Be a Buddy Not a Bully

A structured 3-part sequence designed for neurodivergent learners to identify physical escalation signals, test personalized sensory tools, and establish a predictable, repeatable calm-down routine.

A foundational social-emotional learning lesson where students bridge empathy and kindness through an anonymous interest-matching guessing game, uncovering common ground and fostering peer understanding.

A two-up printable exit ticket facilitating student reflection on peer discoveries, empathy bridges, and concrete commitments to kindness.

A four-day game-based sequence for a small group of three students to build essential social skills including turn-taking, empathetic communication, conflict resolution, and flexible teamwork through collaborative play.

A school-wide guidance lesson equipping K-5 students with practical self-regulation tools, sensory grounding techniques, and five-finger breathing. Students learn to recognize emotional overwhelm and choose personalized self-soothing strategies for the classroom calm corner.

Printable and digital planning dossier where students craft their anonymous alias, Do Now superpower, preferred tasks, and classified interest clues.

Students build a sequenced, predictable 3-step calm-down routine and practice self-advocacy scripts and visual cues to transition back smoothly into learning activities.