Memes! (Practitioner: Littles)

The Psychology of Memes is a high-interest lesson designed to pull learners in from the very first line. It transforms something students already love—memes—into a powerful tool for understanding communication, emotions, culture, and the brain. This lesson breaks down why memes spread, how they connect people across the world, and what makes them so addictive, relatable, and socially meaningful. Students explore real psychology concepts such as dopamine, social validation, mimicry, cognitive dissonance, and group identity, all through the familiar and entertaining lens of internet humor.
 
This lesson is tailored for Little Learners (ages 3ish-8ish), offering playful content, background knowledge, 3-Board Orange Questions, simple comprehension questions, interactive math problems, and one-word answer pink questions. It's perfect for sparking curiosity and building foundational skills while learning about a fascinating topic.