A parent workshop designed to help 4th grade parents understand and support their children through the transition to a new intermediate school building, focusing on managing anxiety and building resilience.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on the Zen parable of The Empty Boat. Students will explore the nature of anger, mindfulness, and how to stay calm when faced with frustrating situations.
A targeted one-on-one guidance lesson for students struggling with personal boundaries, territoriality, and emotional regulation. Uses a space station metaphor to help students define their personal bubble and manage their internal 'weather' during moments of frustration.
A collection of quick, 5-10 minute activities designed for counseling sessions to help students identify, process, and manage the complex emotions associated with grief.
A 20-minute introductory lesson for grades K-4 on resolving conflicts using the 'Stop, Breathe, Talk' method, framed as training for the 'Peace Patrol'.
A foundational SEL lesson exploring the concept of identity through the metaphor of a mosaic. Students examine their personal traits, social roles, and values to build a comprehensive answer to the question 'Who am I?'
A supportive lesson designed to help students identify the thoughts and feelings behind school avoidance and social anxiety, providing a structured way to map out a path back to the classroom.
A final capstone project where students apply all their wizarding skills to manage a hypothetical shop budget and financial plan.
Covers the importance of insurance and emergency funds to protect against unexpected 'spells' or financial risks.
Demystifies borrowing, interest, and the responsibility of debt, teaching students how to evaluate the true cost of credit.
Introduces the power of compound interest and long-term saving strategies, showing how small amounts grow over time using multiplication and patterns.
Focuses on the art of budgeting, distinguishing between needs and wants, and using addition and subtraction to maintain a balanced 'wizard budget'.
Explores the various ways to earn income, the difference between jobs and entrepreneurship, and basic concepts of gross vs. net income through CCSS math applications.
An individual social skills lesson for kindergartners focused on cooperative play, gentle physical interactions, and using words to share toys. Includes visual aids, modeling scripts, and data tracking for aggressive behaviors.
A practical, mission-themed guide to help students declutter their binders, organize their papers, and establish a sustainable filing system.
A 30-minute social-emotional learning lesson for grades K-4 teaching the Turtle Technique to help students manage strong emotions and self-regulate. Students learn to recognize their feelings, stop, take deep breaths in their 'shell', and find solutions.
A collection of resources to celebrate and thank school mentors for their support throughout the year.
A 30-minute parent workshop presentation and handout focused on managing 4th-grade transition anxiety through the metaphor of a game of UNO, grounded in Conscious Discipline principles.
Students explore the landscape of their emotions, learning to name complex feelings and recognize how they manifest in the body and mind. Focuses on expanding emotional vocabulary and group sharing.
A gentle introduction to mindfulness for Kindergarten and 1st graders, focusing on breath awareness and sensory grounding using a 'Garden' theme.
A high-energy lesson for 2nd graders using a Space Academy theme to teach the critical steps of following directions accurately and immediately.