A 30-minute scavenger hunt and team-building activity for 3rd graders focused on Social Emotional Learning (SEL), communication, and cooperation.
A comprehensive back-to-school lesson designed to help teachers get to know their 3rd-grade students' strengths, emotional needs, and social preferences through interactive discussion and personal reflection.
Synthesizes the unit by applying the Control Compass to complex social scenarios and providing students with a long-term reference for self-regulation.
Focuses on the concept of 'letting go' of external factors and introduces the 'Anchor' technique for grounding oneself when faced with uncontrollable situations.
Introduces the concept of the 'Control Compass' and helps students identify the specific thoughts, words, and actions that fall within their personal circle of control.
A classroom game styled after Family Feud that teaches growth mindset, self-talk, and focus strategies using the 'Channel Changer' analogy. Students compete in teams to identify common distractions and mindset shifts.
A lesson focused on equipping students with a structured graphic organizer to navigate emotional challenges and peer conflicts using a 'blueprint' approach to problem-solving.
Final commitment to the 'Bridge Builder' code and a celebration of the growth and changes made during the academy.
Rehearse self-regulation and repair strategies through challenging social scenarios to build behavioral muscle memory.
Develop strategies for seeking adult support when struggling with anger, social pressure, or the impulse to tease.
Learn and practice 'Reset Scripts' for stopping hurtful behavior in the moment and offering sincere apologies.
Identify the personal triggers and signs that 'friendly' teasing has become hurtful behavior that needs to stop.
Explore the emotional weight of hurtful words and the permanence of social impact to build genuine empathy.
Establish a culture of accountability and define 'The Reset'—the power to change direction and own the impact of our choices.