Lesson 1: Who Am I? Who are You?

Students will explore the topics of Self-Awareness and Social Awareness

 as they are given opportunities to lead with their identity and develop a more 

positive sense of who they are. 

Lesson 2: Celebrating Community

Students will continue to explore the topics of Responsible Decision-Making, 

Relationship Skills, and Self-Management as they explore the communities 

they are a part of and the responsibilities they hold as community members 

Lesson 3: Our Rights, Wants, and Needs

Students will continue to explore the topics of Responsible Decision-Making, 

Social Awareness, and Relationship Skills as they learn about the importance 

of humans’ rights, needs, and wants. 

Lesson 4: Focusing on Me and You

Students will explore the concepts of social awareness and relationship skills by 

investigating what it means to be mindful and how the act of being present can help

 them better understand their own feelings and the feelings of those around them. 

They will practice focusing on others' thoughts and emotions as they put themselves

 in other people's shoes. 

Lesson 5: Inner Strength

Students will investigate the connection between inner strength and making the 

right choice. Explore the concept of responsible decision-making through the 

lens of grit—or the disposition to pursue goals with perseverance and strength. 

Lesson  6: Becoming My Best Me

Students will continue to explore the concepts of self-awareness and 

self-management through the lens of a growth mindset—or the belief that

 our skills and abilities can be developed through practice and hard work. 

Lesson 7: Act it Out!

Use role-playing with your students to explore self-awareness and 

self-management social and emotional skill. Guide your students in creating

 a puppet show that star themselves applying these key skills to their lives.

Lesson 8: Time to Create! 

Students explore social-awareness and relationship skills through the 

emphasis of art. Students will begin by investigating the concept of being 

unique and the importance of being different through a variety of 

art-based activities. 

Lesson 9: Time to Play!

Students explore the social and emotional skill of responsible decision-making 

through an emphasis of play. Students will begin by investigating the idea of 

choices through a variety of interactive discussions and scenario-based games 

Lesson 1: Who Am I? Who are You?

Students will explore the topics of Self-Awareness and Social Awareness

 as they are given opportunities to lead with their identity and develop a more 

positive sense of who they are. 

Lesson 2: Celebrating Community

Students will continue to explore the topics of Responsible Decision-Making, 

Relationship Skills, and Self-Management as they explore the communities 

they are a part of and the responsibilities they hold as community members 

Lesson 3: Our Rights, Wants, and Needs

Students will continue to explore the topics of Responsible Decision-Making, 

Social Awareness, and Relationship Skills as they learn about the importance 

of humans’ rights, needs, and wants. 

Lesson 4: Focusing on Me and You

Students will explore the concepts of social awareness and relationship skills by 

investigating what it means to be mindful and how the act of being present can help

 them better understand their own feelings and the feelings of those around them. 

They will practice focusing on others' thoughts and emotions as they put themselves

 in other people's shoes. 

Lesson 5: Inner Strength

Students will investigate the connection between inner strength and making the 

right choice. Explore the concept of responsible decision-making through the 

lens of grit—or the disposition to pursue goals with perseverance and strength. 

Lesson  6: Becoming My Best Me

Students will continue to explore the concepts of self-awareness and 

self-management through the lens of a growth mindset—or the belief that

 our skills and abilities can be developed through practice and hard work. 

Lesson 7: Read All About It!

Use storytelling to help your students explore self-awareness and self-management

 social and emotional skills. Guide your students in writing and illustrating a picture

book starring themselves applying these skills to various settings. 

Lesson 8: Time to Create!

Students explore social awareness and relationship skills through an 

emphasis on art. Students will begin by investigating the concept of being

unique and the importance of being different through a variety of art-based

 activities. 

Lesson 9: Time to Play!

Students explore responsible decision making through an emphasis 

on play – ultimately creating elements for a board game based on

 decision-making challenges. 

Erika's Lighthouse equips school communities to effectively and meaningfully engage and educate families, parents, and caregivers. Educators and school professionals can leverage these workbooks, workshops, and resources so families can be ready and prepared to be mental health partners at home.