A 15-minute Pre-K social-emotional lesson where students practice the language and actions of taking turns through story-telling, games, and group reflection.
A small group activity focused on identifying and categorizing emotions into the four color zones (Blue, Green, Yellow, and Red). Students will practice recognizing body signals and feelings to improve self-awareness and regulation.
A collection of appreciation-themed resources for school staff and students to express gratitude through creative, pun-based shoutout cards.
Sixth grade students prepare for the transition to middle school by developing high-level resilience habits and long-term stress management plans.
Fifth graders explore academic and social pressure, focusing on the power of positive self-talk and perspective-shifting.
Fourth grade students investigate the science of the 'fight, flight, or freeze' response and develop logic-based strategies to respond.
Third graders learn to map out their day to identify 'stress spots' and practice proactive planning to minimize overwhelm.
A specialized lesson for mixed-grade classrooms focusing on identifying shared stressors (schoolwork, friendship) and practicing group regulation.
Second grade students explore how to build a personalized 'toolbox' of calm-down strategies to use when they feel overwhelmed.
A focused lesson for 1st graders on identifying where stress lives in the body and learning the difference between 'helpful' and 'unhelpful' ways to react.
A gentle introduction for TK and Kindergarten students to understand feelings of 'tightness' or 'worry' (stress) and simple breathing techniques to feel calm.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on identifying and expressing core emotions through interactive task cards and group discussion. Students learn to recognize physiological and situational cues for different feelings.
An individual counseling session for Pre-K students to identify and understand four primary emotions (happy, sad, angry, and fear) using the book The Color Monster. Students will practice sorting their 'tangled' feelings into jars just like the monster in the story.
A 20-minute individual counseling session for Pre-K students focused on identifying and replacing bullying behaviors like unkind words and physical aggression with kindness and empathy.
A multi-tiered lesson exploring the essential building blocks of friendship, focusing on respectful communication, active listening, and managing conflict with empathy. This lesson includes differentiated activities suitable for Pre-K through 8th grade.
A collaborative workshop session where educators map out the developmental stages of a student's journey from elementary awareness to high school application and outcome access.
A strategic career planning lesson for high schoolers focusing on comparing specific pathways (CTE, college, military) and evaluating local versus out-of-area opportunities.
A career exploration lesson for middle schoolers that dives into salary, education requirements, and identifying stereotypes or barriers within specific career fields.
An introductory career awareness lesson for elementary students focusing on identifying job skills and exploring 'who else' can do a job. Students use a graphic organizer to expand their understanding of common professions.
A professional development session for educators to learn how to facilitate career expansion activities that challenge student assumptions and connect learning to diverse pathways.
A 30-minute social-emotional lesson for Pre-K and Kindergarten based on the book 'The Not-So-Friendly Friend'. Students learn to identify qualities of a good friend, recognize unkind behaviors like hitting or bossing, and practice setting healthy boundaries and personal space. Includes the 'Hero Flip-Freeze' movement game.
A lesson designed to help preschoolers navigate transitions when their regular teacher is away. It focuses on self-regulation, flexible thinking, and using visual tools to communicate needs.
A unit focused on growth mindset and resilience. Students learn to see mistakes as 'clues for learning' and practice strategies for managing frustration when things are difficult.
Synthesizes all skills into a personalized "Explorer Guide" that the student can use daily for self-regulation.
Teaches heavy work and physical movement strategies (wall pushes, animal crawls) to regulate high energy or intense emotions.
Explores the use of tactile and sensory tools (fidgets, weighted items) to help the body return to a calm state.
Explicitly teaches deep breathing techniques (Balloon Breaths) and counting to ten as internal tools for regulation.
Introduces the designated break space, the routine for entering it, and the expectation of using it for calming down.
Explains the concept of "Yellow Zone" feelings (frustration, silliness, worry) as warning signs that a break might be needed soon.
Teaches the student to connect physical sensations (heart beating fast, tight fists) to specific emotions to improve early self-awareness.
Introduces the four core emotions (Happy, Sad, Angry, Scared) using visual supports to help the student label their own feelings and the feelings of others.
An introductory lesson on book handling and library etiquette, designed to turn students into responsible 'Library Legends'. Students will learn essential rules and explore the library space through a hands-on scavenger hunt.
This lesson helps Pre-K students reframe mistakes as 'magic' learning moments using a physical wand metaphor to build a growth mindset and self-compassion. Students will learn that their brains grow when they try hard things and practice 'transforming' frustrations into discoveries.
A calming social-emotional lesson for toddlers that teaches the 'Five-Finger' breathing technique through a whimsical forest theme. Children learn to use their own hands as a tool for grounding and self-regulation.