TOOLS TO THRIVE (T2T):
SAMPLE WELL-BEING SKILLS’ LESSON PLANS FOR SENIOR CYCLE TEACHERS
This ‘taster’ page has been designed to give secondary school teachers a chance to trial this new Positive Psychology programme called Tools to Thrive (T2T). Here you will find all the components, physical and digital, to deliver one well-being skills’ lesson from each of the two levels – fifth & sixth year (Ages: 15-17+).
Each of the two levels of this programme consists of a Teacher Resource Book containing eight, easy-to-deliver lessons on well-being skills. A comprehensive Digital Companion Page (DCP) accompanies the teacher book (password from book required) which contains a PowerPoint presentation for each skill as well as a wealth of support materials including supplementary worksheets, videos, activities, posters and other activities, all related to the skill/lesson being taught. Each level also has a Pupil Reflective Journal which comes with an open Digital Companion Page (no password required) for Book A & Book B.
Below you can see what each of the two levels cover. The highlighted skill under each book cover is the skill that is available for free. Choose a year programmme, click on the highlighted skill or scroll down to see all the available skills.
You can find out lots more information about the programme by visiting the Tools to Thrive Homepage.
TOOLS TO THRIVE – Book A
Secondary – 5th Year (Ages: 15-16+)
TEACHER RESOURCE BOOK (includes Digital Companion Teacher Page)
PUPIL REFLECTIVE JOURNAL (includes Digital Companion Pupil Page)
POSTER PACK (optional)
Book A covers the following 8 lessons/skills (highlighted lesson is free to try here):
- How to Thrive
- Tool 1: Soothe Your Survival Brain
- Tool 2: Activate Your Thriving Brain
- Tool 3: Boost Your Thriving Emotions
- Tool 4: Train Your Thoughts
- Tool 5: Embody Your Values
- Tool 6: Believe in Yourself
- It’s Time to Thrive
TOOLS TO THRIVE – Book B
Secondary – 6th Year (Ages: 16-17+)
TEACHER RESOURCE BOOK (includes Digital Companion Teacher Page)
PUPIL REFLECTIVE JOURNAL (includes Digital Companion Pupil Page)
POSTER PACK (optional)
Book B covers the following 8 lessons/skills (Lesson will be available soon to try for free):
- From Surviving to Thriving
- Tool 1: Manage Your Mood
- Tool 2: Activate Your Goals
- Tool 3: Control Your Attention
- Tool 4: Communicate to Connect
- Tool 5: Embrace Stress
- Tool 6: Cultivate a Resilience Mindset
- It’s Time to Thrive
T2T: Book A (Secondary - 5th Year - Ages: 15-16+) - Sample Lesson: How to Thrive (Lesson: 1 of 8)
How to Thrive - Additional Activities
Lesson 1 - VideoWatch:
This is why you're always tired all the time!
Please note – this video is included in the Lesson 1 PowerPoint for T2T Book A
There are lots of ‘little things’ that we can do every day to recharge our batteries & help ourselves to thrive. Watch this video by author & podcaster Jay Shetty for some ideas – even though it is not specifically aimed at students, it still contains some useful tips – Jay Shetty – Youtube 00:03:45
Lesson 1 - VideoWatch: Happy Brain Chemicals:
Dopamine - Serotonin - Oxytocin - Endorphin
Discover your happy brain power in seconds! Help others discover their power over their 4 feel-good chemicals: dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin and endorphin. Here’s a fun way to start making peace with your inner mammal.
– Inner Mammal Institute – Youtube 00:02:22
T2T: Book B (Secondary - 6th Year - Ages: 16-17+) - Sample Lesson: Tool 1: Manage Your Mood (Lesson: 2 of 8)
Manage Your Mood - Additional Activities
Lesson 2 - VideoWatch:
Connect - Ditch The Monkey
Please note – this video is included in the Lesson 2 PowerPoint for T2T Book B
Watch this short video showing how negative self-talk can lower our mood and how staying connected can boost it.
– Spunout.ie | YouTube (0:01:30)
Lesson 2 - VideoWatch:
How to Manage your Mood with Food - 8 tips
This video explores the link between food and mood.
– Mind, the Mental Health Charity | YouTube (0:03:23)
