The First Connection

A supportive, mountain-trail-themed final counseling session designed for students on IEPs to celebrate their personal growth, develop summer coping strategies, set future goals, and process closure with their counselor.

A collection of visual guides and posters to teach and remind elementary students how and when to ask for permission for daily routines.

A highly interactive Lunch & Learn lesson for 1st-3rd graders focusing on growth mindset and 'The Power of Yet'. Includes a student worksheet, printable table discussion cards, a facilitator script, and a colorful classroom anchor chart.

A quick, high-impact SEL lesson designed for Grades 1–3 to introduce the concept of a growth mindset through the 'Superpower of Yet' using the TLC Gators school mascot.

A 15-minute restorative social-emotional learning lesson for third graders struggling with lying to avoid consequences. It helps students understand that hiding mistakes with lies creates a heavy emotional burden, while speaking the truth—even when it requires great courage—brings relief, lightness, and restores trust.

A growth mindset and emotional regulation lesson designed for 3rd and 4th-grade small groups. Students discover how the brain strengthens through challenge, identify their frustration 'heat level', and practice concrete self-regulation exercises like tactical breathing and constructive self-talk.

A nurturing and interactive social-emotional learning lesson for grades 2-3 designed to help students identify happy, sad, mad, and scared feelings. It focuses on physical body clues, facial expressions, and written reflection on coping strategies and self-regulation.

An SEL-focused lesson based on the book 'Elephant Island' by Leo Timmers, exploring community-building, resilience, and welcoming others through movement-based task cards and collaborative reflection.

A 4-week wildlife safari themed morning meeting series for ESY elementary school scholars. Covers Savannah, Jungle, Desert, and Ocean habitats with daily welcomes, mood checks, date trackers, affirmations, and interactive social-emotional sharing prompts.

A comprehensive summer support packet for a third-grade student experiencing anxiety and worry due to parental conflict. Includes a child-friendly workbook, coping cards, a daily tracker, and a guide for supporting adults.

A heartwarming end-of-year activity where grade 3 students reflect on their school year, practice constructive feedback, and express gratitude by creating a personalized keepsake report card for their teacher.

A comprehensive individual SEL lesson tailored for a 2nd-grade girl in her first counseling session, focused on identifying personal triggers with a warm detective theme and mapping her growth roadmap for transitioning into 3rd grade.

An engaging social-emotional learning lesson for 1st-3rd graders. Students learn self-regulation techniques by imagining their mind as a TV and using a 'Mind Remote' with Pause, Rewind, and Volume buttons to manage emotions and impulses during unstructured summer days.

A 3-day SEL curriculum for small groups (grades 3-5) focused on active listening, perspective-taking, and compassionate communication. Each 20-minute daily session includes warm-ups, direct instruction, partner practice, and self-reflection.

An end-of-year counseling unit and toolkit designed to guide elementary students through academic, social, and personal-emotional reflection. Contains a comprehensive Counselor Facilitation Guide, a class-wide interactive Slide Presentation, a drawing-focused memory booklet for lower elementary (K-2), and a writing-focused portfolio booklet for upper elementary (3-5).

This transition lesson helps 3rd to 5th graders navigate the leap into the upcoming school year. Through the metaphor of designing and building a 'bridge to the future,' students explore their hopes, address their anxieties, and construct practical, resilience-boosting coping strategies for a successful academic transition.

A school counseling lesson for K-5 students to identify positive coping strategies and mindfulness techniques to keep in their emotional toolbox for a peaceful, safe, and happy summer break. Includes a detailed lesson plan, instructional slides, a hands-on toolbox construction activity, and an interactive sensory warm-up.

A hands-on, scripture-based exploration of making wise, Christ-centered choices in daily life. Students navigate real-world scenarios and map out what it looks like to follow Jesus' path.

A simple, kid-friendly daily emotional regulation check-in system based on the Zones of Regulation model. Features a clean student desk mat, a coping strategy menu, a teacher instruction guide, and tracking logs.

A mini-lesson and printable counseling board game designed for 2nd and 3rd graders. The lesson teaches four core pillars of personal ownership: owning mistakes, taking care of belongings, managing reactions, and telling the truth, followed by an active board game simulation.

A complete counseling game bundle for 2nd and 3rd graders focused on owning mistakes, apologizing sincerely, and restoring relationships. Includes a printable board, scenario cards, instruction guide, and individual reflection sheet.

An introductory get-to-know-you lesson utilizing visual sentence starters and structured options to support students of all communication styles in sharing their preferences, feelings, and strengths.

A welcoming first-week lesson designed to help students define identity and explore their unique traits. Through collaborative slides, a personal worksheet, and guided reflections, students share their hobbies, strengths, feelings, and backgrounds to build a connected classroom community.

A fast-paced 20-minute SEL lesson for third graders on self-regulation and avoiding unnecessary social conflicts. Students learn to distinguish between their own 'mission' (responsibilities and fun) and distractions (other kids' arguments, chatter, or recess disputes), culminating in interactive role-play and a sorting game.

A pair of visually striking, high-contrast printable signs to organize any kitchen or classroom space. Features separate, elegant layouts for clean and dirty dishes to maintain perfect organization.

Day 3 of the Peace Patrol curriculum. Students use roleplay cards to practice selecting and demonstrating the four healthy problem-solving strategies in real-world scenarios.

Day 2 of the Peace Patrol curriculum. Students explore 'Find a Compromise' and 'Report to an Adult' with hands-on practice and workbook activities.

Day 1 of the Peace Patrol curriculum. Students take the pre-test, learn to identify conflict sizes, and explore the 'Ignore/Walk Away' and 'Calmly Tell to Stop' strategies.

A Wellness Wednesday mindfulness routine for grades 1-3. Through sensory deep breathing and finger-tracing on a 'Lilypad Breathing' path, students learn self-regulation, calming techniques, and emotional focus.

An end-of-year celebration sequence tracking daily educational activities and theme days for students transitioning to the next grade.

A comforting social-emotional learning lesson designed to ease transition anxiety for younger students. Students identify key support systems, favorite activities, and coping strategies, packing them into an imaginary backpack for the summer.

A comforting transition lesson designed for younger students (K-3) to identify their comfort anchors—such as favorite summer activities, safe people, and calming breathing strategies—and pack them into a personalized, imaginary backpack to ease transition anxiety as they head into summer break.

An empowering self-regulation workshop tailored for 3rd and 4th graders. Students learn to assemble a figurative first-aid kit containing self-soothing tools, deep breathing techniques, and personal distraction activities to utilize during moments of distress when school counselors are unavailable.

A 5-10 minute Thoughtful Thursday activity designed to shift students in grades 1-6 from a fixed to a growth mindset. Using engaging alligator metaphors like the 'Yet' Gator, 'Chomping' through challenges, and 'Thick Gator Skin' resilience, this quick routine builds emotional grit and reflection.

A comprehensive therapeutic counseling session designed to help students reflect on their growth, process feelings about termination, and prepare for the journey ahead.