A comprehensive lesson teaching students a 3-step strategy to manage big emotions: Stop, Calm Down (with deep breathing), and Say how you feel. Includes visual aids and practice scenarios.
A gentle 20-minute lesson designed to help 3rd graders navigate the loss of a pet through emotional validation and memory-keeping activities. Students will explore their feelings and create a lasting tribute to their 'Forever Friend'.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on helping students transition from controlling behaviors to cooperative play. Students will learn the difference between 'Bossy' and 'Buddy' actions and practice flexible thinking during games and shared activities.
A high-engagement lesson using a retro video game theme to help students with ADHD and ODD understand the impact of cursing and develop 'Power-Up' replacement phrases for when they feel frustrated.
A sensitive and supportive small-group lesson designed to help 3rd-grade students navigate the loss of a pet. Students identify their feelings, learn healthy coping strategies, and create a personalized tribute to honor their pet's memory.
This lesson helps 4th-grade students understand and manage frustration using a 'Control Center' metaphor, teaching them how to recognize emotional 'glitches' and use 'system override' strategies to stay calm and persevere.
A comprehensive individual social work session for 4th graders focused on mastering positive self-talk to combat test anxiety, anger, and social pressure. The lesson includes a blueprint-themed guide, data tracking, and a hands-on student workbook.
A small-group lesson for 5th grade girls focused on identifying the root of friendship 'drama' and replacing gossip with respectful communication. Students will learn to recognize the 'gossip chain' and practice concrete strategies for exiting negative conversations.
A reflective lesson designed to help 3rd graders evaluate their behavior during a substitute teacher's visit, focusing on leadership and self-regulation.