A high-energy first-day lesson where students become detectives to learn about their teacher and collaboratively design classroom expectations through movement-based activities.
A bulletin board kit designed to teach social-emotional skills through a garden-themed interactive display where students "plant" friendship seeds.
Students explore the science of how the brain grows through struggle and practice the 'Power of Yet' to reframe fixed mindset thoughts.
A 30-minute 1st-grade lesson exploring the difference between fairness and sameness through a cookie demonstration, scenario sorting, and personal reflection. Students learn that fairness means everyone gets what they need to succeed, not just getting the exact same thing.
A foundational lesson for K-1 students to distinguish between 'Smart Guesses' (using clues and background knowledge) and 'Wacky Guesses' (random guesses without evidence). Students will practice identifying clues and making logical predictions in social and academic contexts.
Teaches students strategies for pausing before acting, helping them manage impulses and choose to follow directions even when they are excited or distracted.
Explores the logic behind classroom rules and the natural and logical consequences that occur when directions are not followed.
Focuses on the mechanics of active listening, including eye contact, body positioning, and mental focus, to ensure directions are heard correctly the first time.
Students explore the mechanics of their emotions and learn practical self-control strategies to manage 'engine overheating' moments. This 20-minute lesson uses a colorful workshop theme to teach the 'Stop, Think, Act' framework.
Students learn to identify when an academic task feels difficult and practice using self-advocacy strategies like asking for help or trying one part first, instead of using avoidance phrases.
Students become Choice Detectives to investigate how actions lead to consequences and how making different choices can lead to better outcomes. Through 12 real-world scenarios, students will identify multiple consequences and propose alternative behaviors.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on identifying hidden social rules, perspective-taking, and resolving peer conflicts using a 'Social Spy' detective theme.
An engaging social-emotional learning lesson where students identify positive character traits that make them a good friend through a 'Friendship Garden' theme. Students interact with a visual anchor chart, participate in a hands-on matching activity, and reflect on their own friendship strengths.
The tenth week of the intervention, focusing on gratitude and finishing the Quest Master Training (System Audit).
The ninth week of the intervention, focusing on honesty as a direct path to success (True North Navigation).