Emotional Wellness
Title of Project: Emotional Wellness
Schools and Teachers
Munsey Park Teacher: Jessica Buonfrisco, Sarah Kirkup, Adriana Marquez
ENL Proficiency Level | ENL Program | Standards | Technology
Appropriate for all levels | Stand-Alone | 1B.2a, 1B.2b | Nearpod
Assessments
Students will be informally assessed throughout the lesson with verbal prompts along with their submissions on Nearpod. Students will be formally assessed in their understanding of healthy coping strategies through their responses to the last “Draw It” activity.
Description
Students will participate in a Nearpod lesson promoting a healthy lifestyle. Students will participate in interactive activities throughout the lesson to learn the importance of emotional wellness. Discussions include physical and emotional wellness, how to use healthy coping strategies, and how to encourage others to use healthy coping strategies. Students will learn how to navigate their surroundings as they transition from grade level to grade level and/or building to building.
Content
I can identify my emotions and implement healthy coping strategies to navigate how I am feeling.
Language
I can discuss using healthy coping strategies with others to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
Technology
I can use Nearpod to create a way to express myself through drawings, images, and writing.
Student work
Procedure
This lesson is broken up into three categories: Emotions, Physical Body, Healthy Lifestyle.
Students will start the lesson responding to the prompt: How do you feel today? Students will use the technology tools offered by Nearpod to respond through drawing, images or writing.
Students will participate in a conversation about emotions. Students will recall a time they felt happy/sad etc. Students will analyze their experiences with happiness. They will respond to the prompt: What are some things that make you happy?
Students will discuss the relationship between emotions and reactions. Students will reflect on their actions and how they respond to their feelings.
Students will discuss how their physical body plays a role in their health and safety. Students will respond to the prompt: What are some things that make you healthy/sick?
Students will discuss ways to keep healthy, both emotionally and physically. Students will identify ways to keep healthy through healthy coping strategies.
Resources and Other Materials
Reflection
The students benefited from this lesson for many reasons. It is important for students to know that their health is more than just physical. With the COVID-19 pandemic, many students did not feel safe for the past year. It was helpful to show our students that they can use healthy strategies to keep them safe. This Nearpod lesson was a great way for students to express themselves in a small group setting. This lesson can be followed up with the Living a Healthy Lifestyle Nearpod.