Work Together by Being Kind, Caring, And Listening
Students will work in teams to recognize the value of each individual’s contribution as well as the benefits of teamwork.
Words to Live By Lesson Plan 3.1
Understand That Life is Full of Surprises and Different Feelings
4th-5th Grade
Objective
Students will understand the factors that can cause an emotional hijacking.
Target Behavior
Staying calm when faced with a challenge
Skill Builder
Reset & Relax
Words to Live By
Life's full of surprises that make me feel different ways. If I can control myself, I'll have much better days.
Understand that life is full of surprises and different feelings
Children who understand that life is full of surprises and different feelings can:
IDENTIFY factors that cause stress
DESCRIBE how various situations make them feel
RECOGNIZE mood changes and factors that contribute to them
REFLECT on the possible consequences before expressing an emotion
Other lessons for this grade level
Step Into the Shoes of Others to See How They Feel
Students will learn skills to understand the emotional state of others.
Others are Unique and it’s Important to Learn More About Them
Students will learn the many ways in which people can differ and how spending time with different people can have a positive effect.
Make Choices That Are Best For You
Students will learn how to brainstorm alternative actions and predict consequences before choosing the action they will take. Students will practice evaluating the level of success in the action taken.
Learn to Control Yourself
Students will understand the dynamic between thoughts, feelings, and actions and that this understanding assists in managing impulses.
Share Your Emotions
Students will understand that there is a wide range of emotions within the human experience. They will develop a vocabulary that demonstrates their understanding of this range.
Love and Accept Who You Are
Students will claim and value personal strengths, weaknesses, and individuality.