Grade 06

Well-Being Curriculum

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Unit 01 - Conditions & Connections

Lesson 01: What Is Well-Being?

The purpose of this lesson is to introduce students to the 5 areas of well-being: physical, social, emotional, mental, and academic.

Lesson 02: Physical & Psychological Safety

The purpose of this lesson is to help students understand how keeping the rules keeps us physically safe. Being kind to others helps us feel safe to learn, ask questions, and try new things.

Lesson 03: Love, Belonging, Connection

The purpose of this lesson is for students to practice strategies to help them genuinely connect with others and form healthy relationships where they feel love, belonging, and connection.

Lesson 04: Celebrating the Strengths of Others

The purpose of this lesson is for students to recognize and celebrate the strengths of others.

Unit 02 - Physical Well-Being

Lesson 05: Nutrition

The purpose of this lesson is for students to learn nutritional information about various foods and beverages so they can make informed decisions and develop healthy eating habits.

Lesson 06: Exercise

The purpose of this lesson is to help students understand the importance of exercise and develop enjoyable exercise routines.

Lesson 07: Bully Prevention

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

Lesson 08: Healthy Coping Strategies

The purpose of this lesson is to provide students with healthy coping strategies as they work through difficult situations.

Unit 03 - Social Well-Being

Lesson 09: Empathy & Compassion

The purpose of this lesson is for students to develop greater empathy.

Lesson 10: Active Listening & Dialogue

The purpose of this lesson is for students to develop active listening skills.

Lesson 11: Perspective Taking

The purpose of this lesson is for students to learn to show respect by trying to understand how others see things, even if it is different from their perspective.

Lesson 12: Conflict Resolution

The purpose of this lesson is to learn how to talk about everyday problems and find kind ways to solve them together.

Lesson 13: Leadership

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

Unit 04 - Emotional Well-Being

Lesson 14: Identifying & Regulating Emotions P2

The purpose of this lesson is to help students regulate their emotions in healthy and appropriate ways.

Lesson 15: Gratitude

The purpose of this lesson is to help students notice, share, and find ways to show gratitude for the things they are thankful for.

Lesson 16: Adjusting to Change

The purpose of this lesson is for students to recognize how change impacts their lives and learn to be flexible in adjusting to change.

Unit 05 - Mental Well-Being

Lesson 17: Self-Image & Positive Peer Pressure

The purpose of this lesson is to help students reflect on their beliefs about themselves and how they can be a positive influence on others.

Lesson 18: Resilience, Perseverance & Grit

The purpose of this lesson is to help students develop increased resilience, perseverance, and grit.

Lesson 19: Self-Compassion

The purpose of this lesson is to help students replace unhelpful thoughts with positive, healthy ones.

Unit 06 - Academic Well-Being

Lesson 20: Deep Learning

The purpose of this lesson is for students to engage in deep learning that allows them to transfer and apply what they are learning to the real world.

Lesson 21: Giving & Receiving Feedback

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

Lesson 22: Time Management

The purpose of this lesson is to help students learn how to prioritize tasks, manage their time, and practice good scheduling skills.

Lesson 23: Staying Organized

The purpose of this lesson is for students to learn how to stay organized in order to minimize stress and maximize well-being.

Lesson 24: Motivation

The purpose of this lesson is for students to reflect on what motivates them and practice strategies to stay motivated.

Unit 07 - Character & Citizenship

Lesson 25: Lifelong Learning

The purpose of this lesson is to spark students’ curiosity, foster a love of learning, and encourage them to become lifelong learners.

Lesson 26: Character Traits

The purpose of this lesson is for students to celebrate the positive character traits that they see in others and themselves.

Lesson 27: Self-Efficacy

The purpose of this lesson is to help students practice ways to feel confident and do their best in school.

Lesson 28: Digital Citizenship

The purpose of this lesson is for students to examine how they interact with technology as consumers, creators, and citizens.

Lesson 29: Making a Difference

The purpose of this lesson is for students to explore ways they can support and strengthen their communities.

Supplemental Lessons

Lesson SL01: Forgiveness

The purpose of this lesson is to help students understand the importance of forgiving others and themselves.

Lesson SL02: Dealing with Grief

The purpose of this lesson is for students to learn how to navigate grief.

Lesson SL03: Anxiety & Depression

The purpose of this lesson is to help students recognize and navigate anxiety and depression.

Lesson SL04: Strengthening Mental Health

The purpose of this lesson is to help students understand mental health, know what to do if they feel worried about themselves or someone else, and to know who to talk to if they are worried about their mental health.

Lesson SL05: Addressing Microaggressions

The purpose of this lesson is to learn how our words and actions can hurt others and to learn how to be kind and respectful to everyone.