A lesson for kindergartners based on 'The Not So Friendly Friend' focusing on identifying uncomfortable behaviors and learning how to set healthy boundaries with peers.
A foundational kindergarten lesson teaching the importance of listening and following directions through "Whole Body Listening" and a guided coloring task. Students will practice active listening skills essential for school success.
An introductory mindfulness lesson for K-2 students focusing on mindful listening, deep breathing, and body relaxation through a 'Calm Clouds' theme.
A final session for a social skills group focused on celebrating growth, reflecting on shared memories, and planning for continued success outside the group.
A lesson designed to teach kindergarten students the social-emotional skill of turn-taking and sharing specifically during center time, using visual aids and active role-play.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on helping students differentiate between minor inconveniences (little deals) and serious situations (big deals) to determine appropriate reactions.
Focuses on long-term habits and creating a classroom community where kindness is the default, culminating in a kindness celebration.
Students learn about the 'ripple effect' of kindness and plan specific, actionable ways to help others in their school and home.
An introductory lesson where students define kindness through examples and non-examples, exploring how it feels to give and receive kindness.
A 10-minute social emotional learning lesson focused on transitions and teacher authority. Specifically designed for a one-on-one session, it uses the "Gear Switch" metaphor to help students understand why turning with the team keeps the engine running smoothly.
A collection of visual anchor charts and reminder tools to help elementary students master impulse control using the Pause-Think-Act strategy. The lesson provides clear, actionable steps for emotional regulation and decision-making.
A Kindergarten Lunch Bunch lesson focused on managing feelings about change, using the book 'The Koala Who Could' to help students transition to the end of the school year.
A gentle one-on-one lesson for kindergarteners focused on resolving small conflicts with friends using a 'Stop, Talk, Listen' approach. includes a social story, a guided activity, and teaching notes.
A gentle introduction to using kind and encouraging language with peers, focusing on the impact of words and the 'THINK' framework.