This lesson provides Head Start teachers and support staff with practical, actionable cheat sheets and guides for implementing the HighScope curriculum, focusing on conflict resolution, Plan-Do-Review cycles, and Key Developmental Indicators (KDIs).
A 45-minute social-emotional learning lesson for 4th grade that explores how everyday choices can lead to or alleviate stress. Students learn a simple problem-solving model (STOP-THINK-CHOOSE) and apply it to relatable situations, including test anxiety.
A introductory social-emotional learning lesson for 3rd graders to understand stress, identify their own triggers using a feelings thermometer, and practice coping strategies.
A 60-minute active career investigation lesson where students select a career matching their RIASEC interests, conduct live research using O*NET/BLS, and map out requirements, salary metrics, and key skills.
A comprehensive high school lesson focused on SMART goals, developing a growth mindset, and utilizing academic resources for goal achievement. Includes teacher-facing guides, interactive slides, a multi-page work booklet, and an exit ticket.
Celebrating the group's progress. Students review their ninja strategies, complete a post-assessment, and receive their graduation badges.
Mastering goal setting and action planning. Students learn to break big, overwhelming tasks into small, manageable 'ninja-steps'.
Enhancing sustained attention and concentration. Students practice blocking out distractions using the Focused Ninja's techniques.
Developing emotional self-regulation. Students learn to scan their bodies for early warning signs of distraction, restlessness, or frustration.
Teaching impulse control through the 'Stop and Think' method. Students learn to pause before reacting, using the concept of an invisible defensive shield.
Introducing the group, establishing norms, and meeting Impulsive Ninja and Focused Ninja. Students complete a baseline self-assessment of their focus and impulse control.
Five 10-minute daily SEL scripts and visual slides focusing on handling strong feelings and managing stress daily (emotion regulation).
Five 10-minute daily SEL scripts and visual slides focusing on calming down and managing anger (emotion regulation).
Five 10-minute daily SEL scripts and visual slides focusing on self-talk for focus and learning to be assertive (skills for learning).
Five 10-minute daily SEL scripts and visual slides focusing on focusing attention and listening with the body (skills for learning).
Foundational tools for the Mindful Minutes curriculum, containing Tier 1 behavioral strategy cards for printable rings and a teacher pre/post-assessment checklist.
A clean, modern therapeutic lesson designed to teach students aged 5-8 how to identify physical and emotional cues, map their current coping strategies, and choose practical new skills to try.
Focuses on Days 11 to 14 of the summer academy, introducing, practicing, and mastering specific calming, focusing, and energizing strategies for self-regulation across all zones.
Focuses on Days 6 to 10 of the summer academy, helping students identify how emotions feel in their physical bodies and mapping physical sensations to their emotional zones.
Focuses on Days 1 to 5 of the summer academy, introducing the four emotional zones (Blue, Green, Yellow, and Red) and helping students identify and name their core emotions within each zone.
An interactive, scenario-based workbook lesson designed for high schoolers (specifically targeting 16-year-olds) focusing on respecting shared school spaces, facilities, and resources. The lesson uses relatable dilemmas, decision-tree consequence mapping, and tactical reflection to build accountability without patronizing.
A comprehensive professional development and resource package for educators, mapping out Tier 1 classroom interventions and Tier 2 school counselor supports to build a proactive, collaborative, and restorative student support culture.
A professional development lesson focused on empowering school or corporate staff with internal emotional regulation tools to navigate tense, high-stakes, or difficult conversations calmly and constructively.
A 30-minute lesson designed for 1st graders to understand stress ('worry monsters') and learn actionable coping mechanisms, specifically positive self-talk and taking a break. It includes a comprehensive lesson plan, an interactive slide deck, a hands-on art craft activity, and a rubrics sheet for pre/post-assessment.
A daily 5-10 minute SEL routine incorporating visual arts, movement, music, and drama to build self-awareness and emotional regulation during summer school.
A comprehensive life-skills lesson designed to help students understand sleep hygiene, analyze their current habits, and build personalized bedtime and morning routines to wake up refreshed and on time.