This lesson introduces students to grounding exercises through a nature-themed board game, a take-home booklet, and a classroom anchor chart. Students will learn the 5-4-3-2-1 technique and other sensory strategies to manage stress.

Using a regulated brain to communicate needs and solve social or academic problems effectively.

Connecting naming feelings to the brain's calming response, practicing the 'Name It to Tame It' technique.

Focused on expanding emotional vocabulary and learning how to identify physical signals in the body that match big feelings.

A quick, interactive lesson designed to assess and practice self-advocacy skills in challenging classroom scenarios. Students learn to identify when they need help and practice speaking up clearly and confidently.