A social-emotional learning lesson for grades 1-4 focused on recognizing defiant behaviors, understanding their consequences, and learning positive communication and coping strategies.
Review of all skills learned and a celebration of students becoming certified 'Peaceful Pals'.
Students apply their skills through realistic role-play scenarios using specialized prompt cards.
Students build a personalized toolkit of calm-down choices, including sensory tools and positive self-talk.
Introduction to immediate 'Pause' strategies like deep breathing and counting to create a gap between feeling and acting.