Resilience Roots Lesson Plan Resilience Roots
Week 1: New Beginnings, Stronger Me!
Tier 2 Intervention
Why This Matters
Newcomer students often face unique challenges, including language barriers, cultural adjustments, and potential feelings of isolation or past trauma. This lesson provides essential tools to navigate these challenges, build a supportive network, and empower them to thrive academically and socially in their new environment.
Objectives
Identify personal strengths
Build peer connections
Learn stress coping skills
Set small personal goals
Lesson Details
Duration 45 Minutes
Audience 6th Grade ELD Newcomers
Approach Interactive & Reflective
Materials Needed
• Projector / Smartboard
• Markers / Whiteboard pens
• Welcome & Resilience Slides
• Resilience Journey Activity Cards
• Coping Skills Bingo Cards
• Goal Setting Worksheet
• Teacher Script
Prep Checklist (15 mins)
Review slides and teacher script
Set up projector/Smartboard
Print and cut Resilience Cards
Print Bingo Cards and Goal Worksheets
Arrange seating in a circle/horseshoe
Instructional Flow
5m
Warm-up
Welcome & Check-In
Greet students warmly. Use Slide 1 to facilitate the icebreaker. Ask students to share one word for their feelings and one thing they are excited about. Validate all feelings.
Use Welcome Slide 1
10m
Intro
Building Our Community
Discuss the meaning of "belonging." Introduce the group as a safe space to practice English and make friends. Introduce Resilience : the ability to "bounce back" from hard times.
Slides 2-3
15m
Activity
Resilience Journey
Distribute Resilience Cards. Have students pick a card and share a time they felt strong or overcame a challenge. Provide sentence starters to support ELD learners.
Slide 4
Resilience Cards
10m
Game
Coping Skills Bingo
Explain various coping strategies (breathing, drawing, music). Call out skills while students mark their cards. Winner shares their favorite skill and why it helps.
Slide 5
Bingo Cards
5m
Closing
Wrap-Up & Goal Setting
Introduce goal setting with simple examples. Students write one small goal for the week on their worksheet. End with a positive affirmation: "You belong here!"
Slide 6
Goal Worksheet
Welcome and Resilience Slides Welcome! 👋
How are you feeling today?
Share one word for your feeling AND one thing you are excited about this week!
"All feelings are welcome here!"
Check-In Activity
Feeling Like You Belong
What does it mean to BELONG?
Feeling connected
Feeling safe
Feeling important
YOU
BELONG
HERE!
What is Resilience?
Bouncing Back
Getting back up when things are hard.
Being Strong
Standing tall when you face challenges.
Learning
Growing from tough times.
You are stronger than you think!
Your Resilience Journey
Pick a Card
Choose a story prompt from the desk.
Share Your Story
Talk about a time you felt strong or overcame a challenge.
Respect Friends
Listen to your friends with respect and kindness! 😊
Prompt Idea:
"I felt strong when I learned a new English word..."
Prompt Idea:
"I overcame a challenge by asking for help with math..."
Coping Skills Bingo!
What do you do when you feel stressed or sad?
We all have ways to feel better. Let's learn new "tools" for our mental health.
Goal:
Find four skills in a row on your bingo card!
Tools to help you feel
CALM & STRONG
Set Your Own Goals!
What do you want to achieve?
Think of one small goal for this week.
At School
With Friends
For Yourself
Write it down on your worksheet!
Example: "Learn 3 new words"
You can do it!
Resilience Roots Teacher Script Week 1 Facilitation Script
Brave New Steps: Resilience Roots
Slide 1
Welcome & Check-In
5 Minutes
Gently greet the students as they enter. Ensure seating is arranged in a circle.
Say: "Hello everyone! Welcome to our special group. I am so happy you are all here today. We're going to have a fun time getting to know each other, learning new things, and making this school feel even more like home for all of you."
"To start, let's do a quick check-in. I want each of you to think of one word that describes how you are feeling right now. It could be happy, tired, excited, calm, or maybe a little nervous. Whatever it is, it's okay! All feelings are welcome here. And, as an icebreaker, also share one thing you are looking forward to this week!"
Teacher Tip:
Model first. Say: "I'll start! Today, I am feeling optimistic because I'm looking forward to learning with all of you. Who would like to share next?"
Slides 2-3
Belonging & Resilience
10 Minutes
Say (Slide 2):
"Now, I want us to think about a big word: belonging. What do you think it means to belong?"
Wait for responses. Use gestures (hands connecting) to show connection.
"Yes! To belong means to feel connected, safe, and important. When you come to a new school, it can feel difficult at first. But I want you to know that you belong here. This is a safe space for us."
Say (Slide 3):
"Today, we're also talking about resilience. It's like a rubber band. If you stretch a rubber band, what happens when you let it go?"
"It bounces back! Resilience means bouncing back when things are hard. It means being strong when you face challenges. I believe you are stronger than you think!"
Slide 4
Resilience Journey
15 Minutes
Say:
"Let's explore our own resilience. I have some cards here. I want each of you to pick one. On your card, there is a short sentence. Think about a time when you felt strong, or a time you overcame a challenge. For example, maybe you learned a new English word or helped a friend."
Pass out cards. Model: "My card says 'Learning a new skill.' I felt strong when I learned how to use a new computer program. It was hard, but I kept trying."
"Who would like to share next? Remember, we listen to our friends with respect."
Slide 5
Coping Skills Bingo
10 Minutes
Say: "Even strong people feel stressed or sad sometimes. We have tools to help us feel better. These are coping skills. We're going to play Bingo with these tools!"
Hand out cards. Call out skills like: "Deep breathing: take a big breath in, hold, and breathe out slowly. This helps calm your body."
Resilience Journey Activity Cards Resilience Journey Cards
Print and cut along the dashed lines.
Learning a new English word or phrase.
When did you learn something new that was hard? How did you keep trying?
Making a new friend at school.
How did you feel when you first met someone new? How did you make a connection?
Understanding a difficult assignment.
When did you feel confused in class, but then you understood it? What helped you?
Asking for help when you needed it.
Was there a time you needed help and you asked for it? How did it feel?
Trying a new activity or sport.
What new thing did you try even if you were a little scared? What happened?
Missing home, but doing your best.
When you felt sad or missed someone, what did you do to help yourself keep going?
Solving a problem with a friend.
Did you ever have a small disagreement with a friend and you fixed it? How?
Doing something kind for someone else.
When did you help someone else? How did that make you feel strong?
Coping Skills Bingo Cards Coping Skills Bingo!
Get four in a row (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal) to win!
Card A
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Card B
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Resilience Roots Goal Setting Worksheet My Small Goal
"I am strong and I can grow!"
Name:
Date:
What is one small goal for this week?
Example: Learn 3 new English words. Say "hello" to a new person.
How will I reach my goal?
Think about who can help you or what steps you can take.
How will I feel when I reach my goal?
My favorite coping skill:
This is my tool to help me when things are hard.
Feeling Friends Lesson Plan Feeling Friends
Week 2: Express Yourself! Feelings & Friendship
Tier 2 Intervention
Why This Matters
Developing emotional literacy and strong peer relationships are crucial for newcomer students to feel integrated and supported. This lesson provides tools for healthy emotional expression and effective social interaction, reducing feelings of isolation and building a foundation for belonging.
Objectives
Identify and express emotions
Practice active listening
Build empathetic connections
Initiate positive relationships
Lesson Details
Duration 45 Minutes
Audience 6th Grade ELD Newcomers
Approach Interactive Games & Refection
Materials Needed
• Express Yourself Slides
• Feeling Faces Cards
• Ball of yarn (for Friendship Web)
• Emotion Check-In Journal
• Teacher Script
• Markers / whiteboard pens
Prep Checklist
Print and cut Feeling Faces Cards
Ensure yarn is ready for activity
Print Emotion Journals (1 per student)
Arrange chairs in a circle
Instructional Flow
5m
Warm-up
Two Truths and a Lie
Icebreaker game to learn fun facts about each other. Model first and encourage light, simple English statements.
Slide 1
10m
Intro
All About Feelings
Discuss a range of emotions. Use Feeling Faces Cards to identify emotions and discuss how they feel in the body. Normalize all feelings.
Slides 2-3
Feeling Faces Cards
15m
Activity
Friendship Web
Yarn toss activity where students share a compliment with a peer. Discuss the visual "web" of support and the importance of healthy friendships.
Slide 4
Yarn ball needed
10m
Reflect
Emotion Check-In
Students reflect on a recent emotion and record it in their journals. Encourage drawing or key words for ELD learners.
Slide 5
Emotion Journal
5m
Closing
Positive Reflection
Share one new thing learned about feelings or friends. Plan one way to connect with a peer during the week.
Express Yourself Slides Welcome Back! 👋
Let's play: Two Truths and a Lie!
Share two TRUE things about yourself.
Share one LIE (not true) about yourself.
Your friends will guess the lie!
"Let's get to know each other better!"
All About Feelings
What are some feelings we have?
Happy 😊
Sad 😥
Angry 😠
Scared 😟
Surprised 🤩
Confused 🤔
All feelings are NORMAL and IMPORTANT!
Show Me Your Feelings!
Look at the Cards
1
Can you name the feeling?
2
How does it feel in your body?
3
It's okay to feel many things!
The Friendship Web
Hold the Yarn
Wait for your turn to catch the ball.
Say Something Nice
Tell the person who passed to you why they are a good friend.
Pass the Connection
Gently toss the ball to a new friend.
We are all connected!
Emotion Check-In!
How are you feeling today?
Think about one feeling you had recently.
How did you show that feeling?
How can you show feelings in a healthy way?
Write or Draw
in your Emotion Check-In Journal
Building Stronger Connections
What is one thing you learned about feelings or friends today?
What is one thing you will try this week?
Express Feelings
Be a Great Friend
Feeling Friends Teacher Script Week 2 Facilitation Script
Brave New Steps: Express Yourself!
Slide 1
Two Truths and a Lie
5 Minutes
Say: "Hello everyone! Welcome back. Today, we're going to talk all about feelings and how to be an even better friend. To start, let's play 'Two Truths and a Lie!' Think of two true things about you, and one lie. We will try to guess which one is the lie!"
Model: "I love chocolate ice cream. I can speak five languages. My favorite animal is a dolphin." (Wait for guesses). "The lie is number 2! I only speak two languages, but I wish I spoke five!"
Slides 2-3
All About Feelings
10 Minutes
Say (Slide 2):
"How many different feelings do you know? What are some feelings you've had recently?"
Listen to student responses. Write them on the board if possible.
"Excellent! We have many feelings inside us. Happy, sad, angry, scared, surprised, and sometimes confused. Remember: all feelings are normal and important. Our feelings tell us important things about our world."
Say (Slide 3):
"Let's look at our Feeling Faces Cards. When I show a card, tell me the feeling. How does it feel in your body? For example, when I am angry, my face feels hot."
Slide 4
The Friendship Web
15 Minutes
Say: "Friends help us feel like we belong. We're going to create a Friendship Web. I'll hold this yarn and say something I like about a friend in the circle. Then I'll toss the yarn to them while I keep holding my end. We'll keep going until we've built a web!"
Example: "Juan, I like that you always listen carefully when others speak." (Toss yarn). Encourage specific, positive feedback.
"Look at our web! It shows how we are all connected and how we support each other."
Slide 5
Emotion Check-In
10 Minutes
Say: "It's important to have healthy ways to show our feelings. In your Emotion Check-In Journal, think about a feeling you've had recently. Write a few words or draw a picture of that feeling and how you showed it."
Circulate and offer support. Emphasize that this is private reflection.
Slide 6
Closing Reflection
5 Minutes
Say: "Before we finish, share one thing you learned about feelings or friends today. Or one thing you will try this week to connect with a friend."
Final Encouragement
"You are a great friend and your feelings matter!"
Feeling Faces Cards Feeling Faces Cards
Use these to identify emotions and discuss how they feel.
😊
Happy
I feel happy when...
😥
Sad
I feel sad when...
😠
Angry
I feel angry when...
😟
Scared
I feel scared when...
🤩
Surprised
I feel surprised when...
🤔
Confused
I feel confused when...
🥳
Excited
I feel excited when...
😌
Calm
I feel calm when...
Friendship Web Activity Guide Friendship Web Guide
Week 2: Building Connections
Materials
• One ball of colorful yarn
• A space for everyone to sit in a circle
• Sentence starters for compliments
Purpose
To visually demonstrate that every student is connected and supported. This activity builds self-esteem through receiving positive feedback and fosters peer-to-peer appreciation.
Step-by-Step Facilitation
1
Circle Up: Have students sit in a circle on the floor or in chairs without desks between them.
2
Model: Hold the yarn ball. Say: "I'm holding the start of our friendship web. I'm going to pass it to [Student Name] because I like how they always arrive with a smile."
3
Toss & Hold: Gently toss the ball to the student while holding onto your end of the yarn string.
Important: Remind students to keep holding their part of the string!
4
Continue: The student who caught the ball identifies another student, shares a compliment, holds their part of the string, and tosses the ball.
ELD Sentence Starters
"I like that you are ________."
"You are good at ________."
"Thank you for ________."
"I like your ________."
Debrief Questions
How does it feel to see our connections with the yarn?
What happens to the web if one person lets go?
Why is it important to support each other at school?
Emotion Check-In Journal Emotion Check-In
"My feelings are normal and important."
Student Name:
Date:
What feeling did I have recently?
😊
Happy
😥
Sad
😠
Angry
😟
Scared
🤔
Confused
Circle a face or write your own feeling.
When did I feel this way?
How did I show this feeling?
(You can write or draw a picture here)
How did I feel after showing it? Puzzle Powers Lesson Plan Puzzle Powers
Week 3: Problem Solvers Unite! Tackling Tough Stuff
Tier 2 Intervention
Why This Matters
Newcomer students often face various challenges that can be overwhelming. Equipping them with structured problem-solving skills empowers them to approach difficulties with confidence, reduces stress, and fosters self-efficacy.
Objectives
Identify common school challenges
Learn a 4-step solving process
Brainstorm multiple solutions
Collaborate with peers
Lesson Details
Duration 45 Minutes
Audience 6th Grade ELD Newcomers
Approach Group Scenario Work
Materials Needed
• Problem Solvers Slides
• Scenario Cards (cut out)
• Problem-Solving Steps Worksheet
• Teacher Script
• Projector / Smartboard
• Markers / whiteboard pens
Prep Checklist
Print and cut Scenario Cards
Review 4-step process
Print Worksheets (1 per student)
Prepare flexible seating for pairs
Instructional Flow
5m
Warm-up
What's Your Super Skill?
Icebreaker where students share one thing they are good at. Connect personal strengths to the ability to solve challenges.
Slide 1
10m
Intro
What is a Problem?
Discuss the definition of a problem. Introduce the 4 Problem-Solving Steps : Understand, Brainstorm, Choose, and Try. Use a simple, relatable example.
Slides 2-3
15m
Activity
Problem-Solving Scenarios
Pairs or small groups pick a Scenario Card and apply the 4 steps to find solutions. Focus on collaborative talk and simple English explanations.
Slide 4
Scenario Cards
10m
Reflect
My Problem-Solving Plan
Students apply the steps to a personal challenge they might face at school or home. Support with writing and drawing.
Slide 5
Problem Worksheet
5m
Closing
One New Idea
Students share one new strategy they learned today. Encourage them to see themselves as capable problem solvers.
Slide 6
Problem Solvers Slides Welcome Back! 👋
What's Your Super Skill?
Share one thing you are GOOD at!
Drawing
Listening
Sports
Helping
What is a Problem?
Problems are challenges we face.
Big or Small
At school or home
With friends
Everyone has problems sometimes. IT'S OKAY!
How to solve a problem:
1
Understand
What is happening?
2
Brainstorm
What can I do to fix it?
3
Choose
Which idea is the best?
4
Try It
Take action and learn!
We can learn to solve anything!
Problem Solving Practice!
Work with a Partner
Work together to solve a challenge.
Pick a Scenario Card
Use our 4 steps to find solutions.
Teamwork makes problem-solving easier!
My Problem-Solving Plan
Think of a small problem you have or might have.
Worksheet Goal:
Write or draw your steps to find a solution.
GO!
You are a great problem solver!
Puzzle Powers Summary
What is one new idea you learned today about solving problems?
Keep Practicing!
Puzzle Powers Teacher Script Week 3 Facilitation Script
Brave New Steps: Puzzle Powers
Slide 1
What's Your Super Skill?
5 Minutes
Say: "Hello everyone! Welcome back. Today, we're going to talk about something super important: solving problems! Everyone has something they are good at, a special skill. I want each of you to share one skill you are proud of."
Model: "My super skill is being a good listener. I can understand people well. Who would like to share their super skill next?"
Slides 2-3
Defining Problems & Steps
10 Minutes
Say (Slide 2):
"What is a problem? In your own words, what does it mean to have a problem?" (Wait for responses). "Exactly! Problems are challenges. They can be big or small. Everyone has problems sometimes. It's okay!"
Say (Slide 3):
"We can learn to solve problems! Let's follow these 4 steps:"
1. Understand: What is happening?
2. Brainstorm: What are some ideas to fix it?
3. Choose: Which idea is the best and safest?
4. Try It: Take action and learn!
Slide 4
Problem Practice
15 Minutes
Say: "Now you are problem-solving superheroes! Work with your partner. Pick a Scenario Card. Use our 4 steps to find some solutions. Talk to each other in simple English. Teamwork makes problem-solving easier!"
Circulate and assist with language. Encourage students to think of at least two solutions before picking one.
Slide 5
My Problem-Solving Plan
10 Minutes
Say: "Think about a small problem you might face. Maybe it's feeling shy to ask a question, or not knowing where a classroom is. Use your worksheet to write or draw your plan."
Offer individual support. Validate that even small problems are worth practicing.
Slide 6
One New Idea
5 Minutes
Say: "Before we finish, share one new idea or strategy you learned today about solving problems."
Superpower Reminder
"You are a great problem solver!"
Problem-Solving Scenario Cards Scenario Cards
Practice your 4 puzzle steps with these challenges.
Lost and Confused
You don't understand the teacher's instructions in class. You feel lost.
Step 1: Understand the Problem
Joining the Fun
You want to play a game with others at recess, but you don't know how to ask.
Step 2: Brainstorm Solutions
Missing My Home
You feel sad during the school day because you miss your family and home.
Step 3: Choose the Best Idea
Too Much Homework!
You have a lot of homework and you don't know where to start or how to finish.
Step 4: Try it!
A Small Accident
You accidentally spilled water on your classmate's paper during lunch.
Use all 4 steps!
New Friend Shyness
You see a new student and want to be their friend, but you feel very shy.
Use all 4 steps!
Problem-Solving Steps Worksheet My Problem-Solving Plan
"I can find solutions and try my best!"
Student Name:
Date:
1
Understand: What is the problem?
(Draw or write what is happening here)
2
Brainstorm: What are 2 solutions?
Idea #1
Idea #2
3
Choose: What is the BEST solution?
4
Try It: What will I do first? Calm Toolkit Lesson Plan Calm Toolkit
Week 4: Chill Out! My Stress Relief Toolkit
Tier 2 Intervention
Why This Matters
Newcomer students often experience elevated stress due to cultural adjustment, language barriers, and academic pressures. This lesson provides essential strategies to recognize and manage stress, promoting mental health and academic success.
Objectives
Identify personal stress triggers
Learn "Chill Out" strategies
Practice relaxation techniques
Build a personalized toolkit
Lesson Details
Duration 45 Minutes
Audience 6th Grade ELD Newcomers
Approach Hands-on Stress Management
Materials Needed
• Chill Out! Slides
• Stress Trigger Tracker
• My Chill Out Choice Board
• Stress Relief Reflection Journal
• Projector / Smartboard
• Markers / whiteboard pens
Prep Checklist
Print Trigger Tracker (1 per student)
Print Choice Board (1 per student)
Print Reflection Journal (1 per student)
Arrange seating in a circle
Instructional Flow
5m
Warm-up
How Do You Chill?
Icebreaker sharing simple things that bring calm (music, play, drawing). Model a healthy relaxation strategy.
Slide 1
10m
Intro
What is Stress?
Discuss stress as a physical and mental response. Introduce the concept of "Stress Triggers" using examples relevant to newcomer life.
Slides 2-3
10m
Activity
Stress Trigger Tracker
Students identify and record personal stress triggers. Reassure them that identifying triggers is the first step to empowerment.
Slide 4
Trigger Tracker
15m
Hands-on
My Chill Out Choice Board
Students explore and practice healthy coping strategies from the choice board (breathing, drawing, movement). Discuss helpfulness of each.
Slide 5
Choice Board
5m
Closing
Reflection & Tool Build
Students record one new coping skill they learned. Remind students they have a personal toolkit they can use anytime.
Slide 6
Reflection Journal
Chill Out! Slides Welcome Back! 👋
How Do You Chill Out?
Share one thing you do to feel CALM or happy.
Music
Nature
Drawing
What is Stress?
Stress is how your body and mind respond when things are hard.
Fast heartbeat
Worrying thoughts
It's normal to feel stressed sometimes!
My Stress Triggers
What are triggers?
Things that start your stress or worry.
Knowing your triggers helps you prepare.
Homework
English Words
New Friends
Missing Home
Tracking Our Triggers
Use your Stress Trigger Tracker
Write or draw 1-2 things that make YOU feel stressed. Understanding is the first step!
My Chill Out Choice Board
How can we feel better when we are stressed?
Coping Strategies:
Deep Breathing
Creative Art
Talking to a friend
Build your own stress relief toolkit!
My Stress Relief Reflection
What is one new way you learned to 'chill out' today?
You are strong!
Calm Toolkit Teacher Script Week 4 Facilitation Script
Brave New Steps: Chill Out!
Slide 1
How Do You Chill Out?
5 Minutes
Say: "Hello everyone! Welcome back. Today is our last session in this group. We've talked about belonging, feelings, and problems. Today, we're going to talk about something very important: how to chill out when we feel stressed!"
Icebreaker: "I want each of you to think of one simple thing you do that helps you feel calm, happy, or relaxed. I'll start! When I want to chill out, I like to read a book quietly."
Slides 2-3
Stress & Triggers
10 Minutes
Say (Slide 2):
"Sometimes things feel hard or busy, and our bodies feel overwhelmed. This is called stress. Has anyone ever felt stressed? How does it feel in your body?"
Wait for responses (heartbeat, stomach, worry). Emphasize that stress is normal.
Say (Slide 3):
"The things that make us feel worried are called stress triggers. A trigger is like a button that starts a feeling. For many newcomers, triggers could be a big test, new sounds, or missing home."
Slide 4
Trigger Tracker
10 Minutes
Say: "Let's think about our own triggers. I'm giving you a Stress Trigger Tracker. Write or draw one or two things that make you feel worried. Remember: understanding your triggers is the first step to feeling better!"
Circulate and offer support. Assist with language if needed. Reassure them this is for their own knowledge.
Slide 5
Choice Board
15 Minutes
Say: "Now we know our triggers, let's learn how to deal with them! These are coping strategies. Look at the Choice Board. Choose 1 or 2 strategies to try right now or this week."
Explain: deep breathing, drawing, movement, talking. Lead the group in a 30-second deep breathing exercise.
Slide 6
Reflection
5 Minutes
Say: "In your reflection journal, write one new coping skill you learned today. Remember, you now have a powerful stress relief toolkit to help you feel calm and strong, no matter what challenges you face."
Final Mission
"I am strong, I am calm, and I am ready!"
Stress Trigger Tracker Stress Trigger Tracker
"I can understand what makes me worried."
Name:
Date:
What makes me feel stressed or worried?
(Draw or write your stress trigger here)
Triggers are things like: a big test, learning new English words, or missing your family.
How does my body feel when this happens?
Fast heart Funny stomach Tired Worried thoughts
What is one small thing I can do?
My tool to help me feel calm.
My Chill Out Choice Board My Chill Out Choice Board
Circle or highlight the powers you want to try!
Deep Breathing
Slow breath in, slow breath out.
Talk to a Friend
Share your feelings with a peer.
Draw or Doodle
Express yourself with art.
Stretch Gently
Move your body to relax.
Talk to a Teacher
Ask a trusted adult for help.
Listen to Music
Put on some calm songs.
Read a Book
Escape into a story.
Count to 10 Slowly
Slow down your mind.
My Own Idea
__________________
My Choice for This Week: Stress Relief Reflection Journal Stress Relief Reflection
"I have a toolkit to help me stay calm and strong."
Student Name:
Date:
What is one new coping skill I learned today?
How can this skill help me when I feel stressed?
I will try to use this coping skill when...
"I am Brave. I am Strong. I am ready!"
