Contributors: Tammy-Anne Caldwell, Kirsty Bedford, Chelsea Challman, Heather Leary, Elisha McDonald, Margaret Milne, Tara Murphy, Meg Roche, Estelle Salagaras, Jessica Saunders, Sujata Symons
Target Audience: Teachers of primary age students, Year Levels 1–6
Contents
- 192 lessons with scope and sequence: weekly lessons across four terms for every year level (1–6)
- Introduction to the program
- Downloadable Teacher Guides and Student Worksheets
- Quick Reference Cards: Teaching Social-Emotional Skills – Primary
- Complimentary posters: 12 Positive Attitudes and 5 Social-Emotional Skills
- Online lesson plans written by 10 experienced teachers and Professor Michael Bernard, each including:
- Review of previous lesson challenge
- Student engagement activities
- Learning Intentions and Success Criteria
- Explicit teaching
- Student activities
- Reflection on success criteria
- Weekly goal-setting challenge
- Coaching points for the week
5th Edition Enhancements
- Brain-based learning activities developed by Tammy-Anne Caldwell, one of Australia’s leading educational neuroscience specialist teachers, now incorporated into lessons
- Activities designed to capture student attention, sustain motivation, and strengthen focus
- Technical report available to explain the neuroscience behind the activities
Program Details
- Based on the Best Practice Wellbeing Framework and YCDI! Social-Emotional Learning Framework
- Addresses psychological factors that impact learning, behaviour, and wellbeing
- Focus on overcoming Social-Emotional Blockers (e.g., anger, inattention, procrastination, worry, low mood) while building Positive Attitudes and essential Social-Emotional Skills
- Aligned with the ACARA Personal and Social Capability learning continuum
32 weekly lessons for each year level, covering: - Achievement: Work confidence, persistence, organisation, teamwork
- Relationships: Values, character strengths, getting along skills
- Wellbeing: Resilience, happiness, self-awareness, self-management, emotions, mindfulness
- Social-Emotional Blockers: awareness and strategies for overcoming barriers
Rsearch Backed
Published research highlights the positive impact of the program on resilience and wellbeing of primary-age students
Teacher Feedback
“For the past 15 years, our school has always enjoyed using the You Can Do It! Education curricula to help build a student’s positive attitude. This year, we’ve excitedly embraced the newly revised online curricula and it’s only enhanced our love for it. It’s a one-stop shop with everything at your fingertips, providing teachers with everything one could possibly need to deliver a wonderful program, ensuring the students are engaged and motivated.”
— Anna Vayenas, Primary Teacher, Alphington Grammar School
