In this creative social-emotional learning lesson, 3rd and 4th graders become 'Empathy Engineers' who use a design-thinking approach to understand others' perspectives. Students will analyze social scenarios, practice active listening, and collaborate on 'blueprints' for compassionate solutions to real-world community challenges.

Provides hands-on activities to identify physical signs of anger and practice proactive cooling-down methods.

Introduces visual tools and strategies for students to recognize their internal states and apply calming techniques.

Explores the components of active listening, including body language, eye contact, and thoughtful responses to build stronger social connections.

Focuses on identifying transition triggers and developing personal coping strategies to move between activities without stress.

A comprehensive lesson for upper elementary students designed to foster empathy, celebrate diversity, and understand the importance of respecting differences through the metaphor of a mosaic. Students will explore how individual identities contribute to a stronger community and practice responding to exclusion with kindness and standing up for others.

A review of all skills through an obstacle course and celebration. Students reflect on their growth and receive their 'Respect Ranger' badges.

Focuses on physical self-control and 'steady' bodies. Students practice freezing, controlled movements, and making safe choices with their hands and feet.

Challenges students to follow two-step directions in sequence. Activities focus on memory and patience while waiting for the full instruction before starting.

Introduces the concept of 'Personal Space Bubbles' and teaches students how to keep their hands and feet to themselves during transitions and floor time.

Focuses on accurately following one-step verbal directions through movement and games. Students practice being 'detectives' who catch instructions the first time they are given.

Students learn the components of 'Whole Body Listening,' focusing on using their eyes, ears, and mouths to show they are ready to learn. Includes a 'Simon Says' variation and a 'Sound Scavenger Hunt' activity.

A comprehensive lesson designed to help students master the phrase 'I need help please' when feeling frustrated or stuck with teachers and peers. Includes a visual social story, an interactive worksheet, role-playing cards, and teacher guidance.

A session focused on naming and normalizing the wide range of emotions associated with grief, comparing them to changing weather patterns in a garden.

A review of all skills through a scavenger hunt and a graduation celebration to honor the new Master Detectives.