A social-emotional learning lesson for 4th and 5th graders that explores the boundary between playful banter and hurtful behavior. Students learn to identify 'friendly fire' humor and practice setting personal boundaries through the lens of a comedy workshop.

A final review and synthesis of all perspective-taking skills. Students solve a complex "Social Mystery" using all the tools in their detective kit.

Understanding how our actions and words land on others. Focuses on the "social wake" we leave behind and adjusting behavior based on the listener's perspective.

Analyzing social conflicts from two different sides. Students learn that two people can be "right" from their own perspectives even if they disagree.

Distinguishing between what people do (actions) and why they do it (intentions). Helps students avoid jumping to negative conclusions by considering "accidental" vs. "on purpose."

Identifying emotions through non-verbal cues. Students practice "reading" faces and body language to guess how others might be feeling in specific scenarios.