Students practice cognitive flexibility by role-playing setbacks and adjusting their project boards in response to new information.
A comprehensive lesson on professional and academic email etiquette, featuring scenarios ranging from school help to job applications. Students learn the structure of a formal email and practice writing their own digital correspondence.
An introductory session for school and district administrators exploring how Lenny Learning streamlines instructional planning and enhances classroom consistency.
A sensitive and supportive lesson designed to help students navigate anxiety regarding the loss of loved ones through nature metaphors, expressive art, and identifying support systems.
A project-based lesson for K-3 students that uses a garden analogy to teach the impact of kindness. Students learn how positive actions spread throughout a community like pollen in a garden.
A comprehensive guide for high school juniors to navigate the college application process, focusing on self-discovery through YouScience and research through Scoir.
A supportive lesson for middle schoolers focused on developing self-compassion and the ability to forgive oneself after mistakes or difficult days. Students learn to identify their inner critic and cultivate a kind, supportive inner voice.
A comprehensive lesson focused on helping 2nd-grade students understand the concept of 'Size of the Problem' to build frustration tolerance and emotional regulation.
A dynamic conversation game where students practice active listening and non-verbal communication through 'Talker' prompts and 'Listener' challenges. Students learn to recognize and use body language to show they are truly engaged in a conversation.
A lesson for grades 3-5 on digital footprints, using a wilderness trail analogy to explore how online actions leave lasting marks and affect future opportunities.
A lesson designed for high school students to differentiate between appropriate apologies and over-apologizing, featuring social scripts and alternative communication strategies.
A collection of visual tools and worksheets designed to help students identify their emotional zones and practice cognitive restructuring through thought bubbles. Includes age-appropriate templates for K-2 and 3-5 students.
Finalizing the daily routine by creating a 'construction schedule' to keep the joy architecture maintained over time.
Exploring the importance of social connections and kindness as 'common areas' that make the building of joy stronger for everyone.
Introducing mindfulness techniques as 'ventilation' for the mind, helping students stay present and clear-headed.
Focusing on gratitude as the foundation of emotional resilience, students identify the people and things that support them.
Students learn to identify 'raw materials' of joy—small, positive moments in their daily lives—and begin their joy site inspection.