A gentle introduction to grief for 1st grade students, focusing on understanding 'goodbye' and the big feelings that come with loss. This lesson uses simple language and drawing-based reflection to help children process change and sadness.
Introducing and practicing the four specific coping strategies: deep breathing, outside breaks, sensory toys, and art.
Focused on identifying the physical and emotional 'early warning signs' of dysregulation, such as anxiety and frustration.
A lesson focused on building school community and practicing gratitude through student-led kindness initiatives. Students identify positive traits in the adults around them and deliver personalized 'Kindness Connections' strips to show appreciation.
A comprehensive counseling lesson for 3rd-5th graders focusing on the intersection of friendship, mindful communication, and personal responsibility. Students learn to cultivate healthy relationships through the metaphor of a garden.
A social-emotional learning lesson for K-2 students to identify physical symptoms of stress and frustration. Students learn to recognize their body's 'warning lights' and use them as signals to apply calming strategies.
A 30-minute lesson focused on the social skills of making and keeping friends, using a garden-themed metaphor to teach kindness and cooperation to first graders.
A 15-minute 1st-grade lesson focused on the social-emotional skills of sharing and taking turns through discussion and guided practice. Students learn how helping others through cooperation makes the classroom a better place.
A foundational lesson on conflict resolution using the S.T.O.P. framework to help students navigate disagreements and find win-win solutions.
A social-emotional lesson focusing on the power of kind words and the ripple effect, using the mechanics of a grandfather clock as a central metaphor. Students explore 'winding up' their courage to speak kindly and how one small compliment can swing like a pendulum to touch many lives.
A hands-on role-playing lesson for Kindergarten and 1st Grade students to practice the 'Stop-Walk-Talk' conflict resolution strategy using relatable school scenarios.
A fun, interactive board game lesson where students practice the "Stop, Think, Act" strategy to solve everyday conflicts in a friendly park setting.