Jr High
Well-Being Curriculum

Grade Jr. High: Printable Documents

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Lesson 01: Maslow’s Hierarchy

The purpose of this lesson is to introduce students to the different levels of Maslow’s...

Lesson 02: What Is Well-Being?

The purpose of this lesson is to introduce students to the 5 areas of well-being:...

Lesson 03: Conditions of Well-Being

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

Lesson 04: Physical & Psychological Safety

The purpose of this lesson is to help students understand that there are two types...

Lesson 05: Love, Belonging, Connection

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

Lesson 06: Self- Awareness

The purpose of this lesson is to give students an opportunity to explore their individual...

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...

Lesson 09: Creating a Learning Community

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

Lesson 10: Nutrition

The purpose of this lesson is for students to learn nutritional information about various foods...

Lesson 11: Exercise

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

Lesson 12: Self-Care & Hygiene

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

Lesson 13: Keeping my Mind & Body Drug Free

The purpose of this lesson is to teach students some basic facts about drugs and...

Lesson 14: Bully Prevention

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

Lesson 15: Respecting Personal Space

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

Lesson 16: Kindness & Friendship

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

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...

Lesson 19: Active Listening & Dialogue

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

Lesson 20: Power of Words

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

Lesson 21: Respect for Others

The purpose of this lesson is to help us learn how to respect ourselves, others,...

Lesson 22: Perspective Taking

The purpose of this lesson is for students to learn to show respect by trying...

Lesson 23: Collaboration

The purpose of this lesson is for students to practice key collaboration strategies and contribute...

Lesson 24: Conflict Resolution

The purpose of this lesson is to learn how to talk about everyday problems and...

Lesson 25: Leadership

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

Lesson 26: Identifying & Regulating Emotions P1

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

Lesson 27: Identifying & Regulating Emotions P2

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

Lesson 28: Habits of Happiness

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

Lesson 29: Gratitude

The purpose of this lesson is to help students notice, share, and find ways to...

Lesson 30: Preparing for the Unknown

The purpose of this lesson is to help students learn ways to manage changes in...

Lesson 31: Adjusting to Change

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

Lesson 32: Self-Image & Positive Peer Pressure

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

Lesson 33: Perfectionism vs. Excellence

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

Lesson 34: Self-Compassion

The purpose of this lesson is to help students build self-compassion by recognizing guilt, replacing...

Lesson 35: Managing Stress through Mindfulness

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

Lesson 36: Healthy Coping Strategies

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

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....

Lesson 39: Critical Thinking Skills

The purpose of this lesson is to help students use critical thinking skills to understand...

Lesson 40: Creative Problem Solving

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

Lesson 41: Deep Learning

The purpose of this lesson is for students to engage in deep learning that allows...

Lesson 42: Motivation

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

Lesson 43: Lifelong Learning

The purpose of this lesson is to spark students’ curiosity, foster a love of learning,...

Lesson 44: Goal Setting

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

Lesson 45: Giving & Receiving Feedback

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

Lesson 46: Time Management

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

Lesson 47: Executive Function Skills

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

Lesson 48: Staying Organized

The purpose of this lesson is for students to learn how to stay organized in...

Lesson 50: Character Traits

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

Lesson 51: Character, Honesty & Integrity

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

Lesson 52: Being Responsible

The purpose of this lesson is to help students understand and experience what it means...

Lesson 53: Courage & Bravery

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

Lesson 54: Choices and Consequences

The purpose of this lesson is to help students recognize that they have the power...

Lesson 55: Self-Efficacy

The purpose of this lesson is to help students practice strategies that strengthen their academic...

Lesson 56: Roles & Responsibilities of Citizens

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

Lesson 57: Digital Citizenship

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

Lesson 58: Making a Difference

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