Managing Big Emotions

A high-impact three-day mini-unit empowering upper elementary students to identify learning barriers, speak up for their academic needs, and build actionable personal goals. Students explore assertive communication scripts, craft targeted learning milestones, and practice self-advocacy in authentic classroom scenarios.

A foundational Tier 1 instructional unit equipping high school students with core knowledge, constructive attitudes, and practical skills for managing disagreements. Aligned with Texas SB 12 standards, the lesson promotes civil discourse, emotional self-regulation, and de-escalation strategies.

An educator diagnostic guide and answer key for the Conflict Checkpoint Pre-Test, outlining mastery benchmarks, diagnostic interpretation for Likert ratings, instructional talking points, and SB 12 civil discourse alignment.

A four-lesson social-emotional learning unit for first graders focused on foundational friendship behaviors, puppet social stories, movement-based responses, and cooperative play.

Students synthesize their advocacy scripts and goals through partner role-play scenarios, assembling a portable desk-reflector card to take charge of their learning daily.

A five-question Tier 1 pre-assessment evaluating high school students' baseline knowledge, attitudes, and skills regarding constructive conflict resolution. Aligned with Texas SB 12 guidelines for age-appropriate, objective, and skills-focused instruction, it features clear Likert scale items and a goal-setting prompt.

A comprehensive six-part primary school guidance counseling sequence focused on conflict resolution, distinguishing big vs. little problems, discerning tattling from reporting, emotional regulation, assertive communication, and restorative apologies.

Students discover the student-friendly STAR goal framework (Specific, Trackable, Action step, Realistic) and transform vague hopes into measurable, motivating academic targets.

A vibrant, photo-rich set of 8 printable visual cards for kindergarten students inspired by *My Mouth is a Volcano*. Features real-life photography of active volcanoes, molten lava, mindful breathing, quiet cues, pockets, and students raising their hands to visually bridge story clues, body feelings, and self-regulation strategies.

A comprehensive 3-week socio-emotional learning sequence for first graders focused on recognizing bullying, developing safe upstander skills, and cultivating a proactive caring classroom community.

Students learn what self-advocacy means, explore four common learning roadblocks, and master respectful sentence stems to ask for specific academic support before frustration strikes.

Day 3 student-facing hands-on activity sheet featuring scenario role-play checklists and an assemble-and-keep foldable desk tent with personal STAR goal display, go-to advocacy stems, and a 10-day tracking log.