A transformative group lesson for third-grade girls focused on identifying internal strengths (self-awareness) and finding the bravery to share them with the world (courage) through a creative art project.
A series of read-aloud stories and activities designed to help students navigate common friendship challenges and build social-emotional skills.
A social-emotional learning lesson for 3rd graders focused on understanding empathy through the metaphor of 'Heart Glasses' to see the world from different perspectives.
A 30-minute lesson designed to help students reflect on the impact of their teachers and create meaningful, personalized tokens of appreciation through writing and creative crafts.
A comprehensive lesson for upper elementary students to identify the physical and emotional signs of test anxiety and build a toolkit of effective coping strategies.
A lesson designed to help 3rd graders identify sensory triggers, understand how sensory overload affects their emotions, and develop strategies for self-regulation and communication.
A comprehensive lesson for 3rd graders on the art of a sincere apology, focusing on responsibility, remorse, and making amends through an architect and builder theme.
Students explore the concept of teamwork and collaboration by contributing unique strengths to a collective 'totem pole' project. Through hands-on building and reflection, they learn the value of listening, respect, and shared goals.
Students explore the concept of cooperation through the metaphor of building bridges, learning to share ideas, take turns, and contribute to a common goal. This lesson uses a construction theme to teach essential social-emotional skills for 2nd and 3rd graders.
A lesson designed for third-grade students to identify anger triggers and practice specific coping strategies like movement breaks and sensory input.
Students apply all their money skills in a project-based learning activity where they must design a 'Dream Room' while staying within a strict budget. They practice balancing needs versus wants and tracking expenses accurately.
An elementary counseling lesson focused on developing a growth mindset by embracing mistakes as learning opportunities. Students will explore the 'Power of Yet,' learn about famous figures who overcame failure, and set personal growth goals.
A social-emotional learning lesson for elementary students focused on identifying negative self-talk and transforming it into positive affirmations using a garden-themed analogy. Students will learn to 'weed' their thoughts and 'plant' confidence-boosting words.
A delightful lesson that uses a bakery theme to teach students the ingredients of a strong friendship, including sharing, taking turns, and including others. Aligned to ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors B-SS 2.
A comprehensive lesson for elementary students to identify safe vs. unsafe situations and build a network of trusted adults. Aligned with ASCA B-SMS 9, focusing on self-regulation and personal safety boundaries.
A comprehensive elementary school counseling lesson teaching K-5 students self-regulation strategies including belly breathing, slow counting, and safe space visualization. Students will create a physical 'Calm-Down Toolkit' to use when experiencing big emotions.
A lesson for elementary students to develop empathy and kindness through active listening and positive communication, aligned with ASCA standard B-SS 1. Students will identify kind behaviors, practice empathy, and track their 'Heart Hero' missions.
A foundational school counseling lesson for grades K-5 focused on identifying, naming, and expressing emotions through a communal check-in circle and individual reflection activities. Students learn to use a feelings chart to communicate their inner state, aligned with ASCA B-SMS 7.