Tangie Smith

This lesson, designed for Pre-K and Kindergarten, helps students explore their identity and emotions through art. Using a palette that represents different feelings, students create self-portraits that express who they are inside. The objective is to support self-awareness and emotional literacy by engaging their creativity in personal reflection.

This lesson introduces Pre-K and Kindergarten students to the concept of 'Calm Corners'—spaces they can personalize that offer a peaceful retreat within the classroom. Through guided activities, they learn to take mindful breaks, enhancing their emotional regulation and self-care skills.

In this lesson, students will create a 'recipe' for friendship by listing ingredients such as kindness, listening, and trust. They will illustrate and share these recipes, fostering a deeper understanding of how to build and maintain supportive relationships. This lesson is important as it helps young students recognize and value the qualities that contribute to healthy friendships, promoting social-emotional learning and empathy.

In this lesson, students will create a 'recipe' for friendship by listing ingredients such as kindness, listening, and trust. They will illustrate and share these recipes, fostering a deeper understanding of how to build and maintain supportive relationships. This lesson is important as it helps young students recognize and appreciate the qualities that make friendships strong and supportive, promoting social-emotional learning.

In this lesson, students will engage in a storytime session that centers on empathy. They will listen to a story and then participate in a discussion and role-playing activity to explore how they might respond emotionally in similar situations. This lesson is important as it helps young children develop empathy, understand different perspectives, and improve their social-emotional skills.

In this lesson, students will design cards for local community members such as first responders or elderly neighbors. This activity encourages civic engagement and helps students realize the impact of simple acts of kindness beyond their immediate circles. By participating, students will develop empathy and understand the importance of community support.

This lesson introduces students to mindful breathing and visualization exercises to promote relaxation and focus. Students will learn techniques to manage stress and build emotional resilience, which are essential skills for their overall well-being and academic success.

This lesson introduces students to mindful breathing techniques and visualization exercises to help them relax and focus. By learning these techniques, students can better manage stress and build emotional resilience, which are essential skills for their overall well-being and academic success.

This lesson introduces 1st graders to the concept of making healthy choices to prevent drug use. Through engaging activities and discussions, students will learn about the importance of saying no to harmful substances and making positive lifestyle choices. This lesson is crucial as it lays the foundation for healthy decision-making and empowers young students to understand the impact of their choices on their well-being.

This lesson introduces 1st graders to grounding techniques to help them manage stress and anxiety. It begins with a video demonstration, followed by a fun interactive game, and concludes with an exit ticket to reinforce learning. Grounding techniques are essential for young students to develop emotional regulation and relaxation skills.

This lesson aims to educate 5th-grade students about what bullying is, how to recognize it, and effective strategies to prevent and deal with it. Students will watch a video, engage in a discussion, and complete a worksheet to reflect on their learnings.

Students will learn and practice various everyday safety practices such as crossing the street, using seat belts, and avoiding strangers. This lesson is important as it helps young children understand essential safety measures, which can prevent accidents and harmful situations, ensuring their well-being.