A mini-lesson exploring self-respect and heritage inspired by the book 'Eyes that Kiss in the Corners'. Students engage in partner interviews and create self-portraits that celebrate their unique features.
A 2nd-grade lesson on collaborative decision-making where students learn to use pros-and-cons lists to make shared choices about recess activities.
A focused session for Grade 2 students to help them navigate feelings of being misunderstood. The lesson introduces 'I' statements as a tool for self-advocacy and provides guided practice in a supportive, individual setting.
A lesson focused on establishing clear boundaries and accountability for iPad and YouTube usage, using a 'Tech Pilot' theme to frame digital responsibility.
A social-emotional learning lesson for grades 1-3 that uses a workshop metaphor to teach the four components of a sincere apology: saying sorry, owning the mistake, making restitution, and planning for change.
A 30-minute social-emotional learning lesson where students create and display art representing empathy in their school community. Students will define empathy, create visual representations of kind actions, and participate in a reflective gallery walk.
A movement-based social-emotional learning lesson where students board a virtual train to explore facial expressions and social cues at different 'Feeling Stations'.
Students explore personal growth through the lens of metamorphosis, creating 3D hanging butterfly mobiles that document their progress as learners and friends since the start of the school year.
A 3rd-grade SEL lesson centered on the book 'The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes' to help students overcome perfectionism and embrace a growth mindset through creative risk-taking.
A brief, 10-minute social-emotional learning lesson focused on building resilience and processing emotions after experiencing rejection from a family member. Students learn to identify their feelings, use self-affirmations as a 'shield,' and identify a support network of trusted adults.
A quick 20-minute session for K-4 students to identify anger triggers and practice immediate 'cooling' strategies including deep breathing, physical movement, and positive self-talk.
A workshop designed to help 3rd-5th graders navigate the final school quarter using executive functioning and goal-setting skills. Students learn to break down big projects and manage 'spring overwhelm' through actionable planning.
A heartwarming lesson for K-2 students exploring empathy and social interconnectedness through the metaphor of an 'invisible string' that connects us all. Students will visualize community bonds through a collaborative yarn activity and reflect on their personal connections.
A 30-minute guidance lesson teaching 2nd and 3rd graders how to identify and show respect across four key areas of their lives: school, home, self/environment, and community.
A social-emotional learning and geometry lesson for K-1 students where they create a collaborative 'Kindness Quilt'. Students explore the concept of symmetry through art while building community by documenting acts of kindness.