A 20-minute small-group lesson for 5th graders focused on understanding acceptance through the metaphor of a mosaic, where individual differences create a beautiful whole.
A comprehensive lesson that turns students into 'Decision-Making Detectives,' teaching them to analyze situations, evaluate consequences, and make responsible choices through a detective-themed investigation framework.
A capstone week that reviews all previous concepts and challenges students to apply their 'Mind Gym' skills to a final group project or reflection.
Teaches responsible decision-making by evaluating consequences, ethical standards, and safety when making choices in various situations.
Addresses classroom regulation and collective responsibility, focusing on creating a positive learning environment through cooperation and shared norms.
Explores social awareness and empathy, helping students understand different perspectives and the impact of their words and actions on others.
Focuses on self-regulation strategies, including identifying emotional triggers and practicing calming techniques like breathing and mindfulness.
Introduction to self-awareness, focusing on identifying personal strengths, values, and emotions. Students learn to recognize how their internal state influences their actions.
A comprehensive organizational system designed to help 5th graders track their assignments, homework, and tests using a 'Mission Control' theme. It includes tools for daily planning, long-term tracking, and routine checks.
A 30-minute social-emotional learning lesson where 5th graders identify and curate a 'playlist' of personal coping strategies to manage their moods and stress.
A follow-up lesson focusing on the mechanics of peer pressure and practical 'Social Strength' strategies to maintain integrity in group settings.
A 30-minute character education lesson for 5th graders focusing on integrity, consistency across different environments, and resisting peer pressure through the metaphor of 'The Real You'.
A comprehensive personal safety lesson aligned with ASCA standards, teaching students to identify safe/unsafe situations, recognize body signals, and identify trusted adults.
A 30-minute introductory lesson on the structure and purpose of restorative circles to resolve conflict and repair harm in a community setting.
A hands-on social-emotional learning lesson where students use construction metaphors and building activities to identify, express, and regulate their emotions. Students will build 'feeling structures' to visualize their emotional foundations and develop a robust emotional vocabulary.
A lesson for upper elementary students that defines bias incidents, distinguishes them from bullying, and explores the importance of empathy and collective responsibility.