Weekly Lessons
September 22 - September 26
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In September and October, our PBIS school-wide lesson will focus on personal space. The lesson will be taught to all students in grades kindergarten through 8th grade. Teachers and staff have noticed more students displaying physical touch in the hallways and on the playground, so this lesson will help students practice respecting each other’s personal space in different settings.
To reinforce this at home, parents can:
Model appropriate personal space during family interactions.
Use clear language to remind children about their “personal bubble.”
Praise their child when they respect others’ personal space.
Role-play different social situations where personal space matters (e.g., standing in line, greeting a friend, playing on the playground, sitting at the dinner table).
Growth Mindset
Students will focus on developing a growth mindset. They will:
Understand that it’s okay if schoolwork feels hard—challenges help us grow.
Learn that mistakes are learning opportunities, not something to fear.
Explore how effort and practice help our brains get stronger.
Practice positive self-talk to encourage persistence when faced with challenges.
These lessons help students build resilience, confidence, and a love for learning.
Self-Regulation: Coping
This week, students will learn to identify helpful vs. unhelpful coping skills. They will also practice strategies such as deep breathing, body relaxation, and positive thinking to manage stress and big emotions healthily.
Practice at Home:
Ask your child to share one helpful coping skill they learned this week.
Practice a simple breathing strategy together (like taking slow breaths in and out).
Model helpful thinking by saying encouraging phrases out loud when you face challenges.
Point out and praise when your child chooses a positive way to calm down.
Bounce or Splat
This week, students will learn what it means to cope with a problem and move on, rather than “splat” and stay stuck. They will also practice different coping strategies.
Practice at Home:
Talk about small problems and ask, “Can we bounce back from this?”
Share how you cope when things don’t go your way.
Practice simple strategies together, like taking deep breaths, walking away, or using kind words.
Praise your child when they show coping skills.
Diversity
Students will learn that it’s okay to be different! They will:
Recognize and appreciate differences among themselves and others.
Understand that being unique makes each person special and valuable.
Practice showing respect and kindness to those who are different.
Please encourage your child at home by celebrating what makes them unique and pointing out how differences make our families, classrooms, and communities stronger.
Positive Self-Talk
This week, students will learn how the way they talk to themselves affects their feelings and actions. They will also practice using positive self-talk.
Practice at Home:
Encourage your child to replace “I can’t do this” with “I’ll try my best.”
Share examples of positive self-talk you use.
Praise your child when you hear them using encouraging words with themselves.
Post a few positive phrases at home (e.g., “I am strong,” “I can handle this”).
Students will explore the concept of respect and its application in everyday life. They will:
Learn what respect means and how it looks in various settings (classroom, playground, home, community).
Reflect on their own beliefs and experiences about respect.
Discuss why respect is important for building positive relationships.
Practice showing respect through words, actions, and listening skills.
These lessons help students connect their personal values with respectful behavior and encourage them to carry these skills into all areas of their lives.
Self-Management Lessons
Self-Management Lessons
6th grade:
Students will focus on building strong organizational and planning skills. They will:
Identify and discuss strategies to support effective planning.
Practice writing SMART goals to guide their progress.
Organize their lockers and reflect by rating their own level of organization.
These activities are designed to help students build independence, responsibility, and confidence in managing their school routines.
7th grade:
Students will continue developing their decision-making skills. They will:
Identify and discuss how to pause and think before making decisions.
Practice using self-control skills to make safe and responsible choices.
Explore real-life scenarios where stopping to think can prevent mistakes.
Reflect on how their decisions affect themselves and others.
These lessons encourage students to slow down, use thoughtful strategies, and build confidence in making positive choices.
8th grade:
Students will focus on leadership development. They will:
Learn about different types of leadership qualities.
Identify their own unique leadership strengths.
Verbalize the importance of diverse leadership skills when working in groups.
Practice teamwork activities that highlight how leaders and group members contribute in different ways.
Reflect on how they can use their leadership qualities both inside and outside of school.
These activities are designed to help students recognize their potential, build confidence, and appreciate the value of many different leadership styles.
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