The Mind-Body Connection Elementary School Curriculum
Our curriculum is designed to foster emotional intelligence and empathy in young learners by connecting their emotions with physical sensations. Through interactive lessons, storytelling, and hands-on activities, students will learn to recognize, express, and manage their emotions in healthy ways. This program emphasizes the importance of emotional well-being as foundational to both personal growth and academic success.
Understanding Our Emotions
L1: Identifying Emotions
L2: Expressing Emotions
This module helps children recognize and express their emotions in a healthy way. Through activities like emotion charades, storytelling, and art, students learn to identify different emotions and understand the importance of expressing them constructively.
The Bodies Response to Emotions
L1: How Our Bodies Feel
L2: Calming Our Bodies and Minds
In this module, students explore how emotions affect their bodies. Activities like body mapping, guided relaxation, and yoga teach children to connect physical sensations with their emotions and learn techniques to calm their bodies and minds.
Friendship + Empathy
L1: Being a Good Friend
L2: Walking in Someone Else's Shoes
This module focuses on building strong, empathetic relationships. Students engage in group discussions, role-playing, and craft activities that highlight the qualities of a good friend and the importance of understanding and respecting others' feelings.
Habits for a Healthy Mind
L1: Taking Care of Our Bodies
L2: Good Sleep, Happy Mind
In this module, children learn about the connection between physical health and emotional well-being. Through discussions on nutrition, exercise, and the importance of sleep, students are encouraged to adopt healthy habits that support both their minds and bodies.
Connecting with Others
L1: Family and Community
L2: Celebrating Differences
This module emphasizes the significance of family and community in our lives. Students participate in activities like creating family trees, community maps, and cultural sharing, which foster an appreciation for diversity and the support systems around them.
