A comprehensive lesson for grades K-2 focused on developing friendship skills through the metaphor of building. Students learn and practice turn-taking, sharing, and inclusion through interactive games and visual guides aligned to Massachusetts SEL standards.

A foundational SEL lesson for grades K-2 focused on identifying, naming, and expressing basic emotions through movement, discussion, and creative reflection. Aligned with Massachusetts SEL Standards for Self-Awareness.

A small-group counseling lesson focused on teaching K-5 students self-regulation techniques and building a personalized calm-down toolkit. Students explore feelings through a garden-themed check-in and practice various breathing exercises.

A K-2 counseling lesson focused on building positive relationship skills and learning basic conflict resolution strategies through a 'Friendship Recipe' theme. Students will identify qualities of a good friend and practice resolving common playground conflicts.

Synthesizes previous skills into a 4-step problem-solving model. Students practice resolving common small-group conflicts and celebrate their growth with a graduation ceremony.

Introduces the 'Stop, Think, Act' framework for making responsible choices. Students practice evaluating simple scenarios and choosing the 'green light' path.

Develops self-management through focus and active listening skills. Students practice 'whole body listening' and staying on task through fun, interactive games.

Introduces practical tools for managing big emotions, including deep breathing techniques and sensory grounding. Students build a personal 'calm down kit' of strategies.

Helps students connect emotions to physical sensations in their bodies. Students learn to recognize 'early warning signs' of big feelings like butterflies in the stomach or tight fists.

Focuses on identifying and naming basic emotions (happy, sad, angry, scared) using visual aids and role-play. Students learn that all feelings are okay and how to spot them in others.

A social-emotional learning lesson focused on helping students recognize high-energy excitement and apply self-regulation strategies to stay in control. Students will learn to identify body signals of over-excitement and practice 'Mission Control' calming techniques.

A social-emotional learning lesson focused on impulse control for first graders, teaching the 'Power of the Pause' through storytelling, discussion, and a turn-taking game.

A lesson focused on helping students distinguish between school-appropriate and inappropriate conversation topics, especially during social times like recess and lunch. Students learn to use a 'social filter' to ensure everyone feels comfortable and included.

A social-emotional learning lesson focused on identifying the physical and emotional feelings associated with making right and wrong choices using a detective-themed investigation.

Learning healthy ways to handle disagreements and using 'I' statements for effective communication.

A lesson focused on developing core friendship skills for girls, specifically emphasizing inclusion, empathy, and kindness through visual aids and active practice.