A comprehensive lesson for 2nd-3rd graders to explore their interests, connect school subjects to future careers, and set personal goals for their future paths.
An advanced career exploration for 2nd-3rd graders, focusing on 'Majors', skill sets, and the step-by-step 'Blueprint' needed to reach career goals.
Two 30-minute sessions for 6th grade using concepts from 'Restart' by Gordon Korman to analyze social leadership, school-wide culture, and building a legacy of advocacy.
Two 30-minute sessions for 5th grade using 'Zero' by Kathryn Otoshi to explore digital footprint, social capital, and the value of inclusion.
Two 30-minute sessions for 4th grade using 'Confessions of a Former Bully' by Trudy Ludwig to understand the roles in the bullying circle and practice specific 'Power Shift' strategies.
Two 30-minute sessions for 3rd grade using 'Tease Monster' by Julia Cook to categorize behavior and analyze the 'Target' vs 'Bully' power gap. Distinguishes between teasing and bullying.
Two 30-minute sessions for 2nd grade using 'The Invisible Boy' by Trudy Ludwig to explore social exclusion and the transition from a 'Buddy Conflict' to bullying.
Two 30-minute sessions for 1st grade using 'Trouble Talk' by Trudy Ludwig to explore verbal/social bullying and the 'Seesaw' model of equal power vs. unequal power.
Two 30-minute sessions for Kindergarten using 'Bully B.E.A.N.S.' by Julia Cook to distinguish between accidents and bullying, and to practice the 'Stop, Walk, Talk' strategy.
Two 30-minute sessions for PK using 'One' by Kathryn Otoshi to introduce the 'Shield Squad' definition of bullying and the concept of 'Not Fair Power'. Focuses on standing up for others.
Upper elementary students explore the nuance of 'Single Significant Events' and cyberbullying. Using 'Say Something!', students reflect on their digital footprint and social influence, learning how to lead school-wide kindness initiatives.
This unit focuses on the specific social dynamics of the 'Bystander' and the 'Upstander'. Students analyze 'The Juice Box Bully' to understand their social responsibility and practice intervention strategies in a safe environment.
Students in 1st and 2nd grade learn to identify the 'Imbalance of Power' and 'Repeated' aspects of bullying. They use mentor texts like 'Can I Play Too?' to discuss inclusion and develop simple 'Stop, Walk, Talk' strategies.
In these two 30-minute sessions, the youngest students learn to distinguish between 'kind' and 'unkind' choices and are introduced to the basic 'Shield Squad' definition of bullying. Using 'The Sour Grape', students practice recognizing purposeful mean behavior.
A social-emotional learning lesson for K-2 students focused on strategies for following directions even when they feel resistant, using 'Wait and Why', positive self-talk, and consequence thinking.
A 30-minute foundational exploration of college and careers for K-1 students, using storytelling and hands-on tool matching to introduce higher education and community hero roles.