Your middle school mental health unit is about to get WAY MORE FUN. In this SIMS-style game+ lesson, kids step into the life of an avatar, check out their “mood bar,” and travel through different wellness stations (movement, sleep, gratitude, social connection, and more) to boost it. Along the way, they start to see how everyday habits, stress, and choices affect how they feel in real life, too.
 
This resource helps students:
See how sleep, food, movement, and stress all connect to mental health
Learn simple, realistic ways to boost their mood and cope with stress
Practice healthy communication and social connection
Build self-awareness without it feeling heavy, preachy, or awkward
Reflect on where they are at with their own mental health
 
Wellness Stations
Fun, low-prep stations like:
Sports Club – quick movement circuit to boost mood
Social Connection – partner convo cards to spark real connection
Forest Circle – simple guided mindfulness with nature sounds
Sleep Station – design the best sleep routine ever
Creative Corner – hands-on paper fortune teller activity
Gratitude Grove – write a kind letter to yourself and list what you’re grateful for
Detox Zone – choose one habit to stop and one to start for healthier daily routines
What’s Included:
35 Editable Google Slides
16 SIMS Character Cards + 1 Optional Bonus Card (Dana Dark)
Station Instruction Cards for all 7 stations
Mental Health Lesson Worksheet (student follow-along)
SIMS Activity Guide + Healthy Habit Goal Sheet
Printable Conversation Cards
Teacher Setup Guide + Station Map
NHES-Aligned Teaching Notes
Teacher Key for the worksheet
 
Perfect for middle school and early high school health, SEL, advisory, or counseling groups.