A foundational lesson introducing 2nd graders to the concept of neuroplasticity and growth mindset, focusing on how the brain changes and grows with effort and practice.
A foundational lesson on gratitude for K-2 students, using a garden metaphor to help them identify and express appreciation for the positive things in their lives.
A final mission integrating all previous skills to make responsible decisions in challenging social situations.
Focusing on social awareness and responding respectfully by seeing things from a peer's perspective.
Applying self-management skills to follow school-wide expectations: Be Safe, Be Respectful, and Be Responsible.
Students will learn to use 'Pause' and 'Body Control' to manage impulsive behaviors through a 'Remote Control' themed movement game.
Students will learn to recognize their own feelings and identifying feelings in others through facial expressions and body language clues.
A comprehensive lesson for grades K-2 focused on developing friendship skills through the metaphor of building. Students learn and practice turn-taking, sharing, and inclusion through interactive games and visual guides aligned to Massachusetts SEL standards.
A foundational SEL lesson for grades K-2 focused on identifying, naming, and expressing basic emotions through movement, discussion, and creative reflection. Aligned with Massachusetts SEL Standards for Self-Awareness.
A small-group counseling lesson focused on teaching K-5 students self-regulation techniques and building a personalized calm-down toolkit. Students explore feelings through a garden-themed check-in and practice various breathing exercises.
A K-2 counseling lesson focused on building positive relationship skills and learning basic conflict resolution strategies through a 'Friendship Recipe' theme. Students will identify qualities of a good friend and practice resolving common playground conflicts.
A lesson exploring the core concepts of perseverance, helping students define the trait and recognize it in action through a series of reflective and creative activities.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on helping students recognize high-energy excitement and apply self-regulation strategies to stay in control. Students will learn to identify body signals of over-excitement and practice 'Mission Control' calming techniques.
A 30-minute guidance lesson for 2nd graders focusing on healthy friendship qualities using the book 'Stick and Stone' and a 'Friendship Garden' metaphor. The lesson emphasizes kindness, support, and identifying 'friendship flowers' versus 'friendship weeds' with minimal writing.
A lesson focused on helping students distinguish between school-appropriate and inappropriate conversation topics, especially during social times like recess and lunch. Students learn to use a 'social filter' to ensure everyone feels comfortable and included.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on identifying the physical and emotional feelings associated with making right and wrong choices using a detective-themed investigation.
Learning healthy ways to handle disagreements and using 'I' statements for effective communication.
A lesson focused on developing core friendship skills for girls, specifically emphasizing inclusion, empathy, and kindness through visual aids and active practice.
A social-emotional learning lesson designed for second graders to replace physical aggression and yelling with positive conflict resolution strategies. Students will learn to use their words, take space, and ask for help through a guided social story and interactive worksheet.
This lesson focuses on the impact of words, helping students distinguish between playful joking and hurtful bullying while building empathy through hands-on activities.