A comprehensive lesson on identifying when a compromise is needed using the 'Bridge Builders' metaphor to help students find middle ground in conflicts.
A quick, five-minute instructional session exploring the psychological benefits of coloring as a form of mindfulness and self-care.
An engaging lesson for grades 2-3 that uses a garden metaphor to teach students about growth mindset, the 'Power of Yet', and how their brains grow stronger with effort and mistakes.
A multi-day unit plan and reflection journal to provide sustained support and deeper understanding of personal agency during transitions.
A comprehensive activity packet for small group or individual counseling sessions, providing deeper exploration of emotions and coping skills.
A 30-minute introductory lesson featuring a read-aloud and a primary activity focused on distinguishing between things we can and cannot control during family changes.
A 30-minute career exploration lesson for 1st graders focusing on identifying jobs, tools, and connecting interests to future work. Students will participate in a guided read-aloud, match tools to professions, and draw their future career.
A lesson focused on developing perspective-taking skills through visual analysis of social scenarios and structured reflection on others' feelings during conflicts.
Creating a personalized self-regulation plan that combines identifying triggers, body signals, and chosen coping strategies.
Learning how to use helpful self-talk and perspective-shifting to navigate through difficult emotional 'clouds'.
Developing a toolkit of sensory and breathing-based coping strategies to manage intense weather patterns in the mind.
Exploring the intensity of emotions and using a scale to determine when big feelings require specific coping tools.
Learning to recognize the physical 'early warning' signs our bodies give us when we experience different emotions.
Introduction to identifying a wide range of emotions and understanding that all feelings are temporary, like weather patterns.
A comprehensive program to launch a kindness challenge in the classroom, featuring daily missions, tracking tools, and reflective journaling to build a culture of empathy and positive social interactions.
A K-2 lesson that uses weather metaphors to help students identify, express, and normalize their emotions while learning simple coping strategies.
Focuses on the dynamics of group play, including waiting for a turn and making positive comments about others' play.
This lesson covers the essentials of interacting during play, specifically focusing on how to share toys and space with others.
This lesson focuses on how to initiate play and make clear requests to join others. Students will learn the three-step 'Watch, Wait, and Ask' method.
A 30-minute individual counseling session focused on self-control, accepting "no", and coping strategies using the book 'When Sophie Gets Angry - Really, Really Angry...' by Molly Bang.
A practical application lesson where students practice their new skills through role-play scenarios and earn their 'Respect Squad' badges for demonstrating positive social behaviors.
Teaches students the concept of personal space using the 'Invisible Bubble' metaphor, helping them understand how to keep their hands and feet to themselves while staying connected to others.
Focuses on the importance of waiting for a turn to speak, recognizing natural pauses in conversation, and avoiding interruptions through the 'Interrupting Volcano' and 'Traffic Light' analogies.
The final lesson synthesizes the unit into a personal 'Confidence Blueprint.' Students will set meaningful goals and celebrate their journey as confident individuals ready to tackle future challenges.
Confidence isn't just internal—it's how we present ourselves. Students will learn about the 'Power Pose' and how body language, eye contact, and vocal tone can influence both how others see them and how they feel about themselves.