Students explore the relationship between education, career choice, and income through a hands-on budgeting activity. 4th graders learn to prioritize needs versus wants while managing a monthly budget based on real-world career salaries.
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 lesson focused on building empathy and perspective-taking skills for 5th-grade students, exploring the impact of actions on others and personal coping strategies.
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 dynamic 30-minute small group activity for 5th graders focused on building cooperation and teamwork. Students work together to operate a 'Collective Crane' (rubber band and strings) to stack a cup pyramid, requiring perfect synchronization.
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.
A 30-minute interactive lesson designed to empower 3rd-5th grade students with practical test-taking strategies and anxiety-reduction techniques, reframing tests as a chance to show what they know.
A guidance lesson for 5th graders focused on distinguishing between small and large problems, managing overreactions, and understanding the social pressure to 'prove' oneself in front of peers.
A supportive counseling session designed for 5th graders to build resilience against bullying, identify emotions, and learn practical strategies for standing up for themselves and seeking help.
A lesson on resilience focusing on bouncing back from setbacks using the 'Elastic Minds' framework. Students will learn to reframe challenges and develop personal coping strategies.
A comprehensive career exploration lesson where 5th-grade students discover their interests and skills through an inventory aligned with the 16 National Career Clusters. Students will identify their top career paths and learn about the specific skills required for different professional fields.
A comprehensive social-emotional learning lesson focused on developing and practicing coping strategies for navigating social rejection, teasing, and feeling left out. Students learn to use specific 'plays' like walking away, seeking support, and using 'I' statements to maintain emotional regulation.
A counseling session designed to help students identify healthy friendship qualities, recognize red flags, and practice coping strategies like 'I' statements.
A 20-minute SEL lesson for 3rd graders with varying learning needs, focusing on empathy and the difference between friendly teasing and mean behavior. Features simplified language, high-visual support, and behavioral management strategies for challenging classroom dynamics.
A lesson focused on identifying gossip, understanding its impact on friendships, and practicing strategies to stop the spread of rumors using role-play scenarios.
A comprehensive lesson designed to help students master self-regulation skills, specifically focusing on impulse control, waiting, and following multi-step directions through the lens of a 'Mission Control' theme.
A group session designed for 4th-grade girls to foster body positivity, practice self-affirmation, and understand hygiene as a form of self-respect and care.
A lesson centered on the book 'Miss Nelson Has a Field Day', focusing on character motivation, teamwork, and sportsmanship through the lens of the Smedley Tornadoes' transformation.
This lesson focuses on teaching students the importance of personal boundaries and physical respect during field trips, using the 'Personal Bubble' concept and the 'Power of Permission' to ensure a safe and respectful environment.
Students synthesize their learning by creating a personal 'Mindset Blueprint' to guide their future responses to challenges.
Applying self-talk and coping strategies to real-world social scenarios through role-play and choice-making activities.
Focus on self-advocacy through the use of 'I' messages and learning when and how to appropriately ask for a break.
Introduction to physical coping strategies, specifically deep breathing and counting to ten, as tools for managing immediate frustration.
Students practice 'flipping' negative thoughts into positive, realistic statements to improve self-esteem and impulse control.
Students learn to distinguish between their 'Inner Critic' (negative self-talk) and their 'Inner Coach' (positive self-talk) by becoming Mindset Detectives.
A high-energy refresher lesson designed to help 4th graders transition back into school routines after a break, focusing on rule review and building independent work stamina.
A comprehensive 4th-grade lesson focused on defining bullying, understanding its emotional impact, and equipping students with practical coping strategies through role-play and reflection.
A 10-minute whole group lesson focused on self-confidence through the lens of self-acceptance, helping students understand how valuing themselves and others creates a foundation for trustworthiness and responsibility.
A collection of resources to facilitate social-emotional learning and peer connection during informal lunch sessions.
A set of social-emotional learning resources designed for small group "Lunch Bunch" sessions, focusing on identifying emotions and selecting coping strategies using a four-color mood meter.
A supportive lunch bunch session designed to assess and foster student belonging and connection within the school community.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on thought awareness and cognitive coping strategies. Students learn to differentiate between worried and calm thoughts through visualization and positive self-talk.
An individual counseling lesson designed for a 5th-grade student to help him distinguish between helping and interfering in peer conflicts, while providing calming strategies for frustration.
A final review and future-planning session for 4th-grade boys focusing on respect, communication, and accepting redirection. This 25-minute session celebrates growth and creates a concrete plan for maintaining positive behaviors.
Students discover the power of gratitude to change their own brain and the school environment. The lesson focuses on specific, meaningful appreciation for the 'invisible' help they receive daily.
A deep dive into why kindness feels risky, how to recognize when others are struggling to be kind, and the importance of maintaining personal boundaries.