A social-emotional learning lesson for kindergarteners focused on personal responsibility and self-regulation using the 'Remote Control' metaphor to understand what they can and cannot control.
Reviewing unit concepts through a final quiz and celebrating mastery of brain squad strategies.
Discovering personal hobbies and interests that act as tools for emotional regulation and positive expression.
Applying brain squad concepts to real-world scenarios through skits and 'What Would You Do?' games.
Using a visual flowchart to guide students through the process of moving from a trigger to a smart brain response.
Understanding the 'flipped lid' concept and the difference between immediate reactions and thoughtful responses.
Identifying personal and environmental triggers that activate the emotional brain.
Exploring how Autism impacts the connection between the emotional and smart brain, focusing on sensory processing and executive function.
Introduction to the two parts of the brain: the emotional/reactive brain (Sparky) and the smart/thinking brain (Professor PFC).
A preschool lesson focused on self-regulation by teaching children to recognize physical 'body signals' associated with wiggly, frustrated, excited, and anxious feelings before they lead to emotional eruptions.
A lesson focused on teaching students the importance of listening to the teacher and the practical steps of 'Whole Body Listening'. This includes a social story, a presentation, and practice activities.
A friendly, interactive Pre-K guidance lesson exploring the beautiful variety of families and traditions through storytelling, discussion, and a fun Bingo game.