A career exploration lesson for K-1 students based on 'LMNO Peas', focusing on identifying different jobs and imagining future possibilities.
A structured counseling lesson focused on identifying internal physiological signals of dysregulation and matching them with effective coping strategies. Students use a body map to locate 'alarms' and select 'power-up' strategies to return to a calm state.
An Ice Age themed social-emotional learning lesson for Pre-K students, using characters from the "herd" to teach asking to join play, using gentle mammoth hands, and keeping feet on the tundra.
A lesson introducing the concept of personal space using the 'Space Bubble' metaphor, designed for early elementary students to understand and respect physical boundaries.
Students identify their individual strengths and interests, connecting them to the concept of 'superpowers' and exploring how these qualities make them unique and capable.
A collection of quick, 5-10 minute activities designed to teach K-3 students social-emotional skills like sharing, safe bodies, and group attention during recess.
A collection of visual tools and communication strategies designed to help students navigate family conflict, manage emotional triggers, and use de-escalation techniques while maintaining respectful boundaries.
A foundational lesson for young girls focused on the social skills needed to initiate and maintain new friendships through the metaphor of growing a garden.
This lesson helps students identify common interests and shared experiences as 'connection dots' to help build stronger friendships through interactive games and reflection.
A comprehensive wrap-up session for Second Step Tier 2 small groups for girls, featuring the 'Spark Your Strength' theme. Reviews the TFA triangle, perspective-taking, problem-solving, and resilience.
A lesson for first graders to identify the physical signs of anger and practice three specific 'cool down' techniques through a camping-themed narrative.
A foundational lesson for kindergarten students to learn the components of whole-body listening using animal characters as mnemonic devices. Includes instructional slides, handheld cards, and a practice worksheet.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on personal space, social cues, and respecting the belongings of others. Students learn to identify their 'personal bubble' and use body language to navigate social interactions respectfully.
A comprehensive lesson focused on defining and practicing positive behaviors during carpet time, hallway transitions, and independent desk work.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on identifying the 'Size of the Problem' and utilizing grounding exercises, framed through an empowering 'Secret Agent' theme to support students with low frustration tolerance.
A lesson designed to help 1st grade students identify social 'Stop' cues and practice turn-taking through a 'Friendship Detective' theme. includes a social story and a visual self-monitoring checklist.
A lesson focused on self-regulation techniques, specifically the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding method and requesting breaks, to help students choose calm over conflict.
A riddle-based interactive session focusing on developing a growth mindset, perseverance, and emotional intelligence through critical thinking and empathy puzzles.
A short, interactive lesson where first graders identify calming strategies aligned with the Zones of Regulation and create a personalized paper toolbox of strategies to use when they are in the Yellow or Red zones.
A comprehensive lesson designed to help Pre-K and Kindergarten students master the routines of cleaning up and moving between learning stations using a 'Busy Bee' theme.
A social-emotional learning lesson for kindergarteners focused on the importance of being honest when making mistakes, featuring a story and hands-on repair activity.
A lesson focused on the importance of listening to teacher instructions, featuring a story about a student who learns to focus in class.
Students explore how listening to adults keeps them safe and helps everyone in the classroom learn together.
Students practice following 1 and 2-step directions from adults through games and interactive activities.
Students learn the physical 'gear' needed for active listening: watching eyes, listening ears, quiet mouths, and still bodies.
A playful Pre-K lesson that connects basic emotions to colors through a classroom scavenger hunt and visual aids. Students learn to identify facial cues and build emotional vocabulary in a supportive, whole-group environment.
A social-emotional learning lesson for PreK-2nd grade students focused on navigating conflict and managing feelings of upset with friends using a 'Peace Patch' garden theme.
A set of behavior replacement and repair cards for preschool students, categorized into Kind, Helpful, and Safe actions to encourage positive social-emotional growth and restorative practices.
A 30-minute introductory lesson on managing the shift to 2nd grade, focusing on brain science, emotional awareness, and identifying what stays the same versus what changes.
A synthesis lesson where students apply all strategies to identify villains and deploy superheroes in complex social scenarios.
Focuses on moving from world-wondering to people-wondering using 'People Files' and social curiosity to build stronger relationships.
Teaches students to identify conversation-hogging behaviors and use strategies like the Interest-O-Meter and 'Ask a Question' to ensure balanced social interactions.
A theatrical lesson for K-5 students on audience etiquette, using a stage theme to teach respect, focus, and appropriate responses.
A social-emotional learning lesson based on Aviaq Johnston's 'What's My Superpower?' where students explore their unique strengths and talents.
A 30-minute lesson for K-2 students that uses a garden metaphor to explain why showing up to school every day is important for growth and learning.
A lesson focused on self-discovery and identifying personal strengths inspired by Aviaq Johnston's 'What is My Superpower?'. Students explore the concept that everyone has unique, everyday talents that make them special.
A quick, high-energy 10-minute lesson using movement to explore perspective-taking and the emotional impact of being heard during group work.
A 10-minute intervention using a robot social story to explain cognitive flexibility. Frames new learning as an "Expansion Pack" to existing brilliant skills.
A 10-minute intervention focused on perspective-taking regarding task completion and its impact on classroom management and adult responsibilities.
The first 10-minute session focusing on the difference between emergency interruptions and the desire to tell personal stories, using the 'Wait for the Harbor' metaphor.
The third 10-minute session focusing on strategies for asking questions during independent work time, including 'Three Before Me' and using visual signals.
The second 10-minute session focusing on the classroom routine of being called on randomly and how to respond respectfully without questioning 'Why me?'.
A 45-minute workshop designed to equip high school parents and caregivers with simple, effective coping strategies for family transitions.
A high-energy setup for the RRPS Attendance League, including the scoreboard for tracking points, badge templates for team identity, and a playbook for rules and roles.
A solution-focused review of progress, graduation ceremony, and creating a 'Success Map' for future challenges.
Focuses on calm self-advocacy and using 'Power Words' to express dislikes or frustrations without resorting to shouting or threats.
Teaching grounding skills and 5-4-3-2-1 breathing techniques to help students stabilize their emotions when they feel their 'engines' overheating.
Introduction to identifying emotions using the 'Emotion Radar' and a visual feeling thermometer to help students recognize their internal state before it escalates.