A comprehensive lesson for K-5 students to explore various careers and community helpers, aligning with ASCA Career Development standards. Students will identify interests, match helpers to their tools, and envision their own future paths.
Students compile their learned strategies into a personalized, visual regulation plan for long-term success.
Learning how to use Social Stories to navigate the aftermath of big feeling moments and effectively repair social connections.
Identifying the 'fork in the road' when feelings get big and selecting specific coping strategies to manage frustration and anger.
Using stick-figure mapping to visualize the thoughts and feelings of others during social interactions to build perspective-taking skills.
Introduction to Carol Gray's Comic Strip Conversations, focusing on the difference between what we say (speech bubbles) and what we think (thought bubbles).
Students learn to identify the physical sensations associated with anger, anxiety, and frustration, creating a 'Body Radar' to catch big feelings early.
A 60-minute lesson teaching K-2 students how to activate their 'ORGANIZATION' team member, known as 'The Organizer'. Students learn to use 'Mental Cubbies' to keep their desk, belongings, and ideas in the right place.
A 60-minute lesson teaching K-2 students how to activate their 'SELF-MONITORING' team member, known as 'The Coach'. Students learn to check their work and behavior as they go.
A 60-minute lesson teaching K-2 students how to activate their 'EMOTIONAL CONTROL' team member, known as 'The Volume Remote'. Students learn to "dial down" big feelings to stay calm and focused.
A collection of engaging 'Would You Rather' slides designed for 3rd-grade morning meetings, focusing on kindness, animals, food, school, and seasonal themes.
A 60-minute lesson teaching K-2 students how to activate their 'FLEXIBILITY' team member, known as 'The Play-Doh'. Students learn how to reshape their thinking when plans change or they get stuck.
A high-stakes 10-minute lesson on "Total Defense"—learning how to stand up for teammates when they are being targeted or excluded. Includes a 'Shield' roleplay activity.
A tactical 10-minute lesson on "Field Radar"—the ability to read teammates' emotions and social cues to provide the right support at the right time. Includes an observation game.
A high-energy, 10-minute lesson designed for 5th-grade boys that frames kindness as a "power move" and a foundational element of a strong team. Includes a fast-paced game and a visual playbook for social success.
A comprehensive lesson on emotional awareness and regulation using the metaphor of 'Inner Weather' to help students identify feelings and practice calming strategies.
A 50-minute immersion into the mechanics of empathy. Students practice active listening techniques and use 'detective' skills to analyze social scenarios from multiple perspectives.
This lesson focuses on identifying the influence of Refuso and mastering the self-talk techniques of Cranium Coach to handle reasonable requests with a flexible mindset.
A 60-minute lesson teaching K-2 students how to activate their 'PLANNING' team member, known as 'The Mapmaker'. Students learn how to look at a goal and decide on the steps needed to get there before starting.