A 30-minute high-engagement individual counseling session for a student with ASD and LBLD, using a video game strategy theme to explore personal strengths and friendship dynamics.
Helps students recognize the physical and emotional 'gut feelings' of discomfort and practice 'The Compass Check'—setting clear boundaries when a friend says something that feels wrong.
Focuses on identifying inappropriate behaviors friends might pressure us into and practicing 'The Re-route'—techniques for saying no and suggesting a better path.
Students learn how to identify mean comments and practice using 'The Shield'—a set of verbal strategies to respond to unkind words without escalating conflict.
A set of resources designed to help upper elementary students (grades 4-6) navigate peer conflicts using 'I' statements and Kelso's Choices. This lesson provides a structured mediation framework for teachers and a self-reflection tool for students.
A lesson designed to help students understand the critical link between school attendance and their personal, social, and academic success. It frames attendance as the 'first step' to achieving their goals and building a strong community.