This lesson is an introduction to emotions. Students will practice identifying and showing different emotions. Students will create a class book showcasing photos of various emotions taken by fellow classmates. 

Empathy is a skill that anyone can build. But, why is it so important? This is the final chapter in the three-part Big Ideas: Empathy video series. In this chapter, Mojo learns how different emotions get in the way of his (and his team's) success. Your class will learn about the ”maze” concept, and the ClassDojo monsters will share how anyone can get out of the maze with a little bit of practice. A wonderful in-class and at-home discussion guide accompanies this chapter.

This lesson plan is co-taught in the media center with a classroom teacher who has assigned a research paper. The students should have an approved topic but have not started their research. They will learn how to evaluate sources they can use in their research paper. Once they have at least one source chosen, the students will create and share a short screen recording showing the different elements of the source that make it a good choice for their research paper. Citations:Per A.J. Andersson, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia CommonsCRAAP https://libguides.cmich.edu/web_research/craap#:~:text=CRAAP%20stands%20for%20Currency%2C%20Relevance,one%20method%20for%20evaluating%20content.

One way to help students develop a growth mindset is by telling them how the brain can get smarter. You can explain how certain experiences cause new connections in the brain to form or strengthen, making the brain smarter by literally rewiring it. (Video)

This lesson plan gives students a chance to learn about a country of their choice by accessing two databases to pull information from: Culturegrams and World Book Online. They are given a list of topics that need to be included in their project (which also serves as their assessment). They will be using Adobe Express to create a video highlighting their country, giving space for the topics they've researched.For cover image:Photo by Vlada Karpovich: https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-opening-a-map-on-the-floor-7368277/photo resource Lesson plan idea:https://www.uen.org/lessonplan/view/42845 

Includes 28 'basic' facial expressions / emotions on 2"x2" size so that you can use them with picture-based Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) systems - they might be useful if you are running a PECS® programme for example. They are kept basic and exaggerate the emotions.

When children feel a sense of safety, their brains begin to calm. Then they can start exploring strategies and solutions that can bring them a little relief or “shelter from the storm” of sadness, anxiety, anger, fear, or confusion.

 Figurative language uses words or expressions that go beyond the literal meaning of words to get the message across. Although direct language is easier to understand, in some instances we respond better to more creative wording. For example, writers like to use figurative language to build imagery and give words more power. Idioms and analogies are considered some of the highest levels of language processing and some students with language impairments struggle with understanding the meaning of these figurative language. 

"Finding a New Normal: Life After a Natural Disaster" : Follow four teens—Abby, Alexis, Jaylon, and Mariana—as they talk about their experiences going through different natural disasters and what helped them feel better.

In this lesson, students with fluency disorders will listen to 3 podcasts chosen from a curated list about fluency disorders and write a reflection based on guiding reflection questions. Photo by Omar Lopez on Unsplash

This Genius Hour project will focus on student’s in special education and their IEP transition goals related to their career interests. Students will select one career of interest to them and conduct research, interview people in the field, job shadow, etc. to develop a presentation on their findings. 

Thumbnail Image:  "creative quote" by Sean MacEntee is licensed under CC BY 2.0 This lesson plan is on how I would implement a Genius Hour Project into my classroom.  It has some ideas of how to get started with your students, how to help students reflect on their project each day, ideas of final projects, a final project rubric to guide students in their presentation, and an idea of how to share and recognize the students' great work.

This is a project for students to create at the beginning of a school year to connect with each other and their teacher. Instead of using stock photos, students will take pictures, upload them, and place them in their presentation. Students will present their "All about me" presentation to the class. 

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When someone in your life has has died or has an advanced serious illness, it can feel like you're living on a carnival ride with ups and downs, twists and turns. Through this activity, explore what your grief feels like right now, and what questions they may have for what comes next. We recognize that for many people who are grieving, life can be stressful and unpredictable, and it's ok to not feel ok.

The Growth Mindset Activities are designed to help your students build growth mindsets and develop learning strategies to start the school year strong. Developed in partnership with PERTS, a Stanford center that builds on the research done by Carol Dweck, the mindset activities are fun and age appropriate, providing a structured way for students to explore the science behind the idea that 'You can learn anything'

The Growth Mindset Activities are designed to help your students build growth mindsets and develop learning strategies to start the school year strong. Developed in partnership with PERTS, a Stanford center that builds on the research done by Carol Dweck, the mindset activities are fun and age appropriate, providing a structured way for students to explore the science behind the idea that 'You can learn anything'

Students will answer opinion questions that will segue into a Growth Mindset article. Then, students will be able to create a poster that has a quote, analysis, and a symbol of the growth mindset.

Intro to Growth Mindset--with Total Physical Response, chants, call and response, Think Pair Share, and Power Point