A K-2 lesson using a water-ripple metaphor to help students visualize the impact of their kind actions on their school community. Students identify 'drop' actions and trace the positive 'ripples' they create.
An experiential lesson for grades 2-5 focused on learning and practicing five body-based calming strategies: belly breathing, grounding, muscle relaxation, butterfly hugs, and visualization. Students 'train' to become Calm Body Commanders, learning to manage big emotions through physical techniques.
A 30-minute introductory lesson for grades 2-4 focused on celebrating individual identities and building an inclusive classroom community through a collaborative art project.
A 30-minute social-emotional learning lesson for elementary students focused on building, maintaining, and repairing friendships through interactive brainstorming and creative activities.
A 30-minute introductory lesson for grades 2-4 focused on expanding emotional vocabulary, recognizing physical cues of feelings, and understanding that all emotions are valid. Students explore 15+ nuanced emotion words and practice expressing them through drawing and movement.
A lesson for 1st graders on identifying big feelings, using calming strategies like slow breathing or counting, and stating problems respectfully without blaming others. based on Second Step Grade 1, Unit 4, Lesson 16.
A K-2 social-emotional learning lesson that teaches students the difference between tattling (to get someone in trouble) and reporting (to keep someone safe) using a 'Big Picture' telescope metaphor.
A fast-paced 10-minute lesson where students become 'Emotion Detectives' to identify feelings through facial expressions and learn how these feelings impact their choices and responsibilities.
A 10-minute social skills lesson for preschoolers focused on the virtue of self-control during transitions, specifically lining up from playtime. Includes a social story and role-playing activities.
Students will explore how being cheerful and helpful makes them approachable and builds strong friendships. Focus on CASEL Self-Awareness and Relationship Skills.
Students will learn techniques for including others in play and conversation, mirroring Frassati's inclusive social circles. Focus on CASEL Relationship Skills (social engagement).
Students will practice active listening and responding to others, learning how to be 'easy to talk to' through modeling and role-play. Focus on CASEL Relationship Skills (communication).
Students will learn how to initiate friendly interactions using a 'warm hello' and eye contact, inspired by Pier Giorgio Frassati's welcoming spirit. Focus on CASEL Self-Awareness (recognizing the impact of one's presence).
A 45-minute lesson specifically for Kindergarteners to define gratitude and identify things they are thankful for at home and school.