This 30-minute lesson for 3rd and 4th graders helps students understand the value of diversity and the impact of excluding others. Through discussion and a fun activity, students will learn to appreciate differences and promote inclusivity.
A nurturing and interactive social-emotional learning lesson for grades 2-3 designed to help students identify happy, sad, mad, and scared feelings. It focuses on physical body clues, facial expressions, and written reflection on coping strategies and self-regulation.
An SEL-focused lesson based on the book 'Elephant Island' by Leo Timmers, exploring community-building, resilience, and welcoming others through movement-based task cards and collaborative reflection.
A 4-week wildlife safari themed morning meeting series for ESY elementary school scholars. Covers Savannah, Jungle, Desert, and Ocean habitats with daily welcomes, mood checks, date trackers, affirmations, and interactive social-emotional sharing prompts.
A comprehensive summer support packet for a third-grade student experiencing anxiety and worry due to parental conflict. Includes a child-friendly workbook, coping cards, a daily tracker, and a guide for supporting adults.
A heartwarming end-of-year activity where grade 3 students reflect on their school year, practice constructive feedback, and express gratitude by creating a personalized keepsake report card for their teacher.
A comprehensive individual SEL lesson tailored for a 2nd-grade girl in her first counseling session, focused on identifying personal triggers with a warm detective theme and mapping her growth roadmap for transitioning into 3rd grade.
An engaging social-emotional learning lesson for 1st-3rd graders. Students learn self-regulation techniques by imagining their mind as a TV and using a 'Mind Remote' with Pause, Rewind, and Volume buttons to manage emotions and impulses during unstructured summer days.
A 3-day SEL curriculum for small groups (grades 3-5) focused on active listening, perspective-taking, and compassionate communication. Each 20-minute daily session includes warm-ups, direct instruction, partner practice, and self-reflection.
An end-of-year counseling unit and toolkit designed to guide elementary students through academic, social, and personal-emotional reflection. Contains a comprehensive Counselor Facilitation Guide, a class-wide interactive Slide Presentation, a drawing-focused memory booklet for lower elementary (K-2), and a writing-focused portfolio booklet for upper elementary (3-5).
This transition lesson helps 3rd to 5th graders navigate the leap into the upcoming school year. Through the metaphor of designing and building a 'bridge to the future,' students explore their hopes, address their anxieties, and construct practical, resilience-boosting coping strategies for a successful academic transition.
A school counseling lesson for K-5 students to identify positive coping strategies and mindfulness techniques to keep in their emotional toolbox for a peaceful, safe, and happy summer break. Includes a detailed lesson plan, instructional slides, a hands-on toolbox construction activity, and an interactive sensory warm-up.
A hands-on, scripture-based exploration of making wise, Christ-centered choices in daily life. Students navigate real-world scenarios and map out what it looks like to follow Jesus' path.
A simple, kid-friendly daily emotional regulation check-in system based on the Zones of Regulation model. Features a clean student desk mat, a coping strategy menu, a teacher instruction guide, and tracking logs.
A mini-lesson and printable counseling board game designed for 2nd and 3rd graders. The lesson teaches four core pillars of personal ownership: owning mistakes, taking care of belongings, managing reactions, and telling the truth, followed by an active board game simulation.
A fourth-grade lesson exploring the core parts of the brain (Amygdala, Hippocampus, and Prefrontal Cortex) using metaphors from the EL Education curriculum. Students learn how their 'Brain Team' works together to handle emotions, store memories, and make smart decisions.
A complete counseling game bundle for 2nd and 3rd graders focused on owning mistakes, apologizing sincerely, and restoring relationships. Includes a printable board, scenario cards, instruction guide, and individual reflection sheet.
A high-engagement small group lesson for fourth graders focused on identifying school-based triggers that wake up the Inner Critic and using 'flipping the script' strategies to activate the Inner Coach.
An introductory get-to-know-you lesson utilizing visual sentence starters and structured options to support students of all communication styles in sharing their preferences, feelings, and strengths.
A welcoming first-week lesson designed to help students define identity and explore their unique traits. Through collaborative slides, a personal worksheet, and guided reflections, students share their hobbies, strengths, feelings, and backgrounds to build a connected classroom community.
A fast-paced 20-minute SEL lesson for third graders on self-regulation and avoiding unnecessary social conflicts. Students learn to distinguish between their own 'mission' (responsibilities and fun) and distractions (other kids' arguments, chatter, or recess disputes), culminating in interactive role-play and a sorting game.