A lesson exploring the common traits and values that bind family members together, focusing on physical similarities, core values, and emotional bonds.
A collaborative "Pairs Compare" activity where students work in teams of four to share keywords, locate evidence, and synthesize final answers on index cards.
Practicing the transition to the calm-down corner and using tools through role-play and simulation.
Explores specific physical tools in the calm-down corner and how they interact with different emotions.
Focuses on identifying internal physical signals that indicate a need for the calm-down corner.
A lesson designed for Kindergarten students to develop positive self-talk habits and the confidence to advocate for their needs using their 'Super Voice'.
A 30-minute lesson focusing on the skill of identifying consequences to make responsible decisions. Students act as 'Decision Detectives' to investigate various scenarios and predict potential outcomes.
A lesson designed for third-grade students to understand impulse control through the metaphor of a 'Remote Control' brain, focusing on the 'Pause' and 'Brake' functions.
A lesson focused on equipping middle school students with practical strategies to manage test-related stress and anxiety.
A high-energy, 20-minute social-emotional learning lesson for grades K-4 focusing on self-control strategies when experiencing anger, using the metaphor of a 'Rage Remote'.
A concluding lesson on the importance of family, focusing on relationships, similarities, and differences.
A lesson exploring the dynamics of family relationships, including the genetic and behavioral similarities and differences that make every family unique.
A 20-minute social-emotional learning lesson for grades K-4 that helps students identify the physical signs of anger and calm using a weather-based metaphor.
A comprehensive set of resources to help 3rd and 4th graders manage test anxiety and master strategies for the NJSLA, featuring an out-of-this-world Space Mission theme.
A lesson exploring the importance of family relationships, the roles of parents, and how communication strengthens bonds.
A 20-minute SEL lesson for grades K-4 focused on the Stoplight Method for managing anger and making prosocial choices.
A lesson exploring how families are composed of unique individuals with different personalities and interests, all united by love and respect.
A lesson focused on empowering young students to speak up for themselves using clear communication strategies and role-play practice.
A lesson exploring how individual differences in personality and interests enrich family life, emphasized by the core values of love and respect.
Reviewing skills and creating a transition plan to use 'Mission Control' strategies in the regular classroom environment.
Practicing task completion through 'Mission Stages' and learning how to ignore distractions while working on a target.
Learning to identify impulsive 'auto-pilot' behaviors and practicing the 'Impulse Brake' to stop and think before acting.
Introduction to focus as a 'power source' for the brain, helping students identify what helps them focus and what distracts them.