A lesson designed to help 3rd graders identify and reframe cognitive distortions like catastrophizing and all-or-nothing thinking through a 'detective' lens.
Students explore the expectations for a bus-based field trip to the zoo, covering bus safety, venue respect, and the 'Stop and Look' rule for separation through Sam's zoo adventure.
Students learn the specific expectations for a walking field trip, including the 'Bubble Buddy' system, walking feet, and indoor voices, as they follow Sam's journey to the local library.
A lesson designed for 3rd graders to understand that managing anger is a skill that can be grown through practice and a growth mindset. It uses a 'Pilot and Control Room' metaphor to teach emotional regulation.
A reflection-focused lesson designed to help students analyze their behavior, understand personal space, and commit to positive choices during lunch and throughout the school day.
High-intensity support for chronically absent students (missing 10%+). Focuses on root-cause analysis, family casework, and removing systemic barriers through community collaboration.
Identifying students at risk (missing 5-9% of school) and implementing early-warning interventions like Check-In/Check-Out and personalized success mapping.
Establishing universal attendance expectations, building a culture of belonging, and communicating the "Every Minute Matters" philosophy to students and families.
Students engage in a series of activities that connect emotional awareness with academic learning, focusing on mindfulness, the science of the brain, and empathetic communication.
A social-emotional lesson for grades K-5 focused on the "Urbie Cares & Shares" program. Students learn that being part of a community means both receiving support when needed and contributing back to keep the community strong.
A lesson focused on developing social skills through role-playing scenarios involving respectful disagreement, compromise, and problem-solving in a school setting.