Students categorize scenarios into 'problems to solve independently' and 'problems requiring adult help.' The lesson emphasizes that mental health struggles, safety concerns, and bullying always require seeking external resources.
A 30-minute interactive lesson for 5th graders exploring the interconnected concepts of kindness, empathy, and forgiveness through discussion and personal reflection.
A student-led lesson focused on the 'Size of the Problem' concept using the Glassman character. Students learn to match their reaction size to the problem size to stay 'unbreakable'.
A collection of intake and referral forms for school counseling programs, focused on building a holistic understanding of a student's social-emotional needs through student, teacher, and parent perspectives.
A self-regulation lesson that teaches students to recognize their body's energy levels using a visual 'Alertness Meter.' Students learn to identify when they are 'Too Slow,' 'Just Right,' or 'Too Fast' and discover strategies to find their focus.
A comprehensive social-emotional learning lesson for 5th graders focused on giving meaningful, non-physical compliments and understanding that celebrating others' success does not diminish one's own worth.
This individual counseling session helps students understand the 'Stop-Think-Act' model to reduce disruptive classroom behaviors. It includes a structured facilitation guide, a reflection worksheet, and a portable visual reminder.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on self-esteem and positive self-talk. Students watch a motivational video, identify key affirmations, and act as their own 'Self Love Coach' by writing a message to their future selves.
A nature-inspired lesson for 3rd-5th graders focusing on visualization and cognitive reframing to manage anxiety. Students learn the 'Worry Willow' strategy to acknowledge stress and let it pass like wind through leaves.
A 60-minute interactive workshop that contrasts video game fantasy with real-world responsibility. Students learn to distinguish between media violence and real-life actions while mastering the Peace Path conflict resolution technique.
A social-emotional learning lesson for K-5 students using the metaphor of the ocean to understand that big emotions, like waves, are temporary and can be managed through 'riding the wave' techniques.
In this activity, students will evaluate the different ways to handle money—spending, saving, and investing—by matching persuasive arguments with supporting evidence. Students will practice identifying claims and the reasoning that backs them up within a financial literacy context.
A foundational lesson for elementary students focused on reframing anxiety as a helpful but sometimes over-eager guard dog. Students learn that avoidance is the true barrier to growth and practice 'opening the door' to build their emotional capacity.
Students learn about the 'Ripple Effect' of kindness and how small acts of inclusion can transform a school culture. The lesson concludes with a class pledge to be 'Kindness Crusaders'.
Students develop 'Upstander' skills by learning specific strategies to intervene when they witness bullying and how to safely stand up for themselves using assertive communication.