A 15-minute mini-lesson designed to help students navigate big worries about loss and separation using grounding techniques and emotional literacy.
Building cognitive flexibility to handle changes in plans and developing problem-solving strategies when obstacles arise.
Learning to break large projects into manageable steps and prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
Identifying internal and external distractions and practicing strategies to maintain focus on high-priority tasks.
Learning systems for organizing physical and digital spaces to reduce mental clutter and improve efficiency.
Developing time estimation skills and learning to use tools like timers and schedules to manage daily tasks.
Introduction to the concept of executive functioning as the 'Command Center' of the brain, identifying personal strengths and areas for growth.
In this quick, interactive activity, students explore personal values through a card-sorting exercise to understand how identifying what matters to them builds self-esteem and confidence.
4th graders discover their personal values through a 'treasure hunt' activity, helping them understand what matters most to them and how to make good choices.
A collection of quick, high-energy session openers designed to build rapport and ease transitions in Tier 3 counseling sessions.
A dynamic 4th-grade lesson that empowers students to use their voices for respect, safety, and advocacy. Through a 'Voice Hero' theme, students learn to use 'I' statements, resist peer pressure, and act as upstanders in their community.
A lesson focused on teaching children how to handle the emotions of losing a game with grace, identifying the physical sensation of sadness, and practicing deep breathing as a regulation tool.
A 20-minute high-energy activity where students learn to identify problems and brainstorm solutions using the STEP method.
Focuses on cognitive reframing to transform negative self-talk and developing effective communication strategies to seek social support during difficult times.