ABCDEFHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZAAABACADAE
1
How to Open, Save, Copy, & Share Lessons
2
PackageLessonStandardsGradeEXTMODIncludes videoAdditional themesFeatureDetailsImageDigital Check?Print CheckMini-PKGS
3
Identity1 RegRI.1.1, RI.1.2, RI.2.1, RI. 2.21-2Students learn how their identities are made up of multiple qualities and how these qualities are different for everyone!
4
Identity1 ExtW.1.2, W.2.21-2Students learn the basics about identity. They learn about 4 main components that make each person unique. Students have a chance to identify these elements about themsleves. They use this to write an introduction piece. This can be used as a great way to get to know your students or for your students to get to know others.
5
Identity2RL.K.3, RL.1.1, RL.1.3, RL.2.1, RL.2.7, RI.1.81-2Connections, AppreciationSame, Same but Different by Jenny Sue Kostecki-ShawStudents learn about connecting with people who have differences by reading a fictional story. They can apply what they've learned in scenarios in the extension activity. Students have a chance to make connections, reflect, and brainstorm. Refer to the activites linked in the information guide for in-class activities for practice.
6
Belonging 1L.K.1, L.1.51-2Students begin to identify key inclusive language through various parts of speech. They have an opportunity to practice writing complete sentences and improving reading fluency.
7
Belonging 2W.K.8, L.K.1, RI.2.21-2Students practice using kind words towards others. They look at various with images to write kind sentences while learning the power behind using those words to others and to themselves. You can include images of other classmates or people in school/community for personal connection.
8
Belonging 3RI.1.4, RI.2.2, W.1.2, W.2.21-2Students learn what belonging is, how it feels to belong or not belong, and the benefits of belonging to a group. Students write about what they've learned to show understanding. This is a great lesson to introduce the concept of belonging.
9
Belonging 4RI.1.4, W.1.2, W.2.2, L.2.4.aK-1Students learn what belonging is, how it feels to belong or not belong, and the benefits of belonging to a group with the support of graphics and sentence stems. This is a great, modified, lesson to introduce the concept of belonging.
10
Belonging 5RL.1.2, RL.2.32Students learn how to face bullies and change their perspective of those who demonstrate bullying behavior. This fictional text can help them build context and empathy. This can be a great tool to use before or after incidents to help with communicaiton, reflection, and future action. It can also help reach those who may use bullying behavior as they can see the effects of their actions.
MH
11
Teamwork1RI.1.1, RI.1.5, RI.2.1, RI.2.5, L.K.1.f, L.1.1.i, L.1.1.j2Students discover how teamwork is evident in nature and how animals who are "different" can help one another solve a problem. Students are prompted to connect this learning to the real world.
12
Teamwork2RL.1.4, RL.1.7, RL.2.12Students read 2 stories, 1 from the perspective of a athlete with a disability and 1 without a disability. They learn how a team can support all strengths and not to judge ability.
13
Teamwork3W.K.2, L.K.1.f., L.1.1.i, L.1.1.j1-2Students use various reading skills to develop a definition and description of the word 'teamwork'. The apply what they've learned to write sentences showing how different groups of people can work together throughout the school setting.
14
Connections1L.K.1.c, L.K.1.f, L.1.1.j, L.1.2.a, L.1.2.bK-1Students can work together to sort images and words about various connections in their lives and where they may find these types of connections. This lesson is a great conversation start and introduction to the concept of connections.
15
Connections2L.K.1.c, L.K.1.f, L.1.1.j, L.2.1.b1-2Students work on their grammar, writing, and reading skills by writing about connections.
16
Connections3RI.K.1, RI.1.1, RI.2.1, RI.2.2, W.1.2, 1.2.21-2ConnectionsStudents learn the importance behind connections and begin to identify where and how connections are made. They read a short text and complete a cloze-paragraph to show their learning.
17
Connections4W.K.2K-1Students read, write, hear, and speak sentences to help them understand where they can find connections. Extensions can be added to add photos, examples, etc for personal connection. This is an interactive lesson.
18
Connections5RL.1.2, RL.2.1, RL.2.32Students play a game to see how connections with different people can help us grow and help us feel happy.
19
Wellness1aRI.1.1, RI.1.7, W.1.1, L.2.41-2Fit 5Students "read it, see it, and build it" as they learn about nutrition. They will sort pictures of food and build a healthy plate like a puzzle. This can be a starter for conversations about healthy foods they like, they have in their school or home.
20
Wellness1bRI.1.2, RI. 2.11-2Young Athletes, Fit 5Students learn about fitness and follow along with a Young Athletes fitness video. They will identify and sort various exercises and moves that benefit different parts of their physical health.
21
Wellness1cRI.2.1, RI.2.6, W.2.21-2Strong MindsStudents learn how their feelings and emotions can impact their bodies. They will learn different emotions and the effects these emotions can have on their bodies. They will sort how their body feels when they have strong feelings.
MH
22
Wellness2RI.K.1, RI.K.2, RI.K.7, W.K.1K-1Students have a choice to learn about fitness, nutrition, or feelings. They will read and write about their learning. This is a lower level and more modified version of Lesson #1.
MH
23
Wellness3L.K.1.b, L.1.5K-2Students identify, read, and write wellness related verbs and nouns to create complete sentences.
24
Wellness4L.1.1.e, L.1.51-2Students will work with past, present, and future verbs within a calendar to pretend they are planning for a week of wellness. This activiity can help them with the concepts of planning and time management.
25
Wellness5RL.1.1, RL.1.3, RL.2.1, RL.2.21-2ConnectionsStudents watch an animated flim and identify how a character feels when they experience connections. They have an opportunity to make text-to-self connections to learn how it feels when they do or do not have connections. They learn that when we connect with others we can be happy and healthy.
26
Empower1RI.K.9, RI.1.1, RI.1.9, RI.2.1, L.1.4, L.2.42Students identify how the various people in our lives empower them (teachers, coaches, family). Then they learn how they can become self-empowered and the steps they can take to remain confident.
27
STW1RI.1.1, RI.1.2, RI.2.1, L.1.1.f, L.1.1.g, L.1.4, L.2.42Appreciation, connections, stwStudents learn the importance of having and recognizing differences in others. They practice identifying similairites & differences between friends and how this can strengthen friendships.
28
STW2RL.1.3, RL.2.1, RL.2.3, RI.2.22AppreciationStudents learn about inclusive actions then identify inclusive and non-inclusive actions within short texts.
29
STW3RI.1.1, RI.1.5, RI.2.1, RI.2.5, L.1.1.f, L.1.4, L.2.42ConnectionsStudents learn 3 ways to be inclusive then fill out graphic organizers while applying what they've learned to various scenarios.
30
STW4RI.K.1, RI.K.2, W.K.2, W.1.2K-2Connections, appreciationStudents learn the importance of having and recognizing differences in others. They practice identifying similairites & differences between friends and how this can strengthen friendships. This is a lower, more modified version to lesson #1.
31
Leadership1RL.K.3, RL.K.7, RL.1.3, RL.1.71-2Students learn how to solve problems like a leader. They will read fictional scenarios, then identify how the leader solved the problem, or apply their learning to provide suggestions to solve the problem.
32
Leadership2RI.K.7, RI.1.1, RI.1.8, RI.1.9, RI.2.1, L.1.1.d, L.1.4, L.2.42Students use text features to learn about different leaders in their school. They will finish by explaining how they are a leader for others.
33
Appreciation1, RegRL.K.1, RL.1.1, RL.1.2, RL.2.2, RI.1.8K-2WellnessSOIN Read Aloud, I Like Myself by Karen BeaumontStudents learn about self-appreciation by listening to a short story. They identify and write about things they appreaciate about themselves.
34
Appreciation1, ExtL.1.1.d, L.1.1.g1-2WellnessStudents begin to identify words to label feelings, emotions, abilities, thoughts, etc. They work on verbalizing and writing what makes them special.
35
Appreciation2, RegRI.1.5, RI.1.8, RI.2.4, RI.2.5, RI.2.82Students recognize all of the different people in their life and the different ways they can appreciate those people. Students have a chance to share examples and make text-to-self connections.
36
Appreciation2, ExtW.1.2, W.2.2, L.2.4.a2ConnectionsThis activity will helps students apply what they've learned about appreciation and attempt to write an appreciation post to someone in their life.
37
Understanding Disabilities1RI.K.1, RI.1.1, RI.1.5, RI.2.1, RI.2.5, L.1.1, L.2.1K-2AppreciationThis lesson acts as an introduction to disabilities. Many students at this age are hearing these words for the first time. Instead of focusing on the negative, it highlights the positive and what kids with ID can do. Additional images or videos can be used to make it more relevant to your students. This connects to appreciation and can act as a preview lesson before any theme.
38
Reflections1RI.1.2, L.1.1.jK-2IdentityStudents reflect on their class, learning style, and abilities to help gain a better understanding of one's need. Students can also learn about similarities and differences with their peers by sharing responses.
39
Reflections2RL.1.1, RL.1.3, RL.2.1, RL.2.3K-2The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley SpiresStudents listen to a short story to learn how reflecting can help lead to success, and how not reflecting can make it difficult to reach a goal.
40
Reflections3, RegRL.1.1, RL.1.3, RL.2.1, RI.1.1, RI.2.1K-2Students look at images and watch a short clip to learn how actions can affect how others feel. They practice inferring how someone may feel during certain situations and what action they can take to improve feelings.
*potentially update language/message in the text
41
Reflections3, ExtL.1.4.a, L.2.4.aK-2Students have a chance to reflect on how others' actions make them feel and how their actions make others feel. This can be a great lesson for students to reflect after an incident, or to prepare before a social experience that may put their emotions in high demand.
42
2
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100