Goal
Build a basic understanding of psoriasis using student-friendly language.
Program Overview
This six-month plan helps elementary students learn accurate facts about psoriasis, practice empathy, and build respectful classroom habits.
Each month includes one focused video topic, clear learning objectives, and short reflection prompts to measure understanding and growth.
Month 1: What Is Psoriasis?
Learning Objectives
- Define psoriasis as a skin condition.
- Explain that psoriasis is not contagious.
- Identify one kind way to support a classmate.
Reflection Prompts
- What is one new fact you learned today?
- How can we make classmates feel included?
Month 2: Types of Psoriasis
Goal
Help students understand that psoriasis can look different from person to person.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize that visible symptoms can vary.
- Understand that differences are normal in health conditions.
- Practice respectful words when asking questions.
Reflection Prompts
- Why is it important not to judge by appearance?
- What respectful question could you ask a teacher about skin health?
Month 3: Triggers
Goal
Introduce the idea that certain factors can make symptoms better or worse.
Learning Objectives
- List common triggers (stress, illness, skin irritation).
- Understand that triggers are different for each person.
- Connect stress management to overall health.
Reflection Prompts
- What are healthy ways students can handle stress?
- Why should we avoid making assumptions about someone's health?
Month 4: Treatments
Goal
Show that treatment is part of health care and support, not something to make fun of.
Learning Objectives
- Name examples of treatment types (creams, light therapy, medicine).
- Understand that doctors and families guide treatment choices.
- Respect privacy when someone discusses medical care.
Reflection Prompts
- How can classmates be supportive when someone has appointments?
- Why is health privacy important?
Month 5: Feelings & Confidence
Goal
Build empathy by discussing emotions, confidence, and belonging in school settings.
Learning Objectives
- Identify feelings students might experience when teased or excluded.
- Practice encouragement and inclusive language.
- Connect kindness to confidence and classroom safety.
Reflection Prompts
- What can we say to make others feel respected?
- How does kindness change the classroom environment?
Month 6: Student Q&A
Goal
Review learning, answer student questions, and reinforce long-term respectful behavior.
Learning Objectives
- Recall key facts from months 1-5.
- Ask thoughtful, respectful questions.
- Set one class commitment for kindness and inclusion.
Reflection Prompts
- What idea from this program will you remember most?
- What is one action you will take to be a kind classmate?