A heartwarming lesson exploring the concept of family through Matthew Ralph's 'Family Means...' and extending those values to the classroom community. Students will identify core family values and apply them to their school 'family'.
A 30-minute social-emotional learning lesson where students define and differentiate between gratitude, respect, and courtesy through a triple Venn diagram activity.
This lesson focuses on teaching the student specific phrases and tools to communicate needs and feelings in the moment, reducing reliance on non-verbal or behavioral outbursts.
Students practice rebuilding trust through integrity-based role-play and set personal goals for being a trustworthy 'Trust Detective.'
Students develop impulse control techniques and 'internal coach' self-talk to pause before taking things that don't belong to them.
A focus on empathy where students use a social story to explore how others feel when their belongings are taken without permission.
Students learn the clear boundaries between borrowing and stealing, focusing on the essential 'Ask First' rule for items that aren't theirs.
A supportive lesson designed to help 4th graders understand anxiety by identifying their unique triggers and physical warning signs, concluding with the creation of a personalized coping toolbox.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on identifying emotions and practicing healthy coping strategies using the metaphor of a garden. Designed for elementary students to foster mental health awareness and self-regulation.
A reflective exploration of stealing that uses Social Thinking concepts to examine motivations, impacts on others, and alternative strategies for meeting needs or managing impulses.
This lesson introduces students to the Zones of Regulation, feeling identification through wheels and faces, and the CBT-based connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
A lesson focused on developing flexibility and coping strategies for unexpected changes in routines and schedules.
A social skills group focused on empowering 4th-grade girls to improve communication, build healthy friendships, and navigate social situations with confidence. Uses a 'Connection Club' theme.
This session puts 'Social Shield' skills into practice through role-play and scenario analysis, helping students identify different types of 'Social Arrows' (slights) and choose the best shiny defense strategy.
Cultivate empathy and social perspective-taking, helping the student understand how their behavior impacts the 'crew' (family, teachers, and peers).
Focus on the connection between actions and consequences, using 'If-Then' mapping to predict outcomes and make better choices.