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Wrinkled Heart Lesson PlanWrinkled Heart Lesson Plan
Publisher
Health Smart Virginia
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6th
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Wrinkled Heart

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Contrary to the old saying, words, like sticks, can hurt. That's the central idea in a lesson about the importance of considering another person's perspective, stopping, thinking, and listening before responding in anger to a conflict. Class members practice this technique by considering several scenarios and how they might respond to prevent wounded hearts.

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Concepts

social-emotional learning, casel, healthy habits, empathy, compassion, communication, oral communication, point of view, diverse perspectives, perspectives, active listening, listening

Instructional Ideas

  • Remind class members to keep all handouts, worksheet, and journals in their special Healthy Heart binder

Classroom Considerations

  • The second lesson in the 5-part Hearth Smart series designed for sixth graders
  • Requires copies; white paper may be used, but red would be more effective for the heart worksheets

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  • The plan includes step-by-step directions
  • The presentation illustrates the importance of understanding another's point of view

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