Fifth Grade Units & Lessons

UNIT 1: Empathy and Skills for Learning

Empathy and Respect

Listening with Attention

Being Assertive

Predicting Feelings

Taking Others’ Perspectives

Accepting Differences

Disagreeing Respectfully

Responding with Compassion

UNIT 2: Emotion Management

Introducing Emotion Management

Calming Down

Managing Anxiety

Managing Frustration

Resisting Revenge

Handling Put-Downs

Avoiding Assumptions

UNIT 3: Problem Solving

Solving Problems, Part 1

Solving Problems, Part 2

Making a Plan

Seeking Help

Dealing with Gossip

Dealing with Peer Pressure

Reviewing Second Step Skills