Activities available for all grades: K4 - 12!
Mental health literacy includes the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed to develop and maintain positive mental health, identify mental health challenges in self and others, reduce stigma, and seek appropriate help.
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and the Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health have partnered to create skills-based lesson plans for all grades which focus on developing the skills that students need to maintain their mental wellness.
The free lesson plans, which include accompanying parent resources and activities, have been accessed across the world - reaching at least 11 countries and most of the United States!
A Closer Look at the Units
Elementary: Grades 3 - 5
Skill: Self-Management
Lessons Include:
- Exploring Emotions & Feelings
- People I Trust
- Asking for Help
- Building my Toolbox
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Middle School: Grades 6 - 8
Skill: Advocacy
Lessons Include:
- Self-Talk Matters
- Managing Stress and Anxiety
- Seeking Help
- Healthy Relationships & Mental Health
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High School: Grades 9 - 12
Skill: Communication
Lessons Include:
- My Stress Management Plan
- Care, Compassion, Concern, Confidence
- My Boundaries, My Health
- "Let's Talk"
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Elementary: Grades 1 - 2
Skill: Mental Health Literacy
Lessons Include:
- My "Big Feelings" Toolbox
- My Feelings, My Health
- Recognizing Emotions in Others
- A Caring Community
| Early Childhood: K4 - K5
Skill: Mental Health Literacy
Lessons Include: - Taking Care of My Mind, Body, and Heart
- What Makes Me Happy
- I Can Do Hard Things
- Feelings Detective
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Curious to learn more about the classroom lessons and additional resources?
Watch a recorded webinar or review the presentation slides to better understand the Mental Health Literacy Units of Instruction.
Interested in School Mental Health? Check out our dedicated webpage with data & resources!
We offer a special thanks to the Wisconsin educators, parents, youth, and mental health experts who helped to create this invaluable resource.
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