My comprehensive lesson plans always include the following details: objectives, target population, activity type, average duration, key concepts, materials/equipment, space and set up, delivery instructions, potential processing questions, and pro-tips.

Topics Addressed: 

~ Self-efficacy: Developing and trusting one’s critical thinking skills; learning and believing “I can do hard things.”  

~ Social Connection: cooperation and group problem-solving, sharing and accepting others’ ideas, the value of having a guide or an example to follow in life 

~ Demonstrating the value of telling your ‘whole story’ to trusted support providers (parents, doctors, therapists, etc) so they have all the information to work with.

Original Target Population: 5-12

Activity type: Paper craft

Average Duration: 1 hr

Materials/Equipment:

• Printed thaumatropes

• Highlighters

• Scissors

• Straws

• Glue sticks

• Tape

Space & Setup: This group is best delivered seated around a table. (This group does require some preparation in advance.)