A lesson focused on identifying internal body signals (fast heart, butterflies, etc.) through the book 'My Feelings Make Me Stronger' and tracing/matching activities.
A daily habit-building system for students to monitor their readiness, preparation, and work effort across all subjects. Includes student trackers and teacher implementation guides to foster accountability and self-regulation.
A kindergarten lesson focusing on deep breathing and mindfulness techniques to help students regulate their emotions. Includes a slide presentation, individual strategy cards, and a coloring activity.
A 30-minute interactive lesson for 2nd graders on navigating conflicts using the 'Escalator' vs. 'Stairs' analogy. Students learn to identify escalating behaviors (blaming, yelling) and practice de-escalating tools (I-statements, active listening).
A 30-minute small group session for 2nd graders focused on cognitive flexibility. Students practice staying calm and curious when asked to solve math problems using unfamiliar methods.
A comprehensive lesson focused on helping students identify emotional triggers and build a personalized toolkit of self-regulation strategies. Students will create a multi-page workbook that serves as their personal 'Calm Code' for navigating stressors.
A 30-minute interactive lesson for 2nd graders to learn self-management skills using the metaphor of a 'personal remote control' to manage impulses, emotions, and focus.
A 30-minute lesson for 2nd graders to master impulse control and self-regulation using the Stop and Think strategy. Includes tools for playground behavior, social conflicts, and classroom focus.
A high-energy, interactive 30-minute lesson teaching 2nd graders to distinguish between big and small problems and use the Talk-Walk-Tell method alongside Kelso's Choice and I-Messages.
A comprehensive individual therapy session focused on building respect toward adults, following directions, and being kind to others. The session uses a 'Respect Architect' theme to help students visualize their social interactions as building projects that require care and the right tools.
A 30-minute small group session for 2nd graders focused on the social-emotional skill of including others in play and 'sharing' friends without feeling jealous or left out.
A 30-minute interactive lesson focused on identifying negative self-talk and reframing mistakes as learning opportunities. Students develop a personal 'Inner Hero' persona to combat self-doubt.
A lesson exploring the emotion of awe and descriptive language through the book 'Awe' by Chana Stiefel, designed for 3rd and 4th-grade students.