This lesson focuses on digital literacy through the lens of organization. Students learn effective file naming conventions, folder hierarchies, and inbox management strategies to prevent 'digital hoarding' and improve information retrieval speed.
A gentle, 15-minute social-emotional learning lesson for preschoolers focused on identifying sadness and practicing two simple coping strategies: talking to a trusted adult and 'Bubble Breaths'.
Reviewing all tools and creating a personalized 'Mission Plan' for classroom success.
Learning how to use fidgets and sensory tools appropriately for focus.
Developing the skill of asking for help and talking through emotions with a trusted adult.
Understanding how movement can help refocus energy and stay on task.
Learning different breathing techniques to calm the mind and body.
Introduction to the concept of feelings as a 'map' and identifying common emotions.
An introductory lesson focusing on identifying the size of problems and selecting appropriate self-regulation tools to manage emotions effectively in a virtual or classroom setting.
A comprehensive set of social story materials designed to teach and reinforce expected behaviors for walking in hallways, standing in lines, moving through the classroom, and participating in circle time.
A 30-minute workshop for 8th-grade boys focused on Mother's Day, emphasizing vulnerability and emotional expression through the creation of a 'Memory Blueprint'. Students will reflect on childhood memories and practice expressing gratitude in a sincere, non-performative way.
Integrates physical and cognitive strategies into a concrete, visual game plan for upcoming tests.
Explores the thoughts behind the physical feelings, teaching the student how to catch and reframe anxious 'what if' thinking.
Focuses on identifying the physical manifestations of anxiety, particularly the 'stomach flip' sensation, and introduces grounding techniques.
A comprehensive counseling framework designed for a 5th-grade student navigating parental separation. This lesson focuses on emotional regulation, identifying support networks, managing transitions between homes, and reinforcing that the separation is not the child's fault.
Students discover techniques like visualization and chunking to hold and manipulate information in their 'Memory Lab'.
Students practice adapting to changes and seeing things from different perspectives using 'Mental Morphers' strategies.
Students explore how to break big tasks into small steps and organize their tools for success using the 'Mission Blueprint' method.