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Happiness Lesson PlanHappiness Lesson Plan
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Health Smart Virginia
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6th
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Social & Emotional Learning
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Happiness

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There's power in a flower. After taking a happiness survey and watching a PowerPoint about the habits of happy people, pupils decorate a paper flower with six positive affirmation statements that they feel they can benefit from reading often.

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Concepts

social-emotional learning, casel, relationships, healthy habits, positive thinking, self esteem, gratitude

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the presentation to guide viewers through the lesson
  • Post the flowers around the classroom
  • Remind participants to keep all unit related materials in their Heart Smart binder

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires copies of the 11-page packet for each class member
  • The final lesson in the five-part Heart Smart Social Emotion Health series designed for sixth graders

Pros

  • The plan includes step-by-step directions

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