This lesson plan covers the Utah State Standard Standard HII.SDP.6Research preventive measures for chronic and infectious health conditions, and the physical, mental and emotional, social and economic effects on self and society.Lesson includes an experiment, journal, personal reflection, assessment, and PowerPoint included. 

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

The ground-breaking Healthy Minds Program uses neuroscience, contemplative traditions, and skill-based learning methods to help you develop the skills for a healthy mind, now in the palm of your hand. Translating pioneering neuroscience into tools for everyday life, our unique framework guides you through the four pillars of the science of training the mind.

Cut out the strips on this page. Then enjoy spending time
together writing or drawing a memory on each one. Now link
these strips by looping them to one another, using tape
or glue to create a chain of memories. Hang up your memory
chain or keep the memory strips in a box, adding new
memories and occasionally reading through them together.

Disaster Media Intervention (DMI) - Guide and Workbook - Helping Students Cope With Disaster Media Coverage,
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This lesson, "Heroes Among Us: A Veteran's Day Tribute Project," engages third-grade students in creating Adobe presentations to honor family members who have served in the military, blending personal history with national significance. Over a two-week period, this project can be conducted synchronously in a face-to-face classroom setting, encouraging direct interaction and collaboration among students and teachers. While the lesson plan was primarily authored by myself, input and contributions were made by fellow educators specializing in history and digital literacy to ensure a well-rounded educational experience.Free High-Resolution Photo of Flag,. 30 Sept. 2018, pxhere.com/en/photo/1520929?utm_content=shareClip&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pxhere. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

Howard Binkow, one of the authors, reads the book and more…especially for ages 4-7 to empower them to listen better to help stay safe, get in less trouble, have more free time for fun, learn more and be the best they can be.

Guiding students to choose an appropriate library book. The “I PICK” book method.Allowing students to choose their own books in the school library setting is a very important library best practice.  The I PICK the right book method represents a list of steps the students can practice to learn and relearn this skill. This lesson can be used as a first of the year library lesson and retaught throughout the year as a reinforcement for this library skill.

It's normal to feel anxious when your parent is deployed. but there are ways to deal with these feelings. Try finding a fun activity, or when you start feeling Stressed, acknowledge your concerns and replace them with something more positive like imagining your parent returning home safe and sound.

There can be a change for everyone when a parent returns from deployment. But despite the stress, it's important that Dylan keeps talking with his parents — and that he's honest with them, particularly about what he's feeling.

Having a parent leave for deployment can be a major event, and it can make for a lot of changes. Although he may not realize it, Sam has many options for support while his dad is away. It's important to reach out for help when you need it.

It's normal to feel like things are upside down when a parent deploys, or when there's stress around the home. But it's really important to reach out when times get tough, and not try to manage everything on your own. Parents, teachers, counselors, friends—everyone wants to help. Think about how you feEl when you see someone struggling. It feels good to be able to help a friend, and it's OK (and the right thing to do) to lean on others when you're down.

Children who experienced or witnessed bullying may want to discuss it with their parents, but not know how to bring it up. Some children may be afraid that they'll be “in trouble” for what happened. Others may feel embarrassment or shame. A parent may notice changes in their child's behavior and find it difficult to talk about it in a way that doesn't make their child feel uncomfortable.

In this lesson plan students will practice and develop reading skills for reading with toddlers. Students will practice and model correct speech patterns by reading a story to a group of fellow students. They will then use technology and iPad apps to build upon their learning and develop fun and entertaining ways to read. They will finalize their knowledge by creating their own story. I hope you enjoy this engaging way to bring technology and literacy into your classroom. Utah State Standards for Child Development: Strand 5Students will explain the growth and development of toddlers and preschoolers.Standard 1Describe the growth and development of the toddler.Describe language development during the toddler stage.Encourage language development by modeling correct speechReading to a toddler is important for language and cognitive developmentNouns are often the first words usedhttps://www.uen.org/core/core.do?courseNum=200102