A social-emotional learning and geometry lesson for K-1 students where they create a collaborative 'Kindness Quilt'. Students explore the concept of symmetry through art while building community by documenting acts of kindness.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on finding commonalities with peers through structured conversation. Students use conversation cards to discover shared interests and build connections.
A gentle 15-minute lesson helping children navigate the big feelings of parental separation due to divorce or deportation, focusing on maintaining emotional connections.
A 20-minute working memory session. Students learn to store 'Memory Flowers' in their 'Brain Garden' using mental snapshots.
A 20-minute active listening session. Students use their 'Petal Ears' to catch instructions and the 'Sparkle Echo' to make them stick in their memory.
A 20-minute session on sustained attention. Students learn to keep their 'Focus Wand' pointed at their work and ignore 'Distraction Butterflies' that try to fly in.
A 20-minute introduction to starting tasks promptly. Students learn to use their 'Magic Spark' to start jobs immediately and practice the 'Bloom Signal'.
A collection of visual tools and worksheets designed to help students identify their emotional zones and practice cognitive restructuring through thought bubbles. Includes age-appropriate templates for K-2 and 3-5 students.
A 20-minute working memory session. Students learn to create 'Mental Snapshots' and store them in 'Brain Folders' using a visual reference guide and drawing activity.
A 20-minute active listening session. Students learn the 'Echo Strategy' using a Magic Ears visual guide and practice multi-step instructions through the Echo Challenge game.
A 20-minute session on sustained attention. Students learn to recognize 'Brain Bubbles' and use the 'Pop It' strategy to stay on track. Includes a Focus Spotlight visual aid for small group discussion.
A 20-minute introduction to task initiation. Students learn to identify the 'Go-Signal' and practice starting tasks immediately using a 'Brain Boss' anchor chart. Adaptable for small group play or individual coaching.
A comprehensive whole-group lesson for Pre-K students to explore different careers, featuring visual storytelling, movement-based icebreakers, and a cooperative guessing game.
A lesson focused on establishing clear boundaries and accountability for iPad and YouTube usage, using a 'Tech Pilot' theme to frame digital responsibility.
A social-emotional learning lesson for grades 1-3 that uses a workshop metaphor to teach the four components of a sincere apology: saying sorry, owning the mistake, making restitution, and planning for change.
A comprehensive social-emotional lesson for preschool students using a volcano metaphor to teach self-regulation strategies like deep breathing, weighted balls, and wall pushes.