Grades 4-6

This module explores the connection between emotions and cognitive processes, focusing on how feelings shape perception, attention, memory, judgment, and decision-making. Students examine real-life scenarios to reflect on how emotions affect their thoughts and behaviors. Role-playing exercises will allow them to step into different perspectives, enhancing their understanding of emotional influence and empathy. By engaging in these reflective and experiential activities, students develop greater emotional awareness and critical thinking skills. This hands-on approach helps them navigate emotional experiences more mindfully, fostering both personal growth and stronger interpersonal relationships. Time Required: 55-60 minutes.

Objectives:

• Analyze how emotions influence thoughts and perspectives.
• Understand how acknowledging and articulating emotions can aid in critical thinking and empathy.
• Articulate their emotional responses and connect them to analytical thinking.

Enrich the moment with your students in “Savoring: Enjoying Your Moments.” Students of all ages will learn to appreciate their past—and future—experiences to enhance their lives. Whether they choose to marvel, luxuriate, feel thankful, bask in, or be mindful of them, ALL students can benefit from practicing appreciation for the things that have happened and those that will come. Module activities can be completed at the teacher’s discretion. The module activity for Grades 4-6 and Grades 6-8 requires minor prior setup. Time Required: 30-45 minutes.

Objectives:

• Define savoring.
• Identify experiences of savoring and give examples of how they can savor their experiences.
• Express savoring in creative ways.
• Understand the importance of savoring in their lives.
• Collaborate with other students in savoring practices.