2. Plan your pacing for the 9 lessons, note that lesson 1 has two parts
3. Read, review and engage with lesson 1
4. Consider doing a personal connection challenge yourself
5. Send communication to parents and administrators
6. Prepare materials
7. Lead the lesson with your students
8. Reflect on lesson and follow up with students as needed
Classroom Slides
connection Circles worksheet
connection challenge
get ready to connect:
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LESSON PLAN & Discussion Guide
Students will reflect on how they connect with themselves in order to draw their attention to the strategies they use to regroup, recharge, and reset. Students will then reflect on their current connections so that they can see their growth by the end of this program.
01. Personal Connection
Personal Connection
Connection Notes
PREP checklist:
- Teaching Slides
- Empathy Lesson Video
- Connection Circles, print one for each student
- Connection Notes, print one for each student
- Connection Challenge, Dear Future Me letters, print one for each student
- Monthly Assessment
01. empathy lesson
Kealani Yamamoto
My name is Kea! I own a creative arts business and love to run. I was a cross country runner in high school and college. Summer of my junior year in high school, I was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder. My dream is to one day get a degree in art therapy and use my creative talents to help others!
story Themes:
Bipolar disorder, reconciliation of friendships, mental health
