A 35-minute classroom lesson for 4th graders reviewing Kelso's Choices, focusing on distinguishing between small and big problems, understanding bullying, and the power of words.
Reviewing all skills and creating a maintenance plan for long-term success.
Using a simple 'Stop-Think-Act' framework to solve school-based problems independently.
Learning to identify distractions and use focus-boosting strategies to stay on task in class.
Establishing routines for using planners and checklists to ensure homework completion.
Developing physical organization strategies for desks and backpacks using the 'Clear & Sort' method.
Introduction to the Skill Squad, defining brain habits, and setting personal improvement goals for the 6-week program.
Students participate in a structured debate about the necessity of homework to develop social-emotional skills like active listening, perspective-taking, and respectful disagreement. The lesson provides a comprehensive framework including prep organizers, self-reflection tools, and teacher facilitation strategies.
Reviewing all skills and creating a sustainable long-term maintenance plan for continued success.
Developing a step-by-step framework for solving school-based problems and managing frustration.
Learning strategies to improve sustained attention and ignore distractions in the classroom environment.
Mastering the use of planners and logs to ensure homework completion and efficient time management.
Focusing on physical organization strategies for desks, backpacks, and personal spaces using the 'Clear Hangar' method.