A 20-minute social-emotional learning lesson for K-4 students focusing on self-control using the Stoplight and Circle of Control metaphors. Students learn to distinguish between what they can and cannot control and practice pausing before acting.
Finalizing the daily routine by creating a 'construction schedule' to keep the joy architecture maintained over time.
Exploring the importance of social connections and kindness as 'common areas' that make the building of joy stronger for everyone.
Introducing mindfulness techniques as 'ventilation' for the mind, helping students stay present and clear-headed.
Focusing on gratitude as the foundation of emotional resilience, students identify the people and things that support them.
Students learn to identify 'raw materials' of joy—small, positive moments in their daily lives—and begin their joy site inspection.
A lesson on navigating peer conflicts using a pros and cons framework to evaluate different social solutions. Students will learn to 'blueprint' their responses to build stronger friendships.
Advanced working memory strategies. Students learn to create 'Mental Snapshots' to help them remember information and store it in their 'Brain Folders' for later use.
An introduction to active listening and working memory. Students learn to use their 'Magic Ears' to hear, hold, and repeat multi-step instructions.
Focusing on sustained attention and overcoming distractions. Students learn to recognize 'Brain Bubbles' (distractions) and use strategies to stay on track until a task is finished.