https://youtu.be/Vs-MyQgfH3A 1. Warm-Up: Calm Your Mind Let’s practice a quick grounding or breathing exercise. Take a slow breath in for 4 seconds Hold for 4 seconds Breathe out slowly for 4 seconds Hold again for 4 secondsRepeat this a few times. ORTry the 5–4–3–2–1 technique: 5️⃣ things you see 4️⃣ things you can touch 3️⃣... Continue Reading →
SEL Activity: “My Image Map” Exploring Identity & Emotions
Materials: Blank paper (or poster-sized for groups) Markers, colored pencils, magazines, glue sticks, scissors Optional: printed icons/emojis for inspiration Reflection journals or notebooks Learning Objectives By the end of the activity, students will be able to: Identify personal traits, values, and interests through visual expression. Recognize emotions connected to different aspects of their lives. Share... Continue Reading →
Dollars and Decisions- Day 3
Choices and Costs Every day, we make choices about money. Sometimes we have enough money to buy everything we want, but usually, we don’t. That means we must decide what to buy and what to give up. When we make a decision, we also give something up. The thing we give up is called the... Continue Reading →
Needs vs. Wants- Day 2
Every day, people spend money on many things. But not everything we spend money on is the same. Some things we buy are needs, and some are wants. Needs are things we must have to live, like food, water, clothes, and shelter. If we don’t have our needs, life becomes very difficult. Wants are things... Continue Reading →
What is Money?- Day 1
A long time ago, people didn’t have money. If you wanted something, you had to trade for it. This was called barter. For example, you might trade two chickens for a bag of rice. But barter was tricky. What if the person with rice didn’t want chickens? That’s why people created money. Money is something... Continue Reading →
Week 1: Introduction to Money and Mindset
Theme: What is money, how do we make choices with it, and why decisions matter.Schedule: 3 class days (45–60 minutes each). Day 1: What is Money? Week 1 Introduction: Dollars and Decisions Welcome to our new class, Dollars and Decisions! This week, we’re going to start exploring how money plays an important role in our... Continue Reading →
Healthy Habits & Friendship
The last week of September is an exciting time because it gives us two powerful reminders: the importance of keeping our hearts healthy and the joy of building friendships. On September 29, the world celebrates World Heart Day, a time to think about how exercise, good food, and healthy choices protect our most important muscle—the... Continue Reading →
Animal Preparations for Winter
When the air gets chilly and the leaves start to fall, animals know that winter is on the way! But unlike people, they can’t just turn up the heat or put on a cozy sweater. Instead, animals have their own amazing ways to get ready for the cold months ahead. How Do Animals Get Ready?... Continue Reading →
Marie’s Big College Adventure
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Signs of Fall 🍂
Fall, also called autumn, is the season between summer and winter. It’s a time when the world outside changes in amazing ways. But why does this happen? Let’s take a closer look at the science behind the season. Why Does Fall Happen? 🌍☀️ The Earth travels around the sun in one year. But the Earth... Continue Reading →
