Students use visual aids and mirrors to observe changes in face color or feelings of heat during different emotional states. They sort pictures of faces into 'hot/red' (angry/frustrated) and 'cool' (calm/content) categories.
A fun and interactive lesson for kindergarteners focused on the 'Big Three' of kindness: sharing, taking turns, and using kind words. Through a 'Kindness Garden' theme, students learn how these actions help friendships grow.
A comprehensive lesson designed to help Kindergarten students navigate the emotional and academic transition to 1st grade, focusing on growth mindset and anxiety management.
A hands-on lesson for Pre-K students to distinguish between rule-following behaviors and poor choices through a cut-and-paste sorting activity and interactive discussion.
A 25-minute Pre-K guidance lesson focused on the transition to Kindergarten, maintaining friendships, and emotional regulation using 'The Invisible String'. Students explore how they remain connected to their school community even during summer break.
A fast-paced, interactive lesson for grades K-4 focused on the dual skills of active listening and respectful turn-taking in conversations. Students learn through visual 'Traffic Light' cues and role-playing scenarios.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on identifying negative 'Red' thoughts and reframing them into positive 'Green' thoughts using scenarios and visual self-talk strategies.
A social intervention lesson designed for two kindergarten students to practice sharing, using kind words, and building a positive friendship through guided storytelling and creative activities.
A fast-paced social-emotional learning lesson focused on identifying social cues and building stronger friendships through active observation and empathy. Students learn to read 'social clues' like body language and tone of voice to better understand their peers.
A comprehensive lesson on navigating the termination phase of the student-counselor relationship, focusing on celebrating growth, managing emotions, and planning for the future.
A quick-fire 20-minute lesson teaching students how to use their 'social filter' to distinguish between thoughts that should stay inside and words that are okay to say aloud.
This lesson helps students with ADHD master self-control using the 'Inner Remote' metaphor. It focuses on filtering thoughts through the THINK acronym and provides practical tools for managing impulses during difficult transitions and social interactions.
A high-energy teamwork activity where participants must coordinate movements using strings to control a single marker and trace complex paths.
A 7th-grade lesson focused on evaluating everyday decisions using a structured 5-step decision-making model. Students will analyze scenarios and apply the model to their own lives.
Reflecting on progress and celebrating the mission's success. Students create a 'Stay-in-Orbit' plan for long-term consistency.
Identifying the ground crew. Students learn how to communicate when they are struggling and who at home and school can help them 'launch' on tough days.
Building practical morning routines. Students create a 'Pre-Flight Checklist' to ensure a successful launch from home to school every morning.