A collection of visual support tools to help students identify and communicate their emotions using portable keyring cards.

A social-emotional learning lesson focusing on identifying and managing frustration when things don't go as planned in the classroom, using a comic strip scenario.

A comprehensive lesson on conflict resolution for grades 3-5, using the metaphor of bridge-building to teach "I" statements, empathy, and compromise.

A character-building lesson centered around a board game where students navigate real-life scenarios to practice taking ownership of their actions and choices.

A lesson designed to help newcomer Portuguese students and native English speakers master the art of assertive communication using 'I' statements in classroom settings.

A lesson focused on identifying emotional zones and selecting appropriate self-regulation strategies for classroom and social scenarios.

A lesson designed to help students identify and understand the physical signals their bodies send during different emotional states, using a 'Signal Scouts' theme to encourage self-awareness and emotional regulation.

A comprehensive training session for school counselors on teaching effective grounding techniques to students, focusing on sensory, movement, nature-based, and breathing strategies.

Students learn and practice specific strategies for task initiation, self-monitoring, and independence to finish their 'game' strong.

Students learn to choreograph their success by setting specific, manageable goals using dance and theater metaphors.

Students identify 'Time Robbers' (distractions) that interfere with work completion and develop defensive strategies to stay on task.

Students identify their executive functioning 'stats' by recognizing their strengths and areas for growth using a 'Scouting Report' metaphor.

Focuses on future-oriented thinking and the "Miracle Morning." Solidifies the home-school connection and celebrates small wins with a "Gold Medal" mindset.

Focuses on future-oriented thinking and the "Miracle Morning." Solidifies the home-school connection and celebrates small wins with a "Gold Medal" mindset.

Focuses on developing specific coping skills and "routines" for the transition. Uses the metaphor of "spotting" and "flexibility" to manage big emotions in the morning.

Focuses on identifying current challenges and finding "exceptions" to the morning struggle using the metaphor of a balance beam. Introduces scaling questions and strengths-based goal setting.

A comprehensive lesson exploring the 'Brain Remote' to manage impulsive urges and use 'Power Words' for self-advocacy and conflict resolution.

Students apply their expanded emotional vocabulary in simulated social situations, practicing the 'Vocabulary Role Play' strategy to solidify language acquisition through performance and interaction.

Builds a robust emotional vocabulary by systematically identifying, recording, and interacting with new words that describe complex feelings.

Employs graphic organizers, color-coding, and images to help students map the physical and situational connections to their feelings.

Uses gestures, facial expressions, and slowed speech to demonstrate emotional vocabulary and social interactions, making language comprehensible for ELLs.

Establishes daily signals and routines for students to communicate their emotional state and readiness for learning, providing a safe and predictable classroom environment.

Day 5 covers staying focused and not contributing to classroom distractions.

Day 4 teaches students how to avoid drama and rumors by taking a 'detour'.

Day 3 addresses how to ignore peer corrections and focus on one's own work.

Day 2 focuses on the 'exit strategy' for walking away from rising conflict.

Day 1 focuses on staying out of others' conversations and 'ear-dropping' awareness.

A lesson exploring conflict resolution and compromise through a two-person Reader's Theater script about friends navigating a creative disagreement.

A comprehensive emotional regulation toolkit for students to manage testing anxiety using maritime-themed grounding techniques and cognitive reframing.

A quick 10-minute introduction to box breathing, a powerful stress-relief technique, featuring a guided video and classroom practice.

A 4th-grade drama lesson focusing on social-emotional learning through improv and role-play, covering conflict resolution, empathy, and refusal skills.

A drama-based lesson for 4th graders focused on building friendship, resolving conflicts, and preventing bullying through roleplay and performance. Students learn 'I' statements and the power of inclusion.

A comprehensive lesson introducing students to various coping strategies through interactive stations and a group bingo game. students will explore problem-solving, movement, art, and breathing techniques to manage their emotions.

A reflection on what has been learned and a call to action to practice acceptance every day.

Practical skills for including neurodivergent peers in play and conversation, focusing on kindness and patience.

Understanding different communication styles and how to connect with others who may communicate in unique ways.

Exploring the five senses and beyond, focusing on how different brains process sensory information and the tools that help.

An introduction to neurodiversity, exploring how every brain is unique and wired differently, using the 'Brain Lab' concept.

A comprehensive 30-minute lesson designed for grades K-4 to help students understand the nature of worries, recognize physical signs of anxiety, and learn to distinguish between what they can and cannot control. Students will explore practical coping strategies and build a personal 'Coping Toolbox'.

A science-themed lesson that teaches students to manage test anxiety by treating their physical stress responses as laboratory experiments, testing different 'calm-down formulas' to find their personal best stress-neutralizers.

A lesson designed to help students understand self-motivation through the concept of breaking large, overwhelming tasks into small, manageable goals using a 'mountain climber' metaphor.

A comprehensive toolkit to help elementary students identify their emotional state using the Zones of Regulation framework and select appropriate coping strategies for each zone.

Students become investigative reporters to document and publish acts of kindness within their school community, creating a collaborative class newspaper.

Students explore personal stress triggers and develop a personalized toolkit of mindfulness and grounding strategies through hands-on stations and reflective journaling.

A lesson designed for K-4 students to distinguish between small problems they can handle independently and big problems that require immediate adult assistance. Students will learn to identify the 'size' of a problem to choose the appropriate reaction and coping strategy.

A sensitive and supportive lesson designed to help students navigate anxiety regarding the loss of loved ones through nature metaphors, expressive art, and identifying support systems.

A lesson focused on equipping students with practical strategies to maintain focus and persistence during difficult or monotonous tasks.

A comprehensive mindfulness workshop designed to equip 3rd-6th grade students with practical tools to manage testing anxiety, focusing on physiological awareness and cognitive reframing.

Applies regulation tools to social situations, including conflict resolution steps and handling unkind behavior or bullying.

Focuses on practical tools for regulation: deep breathing, mindfulness, and the 'I' Statement tool.