All new lesson numbers, titles, and content have been updated and aligned with the 2026 Scope and Sequence.

Grade 03
Well-Being Curriculum

2026 Scope and Sequence

The 2026 Scope and Sequence reflects the units, themes, and lesson titles for each grade....

Book List

This document includes the complete of books used in the In Focus lessons for this...

Differentiated Strategies

Differentiated Strategies reflect the intentional use of varied instructional practices throughout the curriculum to accommodate...

Discussion Protocols

A variety of discussion protocols are embedded within In Focus lessons across grade levels to...

Essential Terms

Essential terms and definitions are introduced and reinforced throughout the In Focus lessons....

Lesson AL01: Building Our Classroom Community

The purpose of this lesson is for students to help build a safe, positive classroom...

Lesson AL02: Creating Classroom Connections

The purpose of this lesson is to help students make connections with each other and...

Lesson AL03: Using Attention Signals

The purpose of this lesson is to help students learn and practice attention signals....

Lesson AL04: Starting and Ending the Day Strong

The purpose of this lesson is to help students practice classroom routines that help them...

Lesson AL05: Managing Transitions and Movement

The purpose of this lesson is to help students practice moving from one activity to...

Lesson AL06: Building Effective Classroom Systems

The purpose of this lesson is to help students learn, practice, and demonstrate key classroom...

Lesson AL08: Understanding Expectations and Rules

The purpose of this lesson is to help students understand that expectations and rules help...

Lesson AL12: Building Partners in Positive Behavior

The purpose of this lesson is to help students understand their behavior, manage their emotions,...

Lesson AL14: Aggression

The purpose of this lesson is to help students recognize emotional overwhelm, identify triggers, and...

Lesson 01: Maslow’s Pyramid

The purpose of this lesson is to help students understand the difference between a want...

Lesson 02: Self-Awareness

The purpose of this lesson is for each student to identify themselves as a unique...

Lesson 03: Connection

The purpose of this lesson is for students to practice strategies to help them genuinely...

Lesson 04: Physical Safety

The purpose of this lesson is to help students understand how following the rules keeps...

Lesson 05: Bully Prevention

The purpose of this lesson is to help students understand how they can advocate for...

Lesson 06: Conditions of Well-Being

The purpose of this lesson is for students to understand their basic needs of food,...

Lesson 07: Nutrition

The purpose of this lesson is to help students understand the nutrients that different foods...

Lesson 08: Friendship and Kindness

The purpose of this lesson is for students to learn how to be a good...

Lesson 09: Communication

The purpose of this lesson is to teach healthy communication skills....

Lesson 10: Respect for Others

The purpose of this lesson is to help students learn how to respect themselves, others,...

Lesson 11: Collaboration

The purpose of this lesson is to help students learn how to collaborate, or work...

Lesson 12: Power of Words

The purpose of this lesson is for students to reflect on how they use their...

Lesson 13: Emotional Awareness

The purpose of this lesson is to help students name their emotions, communicate about their...

Lesson 14: Managing Stress

The purpose of this lesson is to learn what stress is, what causes our stress,...

Lesson 15: Happiness

The purpose of this lesson is to help students understand daily things they can do...

Lesson 16: Embracing Change

The purpose of this lesson is for students to recognize how change impacts their lives...

Lesson 17: Growth Mindset

The purpose of this lesson is to help students learn strategies to create a growth...

Lesson 18: Personal Excellence

The purpose of this lesson is to help students understand that doing their best and...

Lesson 19: Goal Setting

The purpose of this lesson is to help students set and work towards accomplishing their...

Lesson 20: Critical Thinking

The purpose of this lesson is to help students think carefully so they can understand...

Lesson 21: Problem Solving

The purpose of this lesson is for students to learn creative problem-solving strategies and apply...

Lesson 22: Time Management

The purpose of this lesson is to help students learn how to prioritize tasks, manage...

Lesson 23: Executive Function Skills

The purpose of this lesson is to help students take an active role in their...

Lesson 24: Feedback

The purpose of this lesson is to help students practice giving and receiving feedback to...

Lesson 25: Character Traits

The purpose of this lesson is for students to celebrate the positive character traits that...

Lesson 26: Courage

The purpose of this lesson is to help students identify examples of courage and bravery...

Lesson 27: Leadership

The purpose of this lesson is for students to build and strengthen their leadership skills....

Lesson 28: Digital Citizenship

The purpose of this lesson is for students to examine how they interact with technology...

Lesson 29: Civic Roles

The purpose of this lesson is to help students become responsible citizens at school and...