A specialized social-emotional learning lesson designed for a Tier 3 group of 4th-grade girls. It focuses on acknowledging transitions (missing a previous counselor) while establishing firm group norms for communication, tone, and cooperation.

A final session to celebrate the group's growth, review key skills, and look forward to maintaining healthy friendships outside the lunch bunch.

Provides practical tools for resolving disagreements, including compromise, apologies, and problem-solving 'win-win' scenarios.

Introduces the concept of conflict as a natural part of relationships and helps students identify common triggers and 'early warning signs' of a disagreement.

Explores empathy and kindness as the 'glue' of friendship, with activities centered on perspective-taking and supportive actions.

Focuses on healthy ways to express feelings, specifically using 'I' statements and active listening to communicate needs without blame.

Helps students identify basic and complex emotions in themselves and others, using visual aids and storytelling to build an emotional vocabulary.