Students will identify various careers by matching professionals in their uniforms with the specific tools and equipment they use to perform their jobs.
A social-emotional learning lesson that uses the metaphor of a prism to teach 2nd and 3rd graders how one event can be experienced in many different ways by different people. Students will explore scenarios to build empathy and cognitive flexibility.
A 20-minute social-emotional learning lesson for grades K-4 focused on identifying the Four Zones of Regulation as 'weather patterns' and matching them with specific coping tools for a Calm Down Corner.
A 20-minute social-emotional learning lesson for grades K-4 focusing on anger regulation. Using the volcano analogy, students learn to identify Red Zone feelings and practice 'cooling' coping skills to prevent eruptions.
Practices social initiation and expanding circles, framed as inviting new artists to the 'Open Studio.'
Targets self-talk by teaching students to 'frame' their thoughts positively and replace 'blotches' with 'bright strokes.'
Focuses on emotional regulation and managing 'loud' emotions when peers are unavailable, using a color-mixing metaphor.
Introduces the 'Social Palette' concept, helping students understand that a healthy social life has many 'colors' (friends) rather than just one.
This lesson helps kindergarteners understand the difference between borrowing and taking through a relatable social story, visual aids, and interactive practice. Students learn the 'Stop, Ask, Wait' framework for respecting personal boundaries and asking permission.
A lesson exploring the metaphor of a garden to understand how to build and maintain healthy friendships through kindness, support, and care.
A 30-minute social-emotional learning lesson for kindergarten focused on building positive friendships through kind words, sharing, and conflict resolution. Students learn to recognize "heart-filling" actions and practice solving small disagreements.
A 30-minute social-emotional learning lesson for kindergarteners focused on the 'Friendship Garden' metaphor to teach kind words, sharing, and conflict resolution.
A lesson focused on defining and internalizing core character traits through graphic organizers and vocabulary building. Students explore meanings, usage, and visual representations of values like respect and honesty.
A heartwarming lesson where K-2 students learn to cultivate a positive mindset through gratitude, using the metaphor of a garden to understand how 'small wins' help their brains grow and thrive during testing season.
A social-emotional learning lesson for K-2 students on identifying needs and using specific language to ask for help with confidence. Students learn to identify their 'Helper Heroes' and practice simple scripts for academic and social challenges.
Week 2 focuses on how students use their unique skills to help others and shine brightly in their community.
A kindergarten lesson where students become 'Feeling Detectives' to identify and manage four core emotions: Happy, Sad, Mad, and Excited. Students use visual clues and physical cues to solve the mystery of how they and others are feeling.
Reviewing all skills and celebrating progress with a graduation ceremony.
Learning how to challenge and reframe bossy worry thoughts into helpful ones.
Introducing the connection between thoughts and feelings using CBT concepts.
Focusing on the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique to stay present.
Teaching deep breathing techniques like Square Breathing and Balloon Breathing.
Introduction to the group, building rapport, and identifying how worry feels in the body.
A comprehensive small-group lesson on social skills focused on decoding non-verbal cues and mastering active listening to navigate peer conflicts effectively.
A kindergarten lesson focused on identifying and managing four core emotions: happy, sad, mad, and excited through movement and creative expression.
A small-group social skills lesson focused on decoding non-verbal cues and mastering active listening to navigate peer conflicts effectively.
A 15-minute follow-up SEL lesson where students create "Kindness Flowers." Each petal features a kind word or action, helping students focus on how positive words can help others grow and bloom.
A 30-minute SEL lesson centered on 'The Juice Box Bully' by Bob Sornson and Maria Dismondy. Students crinkle paper hearts and bruise apples whenever the character Pete is unkind, visualizing the lasting impact of words.
A kindergarten counseling lesson focused on the concept of compromise using Julia Cook's 'The Great Compromise.' Students will explore 'Win-Win' solutions through a read-aloud, group discussion, and a creative coloring activity.
A simplified introduction to gratitude for kindergarteners, focusing on identifying feelings of happiness and practicing 'thank you' through a playful 'Happy Brain' science theme.
A comprehensive small group lesson that introduces self-regulation strategies and a step-by-step process for resolving peer conflicts through visual aids, social stories, and hands-on sorting.
A lesson focused on developing social awareness by 'detecting' cues and practicing impulse control through the 'Pause and Play' strategy. Students learn to read body language, respect personal space, and think before acting.
A comprehensive lesson on the Zones of Regulation framework, using a weather-based metaphor to help students identify their emotional states and select appropriate regulation tools.
A small group lesson for first graders focused on three essential social skills: identifying feelings, respecting personal space, and mastering sharing and turn-taking through a superhero lens.
Teaches 'I-statements' and restorative communication techniques to repair sibling relationships and prevent future flares.
Introduces practical 'water' (cooling) strategies to de-escalate anger in the moment before it becomes a 'wildfire'.
Focuses on identifying the internal and external 'sparks' (triggers) and 'smoke' (physical signs) of anger, with a specific focus on sibling interactions.
An educator-focused training session reviewing the K-2 developmental progression for self-awareness and identity, mapping curriculum pacing to CASEL and ASCA standards.
A foundational lesson on reflective listening for young learners, introducing the 'echo' technique to help students validate feelings and build stronger peer connections through active communication.
A small group lesson for 2nd graders to understand the relationship between their actions and the outcomes that follow, using a 'pathway' metaphor.
A navigational guide for 1st and 2nd graders to resolve playground conflicts using the 'Conflict Compass' framework, focusing on active listening and identifying needs.
A grounding and mindfulness lesson for K-2 students that uses nature imagery to teach sensory awareness and emotional regulation during the high-energy spring season. Students will explore their 'inner meadow' to find calm and stability.
A mindfulness and grounding lesson for K-2 students that uses nature imagery to teach sensory awareness and emotional regulation, perfectly timed for Earth Day.
A management system designed for K-3 students to earn a movie reward through positive cafeteria behavior. Includes progress tracking, monitor tools, and introductory slides.
A nature-themed lesson for K-2 students that uses a garden metaphor to teach the impact of verbal choices. Students learn to distinguish between 'seeds' of kindness and 'weeds' of unkindness to cultivate a supportive classroom.
A lesson using football metaphors to help students identify their emotions and use regulation strategies to stay 'game-ready'.
A social-emotional learning lesson introducing the 5-point scale for anger management and frustration using a 'Feeling Forecast' weather theme tailored for kindergarteners.
A high-impact, 15-minute intervention lesson for 6th graders focusing on reputation, impulse control, and the long-term consequences of conflict. Designed to address classroom disrespect and fighting through a mature, 'real-world' lens.
A lesson focused on teaching children how to be good sports by waiting for their turn and handling losing with a positive attitude.
A 20-minute social-emotional learning lesson for K-4 students focusing on the concepts of flexibility (Stone vs. Rubber Band) and patience.
A 20-minute SEL and art lesson for K-1 students that uses mindfulness and sketching to foster gratitude and respect for the environment during Earth Day.