Introduction to middle school expectations, mindset shifts, and the 'Mission to Middle School' theme.

A hands-on lesson focusing on developing positive self-talk and identifying personal strengths through a superhero-themed creative project. Students will create a personalized mini-booklet and engage in interactive activities to boost self-efficacy.

A lesson designed to help students understand the negative impacts of retaliation, learn effective cool-down strategies, and master a four-step conflict resolution process.

A comprehensive lesson on conflict resolution for upper elementary students, teaching the S.T.O.P. strategy and providing multiple options for resolution via the Peace Wheel and Wheel of Choice.

A lesson focused on helping young girls build self-esteem, identify negative self-talk patterns, and break the habit of comparing themselves to others.

Students learn to adjust their voice volume like a sound engineer, mastering the 'volume dial' for small group collaboration and large group participation. Includes interactive slides and targeted self-reflection tools to build social-emotional awareness.

A follow-up lesson focused on identifying and maintaining healthy boundaries within friendships using an architectural metaphor for building strong social structures.

Celebrating growth, reviewing learned skills, and saying goodbye to the group while looking forward.

Identifying and strengthening the network of supportive adults and peers in the student's life.

Differentiating personal identity from a parent's actions and focusing on individual strengths and future goals.

Developing personalized coping strategies and self-regulation techniques for handling difficult feelings and stressful situations.

Exploring the challenges and feelings surrounding communication with an incarcerated parent, including letters, visits, and phone calls.

Normalizing the experience of having an incarcerated parent through shared stories and statistics to reduce shame and isolation.

Identifying and naming complex emotions using a weather-themed framework and introducing personal emotion charts.

Introduction to the group, establishing safety and trust, and creating shared group agreements.

A focused 30-minute introductory lesson on active listening skills, featuring a lab-themed facilitator guide, instructional slides, and a student practice report.

A fast-paced, interactive lesson focused on identifying non-verbal social cues like body language and facial expressions. Students act as 'Social Detectives' to decode how others are feeling in various scenarios.

A retro-themed social skills adventure where students navigate 'social mazes' to practice conflict resolution, group entry, perspective taking, and identifying the size of problems. Students act as players making choices for the character 'Pixel' to achieve a High Score in social navigation.

A board-game based counseling lesson where students practice navigating social challenges, conflict resolution, and peer pressure through interactive scenarios.

A collection of resources for a friendship bracelet-making activity, focusing on positive affirmations and social-emotional growth for upper elementary students.

A 20-minute small group social-emotional learning lesson focusing on self-regulation, positive self-talk, and self-advocacy using the 'Inner Hero' theme. Designed for a mixed-grade group (2nd and 4th) to address IEP goals related to the Stop-Think-Choose method and asking for help.

This lesson equips students with the power of 'I-Statements' to express their feelings and needs clearly and respectfully, fostering effective communication without blame. Through guided practice and scenario role-playing, students learn to articulate their experiences, enhancing self-advocacy and reducing misunderstandings.

A comprehensive lesson designed to help 5th graders navigate the transition to middle school by focusing on identity, conflict resolution, leadership, and self-esteem through a 'Blueprint' theme.

A comprehensive transition toolkit designed to equip 5th graders with organizational strategies and social-emotional resilience for middle school.

This lesson introduces students to the concepts of expected and unexpected behaviors through the lens of being 'Behavior Detectives.' Students will learn how behaviors impact others' thoughts and feelings and how to identify clues in different social situations.

Explores social expectations in the cafeteria, including mealtime etiquette, safety, and maintaining a positive communal space.

Focuses on identifying expected and unexpected behaviors within the classroom environment, emphasizing learning readiness and social harmony.

Students explore their personal strengths and emotional resilience through a 'Legendary Hero' themed craft and activity. They will identify their unique talents and learn how to use these strengths to navigate various emotions.

A collection of portable coping strategies designed to help students manage anxiety, sleep difficulties, and sensory overwhelm in the moment.

A fun, interactive game designed to help students recognize and practice healthy coping strategies through movement and acting.

A high-impact, 20-minute small group session focused on the core skill of perspective-taking to build empathy and respect among 5th grade students.

The final session reviews progress made, identifies ongoing support systems, and focuses on how the student can continue to grow while carrying her mother's memory forward.

Focuses on the physical and emotional 'waves' of grief, teaching the student tangible grounding techniques and self-regulation skills for when the loss feels overwhelming.

This session provides a safe space for the student to share stories about her mother, focusing on preserving memories and identifying the 'missing' pieces of her daily life.

The introductory session focuses on establishing a safe environment, building rapport, and introducing the concept of grief as a landscape of many different feelings.

A lesson designed to help 5th graders identify fixed mindset thoughts and transform them into growth mindset actions through school-based scenarios and teacher feedback exercises.

A quick, high-impact 15-minute session helping students identify common classroom distractions and master the 'Teacher Tracking' technique to stay engaged.

A high-engagement emotional regulation lesson designed for gifted students with SED, using a space exploration theme to teach 'Mission Control' over one's own actions and reactions.

Students step into the role of professional event planners to design a classroom celebration that bridges the gap between home and school. They will create a comprehensive plan including activities, budgets, and volunteer recruitment strategies to maximize family engagement.

This lesson focuses on identifying cognitive distortions related to social anxiety, specifically the feeling of being watched and judged by peers, and provides practical tools for 'fact-checking' these thoughts to help a student return to the classroom environment.

A lesson exploring the 1950s and 1960s Civil Rights Movement through the lens of interpersonal connectedness, empathy, and how building bridges between individuals can fuel social change.

The foundational session focusing on identifying the 'Voice Mechanics'—the specific words and phrases needed to advocate for oneself before reaching a breaking point.

Focuses on identifying triggers and the 'anatomy of an incident' using a collaborative problem-solving framework.

The final session for progress review, portfolio completion, and graduation as a 'Master Architect' of self-regulation.

A cumulative role-play session where students apply all previous skills to complex, multi-step real-world scenarios.

An advanced session on negotiating needs with peers and teachers using a collaborative win-win framework.

Navigating unexpected changes and social frustrations using flexible thinking and 'Stop and Think' blueprints.

Students build a 'Regulation Toolbelt' with specific sensory and cognitive strategies to de-escalate when body alarms are triggered.

Focuses on identifying physiological 'Body Alarms' that signal distress before an emotional escalation occurs.

An introduction to self-regulation using the 'Brain Engine' metaphor, helping students with ADHD identify their energy levels and use strategies to get back to 'just right' for learning.