A lesson exploring empathy and respect through the classic story of The Berenstain Bears and the Golden Rule, focusing on practical applications of kindness in daily life.
A fast-paced, high-energy 10-minute lesson focused on empowering 5th graders to see themselves as active contributors to school safety and culture through daily actions.
A fast-paced, high-energy 10-minute lesson focused on identifying the 'common good' and practicing the courage needed to make responsible decisions for the classroom and community. Students explore real-world scenarios and use a 'Common Good Compass' to guide their choices.
A punchy 10-minute whole-group lesson focused on developing perspective-taking, kindness, and respectful communication in 3rd-grade students using the metaphor of a ripple effect to teach consideration.
A hands-on lesson designed to help students identify, analyze, and dismantle stereotypes through a visual sorting activity and reflective discussion. Students explore how the brain uses shortcuts and why those shortcuts can be harmful when applied to people.
A comprehensive lesson designed to help 4th-grade students manage test anxiety using deep breathing and positive self-talk. Students learn to recognize physical signs of stress and transform negative thoughts into empowering ones.
A social-emotional learning lesson for 4th graders focused on social awareness and perspective-taking using an aviation-inspired 'Perspective Pilots' theme. Students learn to recognize others' feelings and viewpoints to navigate social situations effectively.
A Pokémon-themed lesson where students identify the four Zones of Regulation through interactive scenarios and choice-based activities. Students learn to recognize emotional states and select appropriate regulation 'moves'.
Students learn about growth mindset and the 'Power of Yet' to help them bounce back from setbacks and reach their personal summits.
Students identify and practice specific coping strategies to 'pack' into their personal survival kits for when they face challenging situations.
Students explore the concept of emotions by comparing them to weather patterns and identify their own 'emotional climate' and triggers.
A fun and interactive bingo game designed for 4th and 5th graders to explore various self-care strategies across physical, emotional, social, and digital domains. Students learn to identify and practice healthy habits for mental and physical well-being.
Students will learn to identify the four emotional zones (Blue, Green, Yellow, Red) and recognize their own physical and emotional cues for each.
A high-energy, interactive lesson teaching 4th and 5th graders about diverse self-care strategies through a themed BINGO game. Students will learn to categorize coping mechanisms into Digital & Hygiene, Social & Creative, Mental & Mindfulness, and Physical & Sensory groups.
A lesson focused on identifying the character traits of a positive friend and the specific actions (the 'feed') required to maintain a healthy relationship, using a gardening and companion animal metaphor.
A deep dive into empathy and inclusion using three pivotal clips from the movie Wonder, including guided reflections and AVID structured discussion techniques.
A lesson focused on identifying and applying emotional regulation strategies through a scenario-based card game. Students learn three key tools: taking space, using fidgets, and positive self-talk.
A collaborative scavenger hunt focused on identifying and practicing non-combative communication and conflict resolution strategies.