Building Positive Friendships

A six-session social-emotional learning module for 6th graders focused on building essential friendship skills like trust, empathy, assertive communication, and conflict resolution. through interactive activities and reflection.

A 10-session course for high school students exploring communication, boundaries, consent, and conflict resolution across romantic, platonic, and digital relationships.

A 4-session Tier 1 sequence for K-5 students focused on racial slur prevention, respectful language, and celebrating diversity. Students learn empathy through role-play, sharing traditions, and creating a collective class pledge.

A 6-week social-emotional learning program for 6th-grade girls focused on building healthy friendships, resolving conflicts, practicing empathy, and setting boundaries.

A 6-session small-group course for 2nd grade boys designed to build self-control, manage impulsivity, and handle frustration using the 'Stop, Think, Shine' framework.

A Kindergarten sequence focused on teaching emotional regulation through positive actions. Students learn to use activities like physical movement, deep breathing, and creative expression to 'switch the channel' from negative to positive emotions, building a toolkit of coping strategies.

A 5-lesson unit where students become 'Friendship Detectives' to identify healthy and unhealthy relationship dynamics. Using case studies, sorting games, and creative projects, students learn to recognize green and red flags, distinguish between teasing and bullying, and resolve conflicts safely.

A comprehensive sequence for 6th graders to understand and apply behavioral activation. Students learn how their actions impact their emotions, track their energy levels, brainstorm nourishing activities, and create a sustainable weekly schedule to improve their mental well-being.

A comprehensive 6th-grade sequence on conflict navigation, teaching students to identify root causes, recognize personal conflict styles, practice perspective-taking, understand escalation, and diagnose complex disputes.

A 5-lesson sequence for 7th grade students focusing on restorative practices, the difference between intent and impact, crafting genuine apologies, and the long-term process of rebuilding trust after conflict.

A Pre-K sequence focused on moving from individual joy to shared happiness through social connection, invitations, collaboration, and celebration. Students learn how community and play amplify positive emotions and build resilience.

A 6-week Tier 2 small group program for 7th-grade students focused on building essential friendship skills, including communication, conflict resolution, and empathy.

An interactive lesson for 3rd and 4th graders exploring how words impact emotions and relationships. Students learn that words have a lasting effect through discussion, role-play, and hands-on activities.

A 30-minute social-emotional learning lesson for 3rd graders that teaches the difference between personal responsibility and interfering in others' affairs through scenarios and discussion.

In this engaging 30-minute Tier 1 lesson, 2nd graders will explore the concept of respect by reading 'A Little Respectful Spot,' participating in a hands-on sorting activity, and engaging in a meaningful class discussion. This lesson builds social-emotional skills, fosters a positive classroom environment, and helps students recognize respectful behaviors in everyday life.

This lesson introduces Pre-primary 1 and 2 students to the concepts of peer support and allyship. Students will learn how to be kind, helpful friends and stand up for others through stories, activities, and games.

This lesson introduces K-6 students to the Indigenous tradition of Sharing Circles and talking sticks, fostering respectful communication and active listening skills. Students will learn the significance of everyone's voice through storytelling and guided practice.

This lesson helps 4th-grade students understand the importance of regular attendance for academic success and self-esteem through reading, discussion, and personal action planning.

Students will learn and practice Kelso's Choices, a set of nine strategies for resolving small conflicts independently, through role-play and interactive games.

A 30-minute Tier 2 group lesson for 4th graders focused on responsible social media use, group chat etiquette, and digital safety through scenario-based learning and interactive play.

A 30-minute Kindergarten lesson that helps students distinguish between playful jokes and hurtful remarks using discussion, visual slides, and interactive scenario practice.

A 60-minute lesson for 5th and 6th-grade students designed to foster an inclusive classroom environment by celebrating individual uniqueness and understanding the broad dimensions of diversity.

Students explore the difference between what we mean (intent) and how others feel (impact) through the 'Ripple Effect' metaphor, developing empathy and social awareness.

In this fun 90-minute pre-K lesson, students will explore the difference between jokes and lies through storytelling, role-play, and interactive games. Learning this skill helps children develop honesty and social understanding essential for healthy relationships.