A 15-minute social-emotional learning lesson for preschoolers focused on reducing competition and understanding that every spot in line is a good spot. Includes a social story about a snail and a group activity.
A social-emotional lesson for grades K-5 focused on the "Cares & Shares" program. Students learn that being part of a community means both receiving support when needed and contributing back to keep the community strong.
A collection of visual tools and activities designed for kindergarteners to independently manage big emotions using simple, effective calming strategies.
A social-emotional learning lesson designed to help students identify, categorize, and practice various coping skills through an engaging matching game. Students will learn how different strategies help regulate emotions and create their own personal 'Calm Quest' toolkit.
A hands-on lesson teaching students to categorize life's challenges using a ladder metaphor, integrated with Zones of Regulation concepts to help them match their reaction to the problem size.
A restorative practice lesson for K-5 students using a first-aid metaphor to teach accountability and relationship repair after social conflicts. Students learn to assess friendship 'injuries' and apply the right communication 'treatments' to heal them.
A 20-minute hands-on session focusing on differentiating between big and small school problems and reframing unkind thoughts through a construction-themed lens.
A social-emotional learning lesson for Pre-K through 1st grade that uses gardening metaphors to teach grounding and breathing techniques for emotional regulation. Students learn to 'root' their bodies for stability and 'blossom' their breath to calm high energy.
A social-emotional learning lesson for K-4th graders focused on the 'ripple effect' of kind gestures. Students learn how individual actions impact their classroom and the local Lowell community.
A gentle mindfulness lesson for Pre-K and Kindergarten students that uses water metaphors to teach self-regulation and grounding techniques. Students explore physical sensations of restlessness and practice returning to a state of calm through rhythmic breathing.
A social-emotional learning lesson for grades K-5 focused on identifying and expressing emotions through facial cues using a fun 'explorer' theme. Students use mirrors and visual aids to build empathy and non-verbal communication skills.
A social-emotional learning lesson for K-2 students focused on managing spring-time impulsivity using the 'Impulse Anchor' technique. Students learn to recognize high-energy 'Spring Sizzles' and use anchor imagery to stay grounded and make thoughtful choices.