A calming craft-based lesson where students create paper snowflakes while practicing mindfulness techniques to promote focus, creativity, and inner peace.
Final mission! Recruits apply the full STEP process to a squad challenge and celebrate their graduation as Certified Junior Agents.
Recruits learn to explore outcomes (E) and pick the best solution (P) to complete their problem-solving missions.
Recruits power up their brainstorming skills (T) to think of safe and respectful solutions to everyday problems.
Recruits learn the first step (S): Say the Problem. They also practice seeing through 'Perspective Lenses' to understand how others feel.
Welcome recruits! Introduction to the Solution Squad mission, establishing expectations, and learning how to 'Cool Down' using the brain's 'Intelligence Center'.
A foundational lesson for Kindergarten and 1st graders to learn about personal space, feelings, and belongings using the 'Space Bubble' concept. Includes interactive slides, a teacher guide, a drawing worksheet, and simple role-play cards.
A social story and supporting materials for Pre-K students to learn the steps of making and receiving an apology, including emotional regulation strategies.
A mini-lesson focused on identifying the impact of harsh language and practicing polite, effective alternatives in social situations. Students learn the 'Word Swap' technique to transform 'clash words' into 'bridge words'.
A targeted Tier 2 intervention lesson for kindergarten students focusing on personal space, physical boundaries, and assertive communication using a fun space-themed metaphor.
This lesson helps students move from making excuses to taking ownership of their actions. Through interactive scenarios and reflective exercises, students learn the '3 As' of accountability: Admit, Apologize, and Amend.
A social-emotional learning lesson that teaches K-5 students to use a visual thermometer to measure and communicate the intensity of their emotions, fostering self-regulation and emotional literacy.
A 30-minute interactive lesson for 3rd graders on decision-making using the 'Stop, Think, Choose' method. Students explore the impact of their choices through real-world scenarios and personal reflection.
A social-emotional learning lesson that teaches students how to resolve conflicts and maintain friendships using a 'toolbox' metaphor for communication and sharing skills.
A collection of resources designed to help students recognize the impact of condescending language, practice empathy, and build habits of honesty and responsibility in social interactions.
A high-energy, 15-minute session designed to help students process Interim Assessment results by reframing struggles through growth mindset and gratitude. Students will learn to 'tune up' their internal monologue and identify actionable steps forward.
A 20-minute interactive lesson focused on the lasting impact of words on friendships, featuring a 'toothpaste' analogy and role-play scenarios to practice mindful communication.
A focused lesson on the seven Spiritual Works of Mercy, helping students identify and apply these acts of love to their daily lives.
A lesson focused on teaching 3rd grade students how to navigate peer conflicts and emotional turbulence using the 'Inner Weather' metaphor and specific self-regulation tools.
The final session for a group of 4th-6th graders focused on setting SMART goals and breaking down complex tasks into manageable steps using a Mission Control theme.
A supportive one-on-one counseling session designed to welcome a student back after long-term truancy, focusing on rapport-building, identifying barriers, and collaborative goal-setting.
A set of SEL resources for 4th graders with ADHD and Autism focused on distress tolerance using the Volcano Brain vs Hero Brain metaphor. Includes guided practice worksheets and creative coloring activities.
In this session, students identify personal stressors and participate in a tactile 'Stress Soup' activity to visualize the physical and emotional impact of cumulative stress. They then explore 'cooling' strategies to prevent overflow.
A social-emotional learning lesson designed to help a 3rd-grade student build confidence in starting friendships, overcoming the fear of rejection, and practicing specific conversation starters.
Students learn to identify emotional 'glitches' (overwhelmed by work, friendship friction) and apply 'system overrides' to stay in the game and succeed at school.
A small group lesson designed to help students navigate grief by identifying emotions, expressing feelings through art, and finding healthy ways to remember loved ones.
A supportive small-group session for students to express and process grief through a creative art activity and guided discussion.
A quick 20-minute lesson on identifying classroom distractions, using 'focus shields' to stay on task, and understanding the impact of being a distractor.