A counseling group lesson for 2nd and 3rd graders focused on taking ownership of actions and making responsible decisions through role-play and 'investigation' of daily choices.
A detective-themed investigation where 3rd graders learn to distinguish between private and personal information while practicing safe online habits. Students will identify 'red flags' and develop a set of rules for being a responsible digital citizen.
A social-emotional learning lesson for K-2 students focused on managing spring-time impulsivity using the 'Impulse Anchor' technique. Students learn to recognize high-energy 'Spring Sizzles' and use anchor imagery to stay grounded and make thoughtful choices.
A restorative activity focused on helping a 2nd grade student reflect on exclusionary behavior and create a plan for repair while maintaining self-esteem.
An executive functioning workshop focused on helping students visualize and manage the small transitions (micro-moments) throughout their school day using a cartography-inspired mapping system.
Session 3 of the Heart Helpers program focused on identifying school-based emotions through the Popsicle Break interactive sharing activity.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on identifying the differences between bullying and unkind behavior using the book 'Stick and Stone' as a catalyst for discussion. Students will analyze character actions and apply definitions to real-world scenarios through group discussion and sorting activities.
This lesson builds on 'Reading the Room' by teaching students the 'Pivot Protocol'—the ability to shift behavior once a social cue is detected. Students will practice matching their internal energy to the environment, understanding expected vs. unexpected reactions, and using flexible thinking to navigate social shifts.
A social-emotional learning lesson for 2nd graders using the book 'Stick and Stone' to differentiate between being mean and bullying. Students will learn the key characteristics of each behavior and create a visual poster to demonstrate their understanding.
This lesson helps students distinguish between 'mean' behavior and 'bullying' by analyzing intent, frequency, and power dynamics through interactive scenarios and discussion.
A 2nd-grade social-emotional learning lesson that distinguishes between one-time mean behavior and the repeated pattern of bullying through an original story and creative poster project.