A quick-fire 20-minute lesson teaching students how to use their 'social filter' to distinguish between thoughts that should stay inside and words that are okay to say aloud.

A high-energy teamwork activity where participants must coordinate movements using strings to control a single marker and trace complex paths.

A lesson focused on self-reflection and emotional awareness, helping students process their daily experiences through visual metaphors.

A high-energy, 30-minute lesson where 3rd graders practice respectful communication through theatrical role-plays. Students brainstorm courtesy phrases, perform scenarios, and use a checklist to provide positive peer feedback.

A 30-minute social-emotional learning lesson for 3rd grade that uses a Sound Studio theme to teach active listening skills through demonstration, direct instruction, and a collaborative drawing activity.

Students will explore the impact of prosocial behavior by participating in a Kindness Bingo challenge, identifying attainable acts of kindness, and reflecting on their experiences.

A creative project where students author and illustrate original children's books that teach essential life lessons and core values to younger peers.

Students work in small groups to rehearse and perform mystery plays, analyzing their specific plot structures and reflecting on social-emotional themes.

Students learn the fundamental components of a play script and use a model play to identify setting, characters, and plot structure.

Explores personal history and resilience by identifying personal strengths and role models to navigate future challenges.

Focuses on citizenship and interpersonal skills by using the metaphor of building bridges to resolve conflicts and connect with others in their community.

Students use geographical concepts to map their emotions and identify "safe places," building self-awareness and emotional regulation.

A 30-minute counseling lesson for 3rd graders focused on anxiety regulation through grounding techniques. Students will learn the 5-4-3-2-1 method and understand how to "anchor" themselves when feeling overwhelmed.

Reflecting on progress and celebrating the mission's success. Students create a 'Stay-in-Orbit' plan for long-term consistency.

Identifying the ground crew. Students learn how to communicate when they are struggling and who at home and school can help them 'launch' on tough days.

Building practical morning routines. Students create a 'Pre-Flight Checklist' to ensure a successful launch from home to school every morning.

Focuses on the social benefits of school and building a sense of belonging. Students identify their 'Satellite Team'—friends and staff who make school a place they want to be.

Officers investigate the 'Gravity' pulling them away from school. Students identify specific barriers (sleep, anxiety, morning chaos) and scale them from Mouse to Elephant glitches.

The initial meeting of the Launchpad League attendance group. Students establish group norms, identify the 'Gravity' (reasons) that keeps them from school, and understand the mission of being present.

A social-emotional learning lesson for 3rd graders focused on building hope through positive self-talk, growth mindset, and coping strategies for disappointment. Students learn to cultivate their inner 'garden' by replacing negative thoughts with hopeful ones.