A quick, impactful lesson for 5th graders transitioning to middle school. Students explore their internal locus of control through the 'Circle of Control' concept and celebrate their elementary achievements through goal-setting and reflection.

This lesson teaches students how to calculate total costs of multiple items and make spending decisions based on a fixed budget.

This lesson focuses on identifying US coins (penny, nickel, dime, quarter) and their respective values through visual recognition and matching.

A foundational lesson for Transitional Kindergarten students focused on identifying basic emotions and the physical sensation of being 'wiggly' (stressed) vs. 'still' (calm). Introduces 'Turtle Breathing' as a primary regulation tool.

Reviewing all strategies, celebrating progress, and creating a personalized self-control plan for future use.

Developing impulse control by 'fast-forwarding' to see the potential consequences of different choices.

Managing the intensity of emotions and reactions using the 'Volume Control' strategy for self-regulation in social situations.

Addressing social frustrations by 'rewinding' to understand what happened and how to troubleshoot social bugs with peers.

Focusing on the 'Pause' button to build a gap between impulse and action, featuring strategies for stopping in the moment.

Introduction to the concept of self-control using the remote control metaphor and identifying personal 'impulses' that need managing.

A hands-on collaborative project where students must work together, ensuring every person has a specific and valued role in the group.

Students learn simple phrases and gestures to invite others into their activities, practicing through guided roleplay and social scripting.

A foundational lesson focused on recognizing when a peer is playing alone and might want to join in, using visual cues and social stories.

A fast-paced, engaging 15-minute lesson exploring the 'Ripple Effect' of kindness and why it matters for both the giver and the receiver.

Students will learn how to make meaningful apologies and use art to explore the concept of repairing damaged relationships.

Students will practice effective communication techniques using role-play scenarios focused on active listening and "I" statements.

Students will explore different ways to navigate disagreements using a board game format to practice perspective-taking.

Students will identify the "ingredients" of a good friend and create a visual representation of their friendship standards.