A foundational lesson for Transitional Kindergarten students focused on identifying basic emotions and the physical sensation of being 'wiggly' (stressed) vs. 'still' (calm). Introduces 'Turtle Breathing' as a primary regulation tool.

Reviewing all strategies, celebrating progress, and creating a personalized self-control plan for future use.

Developing impulse control by 'fast-forwarding' to see the potential consequences of different choices.

Managing the intensity of emotions and reactions using the 'Volume Control' strategy for self-regulation in social situations.

Addressing social frustrations by 'rewinding' to understand what happened and how to troubleshoot social bugs with peers.

Focusing on the 'Pause' button to build a gap between impulse and action, featuring strategies for stopping in the moment.

Introduction to the concept of self-control using the remote control metaphor and identifying personal 'impulses' that need managing.

Students will learn how to make meaningful apologies and use art to explore the concept of repairing damaged relationships.

Students will practice effective communication techniques using role-play scenarios focused on active listening and "I" statements.

Students will explore different ways to navigate disagreements using a board game format to practice perspective-taking.