A 30-minute interactive lesson for 2nd and 3rd graders focused on the mechanics of active listening through an engaging 'Ear Detective' theme. Students learn the 'Whole Body Listening' technique and practice through role-play scenarios.
A session focused on long-term resilience and the 'Growing Around Grief' model. Students learn that while grief may never disappear, their world can expand around it.
A session focused on celebrating and honoring the connection to what was lost. Students create a 'memory jar' of positive moments to help balance the pain of loss with the warmth of love.
A focused 10-minute session introducing the stages of grief and providing tools for personal reflection and coping. Students explore the non-linear nature of healing and identify their own 'anchor points' during difficult times.
A collection of visual CBT processing tools designed to help students identify the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This lesson includes developmentally appropriate worksheets for K-3 and 4-6 students, along with a reference guide and teacher instructions.
A cumulative lesson where students work in pairs to plan a "Forest Festival" using both turn-taking and perspective-taking.
Students explore how two people can see the same thing in different ways through the "Two Sided Glasses" activity.
An introduction to empathy, where students learn to identify how others feel using facial clues.
Students practice sharing the "Spotlight" during conversation and play to ensure everyone has a voice.
Students learn the basic rules of waiting for a turn and using "Waiting Words" through the character of Dash the Deer.
A gentle introduction to identifying and expressing the emotion of fear through creative activity and discussion.
Students explore the expectations for a bus-based field trip to the zoo, covering bus safety, venue respect, and the 'Stop and Look' rule for separation through Sam's zoo adventure.
Students learn the specific expectations for a walking field trip, including the 'Bubble Buddy' system, walking feet, and indoor voices, as they follow Sam's journey to the local library.
A creative lesson focused on the social-emotional skills of sharing and taking turns through artistic expression.
A lesson designed for 3rd graders to understand that managing anger is a skill that can be grown through practice and a growth mindset. It uses a 'Pilot and Control Room' metaphor to teach emotional regulation.