This year I will be working with students in 1st, 3rd and 5th grades. Each month, I will focus on a character trait utilizing the CharacterStrong PurposeFull People curriculum. Additionally, I have been reading so much about how screen time, particularly social media and video games played in online rooms, has a significant negative impact on mental health. Therefore, I will teach about the science behind this and will assign students The Let Grow Experience for "homework" every 2 weeks, as play and independent achievement are antedotes for this effect. As part of this work towards becoming more self-reliant and capable, we will explore and discuss the importance of adequate sleep, a healthy diet, and physical activity. Finally, I will be using the Great Kindness Challenge Classroom Curriculum to encourage students to choose activities that demonstrate kindness towards themselves, each other and our community.