A 1st-grade lesson that helps students identify and express their emotions through storytelling, art, and discussion. Students build their emotional vocabulary and learn constructive ways to communicate their feelings.
Strategies for navigating family dynamics, sibling conflicts, and home-based stressors through clear communication and personal space.
Explores the emotional ups and downs of sports and competition, teaching students how to keep their cool during wins and losses.
Focuses on managing the pressure of grades, tests, and academic expectations through reframing and realistic goal-setting.
Students identify the physical sensations of frustration and learn to recognize their personal 'early warning signs' before they reach a boiling point.
A fast-paced, 10-minute social-emotional learning lesson focused on building self-confidence through self-acceptance and kindness toward others. Students define self-esteem and set immediate goals for personal growth and peer acceptance.
A comprehensive primary lesson focused on building positive relationships, understanding fairness, and developing social skills through interactive candy-themed activities.
A small-group lesson for 1st-grade boys focused on developing self-control and respect through kind and appropriate talk. Students learn to distinguish between helpful and hurtful words using a 'toolbox' analogy.
An introductory lesson on gratitude where students define the concept, engage in a visual anchor chart activity, and play a classroom-wide game of Gratitude Bingo.
An end-of-year lesson for K-2 students focused on navigating social interactions using the Circle of Control and celebrating friendship growth. Students will learn what they can influence in their friendships and reflect on their social successes throughout the year.
Students explore core leadership qualities through the lens of superheroes, identifying their own unique leadership 'superpowers' and learning how to lead with empathy, courage, and teamwork.
A lesson designed for 2nd graders to manage ruminating sad thoughts using externalization (thought distancing) and flexible thinking through the metaphor of a 'Thought Train'.
This lesson teaches students the importance of respecting personal space and how to contribute positively to group work. It uses social story modeling to show clear examples of 'expected' behaviors in various classroom scenarios.
An SEL lesson focused on distinguishing between hurtful and helpful language, introducing 'I' statements to manage emotions and maintain positive relationships.
A 30-minute introduction to self-esteem for 1st graders, focusing on understanding what it means to feel good about yourself and identifying personal strengths through the theme of 'Mirror Magic'.
Students identify their personal strengths and positive qualities, reframing them as "inner superpowers". This lesson helps build self-esteem and a positive self-concept.
Students become Emotion Detectives to identify and name core emotions by looking for facial and body clues. This K-3 lesson focuses on happy, sad, angry, scared, surprised, and disgusted.
A set of reflection tools for students in grades K-5 to process behavioral incidents through the lens of core values: Respect, Responsibility, and Regard for Others. Includes tiered versions for lower and upper elementary students.
Introduces the Social Intelligence Academy and explores "Vibe Checks"—the criteria for healthy, high-functioning middle school friendships.
An exploration of Person-Centered Approach (PCA) applied to various school counseling group formats, focusing on core conditions and growth.
A social story and visual aid lesson focused on developing cooperative behaviors in first-grade students, specifically targeting active listening, small group collaboration, and hallway safety.
A comprehensive supervision framework for school social workers and their leaders, focusing on caseload management, ethical growth, and emotional well-being.
A lesson designed to help students distinguish between Small and Big Problems and choose safe regulation strategies instead of physical reactions. It includes a social story, practice worksheet, and strategy reference guide.
A comprehensive lesson designed for 12th-grade special education students to master conflict resolution across workplace, school, and community settings using a structured 'Resolution Roadmap' framework.
A comprehensive first-day lesson to establish classroom norms, physical space navigation, and digital responsibility. Includes instruction on Chromebook care and digital citizenship.
A social-emotional learning mini-lesson for K-1 students focusing on the 'Think Before You Speak' concept using a 'Thought Filter' to ensure words and voices are kind and helpful.