Encourages flexibility by challenging students to find alternative tools or methods when their first choice isn't available.
This lesson teaches students how to calculate total costs of multiple items and make spending decisions based on a fixed budget.
This lesson focuses on identifying US coins (penny, nickel, dime, quarter) and their respective values through visual recognition and matching.
A foundational lesson for Transitional Kindergarten students focused on identifying basic emotions and the physical sensation of being 'wiggly' (stressed) vs. 'still' (calm). Introduces 'Turtle Breathing' as a primary regulation tool.
Celebrating progress and reviewing all strategies learned over the 8 weeks.
Learning how to apologize and reset after an accidental blurt occurs.
Using detective skills to analyze complex scenarios and determine the best 'Thought Tamer' move.
Applying the filter to specific classroom routines like raising hands and group discussions.
Learning the '5-Second Braking' technique to pause before a thought leaves the mouth.
Exploring how blurting affects friends and teachers, focusing on the social consequences of the 'Outside' thought.
Active practice sorting various thoughts into 'stay inside' and 'can come out' categories through interactive games.
Introduction to the concept of Inside vs. Outside thoughts and the 'Thought Filter' mechanism.
A 30-minute lesson introducing Grade 1 and 2 students to self-regulation during whole-group instruction through the 'Focus Pilot' metaphor, covering whole body listening and concentration skills.
A fast-paced, 10-minute social-emotional learning lesson focused on building self-confidence through self-acceptance and kindness toward others. Students define self-esteem and set immediate goals for personal growth and peer acceptance.
A comprehensive primary lesson focused on building positive relationships, understanding fairness, and developing social skills through interactive candy-themed activities.
An introductory lesson on gratitude where students define the concept, engage in a visual anchor chart activity, and play a classroom-wide game of Gratitude Bingo.
An end-of-year lesson for K-2 students focused on navigating social interactions using the Circle of Control and celebrating friendship growth. Students will learn what they can influence in their friendships and reflect on their social successes throughout the year.
