Targets working memory through visualization and memory games. Students learn how to 'take a mental picture' of instructions and hold onto information using mnemonic devices.
This lesson introduces math-based grounding techniques to help students manage anxiety or overstimulation by engaging the logical side of the brain. It includes portable prompt cards and structured worksheets featuring counting, arithmetic, and geometry challenges.
A comprehensive Social-Emotional Learning lesson introducing the concepts of the Upstairs and Downstairs Brain, teaching students how to identify their emotional states and use regulation strategies to stay 'integrated'.
A comprehensive lesson designed for 4th-grade students to develop impulse control and navigate peer relationships through the lens of a video game quest. The lesson covers listening skills, sharing, and resolving small conflicts.
This lesson focuses on helping students navigate feelings of disappointment by developing resilience and practicing positive self-talk. Students will learn to identify 'Growth Mindset' responses to setbacks and build a toolkit of coping strategies.
A small group social-emotional learning lesson for 5th graders focused on identifying healthy friendship behaviors and using the 'Circle of Control' to manage relationship dynamics. Students act as 'Friendship Architects' to build strong connections and navigate social challenges.
A 30-minute counseling lesson focused on identifying the fight-or-flight response and utilizing grounding 'anchors' to prevent regressive panic behaviors. Students will learn to recognize physical 'storm signals' and deploy immediate soothing techniques.
A lesson focused on recognizing the early physical and emotional warning signs of panic, specifically in high-stress situations like 'getting in trouble,' and applying immediate grounding techniques to prevent escalation.
A 30-minute introductory lesson on growth mindset, focusing on the distinction between fixed and growth mindsets, the power of reframing negative thoughts, and setting growth-oriented goals.
An SEL-focused lesson for 4th and 5th graders that uses a 'ripple effect' metaphor to teach social awareness and responsible decision-making. Students explore how their daily choices create chains of impact on others through a collaborative scenario-based game.
A 25-minute social-emotional learning lesson focused on impulse control and decision-making through the Stop-Think-Choose framework. Students practice identifying problems, generating multiple solutions, and pausing before acting.
A social-emotional learning lesson for 3rd-5th graders focused on developing empathy through the E.Y.E.S. framework: Examine, Yield, Explore, and Share. Students act as 'Perspective Detectives' to understand others' feelings and viewpoints.