, students will develop their creative expression and emotional intelligence, enhancing their ability to recognize and appreciate the positive aspects of their lives.

In this lesson, students will create a personalized stress management toolkit that includes quick exercises, affirmations, and strategies to use in moments of anxiety or overwhelm. This lesson is important as it equips students with practical tools to manage stress, promoting long-term coping skills and emotional well-being.

In this lesson, students will share personal stories of overcoming challenges, highlighting resilience and personal growth. This exercise fosters mutual understanding and provides strategies others might find useful. It is important as it helps students recognize their own strengths and learn from peers' experiences, building a supportive classroom environment.

This lesson introduces 9th-grade students to the concept of emotional intelligence (EI) and its key components: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. Through discussions and activities, students will practice emotional regulation and empathy, which are crucial for personal and social development.

This lesson aims to strengthen students' ability to work together and build connections through interactive and collaborative activities. These skills are critical for effective teamwork and communication both in and out of the classroom.

In this engaging and interactive lesson, students will learn the importance of community support and empathy while building connections with each other. Using a video as a springboard for discussion and activities, students will gain skills in active listening and mutual support, which are crucial for a healthy community.