A collection of resources to facilitate meaningful daily closing circles for second-grade students, focusing on emotional reflection, learning milestones, and community building.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on developing decision-making skills and impulse control through the 'Stop–Think–Choose' strategy. Students will analyze scenarios involving bullying, lying, and fighting to practice selecting safe alternatives.
Explores emotional states and triggers using an 'Inside Out' inspired framework to identify specific needs and recharge strategies.
Focuses on establishing a safe environment, identifying current energy levels, and building initial rapport without pressure.
A 20-minute 1:1 session designed to help a Grade 2 student manage feelings of overwhelm using the 'Calm Captain' framework. Includes a social story, a hands-on activity, and a facilitation guide.
Builds resilience by teaching students how to 'bounce back' from mistakes and setbacks using a growth mindset.
Introduces empathy through perspective-taking activities to understand how others feel in various situations.