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Stand Tall
Stand Tall
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Stand Tall
Fourth Grade
In this lesson, students will explore the meaning of integrity through the book Stand Tall!. They will also answer questions connected to making choices with integrity when faced with challenging situations.
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Stand Tall
Stand Tall
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Stand Tall
In this lesson, students will explore the meaning of integrity through the book Stand Tall!. They will also answer questions connected to making choices with integrity when faced with challenging situations.
Fourth Grade
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Flipped Coin
Flipped Coin
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Flipped Coin
Fourth Grade
In this lesson, students will listen to, discuss, and understand two perspectives on a difficult situation. They will flip a coin, with each side representing one side of the story, and role-play the perspectives and reach a resolution.
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Flipped Coin
Flipped Coin
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Flipped Coin
In this lesson, students will listen to, discuss, and understand two perspectives on a difficult situation. They will flip a coin, with each side representing one side of the story, and role-play the perspectives and reach a resolution.
Fourth Grade
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The Sound of Silence
The Sound of Silence
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The Sound of Silence
Fourth Grade
Students will read a story and listen to a song to explore the sound of silence, its meaning, and significance. They will share their experience and reflect on how and why silence or space can be important.
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The Sound of Silence
The Sound of Silence
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The Sound of Silence
Students will read a story and listen to a song to explore the sound of silence, its meaning, and significance. They will share their experience and reflect on how and why silence or space can be important.
Fourth Grade
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Appreciating Diversity and Differences
Appreciating Diversity and Differences
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Appreciating Diversity and Differences
Second Grade
In this lesson, students will hear the story Lovely and work in small groups to create a book or a symbol of appreciation for others' differences. Students will consider how appreciating differences supports community and relationships.
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Appreciating Diversity and Differences
Appreciating Diversity and Differences
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Appreciating Diversity and Differences
In this lesson, students will hear the story Lovely and work in small groups to create a book or a symbol of appreciation for others' differences. Students will consider how appreciating differences supports community and relationships.
Second Grade
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Mindful Movement
Mindful Movement
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Mindful Movement
Fourth Grade
Unlike moving quickly, mindful movement is a wonderful way to slow down and bring kind attention to the present moment. In this lesson, students will experience mindful movement and will create a movie on the benefits of mindful movement.
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Mindful Movement
Mindful Movement
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Mindful Movement
Unlike moving quickly, mindful movement is a wonderful way to slow down and bring kind attention to the present moment. In this lesson, students will experience mindful movement and will create a movie on the benefits of mindful movement.
Fourth Grade
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Chains of Strengths
Chains of Strengths
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Chains of Strengths
Fourth Grade
In this lesson, students will create a paper chain based on their greatest strengths and attributes. They will also work with peers to share and identify each other's strengths.
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Chains of Strengths
Chains of Strengths
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Chains of Strengths
In this lesson, students will create a paper chain based on their greatest strengths and attributes. They will also work with peers to share and identify each other's strengths.
Fourth Grade
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Mindful Communication
Mindful Communication
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Mindful Communication
Fourth Grade
Communicating effectively during conflict is tough. In this lesson, students will practice mindful communication and discuss ways they may use these tools in their lives.
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Mindful Communication
Mindful Communication
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Mindful Communication
Communicating effectively during conflict is tough. In this lesson, students will practice mindful communication and discuss ways they may use these tools in their lives.
Fourth Grade
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Labeling Emotions
Labeling Emotions
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Labeling Emotions
Fourth Grade
In this lesson, students will explore how to use mindfulness to reflect on, label, and express emotions. They will each help design a page for their classroom book on mindfulness of emotions, including tools to cope with strong emotions.
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Labeling Emotions
Labeling Emotions
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Labeling Emotions
In this lesson, students will explore how to use mindfulness to reflect on, label, and express emotions. They will each help design a page for their classroom book on mindfulness of emotions, including tools to cope with strong emotions.
Fourth Grade
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Peace Corner & Creating Peace Activities
Peace Corner & Creating Peace Activities
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Peace Corner & Creating Peace Activities
Fourth Grade
The Peace Corner is a space where students may practice cool-down methods such as mindful walking, deep breathing, and mindful listening. Students will work together in groups to create activities for their classroom peace corner.
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Peace Corner & Creating Peace Activities
Peace Corner & Creating Peace Activities
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Peace Corner & Creating Peace Activities
The Peace Corner is a space where students may practice cool-down methods such as mindful walking, deep breathing, and mindful listening. Students will work together in groups to create activities for their classroom peace corner.
Fourth Grade
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Perseverance to Achieve Goals
Perseverance to Achieve Goals
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Perseverance to Achieve Goals
Fourth Grade
Motivation, perseverance, and grit are all key in learning and in the classroom! In this lesson, students will explore the term "perseverance" and research ways they can stay motivated in school and in their lives.
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Perseverance to Achieve Goals
Perseverance to Achieve Goals
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Perseverance to Achieve Goals
Motivation, perseverance, and grit are all key in learning and in the classroom! In this lesson, students will explore the term "perseverance" and research ways they can stay motivated in school and in their lives.
Fourth Grade
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Tools to STOP
Tools to STOP
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Tools to STOP
Fourth Grade
Students will hear about the benefits of mindfulness from JusTme's rap song, "I'm Inspired", practice mindfulness and the STOP tool, and then write raps of their own, encouraging others to practice mindfulness and the STOP method.
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Tools to STOP
Tools to STOP
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Tools to STOP
Students will hear about the benefits of mindfulness from JusTme's rap song, "I'm Inspired", practice mindfulness and the STOP tool, and then write raps of their own, encouraging others to practice mindfulness and the STOP method.
Fourth Grade
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Mindfulness of Anger
Mindfulness of Anger
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Mindfulness of Anger
Fourth Grade
Strong emotions like anger can sometimes take over, but mindfulness tools can help to manage them. In this lesson, students will learn mindfulness techniques for managing anger and write and implement a lesson to teach a younger student.
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Mindfulness of Anger
Mindfulness of Anger
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Mindfulness of Anger
Strong emotions like anger can sometimes take over, but mindfulness tools can help to manage them. In this lesson, students will learn mindfulness techniques for managing anger and write and implement a lesson to teach a younger student.
Fourth Grade
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The Giving Earth
The Giving Earth
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The Giving Earth
Fourth Grade
The Earth is constantly giving us clean water, shelter, food, and so much more! Through this lesson, students will learn about how nature is always giving and discuss ways we can appreciate and take care of our environment.
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The Giving Earth
The Giving Earth
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The Giving Earth
The Earth is constantly giving us clean water, shelter, food, and so much more! Through this lesson, students will learn about how nature is always giving and discuss ways we can appreciate and take care of our environment.
Fourth Grade
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Mindfulness, Community, and Nature Stations
Mindfulness, Community, and Nature Stations
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Mindfulness, Community, and Nature Stations
Fourth Grade
In this lesson, students will move through stations to practice and reflect on the mindfulness and social emotional learning tools that they have learned throughout the year.
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Mindfulness, Community, and Nature Stations
Mindfulness, Community, and Nature Stations
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Mindfulness, Community, and Nature Stations
In this lesson, students will move through stations to practice and reflect on the mindfulness and social emotional learning tools that they have learned throughout the year.
Fourth Grade
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Mindfulness: The Present Moment
Mindfulness: The Present Moment
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Mindfulness: The Present Moment
Pre-K
Mindfulness 101! Students focus on the present moment using their senses to observe what is happening right now. They are introduced to the idea that mindfulness is about paying attention to the present.
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Mindfulness: The Present Moment
Mindfulness: The Present Moment
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Mindfulness: The Present Moment
Mindfulness 101! Students focus on the present moment using their senses to observe what is happening right now. They are introduced to the idea that mindfulness is about paying attention to the present.
Pre-K
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Welcoming All Feelings
Welcoming All Feelings
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Welcoming All Feelings
Fourth Grade
In this lesson students will be guided through a session of reflecting on their day and their emotions. They will also practice ways they can welcome and befriend their emotions with kindness and curiosity.
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Welcoming All Feelings
Welcoming All Feelings
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Welcoming All Feelings
In this lesson students will be guided through a session of reflecting on their day and their emotions. They will also practice ways they can welcome and befriend their emotions with kindness and curiosity.
Fourth Grade
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Understanding Communities and Differences
Understanding Communities and Differences
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Understanding Communities and Differences
Fourth Grade
In this lesson students will complete an activity called "Raise Your Hand If You..." and be able to define the word “assumption.” This lesson supports the practice of compassion for oneself and others.
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Understanding Communities and Differences
Understanding Communities and Differences
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Understanding Communities and Differences
In this lesson students will complete an activity called "Raise Your Hand If You..." and be able to define the word “assumption.” This lesson supports the practice of compassion for oneself and others.
Fourth Grade
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Practicing Empathy
Practicing Empathy
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Practicing Empathy
Fourth Grade
In this lesson, students will learn about the different regions of the brain and connect them to compassion and empathy. They will also learn how all brains are wired for empathy.
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Practicing Empathy
Practicing Empathy
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Practicing Empathy
In this lesson, students will learn about the different regions of the brain and connect them to compassion and empathy. They will also learn how all brains are wired for empathy.
Fourth Grade
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Reflections on Positive Relationships
Reflections on Positive Relationships
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Reflections on Positive Relationships
Fourth Grade
Reflecting on growth can support deeper learning and understanding of ourselves. In this lesson, students will reflect on ways they have grown in practicing mindfulness and living in a community through writing and planting a tree together.
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Reflections on Positive Relationships
Reflections on Positive Relationships
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Reflections on Positive Relationships
Reflecting on growth can support deeper learning and understanding of ourselves. In this lesson, students will reflect on ways they have grown in practicing mindfulness and living in a community through writing and planting a tree together.
Fourth Grade
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Positive Role Models
Positive Role Models
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Positive Role Models
Fourth Grade
Positive role models can have a powerful impact on individuals and society. In this lesson, students will reflect on the term "positive role model," discuss positive role models in their lives, and research positive role models in history.
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Positive Role Models
Positive Role Models
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Positive Role Models
Positive role models can have a powerful impact on individuals and society. In this lesson, students will reflect on the term "positive role model," discuss positive role models in their lives, and research positive role models in history.
Fourth Grade
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Making Judgements: Is it True?
Making Judgements: Is it True?
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Making Judgements: Is it True?
Fourth Grade
Writing
In this lesson, students will engage in inquiry, a powerful mindfulness practice to work with judgements about oneself and others.
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Making Judgements: Is it True?
Making Judgements: Is it True?
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Making Judgements: Is it True?
In this lesson, students will engage in inquiry, a powerful mindfulness practice to work with judgements about oneself and others.
Fourth Grade
Writing
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Being Our Best Selves
Being Our Best Selves
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Being Our Best Selves
Fourth Grade
Reflecting on moments when we have been at our best can be a powerful thing! In this lesson, students will reflect on how they contribute to their classroom community and when they have been their best self over the past week.
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Being Our Best Selves
Being Our Best Selves
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Being Our Best Selves
Reflecting on moments when we have been at our best can be a powerful thing! In this lesson, students will reflect on how they contribute to their classroom community and when they have been their best self over the past week.
Fourth Grade
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What Do You Love About Them?
What Do You Love About Them?
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What Do You Love About Them?
Fourth Grade
In this lesson, students will express their love for someone they deeply care for. They will complete a guided mindfulness practice to send kind wishes and will make a craft that represents their love for this person.
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What Do You Love About Them?
What Do You Love About Them?
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What Do You Love About Them?
In this lesson, students will express their love for someone they deeply care for. They will complete a guided mindfulness practice to send kind wishes and will make a craft that represents their love for this person.
Fourth Grade
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Curiosity vs. Judgment
Curiosity vs. Judgment
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Curiosity vs. Judgment
Fourth Grade
Curiosity can be a powerful way to work with our judgments. In this lesson, students will explore curiosity and judgment. They'll participate in an outdoor activity to practice mindfulness of senses and attentiveness to the present moment.
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Curiosity vs. Judgment
Curiosity vs. Judgment
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Curiosity vs. Judgment
Curiosity can be a powerful way to work with our judgments. In this lesson, students will explore curiosity and judgment. They'll participate in an outdoor activity to practice mindfulness of senses and attentiveness to the present moment.
Fourth Grade
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Growth Mindset
Growth Mindset
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Growth Mindset
Fourth Grade
In this lesson, students will watch a video on growth mindset and work in pairs to share their ideas about growth vs. fixed mindsets. They will then collaborate to design their own skits about growth vs. fixed mindsets.
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Growth Mindset
Growth Mindset
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Growth Mindset
In this lesson, students will watch a video on growth mindset and work in pairs to share their ideas about growth vs. fixed mindsets. They will then collaborate to design their own skits about growth vs. fixed mindsets.
Fourth Grade
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Mindful Consumerism
Mindful Consumerism
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Mindful Consumerism
Fourth Grade
Practicing mindful consumerism is an important aspect of social and emotional learning. In this lesson, students will learn about consumerism, its impact on society, and tips on how to buy less.
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Mindful Consumerism
Mindful Consumerism
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Mindful Consumerism
Practicing mindful consumerism is an important aspect of social and emotional learning. In this lesson, students will learn about consumerism, its impact on society, and tips on how to buy less.
Fourth Grade
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Tools for Resilience
Tools for Resilience
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Tools for Resilience
Fourth Grade
Mindfulness, healthy eating, and regular exercise are all tools for resilience. In this lesson, students will learn about tools that can help them to build greater resilience and ease in their lives.
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Tools for Resilience
Tools for Resilience
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Tools for Resilience
Mindfulness, healthy eating, and regular exercise are all tools for resilience. In this lesson, students will learn about tools that can help them to build greater resilience and ease in their lives.
Fourth Grade
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Mindful Eating: Remembering Our Interconnections
Mindful Eating: Remembering Our Interconnections
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Mindful Eating: Remembering Our Interconnections
Fourth Grade
In this lesson, students will discuss "interconnections," practice mindful eating and gratitude for the food we eat, and put together poems that illustrate interconnections and gratitude.
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Mindful Eating: Remembering Our Interconnections
Mindful Eating: Remembering Our Interconnections
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Mindful Eating: Remembering Our Interconnections
In this lesson, students will discuss "interconnections," practice mindful eating and gratitude for the food we eat, and put together poems that illustrate interconnections and gratitude.
Fourth Grade
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Freeze and Flow
Freeze and Flow
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Freeze and Flow
Fourth Grade
In this lesson, students will participate in a freeze dance, then be guided in slow-motion movements using mindfulness. Finally, they will discuss how movement and music can help them feel calm or energized.
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Freeze and Flow
Freeze and Flow
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Freeze and Flow
In this lesson, students will participate in a freeze dance, then be guided in slow-motion movements using mindfulness. Finally, they will discuss how movement and music can help them feel calm or energized.
Fourth Grade
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'I Tried Hard,' Growth Mindset
'I Tried Hard,' Growth Mindset
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'I Tried Hard,' Growth Mindset
Fourth Grade
According to research about growth mindsets, certain kinds of praise can stifle growth, while others promote learning and achievement. In this lesson, students will be able to identify and use praise words that support growth mindset.
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'I Tried Hard,' Growth Mindset
'I Tried Hard,' Growth Mindset
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'I Tried Hard,' Growth Mindset
According to research about growth mindsets, certain kinds of praise can stifle growth, while others promote learning and achievement. In this lesson, students will be able to identify and use praise words that support growth mindset.
Fourth Grade
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