A lesson focused on establishing and practicing effective communication habits for collaborative learning in a second-grade classroom.
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.
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.
A high-energy, 15-minute introduction to growth mindset focusing on neuroplasticity. Students engage in a hands-on 'synapse building' activity to visualize how effort changes their physical brain structure.
A 60-minute lesson teaching K-2 students how to activate their 'WORKING MEMORY' team member, known as 'The Recorder'. Students learn how to hold steps and instructions in their mind while completing a task.
A 60-minute lesson teaching K-2 students how to activate their 'START' team member. Students learn how to "rev their engines" to begin tasks immediately without getting stuck in the "waiting zone".
A 60-minute lesson teaching K-2 students how to activate their 'INHIBITION' team member, known as 'The Stopper'. Students learn to use their 'Stop Signal' to pause before acting and resist impulses.
A comprehensive training module focused on teaching K-2 students the power of impulse control through the 'STOP Signal' brain team member. Students learn to use their 'brakes' to freeze their body and brain before making a move.
A 60-minute lesson teaching K-2 students how to activate their 'FOCUS' team member, known as 'The Flashlight'. Students learn to use their 'Attention Spotlight' to ignore distractions and stay on task.
This lesson equips students with concrete strategies to manage internal and external distractions, practice mindfulness-based refocusing, and use goal-setting to boost productivity during independent work time. It bridges SEL and academic performance by treating focus as a trainable skill.
A high-energy, space-themed lesson that teaches students essential collaboration skills through the lens of a mission to build a lunar base. Students learn about role assignment, active listening, and conflict resolution while practicing these skills in a hands-on building challenge.
A comprehensive lesson on empathy and perspective-taking for grades 2-5, featuring scenario-based discussions, empathy mapping, and peer interviews to build social-emotional skills.
An introductory lesson for K-2 students to identify, name, and manage their emotions through storytelling, check-ins, and breathing techniques. Aligned to ASCA and Colorado health standards.
A growth mindset lesson for grades 3-5 focusing on resilience, learning from failure, and setting SMART goals to overcome setbacks. Students explore famous failures and apply growth mindset strategies to their own lives.
A comprehensive social-emotional lesson designed to equip students with practical test-taking strategies and anxiety management tools. This resource helps students build confidence and maintain calm during assessment periods.
A comprehensive lesson for K-2 students focused on developing essential friendship skills, practicing empathy, and using kind words through a 'Kindness Garden' theme. Aligned with ASCA Social/Emotional standards.