A lesson for 3rd graders on sensory grounding techniques to manage distractions and build focus during high-energy school days, using a nautical 'anchor' theme.
A review and application lesson where students build their own 'Warrior Toolbag' and celebrate their progress as members of the Brave Brigade.
Focuses on cognitive reframing by teaching students to replace 'Worry Whispers' with 'Brave Talk' through simple affirmations.
Introduction to physical calming strategies, specifically 'Bubble Breathing' and 'Shield Grounding', to help manage big feelings.
Students learn to identify where they feel anxiety in their bodies and name their 'Worry Dragon' to make feelings feel less scary.
A one-on-one counseling lesson designed to help a 3rd-grade student build stamina and perseverance for long reading assignments using a mountain-climbing metaphor.
A high-support lesson for 12:1:1 classrooms reviewing the four Zones of Regulation and identifying internal body signals associated with each zone.
This lesson teaches students practical social skills for building friendships: asking meaningful questions, active listening, and sharing personal interests to find common ground. Students will practice these 'fueling' techniques through interactive roleplay and mapping.
A Mario-themed lesson designed to help students aged 6-10 identify anger triggers, especially unexpected changes, and develop effective coping strategies. Students will learn to recognize physical warning signs and build a personal 'power-up' toolkit for emotional regulation.
A hands-on lesson focused on the practical skills of friendship: asking open-ended questions, active listening, and sharing personal interests to find common ground.
A social-emotional learning lesson for 3rd graders that uses a telescope metaphor to help students categorize problems by size and match their emotional reactions accordingly.
A workshop on cognitive flexibility for 3rd graders, teaching the S.H.I.F.T. strategy to help students navigate changes, obstacles, and transitions without getting 'stuck' in frustration.
This lesson teaches 3rd graders to identify peer pressure as a 'pull' and equips them with 'parachute phrases'—assertive communication tools—to navigate social pressure while maintaining friendships. Students will engage in role-play, a scenario-based game, and reflective writing.
This lesson empowers 3rd graders to combat performance anxiety using the 'Worry-Warrior Shield' visualization. Students identify stressors, learn relaxation techniques, and create a physical shield of coping strategies to build resilience before assessments.
A comprehensive social-emotional learning lesson designed to help students navigate testing anxiety using mindfulness, somatic grounding, and cognitive reframing. This lesson equips students with 'micro-moments' of calm to regain control during high-stakes assessments.
A lesson focused on teaching students how to use their hands safely, respect personal boundaries, and manage strong emotions like anger through a hands-on sorting activity.
A social skills lesson focused on perspective-taking during school group work, helping students understand different points of view and resolve conflicts collaboratively.
A jungle-themed board game where students practice identifying their emotional zones and selecting coping strategies through a series of printable scenario cards.
The final four weeks focus on rehearsing help-seeking behaviors through roleplay, managing physiological anxiety symptoms, and transitioning these skills into the actual math classroom.
The first four weeks of the intervention focus on identifying anxiety triggers, reframing help-seeking as a skill, and introducing the non-verbal signal system and question stems.