Mental Health Lessons 2020-2021
Monthly Mental Health Lessons
You are Wonderful! Always Remember That!
Please watch our first Feelings Lesson of the school year!
Let's talk about Being Healthy and Taking Good Care of Ourselves.
This Month's Feelings Lesson is about Perseverance--Never Give Up!
Watch Feelings Lesson #2 Perseverance!
Let's Go on a Feelings Scavenger Hunt
-Find something that makes you feel:
Happy
Sad
Mad
Proud
Excited
Confused
Scared
Feelings Lesson #3
Knowing Your Feelings!
"Feelings come and feelings go...they're all apart of me!" -The Way I feel book by Janan Cain
The Way I feel Drawing Activity
Choose 1 feeling and draw what your feelings face looks like when you have that feeling!
Feelings Lesson # 4
Communication Skills!
Feelings Lesson #5
Empathy and Compassion
What is 1 compassionate act you can do today?
Let me know @ rreynolds@newpaltz.k12.ny.us
Feelings Lesson # 6
Gratitude and Forgiveness
This is one of Ms. Renee's favorite books about Forgiveness
Another book about forgiveness!
Piggy and Elephant
Here are some ways to show gratitude:
-Say please and thank you
-Help someone
-Volunteer
-Send out thank you cards
-Look for beautiful moments during your day
-Compliment others
-Keep a gratitude journal
-Create a gratitude jar
-Always look for the positive
-Take a gratitude walk
How will you show gratitude today?
Feelings Lesson # 6
Gratitude and Forgiveness!
Feelings Lesson #7 Self-Regulation and Self-Control!
Watch Daniel and Jodi learn how to use self-regulation and self-control as they wait in line for their favorite new book!
Try using positive self-talk to change your mood:)
Then try saying some positive affirmations!
Feelings Lesson #7 Self-Regulation and Self-Control!
Feelings Lesson # 8 Knowing When to Ask for Help for Yourself or Others!
Who would you go to for help? Let me know--send me an email at rreynolds@newpaltz.k12.ny.us