What are emotions and how to recognize how you are feeling. 

During this lesson student will discuss emotions using a sport-themed curriculum. We will discuss what emotions are, how they can help us, and how our bodies feel when we are angry, sad, surprised, etc.

What is empathy? Let's walk a mile in someone else's shoes. 

Students will learn what empathy is and isn't, while decorating a pair of shoes of their choice. We discuss different things students may be responsible for doing at home, i.e. washing dishes, taking care of a pet, etc. and students get to practice sharing facts about themselves with their classmates.

How to express emotions in a healthy way and levels of emotions.

Students will practice expressing their emotions using "I Messages" statements. This means sharing how your feeling with ownership by starting with I, rathering than blaming someone else how they feel with starting a sentence with you. They will also discuss different levels of emotions based of Zones of Regulation.

Personal behaviors and behaviors in others.

Students will discuss behavior in the terms of "In Play" or "Out of Bounds"
In Play behaviors are expected and appropriate for the situation. Out of Bounds behaviors are unexpected and may negatively impact others. 

Gingerbread coping skills chill shack craft.

• "Tough Cookie" YouTube Read Aloud - We will read this during the lesson.

Students will bring home a gingerbread house craft as we discuss coping skills students can use to beat the winter blues.

Learning about Resiliency and 6 ways to Bounce Back.

• "I Got This!" Youtube Read Aloud - We will read this during the lesson.

Transitioning back from winter break can be difficult for many students. This is a great time of the year to introduce the concept of resiliency with 6 strategies to practice. 

Calm Your Mind: Take a few deep breaths, close your eyes, and imagine your favorite calming place. Maybe it's a beach with gentle waves or a cozy treehouse. 

Get Moving: Do some jumping jacks, run in place, or have a dance party! Moving your body helps burn off energy and clear your head.

Unleash Your Creativity: Color in a coloring book, build something with blocks, or write a silly story. Let your imagination run wild!

Cuddle Time: Grab your favorite stuffed animal or blanket and snuggle up for a quiet read or just some relaxing time.

Sensory Play: Play with some calming sensory toys like a squishy stress ball or a jar filled with colorful beads.

Listen Up: Put on some calming music or nature sounds and close your eyes for a few minutes. Focus on the sounds and let your worries melt away.

Size of the Problem and Size of Our Reactions

We combine these resources into one lesson about recognizing how different problems require different solutions. This lesson is great to reflect on past learning and how we can have expected behaviors at school. 

Erin's Law - Child Abuse Prevention 

• FightChildAbuse.org - Bellbrook-Sugarcreek & Ohio Department of Education and Workforce approved curriculum. 

Separate information will be sent out in February with more information about the law behind this lesson and includes Opt-out information. Child abuse prevention education is required yearly K-8 in Ohio.

Humility and Good Sportsmanship

• The Big Cheese - YouTube Read Aloud - We will read this during the lesson.

Students will learn what humility means and discuss how to feel good about ourselves without putting others down. This lesson includes a coloring sheet that asks students to share something they are "the big cheese" or great at right now, something they feel "Gouda" or good about their progress with, and something they want to get "Cheddar" or better at.