A foundational lesson for Grade 2 students to develop cognitive flexibility and executive function skills. Students learn to recognize 'stiff' vs. 'flexible' thinking and practice strategies for adapting to changes in their learning environment.
A short, culturally responsive wellbeing session for a Year 5 Indigenous student focusing on resilience through 'yarning' and storytelling through drawing.
This lesson explores the mechanics of emotional dysregulation and the transition from reactive behaviors to proactive self-management. Students will read about brain chemistry, social boundaries, and the psychology of avoidance to build a toolkit for classroom success.
A comprehensive lesson teaching students how to distinguish between small and big problems and apply one of Kelso's nine choices to resolve minor conflicts independently.
A comprehensive lesson designed for 3rd grade students in inclusive social/emotional programs, focusing on decoding non-verbal cues and matching social reactions to specific environmental contexts. Students will learn to 'scan' for facial expressions, body language, and group energy to navigate transitions and interactions successfully.
A comprehensive small group lesson on self-regulation techniques using a 'Control Center' metaphor to help students identify their emotions and apply calming strategies.
A comprehensive career exploration lesson for 11th graders, focusing on self-discovery through an interest inventory and detailed career research using a structured checklist.
A social skills lesson for 2nd and 3rd graders focused on making independent, smart friendship choices and resisting peer pressure to engage in inappropriate behavior.
A collaborative "Pairs Compare" activity where students work in teams of four to share keywords, locate evidence, and synthesize final answers on index cards.
A 30-minute lesson focusing on the skill of identifying consequences to make responsible decisions. Students act as 'Decision Detectives' to investigate various scenarios and predict potential outcomes.
A lesson focused on crafting professional, inclusive welcome letters to families for first-year elementary school teachers (Grades K-3).
A high-energy, 20-minute social-emotional learning lesson for grades K-4 focusing on self-control strategies when experiencing anger, using the metaphor of a 'Rage Remote'.
A concluding lesson on the importance of family, focusing on relationships, similarities, and differences.
A 20-minute social-emotional learning lesson for grades K-4 that helps students identify the physical signs of anger and calm using a weather-based metaphor.
A lesson exploring the importance of family relationships, the roles of parents, and how communication strengthens bonds.
A 20-minute SEL lesson for grades K-4 focused on the Stoplight Method for managing anger and making prosocial choices.