A Kindergarten lesson introducing growth mindset through the metaphor of a garden, focusing on replacing 'weed thoughts' with 'flower thoughts' (positive self-talk). Students learn to identify and practice kind words for themselves.
A 20-minute social-emotional learning lesson for grades K-4 focused on the 'Stop, Think, Act' strategy for managing anger and high-energy emotions.
A calming social-emotional learning lesson that uses the imagery of a quiet pond to teach lily pad breathing. Designed for sensory-sensitive learners, this lesson helps students transition from high-energy activities to focused learning through visual cues and deep breathing.
A lesson designed to help Kindergarten students reflect on physical safety and the impact of hitting, focusing on emotional awareness and restorative actions.
A comprehensive self-regulation lesson for kindergarteners focused on the sequence of identifying an emotion, selecting an appropriate calming strategy, and successfully returning to the group activity.
A fast-paced, 20-minute SEL lesson for grades K-4 focusing on identifying the 'size' of a problem and matching the 'size' of the reaction. Students act as 'Reaction Scientists' to measure problems and reactions.
A small-group social-emotional learning lesson for kindergarteners focused on building confidence through positive self-talk and the courage to speak up in various social and academic scenarios.
Gently guides students through the complexities of grief using 'Memory Garden' prompts to help them process loss and preserve meaningful memories.
Explores the physical and emotional sensations of frustration, providing 'Pressure Valve' templates to help students articulate their needs and boundaries.
Introduces the concept of emotional mapping and uses a specialized 'Feeling Compass' to help students identify the nuances of their internal landscape.
A 20-minute SEL lesson for grades K-4 focused on identifying physical warning signs of anger before they escalate. Students act as 'Anger Detectives' to spot body clues like racing hearts, clenched fists, and hot faces.
A lesson focused on building stress tolerance and resilience. Students learn to identify the 'stuck' feeling of frustration and practice positive self-talk and 'try again' strategies.