Week 1
Lesson 1
Introduction to Psychology
Topic: What is psychology? Understanding feelings and emotions.
Activity: Create an emotions chart with faces showing different emotions (happy, sad, angry, etc.).
Craft/Supplies: Paper, markers, scissors, glue
 Week 2
Lesson 2
The Brain and Nervous System
Topic: How the brain works and the nervous system.
Activity: Build a model neuron using playdough or clay.
Craft/Supplies: Playdough/clay, toothpicks
 Week 3
Lesson 3
Senses and Perception
Topic: Exploring our senses and how they perceive the world.
Activity: Sensory scavenger hunt in the house or backyard.
Craft/Supplies: List of items to find (e.g., something soft, something rough)
 Week 4
Lesson 4
Memory and Mnemonics
Topic: How memory works and tricks to remember things.
Activity: Create a memory palace using a shoebox and small items to represent memories.
Craft/Supplies: Shoebox, small objects
 Week 5
Lesson 5
Emotions and Feelings
Topic: Understanding different emotions and how they affect us.
Activity: Create emotion masks and role-play scenarios using them.
Craft/Supplies: Paper plates, markers, elastic bands.
 Week 6
Lesson 6
Social Skills
Topic: Developing social skills and understanding social cues.
Activity: Practice social scenarios with puppets or stuffed animals.
Craft/Supplies: Puppets or stuffed animals, simple props.
 Week 7
Lesson 7
Animal Behavior
Topic: Comparing human behavior with animal behavior.
Activity: Observe animals (in person or via videos) and note their behaviors.
Craft/Supplies: Notebook, access to animal videos
 Week 8
Lesson 8
Body Language
Topic: Understanding non-verbal communication.
Activity: Act out different emotions using only body language and guess each other's emotions.
Craft/Supplies: None needed
 Week 9
Lesson 9
Psychological Disorders
Topic: Introduction to common psychological disorders.
Activity: Create posters about different disorders and their symptoms.
Craft/Supplies: Poster board, markers
 Week 10
Lesson 10
Stress Management
Topic: Techniques for managing stress.
Activity: Practice deep breathing and mindfulness exercises together.
Craft/Supplies: None needed
 Week 11
Lesson 11
Positive Psychology
Topic: The science of happiness and positivity.
Activity: Create a gratitude jar and add notes each day about things they are thankful for.
Craft/Supplies: Jar, paper, pens
 Week 12
Lesson 12
Social Psychology
Topic: How people behave in groups and influence each other.
Activity: Role-play different social situations and discuss group dynamics.
Craft/Supplies: None needed
 Week 13
Lesson 13
Motivation and Goal Setting
Topic: Understanding motivation and setting achievable goals.
Activity: Create vision boards with goals and inspirational images.
Craft/Supplies: Poster board, magazines, glue
 Week 14
Lesson 14
Cognitive Biases
Topic: Common thinking errors and biases.
Activity: Play a game where they identify biases in scenarios or statements.
Craft/Supplies: None needed
 Week 15
Lesson 15
Decision Making
Topic: How decisions are made and factors influencing them.
Activity: Decision-making scenarios where they discuss pros and cons before making choices.
Craft/Supplies: None needed
 Week 16
Lesson 16
Empathy and Compassion
Topic: Understanding empathy and showing compassion.
Activity: Role-play empathy scenarios and discuss how it feels to be in another's shoes.
Craft/Supplies: None needed
 Week 17
Lesson 17
Cultural Psychology
Topic: How culture influences behavior and perceptions.
Activity: Research and present on different cultural practices or celebrations.
Craft/Supplies: Internet access for research
 Week 18
Lesson 18
Evolutionary Psychology
Topic: How evolutionary factors shape human behavior.
Activity: Create a timeline of human evolution and discuss behavioral changes.
Craft/Supplies: Paper, markers
 Week 19
Lesson 19
Nature vs. Nurture
Topic: Debating the influence of genetics versus environment on behavior.
Activity: Design a nature vs. nurture experiment (e.g., plant growth under different conditions).
Craft/Supplies: Plant seeds, pots, soil
 Week 20
Lesson 20
Gender and Psychology
Topic: Exploring gender roles and stereotypes.
Activity: Discuss and challenge gender stereotypes through storytelling or drawing.
Craft/Supplies: Paper, markers
 Week 21
Lesson 21
Environmental Psychology
Topic: How the environment affects behavior and well-being.
Activity: Design a "happy space" using recycled materials and discuss how it promotes well-being.
Craft/Supplies: Recycled materials, scissors, glue
 Week 22
Lesson 22
Parenting Styles
Topic: Different parenting styles and their effects on children.
Activity: Interview family members or friends about their parenting styles and compare them.
Craft/Supplies: Notebook, pen
 Week 23
Lesson 23
Peer Pressure and Conformity
Topic: Understanding peer pressure and why people conform.
Activity: Role-play peer pressure situations and discuss strategies to resist.
Craft/Supplies: None needed
 Week 24
Lesson 24
Media Influence
Topic: How media influences thoughts, behaviors, and attitudes.
Activity: Analyze advertisements or TV shows for their messages and effects.
Craft/Supplies: Access to media, paper, pens
 Week 25
Lesson 25
Resilience and Coping Strategies
Topic: Building resilience and coping with challenges.
Activity: Create a "resilience toolkit" with strategies like positive self-talk and journaling.
Craft/Supplies: Notebook, pens, stickers
 Week 26
Lesson 26
Self-Esteem and Self-Concept
Topic: Understanding self-esteem and self-concept.
Activity: Create self-portraits and discuss what makes each person unique and valuable.
Craft/Supplies: Paper, markers, mirrors
 Week 27
Lesson 27
Conflict Resolution
Topic: Techniques for resolving conflicts peacefully.
Activity: Role-play conflict scenarios and practice negotiation and compromise.
Craft/Supplies: None needed
 Week 28
Lesson 28
Altruism and Volunteerism
Topic: Understanding altruism and the benefits of helping others.
Activity: Plan and execute a small community service project (e.g., cleaning a local park).
Craft/Supplies: Cleaning supplies (gloves, trash bags)
 Week 29
Lesson 29
The Psychology of Laughter
Topic: Why do we laugh and the benefits of humor.
Activity: Share jokes or funny stories and discuss why they find them amusing.
Craft/Supplies: None needed
 Week 30
Lesson 30
Psychological Research Methods
Topic: Introduction to research methods in psychology.
Activity: Conduct a simple psychology experiment (e.g., reaction time to different stimuli).
Craft/Supplies: Stopwatch, various objects for stimuli
 Week 31
Lesson 31
Ethics in Psychology
Topic: Discussing ethical considerations in psychological research and practice.
Activity: Debate ethical dilemmas in hypothetical scenarios.
Craft/Supplies: None needed
 Week 32
Lesson 32
Psychology in Everyday Life
Topic: Applying psychology concepts to daily situations.
Activity: Create a video or comic strip showing how they applied a psychological concept in real life.
Craft/Supplies: Access to camera/video recorder, paper, markers
 Week 33
Lesson 33
Future Careers in Psychology
Topic: Exploring different careers related to psychology.
Activity: Research and present on a psychologist or a psychological career they find interesting.
Craft/Supplies: Internet access for research
 Week 34
Lesson 34
The Power of Music and Art
Topic: How music and art can help us understand our emotions
Activity: Create a piece of art or music expressing a specific emotion or feeling.
Craft/Supplies: Art supplies (paints, brushes, paper) or musical instruments (if available)
 Week 35
Lesson 35
Cyberpsychology
Topic: How technology affects behavior and mental health.
Activity: Discuss online safety and create a poster with tips for staying safe online.
Craft/Supplies: Poster board, markers
 Week 36
Lesson 36
Neurodiversity
Topic: Understanding different neurotypes and respecting neurodiversity.
Activity: Role-play scenarios where they experience different sensory perceptions.
Craft/Supplies: None needed
 Week 37
Lesson 37
Sports Psychology
Topic: How psychology applies to sports performance and motivation.
Activity: Analyze a sports game or performance for psychological factors like motivation and teamwork.
Craft/Supplies: Access to sports videos or live games, paper, pens
 Week 38
Lesson 38
Consumer Psychology
Topic: How psychology influences consumer behavior.
Activity: Design an advertisement for a product and discuss the psychological techniques used.
Craft/Supplies: Paper, markers, magazines (for inspiration)
 Week 39
Lesson 39
Body Image and Self-Perception
Topic: Understanding how our body image and self-perception affects our behavior
Activity: Self-Portrait with words of affirmation to boost self-esteem
Craft/Supplies: Paints, paint paper, water, paint brushes, permanent marker