A social-emotional learning lesson for grades 3-5 that explores the 'social legacy' students leave behind through their daily interactions. Students identify how small acts of inclusion create a lasting emotional 'echo' in their classroom community.
A detective-themed investigation where 3rd graders learn to distinguish between private and personal information while practicing safe online habits. Students will identify 'red flags' and develop a set of rules for being a responsible digital citizen.
An introductory lesson on the RIASEC Holland Codes where students take a career interest quiz, analyze their results, and explore different career pathways through global examples.
An executive functioning workshop focused on helping students visualize and manage the small transitions (micro-moments) throughout their school day using a cartography-inspired mapping system.
Session 3 of the Heart Helpers program focused on identifying school-based emotions through the Popsicle Break interactive sharing activity.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on identifying the differences between bullying and unkind behavior using the book 'Stick and Stone' as a catalyst for discussion. Students will analyze character actions and apply definitions to real-world scenarios through group discussion and sorting activities.
This lesson builds on 'Reading the Room' by teaching students the 'Pivot Protocol'—the ability to shift behavior once a social cue is detected. Students will practice matching their internal energy to the environment, understanding expected vs. unexpected reactions, and using flexible thinking to navigate social shifts.
A nature-based grounding lesson for 4th-7th graders that uses garden metaphors to teach emotional regulation and focus techniques. Students will learn the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding method adapted for nature and create a personal 'Peace Patch' plan.
This lesson helps students distinguish between 'mean' behavior and 'bullying' by analyzing intent, frequency, and power dynamics through interactive scenarios and discussion.
A 30-minute SEL lesson for 2nd-3rd graders celebrating School Lunch Hero Day, focusing on encouragement, gratitude, and building others' confidence.
A self-awareness workshop focusing on energy management and social endurance, helping students identify social drainers and chargers.
A supportive final session for counseling groups focused on reflecting on interpersonal growth, shared experiences, and the process of saying goodbye.
A comprehensive Social-Emotional Learning lesson for middle schoolers exploring common mental health diagnoses and the power of coping skills during Mental Health Awareness Month.
A 30-minute individual counseling lesson for 4th graders focused on cognitive flexibility, specifically handling changes in routine using a navigation and detour metaphor.