A social-emotional learning lesson focused on developing kindness, self-control, and acceptance of others through a relatable social story and reflective activities.

A social-emotional learning lesson that uses a detective theme to teach students about property ownership, empathy, and the importance of honesty.

Reviewing the curriculum and celebrating the tools students have learned to use.

Using helpful self-talk and flexible thinking to change how we feel and react to problems.

Building a kit of physical strategies like deep breathing and grounding to manage Red Zone feelings.

Identifying physical "sparks" or warning signs in the body that signal anger is rising.

Understanding the Red Zone (anger, terror, out of control) and why it's important to recognize when we're there.

Identifying Yellow Zone feelings like frustration, silliness, or worry, where we start to lose a little control.

Exploring the Blue Zone—feeling sad, bored, tired, or sick—and gentle ways to move back to Green.

Focus on the Green Zone—feeling calm, happy, and ready to learn—and what it looks like in the classroom.

Introduction to the four colors of the Zones of Regulation: Green, Blue, Yellow, and Red.