A social-emotional learning lesson for 4th and 5th graders that explores the boundary between playful banter and hurtful behavior. Students learn to identify 'friendly fire' humor and practice setting personal boundaries through the lens of a comedy workshop.

Understanding how our actions and words land on others. Focuses on the "social wake" we leave behind and adjusting behavior based on the listener's perspective.

Analyzing social conflicts from two different sides. Students learn that two people can be "right" from their own perspectives even if they disagree.

Distinguishing between what people do (actions) and why they do it (intentions). Helps students avoid jumping to negative conclusions by considering "accidental" vs. "on purpose."

Exploring the "Theory of Mind" concept that people only know what they have experienced or been told. Analyzing situations where characters have different levels of information.

Identifying emotions through non-verbal cues. Students practice "reading" faces and body language to guess how others might be feeling in specific scenarios.