This lesson helps students explore the feelings associated with housing changes and provides tools for managing worry and uncertainty. It emphasizes that while living situations may change, the student's value and their 'inner home' remain constant.

A foundational 60-minute lesson introducing K-3 students to the concept of Executive Functioning using the 'Brain Captain' metaphor. Students explore the 9 core mental departments through interactive group activities and self-reflection.

A 20-minute 1:1 reflection session using a hot air balloon metaphor to help students evaluate their progress, celebrate successes, and identify areas for support.

This lesson teaches students how to recognize and maintain a calm body and voice in different environments. Students will learn the difference between 'inside' and 'outside' behaviors and practice self-regulation techniques.

An elementary lesson (grades 3-5) teaching emotional regulation through the metaphor of surfing waves. Students learn to identify body signals, use a three-step breathing strategy, and create a personal 'coping surfboard'.

An experiential lesson for grades 2-5 focused on learning and practicing five body-based calming strategies: belly breathing, grounding, muscle relaxation, butterfly hugs, and visualization. Students 'train' to become Calm Body Commanders, learning to manage big emotions through physical techniques.

A 30-minute introductory lesson for grades 2-4 focused on celebrating individual identities and building an inclusive classroom community through a collaborative art project.

A 30-minute social-emotional learning lesson for elementary students focused on building, maintaining, and repairing friendships through interactive brainstorming and creative activities.

A 30-minute introductory lesson for grades 2-4 focused on expanding emotional vocabulary, recognizing physical cues of feelings, and understanding that all emotions are valid. Students explore 15+ nuanced emotion words and practice expressing them through drawing and movement.

A high-energy 35-minute lesson for grades 3-5 that transforms mistakes from setbacks into 'brain fuel.' Students explore neuroplasticity, compare fixed and growth mindsets, and learn the transformative power of the word 'yet.'

A lesson for 1st graders on identifying big feelings, using calming strategies like slow breathing or counting, and stating problems respectfully without blaming others. based on Second Step Grade 1, Unit 4, Lesson 16.

A lesson for 3rd-4th graders using a car engine metaphor to teach self-regulation and focus, helping students identify their emotional 'speed' and use strategies to get back to a productive state.

A K-2 social-emotional learning lesson that teaches students the difference between tattling (to get someone in trouble) and reporting (to keep someone safe) using a 'Big Picture' telescope metaphor.

A fast-paced 10-minute lesson where students become 'Emotion Detectives' to identify feelings through facial expressions and learn how these feelings impact their choices and responsibilities.

A 10-minute social skills lesson for preschoolers focused on the virtue of self-control during transitions, specifically lining up from playtime. Includes a social story and role-playing activities.

Students will explore how being cheerful and helpful makes them approachable and builds strong friendships. Focus on CASEL Self-Awareness and Relationship Skills.

Students will learn techniques for including others in play and conversation, mirroring Frassati's inclusive social circles. Focus on CASEL Relationship Skills (social engagement).

Students will practice active listening and responding to others, learning how to be 'easy to talk to' through modeling and role-play. Focus on CASEL Relationship Skills (communication).

Students will learn how to initiate friendly interactions using a 'warm hello' and eye contact, inspired by Pier Giorgio Frassati's welcoming spirit. Focus on CASEL Self-Awareness (recognizing the impact of one's presence).

A 45-minute lesson specifically for Kindergarteners to define gratitude and identify things they are thankful for at home and school.

A foundational lesson for kindergarteners to identify, categorize, and understand a variety of emotions, from basic to more complex states like bravery and confusion.

A comprehensive 120-minute lesson where students explore the dual superpowers of Cooperation and Assertiveness. Through a 'Superhero Training' theme, students practice working together and speaking up for themselves and others.

A social-emotional learning lesson for 1st graders to understand the 'ripple effect' of kindness by creating a physical paper chain of kind acts. Students brainstorm, record, and link their ideas to build a classroom community of care.

A lesson designed to help students master executive function skills, focusing on working memory and self-regulation through structured daily routines and metacognitive strategies.

Enhance emotional intelligence by identifying and labeling common feelings with visual flashcards.