A 20-minute introductory lesson for 1st graders to help them identify physical sensations in their bodies and connect them to specific emotions through a 'Body Detective' approach.
A supportive one-on-one counseling session designed to welcome a student back after long-term truancy, focusing on rapport-building, identifying barriers, and collaborative goal-setting.
A small group lesson designed to help students navigate grief by identifying emotions, expressing feelings through art, and finding healthy ways to remember loved ones.
A supportive small-group session for students to express and process grief through a creative art activity and guided discussion.
A lesson focused on defining and understanding perseverance through creative coloring and a thematic maze activity.
A 15-minute introductory lesson for 1st graders on understanding impulses through the metaphor of a 'speeding ticket' for the brain. Students learn to distinguish between 'fast' impulsive reactions and 'slow' thoughtful choices.
A social story and companion activity designed to help students understand personal space, the importance of asking for permission before touching others, and keeping their hands to themselves during play.
A 25-minute social-emotional learning lesson focused on safe movement and personal boundaries during peer interactions, using a space-themed metaphor for 'personal orbit'.
This lesson teaches students how to use cognitive distractions—like puzzles and coloring—to manage anxious feelings. It explains the science behind 'changing the channel' in the brain to find a sense of calm.
A comprehensive Social-Emotional Learning lesson introducing the concepts of the Upstairs and Downstairs Brain, teaching students how to identify their emotional states and use regulation strategies to stay 'integrated'.
This lesson focuses on helping students navigate feelings of disappointment by developing resilience and practicing positive self-talk. Students will learn to identify 'Growth Mindset' responses to setbacks and build a toolkit of coping strategies.
A 30-minute counseling lesson focused on identifying the fight-or-flight response and utilizing grounding 'anchors' to prevent regressive panic behaviors. Students will learn to recognize physical 'storm signals' and deploy immediate soothing techniques.
A social-emotional learning lesson designed for 1st grade students with ASD to identify and practice five specific coping skills and create a personalized visual toolbox.
A 25-minute social-emotional learning lesson focused on impulse control and decision-making through the Stop-Think-Choose framework. Students practice identifying problems, generating multiple solutions, and pausing before acting.
The introductory lesson for the Brain Boss Module. Students are introduced to the 'Brain Team' concept and learn that they are the 'Boss' who leads their team of mental skills to success.
A 25-minute intensive lesson focused on identifying social problems and choosing verbal solutions over impulsive actions. Includes a sorting activity, a decision-making game, and partner role-plays.