Connect students directly to the concept in a personal way. Capture students' attention by initiating a group problem-solving activity before delivery of instruction. Begin with a situation that is familiar to students and builds on what they already know. Construct a learning experience that allows diverse and personal student responses. Facilitate the work of cooperative teams of students.

Have them discuss things adults do when they are feeling bad

Objective: To have the children begin to examine the ways people cope with bad days, the things they do to feel better.

Activity: Have the children tell their small groups some of the things they do to cope when they are feeling bad. Have them discuss things adults do when they are feeling bad. Create a class list.

Assessment: The relevance of the list they create