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'.
Students learn to identify emotional 'glitches' (overwhelmed by work, friendship friction) and apply 'system overrides' to stay in the game and succeed at school.
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 quick 20-minute lesson on identifying classroom distractions, using 'focus shields' to stay on task, and understanding the impact of being a distractor.
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 creative 2nd-grade counseling lesson exploring the growth mindset through 'Beautiful Oops!', teaching students to transform mistakes into opportunities for creativity and learning.