A comforting social-emotional learning lesson designed to ease transition anxiety for younger students. Students identify key support systems, favorite activities, and coping strategies, packing them into an imaginary backpack for the summer.
Day 3 of the Peace Patrol curriculum. Students use roleplay cards to practice selecting and demonstrating the four healthy problem-solving strategies in real-world scenarios.
Day 2 of the Peace Patrol curriculum. Students explore 'Find a Compromise' and 'Report to an Adult' with hands-on practice and workbook activities.
Day 1 of the Peace Patrol curriculum. Students take the pre-test, learn to identify conflict sizes, and explore the 'Ignore/Walk Away' and 'Calmly Tell to Stop' strategies.
A Wellness Wednesday mindfulness routine for grades 1-3. Through sensory deep breathing and finger-tracing on a 'Lilypad Breathing' path, students learn self-regulation, calming techniques, and emotional focus.
A comprehensive 4-day small group unit for grades K-2 focused on CASEL-aligned conflict resolution. Students learn to stop and pause, communicate boundaries using I-messages, and distinguish between small conflicts they can solve and big problems that require adult help.
An end-of-year celebration sequence tracking daily educational activities and theme days for students transitioning to the next grade.
A comforting transition lesson designed for younger students (K-3) to identify their comfort anchors—such as favorite summer activities, safe people, and calming breathing strategies—and pack them into a personalized, imaginary backpack to ease transition anxiety as they head into summer break.
An empowering self-regulation workshop tailored for 3rd and 4th graders. Students learn to assemble a figurative first-aid kit containing self-soothing tools, deep breathing techniques, and personal distraction activities to utilize during moments of distress when school counselors are unavailable.
A 5-10 minute Thoughtful Thursday activity designed to shift students in grades 1-6 from a fixed to a growth mindset. Using engaging alligator metaphors like the 'Yet' Gator, 'Chomping' through challenges, and 'Thick Gator Skin' resilience, this quick routine builds emotional grit and reflection.
A comprehensive therapeutic counseling session designed to help students reflect on their growth, process feelings about termination, and prepare for the journey ahead.
A goal-oriented lesson helping third and fourth graders navigate their excitement and fears about transitioning to the next grade. Students explore emotional management, identify strengths and support networks, and sketch a personal compass to guide their path forward.
Lesson 2 focuses on active self-advocacy using 'I-Statements' (I feel..., because..., I need...) and executing specific scripts for help-seeking and requesting a break during structured role-play scenarios.
Lesson 1 focuses on pre-advocacy de-escalation (Deep Breathing and 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding) and identifying when to use self-advocacy signals (asking for help or requesting a break) in a small group setting.
