A foundational social-emotional learning lesson for Grades 2-4 that uses the 'inner weather' metaphor to help students identify, label, and manage their emotions using a four-quadrant Mood Meter.
Students celebrate their progress and reflect on how persistence helps them reach their goals.
Students learn concrete strategies for what to do when they feel like giving up on a hard task.
Students learn to add the word 'yet' to 'I can't' statements to transform their mindset.
Students explore how the brain is like a muscle that grows stronger when they work through difficult tasks.
Students identify things that feel 'hard' or 'stuck' and learn that everyone faces walls on their mountain climbing journey.
A lesson focused on identifying and navigating core emotions through real-world scenarios and guided reflection.
A 20-minute introductory lesson for grades K-4 on empathy and kindness, using a 'Heart Detectives' theme to help students identify feelings and respond with care.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on managing impulsivity, practicing deep breathing, and shifting from negative to positive self-talk to navigate classroom challenges successfully.
A 20-minute interactive lesson for grades K-4 teaching students to identify what is within their control versus what is not using the 'Command Center' theme.
A synthesis lesson where students reflect on their growth and create a 'Grit Kit' for future challenges.
Applying grit to hobbies and new skills, focusing on the 'learning pit' and the value of practice.
Focusing on social perseverance and the grit required to build and maintain healthy friendships.
Exploring the science of brain growth and how mistakes are like exercise for our neural pathways.
Introduction to the 'Power of Yet' focusing on academic perseverance and reframing 'I can't' into 'I can't yet.'
This lesson helps students navigate the social complexities of humor within a school setting. It focuses on identifying appropriate times for jokes, recognizing social cues from teachers, and understanding how timing affects classroom dynamics and respect.
A creative 30-minute SEL lesson where students illustrate empathy through art and participate in a classroom gallery walk. Students define empathy, create 'Artist Statements', and practice giving positive feedback to peers.
A fast-paced, interactive lesson for grades K-4 focused on the dual skills of active listening and respectful turn-taking in conversations. Students learn through visual 'Traffic Light' cues and role-playing scenarios.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on identifying negative 'Red' thoughts and reframing them into positive 'Green' thoughts using scenarios and visual self-talk strategies.