Jr High

Well-Being Curriculum

Printable Documents

Grade Jr. High: Printable Documents

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Unit 01 - Conditions & Connections

Lesson 01: Maslow’s Hierarchy

The purpose of this lesson is to introduce students to the different levels of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and the foundation of “well-being.”

Lesson 02: 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 03: Conditions of Well-Being

The purpose of this lesson is for students to understand their basic needs of food, water, shelter, safety, and love.

Lesson 04: Physical & Psychological Safety

The purpose of this lesson is to help students understand that there are two types of safety.  Physical safety includes anything that protects us from physical harm. Psychological safety includes creating a safe place at school to learn, to ask questions, and to try new things.

Lesson 05: 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 06: Self- Awareness

The purpose of this lesson is to give students an opportunity to explore their individual and family background, culture, values, and beliefs as well as how those have changed over time.

Lesson 07: Celebrating My Strengths

The purpose of this lesson is to help students identify and celebrate their strengths.

Lesson 08: Celebrating the Strengths of Others

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

Lesson 09: Creating a Learning Community

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

Unit 02 - Physical Well-Being

Lesson 10: 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 11: Exercise

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

Lesson 12: Self-Care & Hygiene

The purpose of this lesson is to help students to practice good self-care and hygiene strategies.

Lesson 13: Keeping my Mind & Body Drug Free

The purpose of this lesson is to teach students some basic facts about drugs and medicine and create a greater awareness of keeping our minds and bodies drug free.

Lesson 14: Bully Prevention

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

Lesson 15: Respecting Personal Space

The purpose of this lesson is to help students respect the personal space and boundaries of self and others.

Unit 03 - Social Well-Being

Lesson 16: Kindness & Friendship

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

Lesson 17: Empathy & Compassion

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

Lesson 18: Communication

The purpose of this lesson is for students to practice healthy communication skills and decide how to react to common communication barriers.

Lesson 19: Active Listening & Dialogue

The purpose of this lesson is for students to develop active listening skills while promoting open and respectful dialogue.

Lesson 20: Power of Words

The purpose of this lesson is for students to reflect on how they use their words to build people up rather than tear people down.

Lesson 21: Respect for Others

The purpose of this lesson is to help us learn how to respect ourselves, others, and the personal space and property around us.

Lesson 22: 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 23: Collaboration

The purpose of this lesson is for students to practice key collaboration strategies and contribute to the success of their groups in a positive and supportive way.

Lesson 24: 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 25: Leadership

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

Unit 04 - Emotional Well-Being

Lesson 26: Identifying & Regulating Emotions P1

The purpose of this lesson is to help students identify their emotions, communicate about their emotions, and regulate their emotions.

Lesson 27: Identifying & Regulating Emotions P2

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

Lesson 28: Habits of Happiness

The purpose of this lesson is to help students develop habits that lead to greater happiness.

Lesson 29: 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 30: Preparing for the Unknown

The purpose of this lesson is to help students learn ways to manage changes in life, both expected and unexpected.

Lesson 31: 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 32: Self-Image & Positive Peer Pressure

The purpose of this lesson is to help students build a positive self-image and be a positive influence on others.

Lesson 33: Perfectionism vs. Excellence

The purpose of this lesson is to help students understand that doing their best and striving for excellence is more important than trying to be perfect.

Lesson 34: Self-Compassion

The purpose of this lesson is to help students build self-compassion by recognizing guilt, replacing unhelpful thoughts with positive, healthy ones.

Lesson 35: Managing Stress through Mindfulness

The purpose of this lesson is to learn what stress is, what causes our stress, and how mindfulness can help us manage it.

Lesson 36: Healthy Coping Strategies

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

Lesson 37: Growth Mindset

The purpose of this lesson is to help students change fixed mindsets into growth mindsets.

Lesson 38: Resilience, Perseverance & Grit

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

Unit 06 - Academic Well-Being

Lesson 39: Critical Thinking Skills

The purpose of this lesson is to help students use critical thinking skills to understand information better, solve problems, and make good decisions.

Lesson 40: Creative Problem Solving

The purpose of this lesson is for students to learn creative problem-solving strategies and apply them at home, school, and in their community.

Lesson 41: 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 42: Motivation

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

Lesson 43: 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 44: Goal Setting

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

Lesson 45: Giving & Receiving Feedback

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

Lesson 46: 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 47: Executive Function Skills

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

Lesson 48: 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 49: Test Prep

The purpose of this lesson is to help students prepare for tests in healthy ways.

Unit 07 - Character & Citizenship

Lesson 50: Character Traits

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

Lesson 51: Character, Honesty & Integrity

The purpose of this lesson is for students to develop good character traits such as honesty and integrity.

Lesson 52: Being Responsible

The purpose of this lesson is to help students understand and experience what it means to be responsible in various settings.

Lesson 53: Courage & Bravery

The purpose of this lesson is to help students identify examples of courage and bravery in their own lives and in the lives of others.

Lesson 54: Choices and Consequences

The purpose of this lesson is to help students recognize that they have the power to make their own choices. Every choice has a consequence, and our choices can be used to help ourselves and others.

Lesson 55: Self-Efficacy

The purpose of this lesson is to help students practice strategies that strengthen their academic confidence or self-efficacy.

Lesson 56: Roles & Responsibilities of Citizens

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

Lesson 57: Digital Citizenship

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

Lesson 58: 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 for students to learn to practice forgiveness in their lives. Students will read about the benefits of forgiveness, create a forgiveness collage, distinguish between what forgiveness is and is not, examine examples of forgiveness in the media, write forgiveness letters, and plan and perform a skit demonstrating forgiveness.

Lesson SL02: Navigating 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: Suicide Prevention

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 learn how to talk safely about suicide.

Lesson SL05: Addressing Microaggressions

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