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2021 Curriculum Units Vol 4: Embodied Teaching and Learning

Can’t Stop the Feelings!

Genitia Johnson, 1st Grade, Huntingtowne Farms Elementary School

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

Synopsis

In this unit students will learn feelings/emotions vocabulary words and actions. They will learn how to identify their feelings and character feelings. Students will learn how to write about their feelings and explain why they are expressing those feelings. They will learn how to determine character’s feelings while reading fiction stories by looking at the illustration and text.
The lessons will also include movement, music and gestures.

2021 Curriculum Units Vol 3: Addressing Childhood and Adolescent Mental Health

The Whole-Brain Classroom: Supporting Educators and Young Children by Understanding Brain Development, Emotions, and Mental Health

Caroline Demmitt, Kindergarten, Selwyn Elementary School

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

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2018 Curriculum Units Vol 1: The Art and Chemistry of Light

My Many Colored Days: Exploring Light, Color and Feelings

Elizabeth Kerr, First Grade, Bain Elementary School

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2016 Curriculum Units Vol 4: Writing with Power: No Fear Here

Blocking Writer’s Block: How do we encourage students to overcome their fear of writing?

Robin McLennon, Fourth Grade, Davidson Elementary School

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2016 Curriculum Units Vol 8: Exploring Memoir - From Picture Book to Digital Story

Telling My Story

Melanie R. Moore, First Grade, David Cox Road Elementary School

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2014 Curriculum Units Vol 6: The Art of Fiction: Close Analysis, Style and the Novel

How Can What We Learned Today, Change the World Tomorrow?

Kayla D’Allura, Literacy, Collinswood Language Academy

Final Unit (PDF)  Implementing Common Core Standards (PDF)

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