A comprehensive end-of-year SEL unit focused on growth mindset, reflection, and celebrating friendships through the lens of a great expedition.
Synthesizes friendship and communication skills to resolve common peer conflicts through role-play.
Introduces the I-Message formula as a tool for expressing feelings and needs during disagreements.
Focuses on the subtle social skills of joining a group already in progress and being a gracious teammate.
Students learn the basics of starting conversations, finding common ground, and the qualities of a good friend.
Empowers 5th graders to lead by example, discussing the importance of academic integrity and resisting the urge to bypass school filters.
Addresses the specific challenges of 4th graders, focusing on avoiding game websites and maintaining focus on assigned tasks.
Helps 3rd graders identify common online distractions and practice making responsible choices that align with their learning goals.
Introduces 2nd graders to the idea of managing digital distractions and staying on task during learning time.
Reinforces the 'Tool not Toy' concept for 1st graders, emphasizing the JHawk Way of being Responsible with school technology.
Introduces Kindergarteners to the concept that Chromebooks are learning tools, not toys, focusing on following teacher directions for when to use them.
A 30-minute interactive lesson where students navigate a choose-your-own-adventure story to explore the concepts of courage and the common good. Students make difficult decisions that impact a community and reflect on the bravery required to act for others.
A reflective social-emotional learning lesson where students celebrate their social growth and create a time capsule of their year's friendships. Students reflect on interpersonal skills they've mastered and document meaningful connections with their peers.
A foundational session focused on normalizing the difficulty of self-advocacy, identifying personal boundaries, and practicing low-intensity scripts to protect one's peace.
This lesson focuses on building foundational self-advocacy skills for students who struggle with boundaries. It introduces the concept of assertive communication and provides practical scripts for setting physical and social boundaries with friends.
A targeted CBT session using the game Uno Flip to help students identify evidence for their thoughts, challenge catastrophizing, and manage social anxiety.
A lesson exploring the biblical virtue of diligence through the lens of ancient builders and laborers, featuring Nehemiah, Ruth, and the Temple craftsmen.
A comprehensive lesson designed to empower students with assertive communication strategies to stand up against bullying. Through roleplay, reflection, and visual aids, students learn to use their 'mighty voice' and 'hero shield' to handle challenging social situations.