Oops to Awesome

A three-week social-emotional small group sequence designed for first graders to build self-worth, foster empathy, and cultivate an inclusive classroom community. Students explore personal identity, practice inviting peers into play, and celebrate group belonging.

A kindergarten social-emotional learning lesson that teaches young students how to recognize the physical signs of frustration and choose practical calming strategies. Learners explore body clues, practice four kid-friendly calm-down tools, and build daily emotional regulation habits.

Printable game cards and station markers for 'The Oops Relay' movement game, featuring 3rd-grade frustration scenarios, physical movement challenges, and growth mindset reframes.

A two-part counseling sequence for 3rd graders focusing on impulse control, emotional self-regulation, and making safe choices. Students learn to recognize physical warning signals, activate instant calming strategies, and think ahead before reacting.

An Accelerated Reader assessment module for Dr. Curt Ickes' sports psychology book Win the Next Pitch. Includes a 10-question multiple-choice comprehension test and a complete teacher answer key with concept breakdowns.

A 2-page printable student activity sheet and reflection journal where 3rd graders analyze negative self-talk, document a real learning mistake, and earn their Mistake Master badge.

A two-week social-emotional learning unit connecting self-control strategies with the Zones of Regulation, guiding elementary students from emotional awareness to active behavioral regulation.

Students celebrate their shared group bond, reflect on ways to keep belonging alive in their classroom, and earn their belonging badges.

Students learn to identify feelings of exclusion and practice actionable words and gestures to welcome classmates onto the playground and into activities.