Students practice diaphragmatic breathing by using a 'belly passenger' (like a stuffed animal) to see their breath move, learning how to shift from shallow to deep breathing.
A collection of high-energy, 60-second executive function challenges designed for grade 1 students to practice focus, planning, and task initiation.
A comprehensive guidance lesson focusing on teacher appreciation through the lenses of self-regulation, empathy, and polite communication. Students explore the teacher's perspective and practice expressing gratitude through creative 'Thank You' cards.
Celebrating progress and reviewing the tools learned.
Practicing which tool to use for specific feeling scenarios.
Developing positive self-talk to manage frustration and disappointment.
Learning to slow down with Counting to 10 and releasing energy with Movement Breaks.
Learning and practicing the Deep Belly Breathing tool.
Differentiating between big and small problems to reduce explosive reactions.