A perspective-taking lesson for fourth graders using the 'Optical Lens' metaphor. Students learn to recognize that two people can experience the same event differently and practice identifying others' feelings and thoughts.
The final day celebrates the new community with a 'Basecamp Olympics' event and a reflective 'Letter to Future Self' to set the tone for the year ahead.
Day two shifts focus to collaborative problem-solving with an engineering challenge and the collective creation of a classroom 'Community Contract'.
The first day of basecamp focuses on individual identity and initial team bonds through a 'Human Bingo' social hunt and a creative 'Personal Crest' project.
A comprehensive suite of documents for managing a work-study program, including goal setting, legal agreements, reflection logs, and performance evaluations.
A lesson designed for grade 3 students to explore the concept of respect toward teachers through the lens of 'School Superpowers,' focusing on procedures, active listening, boundaries, and kind communication.
A 30-minute gamified training session where teachers complete 'Immunity Challenges' to master Xello Lessons, Portfolios, Student View, and Group management.
An end-of-year SEL lesson for 4th graders to reflect on their personal growth, celebrate classroom friendships, and set aspirational goals for the transition to 5th grade using a space-exploration theme.
A high-energy, 30-minute session designed to build classroom community through summer-themed movement trivia and a social scavenger hunt.
A lesson focused on social-emotional vocabulary, exploring how our choices and attitudes impact ourselves and others. Through foldable flashcards and reflective prompts, students navigate the complexities of character.
A social-emotional learning lesson for TK students focused on understanding and respecting personal space through the metaphor of an 'invisible bubble'. Includes a read-aloud story, interactive practice, and coloring activities.