A social-emotional learning lesson for 3rd graders focusing on healthy coping strategies using the 'Prepare with Pedro' framework. Students will identify various techniques like deep breathing and positive self-talk to manage challenging emotions.
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.
Focuses on citizenship and interpersonal skills by using the metaphor of building bridges to resolve conflicts and connect with others in their community.
Students use geographical concepts to map their emotions and identify "safe places," building self-awareness and emotional regulation.
A 30-minute counseling lesson for 3rd graders focused on anxiety regulation through grounding techniques. Students will learn the 5-4-3-2-1 method and understand how to "anchor" themselves when feeling overwhelmed.
A 7th-grade lesson focused on evaluating everyday decisions using a structured 5-step decision-making model. Students will analyze scenarios and apply the model to their own lives.
Reflecting on progress and celebrating the mission's success. Students create a 'Stay-in-Orbit' plan for long-term consistency.
Identifying the ground crew. Students learn how to communicate when they are struggling and who at home and school can help them 'launch' on tough days.
Building practical morning routines. Students create a 'Pre-Flight Checklist' to ensure a successful launch from home to school every morning.
Focuses on the social benefits of school and building a sense of belonging. Students identify their 'Satellite Team'—friends and staff who make school a place they want to be.
Officers investigate the 'Gravity' pulling them away from school. Students identify specific barriers (sleep, anxiety, morning chaos) and scale them from Mouse to Elephant glitches.
The initial meeting of the Launchpad League attendance group. Students establish group norms, identify the 'Gravity' (reasons) that keeps them from school, and understand the mission of being present.
A social skills assessment and introductory lesson for 4th and 5th graders to identify needs in self-esteem, friendship, and impulse control.