Introductory mission where children take the Explorer's Oath and prepare their mental backpacks for the journey ahead.
This lesson introduces the concept of private parts and private places through a social story and interactive sorting activity.
An in-depth workshop for community volunteer tutors focusing on trauma-informed strategies, building trust, and academic support for youth in foster care.
A social-emotional learning game designed to help 2nd and 3rd graders connect emotions to physical sensations in the body. Students navigate a board game while performing "Body Signal" actions for complex emotions and energy levels.
Students join Sam on a bus trip to a working farm, learning about animal safety, venue respect, and the importance of keeping hands to oneself (no hitting) while being a School Ambassador.
A lesson exploring the physiological sensations of emotions through body mapping. Students identify where they feel different feelings and play a matching game to reinforce the connection between mind and body.
Students explore the physical sensations associated with various emotions through a movement-based scavenger hunt, identifying where 'feelings hide' in the body.
A comprehensive 60-minute training session for new teachers on supporting students in the foster care system, focusing on trauma-informed practices, academic stability, and relationship building.
An in-depth training lesson for community volunteers focusing on trauma-informed tutoring strategies for youth in foster care. This lesson covers relationship building, academic stability, and flexibility as core pillars of support.
A lesson for elementary students on identifying anxiety symptoms ('Brain Storms') and using grounding techniques ('Dropping Anchor') to find calm. Includes slides, a worksheet, a teaching guide, and reference cards.
A comprehensive guide for 5th-grade students and parents at South Conejos transitioning to middle school, covering schedules, academics, and emotional growth.
