A 30-minute lesson for 4th graders exploring breathing techniques as coping skills integrated with creative art expression.
A cumulative lesson where students apply their feelings identification, 'I' statements, and active listening skills to complex social scenarios. The unit concludes with a 'Lab Graduation' to celebrate their growth.
Students dive into the mechanics of active listening, focusing on whole-body listening and reflective responding. Through role-playing scripts, they detect the difference between distracted and dedicated listening.
This lesson introduces the 'I' statement formula as a primary tool for healthy communication. Students transform 'You' statements into 'I' statements and create a visual anchor chart for the classroom lab.
Students explore the spectrum of human emotions and practice identifying and expressing their feelings in respectful ways. They use 'Emotion Explorer' cards to spark discussion about physical and verbal cues of different feelings.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on empathy and perspective-taking for elementary students. Students will learn to 'walk in someone else's shoes' through interactive scenarios and visual metaphors.
A 45-minute exploration of Nebraska career paths and college opportunities, specifically designed for Lincoln Public Schools 4th graders to connect their report card habits to their future goals.
Students will create their own personalized 5-point emotional regulation scale by drawing their own facial expressions and identifying physical sensations for each level.
A collection of resources to teach and practice the Five Finger Breathing technique, perfect for community events and classroom "calm down" corners.
A structured role-play session focusing on losing games and feeling left out at recess, featuring visual supports and adapted scripts for diverse learners.
A lesson designed to help students develop impulse control, practice honesty, and understand the importance of respecting others' property through a 'Choice Detective' framework.
A 30-minute group session designed to help students navigate relationships with adults, focusing on maintaining respect during conflicts and identifying support systems when they feel unheard or treated unfairly.
A suite of professional case note templates for school counselors, designed for efficiency and clarity in documenting student support sessions. These templates follow a blue and gold theme and utilize best-practice intervention checklists.
