A sensitive and supportive lesson designed for K-1 students to explore the concept of grief, identify their feelings, and find comfort through art and memory-sharing.
This lesson teaches students how to calculate total costs of multiple items and make spending decisions based on a fixed budget.
This lesson focuses on identifying US coins (penny, nickel, dime, quarter) and their respective values through visual recognition and matching.
A foundational lesson for Transitional Kindergarten students focused on identifying basic emotions and the physical sensation of being 'wiggly' (stressed) vs. 'still' (calm). Introduces 'Turtle Breathing' as a primary regulation tool.
A hands-on collaborative project where students must work together, ensuring every person has a specific and valued role in the group.
Students learn simple phrases and gestures to invite others into their activities, practicing through guided roleplay and social scripting.
A foundational lesson focused on recognizing when a peer is playing alone and might want to join in, using visual cues and social stories.
A lesson designed for two first-graders to learn how to replace screaming and eloping with verbal communication using a feelings chart. Through role-play and visual aids, students practice identifying their emotions and stating their needs.
A social-emotional learning lesson for Kindergarteners focusing on the 'Circle of Control' using a nautical theme. Students learn to distinguish between things they can control (their words, actions, and effort) and things they cannot (the weather, others' behavior, or the past).
A 30-minute lesson introducing Grade 1 and 2 students to self-regulation during whole-group instruction through the 'Focus Pilot' metaphor, covering whole body listening and concentration skills.
A foundational social-emotional learning lesson for kindergarteners to identify and categorize feelings using the four color zones. Students will explore scenarios, match emotions, and practice physical sorting of feelings.
A fast-paced, 10-minute social-emotional learning lesson focused on building self-confidence through self-acceptance and kindness toward others. Students define self-esteem and set immediate goals for personal growth and peer acceptance.
A comprehensive primary lesson focused on building positive relationships, understanding fairness, and developing social skills through interactive candy-themed activities.
A small-group lesson for 1st-grade boys focused on developing self-control and respect through kind and appropriate talk. Students learn to distinguish between helpful and hurtful words using a 'toolbox' analogy.
An introductory lesson on gratitude where students define the concept, engage in a visual anchor chart activity, and play a classroom-wide game of Gratitude Bingo.
A 30-minute interactive lesson for Kindergarteners focusing on the fundamentals of sharing and taking turns through a whole-class circle game. Students practice using polite phrases and waiting for their turn in a supportive, factory-themed environment.
An end-of-year lesson for K-2 students focused on navigating social interactions using the Circle of Control and celebrating friendship growth. Students will learn what they can influence in their friendships and reflect on their social successes throughout the year.
Students explore core leadership qualities through the lens of superheroes, identifying their own unique leadership 'superpowers' and learning how to lead with empathy, courage, and teamwork.