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Red Ribbon Week Virtual Lessons

These virtual lessons, created for Red Ribbon Week 2020,  help elementary, high school and middle school students handle feelings, have courage and stand up for themselves.

Lesson for Grades K-6

In this 32-minute video, Miss Paige reads “All about Feelings,” and talks to children about how to handle their emotions.

Download our “All About Feelings” activity handout.

Lesson for Middle School students

In this 7-minute video, Miss Sonia shares lessons on courage–having the courage to say No, stand up for yourself, speak out against bullying and more.

Lesson for High School Students

In this 13-minute video, Miss Alicia shares what she learned from her friends and family about being courageous.

Download the handout for this lesson.

View our HELP booklet for young adults.

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