This lesson introduces students to the 'Brain Remote Control' metaphor, helping them identify the gap between a trigger and a reaction. Students practice pausing to choose better responses to conflict and personal frustration.

Prepares students for social setbacks, specifically how to respond to peer rejection and maintain resilience. Includes a wrap-up review of all tools learned.

Explores social boundaries and appropriate levels of sharing personal information. Uses a 'Circle of Trust' model to help students distinguish between what to share with close friends versus peers.

Targets social entry skills, including how to join a group at recess and initiate conversations. Includes scripts and role-play scenarios featuring cat characters.

Teaches the 'flip' technique to turn negative thoughts into growth-oriented statements. Students create a tactile flipbook to practice reframing in real-time.

Introduces the concept of 'ANTs' (Automatic Negative Thoughts) and helps students identify these mental pests. Activities involve sorting negative thoughts and understanding how they affect mood.

Focuses on identifying complex emotions and building a personalized 'Coping Kitty Toolbox' of regulatory strategies. Students explore how different feelings feel in their bodies using feline visual aids.

This lesson provides direct instruction and practice for four core social skills: following adult directions, personal space awareness, active listening, and polite communication.

A gentle and engaging lesson for first graders about the importance of honesty and respecting others' property, featuring social stories and interactive discussions.

A comprehensive lesson for 4th-6th grade counselors to help students distinguish between rude, mean, and bullying behavior while providing tools for conflict resolution and managing peer drama.

Practices using kind words and cooperation, specifically addressing peer interactions and following directions.

Introduces concrete 'power tools' for calming down, such as deep breathing and counting, to use when feeling angry.

Focuses on identifying the physical sensations of anger and frustration before they lead to an outburst.

A review of all skills through cooperative group challenges and a celebration of the group's social-emotional growth.

Focuses on the art of a meaningful apology and practical ways to 'fix' a social situation after a conflict.

Introduces 'I' statements and basic communication tools to help students express needs and resolve simple disagreements.

Teaches students how their choices and behaviors affect the feelings and actions of others using a 'ripple effect' metaphor.

Focuses on recognizing physical sensations associated with big feelings and building a 'Calm Down Toolbox' with specific breathing and grounding strategies.

Introduces students to identifying basic emotions (happy, sad, angry, scared) using physical and facial cues through a 'Feeling Detective' lens.