A lesson where 5th-grade students step into the role of advice columnists to develop empathy and constructive communication skills by responding to letters seeking guidance.
A specialized individual social-emotional learning lesson designed for 1-on-1 telehealth or therapy sessions. Helps individual students recognize the Red Zone, regulate big reactions to "no" using the Size of the Problem scale, practice at-home coping strategies, and use "I" statements constructively over screen-share.
A lesson focused on developing student self-awareness, personal and cultural values, and positive social interaction skills through interactive presentations and structured small-group activities.
An SEL lesson designed to help 5th-grade students navigate the transition to middle school. Through an expedition-themed journey, students explore worrying thoughts, practice positive self-talk, and build resilience for the path ahead.
Part 2 of the Bridge Builders social skills group. Focuses on managing change and transition anxiety, setting healthy boundaries, and planning how to stay connected over the summer.
Part 1 of the Bridge Builders social skills group. Focuses on boosting self-esteem by identifying personal strengths and providing positive peer feedback through collaborative activities.
A comprehensive lesson designed to help students generalize and transfer their executive functioning skills—including emotional regulation, focus, flexibility, and organization—across various settings.
Week 4 of Wellness Wednesdays, celebrating student growth, reflecting on coping strategies, and completing the school-wide post-assessment.
Week 3 of Wellness Wednesdays, exploring empathy, kindness, filling buckets, and building strong, supportive school relationships.
Week 2 of Wellness Wednesdays, teaching students to identify big emotions, understand physical responses, and apply calming strategies.
Week 1 of Wellness Wednesdays, introducing the growth mindset, the power of 'yet', and administering the school-wide student pre-assessment.
A reflective, engaging, and social-emotional lesson designed for the end of the school year, guiding students to celebrate achievements, reflect on growth, and set future goals.
Week 3 prepares students for the upcoming school year, addressing transition anxiety directly and helping them map out coping strategies and future goals.
Week 2 focuses on celebrating personal progress, identifying new skills mastered, and tracking how each student has grown emotionally, socially, and academically.