Students learn to use a visual energy meter and practice communicating their current state through roleplay.
This lesson introduces students to essential conflict resolution strategies and emotional intelligence vocabulary. Students will learn to navigate social challenges using Kelso's Choices, I-Messages, and the STEP model, while also exploring the importance of healthy boundaries.
Students practice three specific strategies for accepting "no" (Stay Calm, Say Okay, Move On) through role-play and reflective activities.
Students identify that hearing "no" is a common experience and explore the feelings that arise when they don't get what they want. They learn the 'Stop and Breathe' technique.
A 10-minute lesson focused on the connection between empathy and charity, teaching students how to identify needs and act with generosity. Includes a slide deck, worksheet, and anchor chart.
A social-emotional learning lesson for K-2 students that uses the metaphor of a rubber band to teach cognitive flexibility, adaptability, and emotional regulation when facing changes.
A lesson focused on taking ownership of mistakes through the metaphor of a 'Repair Shop'. Students will learn to move past blame and use a step-by-step process to fix their errors and learn from them.
Equips middle schoolers (6th-8th) with strategies to handle complex social dynamics and personal setbacks using realistic role-play scenarios.
Helps 3rd to 5th graders develop grit and perspective when facing academic and social challenges through collaborative role-play.
Introduces 1st and 2nd graders to the concept of 'bouncing back' from small mistakes and managing big feelings using role-play scenarios.
Explores the science of stress, long-term perseverance (grit), and developing a personal resilience plan for navigating middle school transitions.
Teaches students to identify challenges, reframe negative thoughts, and build a 'toolbox' of coping strategies for social and academic hurdles.
