A comprehensive lesson designed to help students identify triggers for frustration and anger, and provide them with a 'social story' framework and concrete tools for returning to a calm state.
A high-energy, 30-minute lesson where 3rd graders practice respectful communication through theatrical role-plays. Students brainstorm courtesy phrases, perform scenarios, and use a checklist to provide positive peer feedback.
A 30-minute social-emotional learning lesson for 3rd grade that uses a Sound Studio theme to teach active listening skills through demonstration, direct instruction, and a collaborative drawing activity.
A 10-minute social-emotional learning lesson that helps 5th graders identify the scale of their conflicts and practice resolution through role-play, focusing on emotional awareness without the need for writing.
Students will explore the impact of prosocial behavior by participating in a Kindness Bingo challenge, identifying attainable acts of kindness, and reflecting on their experiences.
A social-emotional learning lesson designed for two fifth-grade boys to develop resilience when things don't go their way, featuring peer-led advice and practical coping strategies.
A creative project where students author and illustrate original children's books that teach essential life lessons and core values to younger peers.
Students work in small groups to rehearse and perform mystery plays, analyzing their specific plot structures and reflecting on social-emotional themes.
Students learn the fundamental components of a play script and use a model play to identify setting, characters, and plot structure.
Explores personal history and resilience by identifying personal strengths and role models to navigate future challenges.