A comprehensive individual SEL lesson for 4th graders focused on identifying personal triggers using a detective theme. Includes a session guide, student workbook, and data tracking sheet.

Students develop positive affirmations and self-talk to build bravery and face their worries.

Students practice immediate calming strategies including box breathing and the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding method.

Students identify the specific situations or thoughts that 'spark' their anxiety, mapping out their personal triggers.

Students learn to identify where they feel anxiety in their bodies, treating physical symptoms like clues in a detective mystery.

A 30-minute closure lesson for 5th-grade girls focused on navigating friendship challenges, avoiding drama, and celebrating their progress through a symbolic 'Friendship Survival Kit' activity.

This session focuses on emotional recovery and self-compassion, teaching students how to process hurt feelings when a social slight successfully 'sticks' and how to restore their 'social shield.'