10 Lessons in Emotional Intelligence and Self-Awareness - Year 4 to Year 6

Tired of playground drama and emotional outbursts disrupting learning? Transform your Year 4 to Year 6 classroom into a supportive community with this complete, skill-building unit that brings "Emotional Intelligence" to life!

Step into the world of "The Mindful Student," a comprehensive Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) unit designed to save you time and deeply engage your Upper Primary students. This unit focuses on building a strong foundation in Self-Regulation and Empathy, blending the internal work of "Understanding Emotions" with the external skills of "Building Resilience and Relationships," while connecting to mental health and personal growth.

Packed with science experiments, art projects, and active games, this unit will transform your classroom into a dynamic emotional laboratory where students don't just talk about feelings, they master them as Emotion Experts, Resilient Learners and Empathetic Friends.

What's Inside?

This comprehensive unit is meticulously planned to help you deliver exceptional Well-being lessons with confidence. You will find:

• 10 Engaging Lesson Plans: Guide your students through the journey of self-discovery, from mastering 'Identifying Emotions' and calming the 'Emotion Volcano' (Anger Management), to developing a 'Growth Mindset', practicing 'Mindfulness' and cultivating 'Gratitude'.
• Curriculum Aligned: This unit is aligned with the Australian Curriculum, specifically targeting Health and Physical Education and the Personal and Social Capability. It covers key concepts including Stress Management, Self-Esteem and Interpersonal Skills.
• Project-Based & Experiential Learning: Foster genuine understanding with interactive and real-world activities that make abstract concepts concrete. Imagine your students building an erupting 'Emotion Volcano' to understand anger, creating 'Stress-Busting Sensory Bags', running an 'Obstacle Course' to practice resilience and designing a 'Strengths Collage'.
• Built-in Assessment & Differentiation: Effortlessly monitor student progress through natural observation opportunities embedded in each activity. Observe their non-verbal cues during 'Emotion Charades', review their reflection in 'Gratitude Journals' and evaluate their goal-setting skills through the 'Growth Timeline'.
• Future-Ready Skills: Expose students to essential life skills by weaving mental health awareness into every lesson. Connect activities to the real-world skills needed for Conflict Resolution, Leadership, Mental Resilience and Personal Agency.

Summative Assessment Task:

Conclude the unit with the meaningful "My Growth Timeline", where students reflect on their personal history, identify key moments of resilience and set SMART goals for their future self, visualising their path to personal success.

Cover Your Term of Student Wellbeing!

This unit is designed to cover essential social and emotional goals for upper primary students preparing for high school. Provide your students with high-quality, scaffolded lessons that bridge the gap between impulsive reactions and thoughtful responses. Stop the endless search for meaningful SEL resources and reclaim your time.

Download "The Mindful Student" today and empower your students with the emotional tools they need to thrive!