A short, high-impact social-emotional learning lesson for second-grade non-readers that teaches the difference between sharing cool news (stating facts) and bragging, using the 'Share-o-Meter' concept.

A warm, celebratory parent support group session focused on reflecting on school year successes, planning screen-free summer adventures, and setting growth goals.

Celebrating the group's progress. Students review their ninja strategies, complete a post-assessment, and receive their graduation badges.

Mastering goal setting and action planning. Students learn to break big, overwhelming tasks into small, manageable 'ninja-steps'.

Enhancing sustained attention and concentration. Students practice blocking out distractions using the Focused Ninja's techniques.

Developing emotional self-regulation. Students learn to scan their bodies for early warning signs of distraction, restlessness, or frustration.

Teaching impulse control through the 'Stop and Think' method. Students learn to pause before reacting, using the concept of an invisible defensive shield.

Introducing the group, establishing norms, and meeting Impulsive Ninja and Focused Ninja. Students complete a baseline self-assessment of their focus and impulse control.

Five 10-minute daily SEL scripts and visual slides focusing on handling strong feelings and managing stress daily (emotion regulation).

Five 10-minute daily SEL scripts and visual slides focusing on calming down and managing anger (emotion regulation).

Five 10-minute daily SEL scripts and visual slides focusing on self-talk for focus and learning to be assertive (skills for learning).

Five 10-minute daily SEL scripts and visual slides focusing on focusing attention and listening with the body (skills for learning).

Foundational tools for the Mindful Minutes curriculum, containing Tier 1 behavioral strategy cards for printable rings and a teacher pre/post-assessment checklist.