A high-impact 15-minute social-emotional learning lesson focused on empathy, the Platinum Rule, and the tangible impact of treating others with respect in a middle school environment.
A game-inspired goal-setting activity designed for parent-teacher conferences, focusing on identifying student strengths and growth areas through a 'future quest' lens.
A small group social skills unit focused on defining friendship, identifying bullying, and mastering conflict resolution strategies for 6th-grade students.
Focuses on long-term maintenance, reflecting on growth, and creating a personalized 'Operation Manual' for future challenges.
Teaches effective communication tools like 'I' statements and active listening to resolve conflicts without overheating.
Equips students with a menu of healthy coping mechanisms and relaxation techniques to 'downgrade' the anger signal.
Focuses on the internal hardware signals (physical warning signs) that occur before an outburst and introduces immediate 'reboot' strategies.
Helps students identify the external 'inputs' (triggers) that activate their anger signals and explores the 'Anger Iceberg' of underlying emotions.
Introduces the concept of anger as a data signal, explores the impact of anger on our 'operating systems', and establishes group norms.