A foundational lesson for K-2 students to identify and name basic emotions using emojis, fostering empathy and social-emotional skills through interactive slides and matching activities.
A social-emotional learning lesson for Kindergarteners focusing on the 'Circle of Control' using a nautical theme. Students learn to distinguish between things they can control (their words, actions, and effort) and things they cannot (the weather, others' behavior, or the past).
A social-emotional learning lesson for Tier 2 small groups focusing on identifying spheres of control and practicing assertive I-Statements in social scenarios.
A 45-minute therapeutic leisure session for teens focused on building social connections and team dynamics through collaborative activities and reflection.
Preparing for independence. Students review progress reports and finalize a plan for seeking teacher support autonomously.
Establishing consistent habits and routines. Students refine their planning process to require less counselor prompting.
Developing teacher communication skills. Students practice scripts for asking for help, clarifying assignments, and negotiating deadlines.
Time estimation and scheduling. Students practice predicting how long tasks take and slotting them into their Jawsome flex time.
Focus on categorization and prioritization. Students learn to distinguish between urgent tasks and long-term projects using a priority matrix.
Introduction to the "Grade Audit" process. Students learn to navigate their online portals efficiently and identify missing assignments.
Celebrating progress and reviewing all strategies learned over the 8 weeks.
Learning how to apologize and reset after an accidental blurt occurs.
Using detective skills to analyze complex scenarios and determine the best 'Thought Tamer' move.
Applying the filter to specific classroom routines like raising hands and group discussions.
Learning the '5-Second Braking' technique to pause before a thought leaves the mouth.
Exploring how blurting affects friends and teachers, focusing on the social consequences of the 'Outside' thought.
Active practice sorting various thoughts into 'stay inside' and 'can come out' categories through interactive games.
Introduction to the concept of Inside vs. Outside thoughts and the 'Thought Filter' mechanism.
A 30-minute lesson introducing Grade 1 and 2 students to self-regulation during whole-group instruction through the 'Focus Pilot' metaphor, covering whole body listening and concentration skills.
Reviewing skills learned, troubleshooting obstacles, and practicing self-advocacy for future success.
Organizing physical and digital spaces, establishing routines for material management.
Developing active study habits, creating optimal study environments, and memory enhancement techniques.
Strategies for time estimation, prioritization of tasks, and overcoming procrastination.
Focusing on academic planning, using planners effectively, and the art of backward planning for long-term projects.
Introduction to executive functioning as the brain's 'Command Center' and setting initial SMART goals for the 6-week program.
A foundational social-emotional learning lesson for kindergarteners to identify and categorize feelings using the four color zones. Students will explore scenarios, match emotions, and practice physical sorting of feelings.