This lesson prepares 5th graders to become effective and empathetic learning partners for Kindergarten students, covering communication strategies and support techniques.
A comprehensive review of the four Zones of Regulation for a diverse classroom, focusing on visual identification and social-emotional awareness. Designed for students in grades 2-5 with varying communication needs, including AAC users.
A restorative lesson designed to help students understand the importance of staying awake and engaged in class, focusing on personal success and classroom community respect.
A lesson designed to equip students with practical mindfulness and grounding techniques specifically tailored for the stresses of state testing in Reading and Math, plus strategies for managing physical restlessness.
A CBT-based toolkit designed for middle school students to understand the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It provides practical strategies for identifying negative thinking patterns and implementing small behavioral changes to improve mood.
A high-engagement challenge pack for upper elementary and middle school students, using soccer and building themes to explore Growth vs. Fixed Mindset.
A 20-minute social-emotional learning lesson for K-4 students focusing on self-control using the Stoplight and Circle of Control metaphors. Students learn to distinguish between what they can and cannot control and practice pausing before acting.
A comprehensive lesson on identifying frustration triggers and developing early-intervention coping strategies. Students learn to categorize frustration levels and match them with appropriate tools to maintain emotional regulation.
A SEL lesson for K-5 students using sports metaphors to transform negative self-talk into supportive affirmations. Students identify their 'Inner Critic' and build an 'Inner Coach' playbook for moments of self-doubt.
This lesson helps students identify physical symptoms of testing anxiety and practice three concrete physical relaxation techniques: Box Breathing, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, and Grounding.
A high-energy set of resources focused on mastering test-taking pacing and time management strategies to help students finish exams with confidence.
The second of two 30-minute sessions for 6th grade. Focusing on 'Restart' themes, students build a legacy of advocacy and create a school-wide 'Legacy Pledge' for inclusion.
The first of two 30-minute sessions for 6th grade. Using 'Restart' by Gordon Korman, students analyze school culture, social leadership, and the concept of a 'Social Reset'.
The second of two 30-minute sessions for 5th grade. Using 'Say Something!' by Peter Reynolds, students reflect on their digital footprint and learn how to use their influence for school-wide kindness.
The first of two 30-minute sessions for 5th grade. Using 'Zero' by Kathryn Otoshi, students explore social capital as power and the specific dynamics of cyberbullying.
The second of two 30-minute sessions for 4th grade. Using 'Each Kindness' by Jacqueline Woodson, students reflect on the 'Ripple Effect' of their choices and practice 'Power Shift' strategies to support targets.
The first of two 30-minute sessions for 4th grade. Using 'Confessions of a Former Bully' by Trudy Ludwig, students understand the bullying circle and the roles people play in social dynamics.
The second of two 30-minute sessions for 3rd grade. Using 'The Juice Box Bully' by Maria Dismondy, students analyze the role of the bystander and practice specific upstander 'Power Moves'.
The first of two 30-minute sessions for 3rd grade. Using 'Tease Monster' by Julia Cook, students categorize behavior and analyze the 'Target' vs 'Bully' power gap.
The second of two 30-minute sessions for 2nd grade. Using 'Enemy Pie' by Derek Munson, students learn to de-escalate conflicts and use the 'Check-In' strategy for peers who are feeling left out.
The first of two 30-minute sessions for 2nd grade. Using 'The Invisible Boy' by Trudy Ludwig, students explore social exclusion and the transition from a 'Buddy Conflict' to bullying.