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).

Celebrating progress and reviewing all strategies learned over the 8 weeks.

Learning how to apologize and reset after an accidental blurt occurs.

Using detective skills to analyze complex scenarios and determine the best 'Thought Tamer' move.

Applying the filter to specific classroom routines like raising hands and group discussions.

Learning the '5-Second Braking' technique to pause before a thought leaves the mouth.

Exploring how blurting affects friends and teachers, focusing on the social consequences of the 'Outside' thought.

Active practice sorting various thoughts into 'stay inside' and 'can come out' categories through interactive games.

Introduction to the concept of Inside vs. Outside thoughts and the 'Thought Filter' mechanism.

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.