Friendship Starters

A 4-week wildlife safari themed morning meeting series for ESY elementary school scholars. Covers Savannah, Jungle, Desert, and Ocean habitats with daily welcomes, mood checks, date trackers, affirmations, and interactive social-emotional sharing prompts.

A hands-on activity and task card set designed for early childhood students to practice essential personal, physical, and calendar life skills across three dedicated learning centers.

A comprehensive 4-day small-group empathy curriculum for grades K-2, aligning with the CASEL SEL framework. Students learn to spot facial and body language clues and offer meaningful, kind assistance.

An end-of-year counseling unit and toolkit designed to guide elementary students through academic, social, and personal-emotional reflection. Contains a comprehensive Counselor Facilitation Guide, a class-wide interactive Slide Presentation, a drawing-focused memory booklet for lower elementary (K-2), and a writing-focused portfolio booklet for upper elementary (3-5).

An interactive social-emotional learning lesson for K-2 students to reflect on their personal growth over the school year and navigate their feelings about transitioning to the next grade using garden-themed drawing and storytelling.

A school counseling lesson for K-5 students to identify positive coping strategies and mindfulness techniques to keep in their emotional toolbox for a peaceful, safe, and happy summer break. Includes a detailed lesson plan, instructional slides, a hands-on toolbox construction activity, and an interactive sensory warm-up.

A simple, kid-friendly daily emotional regulation check-in system based on the Zones of Regulation model. Features a clean student desk mat, a coping strategy menu, a teacher instruction guide, and tracking logs.

An introductory get-to-know-you lesson utilizing visual sentence starters and structured options to support students of all communication styles in sharing their preferences, feelings, and strengths.

A sensory-motor lesson designed for young learners to build emotional self-regulation through midline-crossing movements, rhythmic auditory beats, and visual breathing exercises. It includes interactive calm-down cards, a daily routine poster with choice boards, and an instructional guide for teachers and parents.

A pair of visually striking, high-contrast printable signs to organize any kitchen or classroom space. Features separate, elegant layouts for clean and dirty dishes to maintain perfect organization.

A comprehensive 4-day small group unit for grades K-2 focused on CASEL-aligned conflict resolution. Students learn to stop and pause, communicate boundaries using I-messages, and distinguish between small conflicts they can solve and big problems that require adult help.

A comforting social-emotional learning lesson designed to ease transition anxiety for younger students. Students identify key support systems, favorite activities, and coping strategies, packing them into an imaginary backpack for the summer.

A comforting transition lesson designed for younger students (K-3) to identify their comfort anchors—such as favorite summer activities, safe people, and calming breathing strategies—and pack them into a personalized, imaginary backpack to ease transition anxiety as they head into summer break.

A comprehensive 120-minute lesson where students explore the dual superpowers of Cooperation and Assertiveness. Through a 'Superhero Training' theme, students practice working together and speaking up for themselves and others.

A supportive counseling lesson designed for kindergarten students struggling with elopement and physical aggression. It focuses on identifying big feelings, understanding safety expectations, and practicing positive replacement behaviors such as visiting a safe spot and practicing calming self-squeezes.

A self-regulation lesson for K-2 students using a remote control analogy. Students learn to 'pause' to breathe, 'rewind' to make better choices, and 'mute' distractions when overwhelmed.

A sensory-friendly social-emotional learning lesson designed for Pre-K through 1st-grade students, focusing on identifying big emotions, understanding sensory triggers, and using a cozy corner with calming tactile strategies.

A comprehensive memory book and worksheet collection for Kindergarten students to reflect on their academic growth, record memories, paste photos, and collect classmates' autographs.

A heartwarming K-4 social-emotional learning lesson that guides students through transition anxiety by learning to say healthy, intentional fare-wells. Students construct their own mini mailbox and write and exchange positive memories, thanks, and well-wishes.

A heartwarming social-emotional learning lesson for Pre-K through 2nd grade. Students reflect on their school year connections, celebrate peer support networks, and design a personalized passport to carry positive friendship skills and memories into the summer months.

A clinical and social-emotional learning lesson that helps K-8 students build a personalized summer coping toolkit using the metaphor of a travel suitcase. Students explore sensory-based self-soothing strategies to manage emotional regulation when school routines are paused.

A comprehensive safety and preparation kit for students and teachers participating in a neighborhood trash pick-up community service project. It includes safety slides, a student contract and checklist, and a detailed teacher instruction guide.

A social-emotional learning lesson for K-3 students where they identify and thank the unsung heroes of their school, fostering community connection and practicing positive closure.

A self-regulation lesson for K-3 students designed to help them identify physical signs of boredom and restlessness, and build a personalized 'Boredom SOS' choice wheel filled with positive, self-soothing activities for unstructured times like summer break or weekends.

A whimsical reflection lesson for Kindergarten and 1st-grade students to visualize their social-emotional growth over the school year. Through interactive slides, discussion cards, and a flower-crafting activity, students map their progress in managing feelings and building friendships to plant in a classroom Growth Garden.

A high-energy, movement-based lesson teaching 5-7 year olds how to distinguish between Big Problems and Little Problems. Includes a comprehensive teacher lesson plan, active movement cards, and a kid-friendly visual sorting worksheet.

A complete toolkit for hosting a memorable, structured 40-minute end-of-year small group celebration, including a step-by-step party schedule, interactive games, and printable themed gift tags.

A culminating reflection and community project lesson where students synthesize all five CARES values. Students create a class pledge, award certificates, and design a community action project to show their learning.

A social-emotional learning lesson centered on self-control, emotional regulation, and mindfulness. Students practice somatic grounding and cool-down techniques to manage big emotions in real-time.

A social-emotional learning lesson on empathy, active compassion, and perspective-taking. Students learn to recognize emotional cues in others and practice walking in someone else's shoes to solve social dilemmas.

A social-emotional learning lesson teaching personal accountability, civic responsibility, and classroom roles. Students identify how their individual choices affect the safety and success of the whole community.

A social-emotional learning lesson focused on assertive communication, active listening, and setting respectful boundaries. Students practice using "I-Statements" to express their needs and opinions respectfully.

A social-emotional learning lesson focusing on cooperation, collaborative problem solving, and group agreement. Students explore how to share ideas, compromise, and build together as a team.