A 20-minute introductory lesson on choosing kindness when it's hard, teaching students to look beneath the surface of difficult behaviors using 'empathy goggles'.
A 30-minute lesson for 2nd graders to distinguish between being mean (one-time, unplanned) and bullying (repeated, intentional, power imbalance) through a detective-themed sorting game.
A final review and certification ceremony where students reflect on their growth and receive their 'Master Mechanic' status.
Integrating all 'Mind Mechanic' skills into a final creative project, demonstrating mastery of self-awareness and social reasoning.
Evaluating options and consequences using 'The Choice Circuit,' focusing on making deliberate decisions while reading and writing.
Introducing decision thinking through 'The Logic Loom,' helping students weave together 'how' and 'why' clues in complex texts.