A lesson teaching students how to use the Stop-Think-Act strategy alongside the Zones of Regulation to manage their emotions and choices. Students learn to identify their 'zone' and select appropriate regulatory tools to stay in or return to the Green Zone.

A final celebration of student growth and consistent attendance. Includes a review of core concepts, the post-assessment, and a creative attendance-themed craft.

A focus on perseverance and trying one's best in class. Students discuss how hard work pays off and monitor their progress toward their attendance goals.

A session dedicated to finding joy in school and learning. Students explore things they like about their school environment through videos and a read-aloud.

An introductory session focusing on the importance of coming to school and setting initial attendance goals. Students take the pre-assessment and watch an engaging video about why education matters.

A short, focused individual counseling session for 1st graders to distinguish between helpful and hurtful peer behaviors and practice effective response strategies.

A social-emotional learning lesson focused on developing kindness, self-control, and acceptance of others through a relatable social story and reflective activities.

A social-emotional learning lesson that uses a detective theme to teach students about property ownership, empathy, and the importance of honesty.

Reviewing the curriculum and celebrating the tools students have learned to use.

Using helpful self-talk and flexible thinking to change how we feel and react to problems.

Building a kit of physical strategies like deep breathing and grounding to manage Red Zone feelings.

Identifying physical "sparks" or warning signs in the body that signal anger is rising.

Understanding the Red Zone (anger, terror, out of control) and why it's important to recognize when we're there.

Identifying Yellow Zone feelings like frustration, silliness, or worry, where we start to lose a little control.

Exploring the Blue Zone—feeling sad, bored, tired, or sick—and gentle ways to move back to Green.

Focus on the Green Zone—feeling calm, happy, and ready to learn—and what it looks like in the classroom.