Session 7 focuses on the final step: the "clean comeback" and returning to tasks independently.
A quick, high-impact 15-minute lesson focused on identifying the physical signs of frustration and implementing immediate 'cool down' strategies. Students learn to recognize their 'boiling point' and build a personal toolbox of calming techniques.
A pirate-themed adventure focusing on showing kindness to everyone, regardless of their age, through the "Code of Kindness."
A quick 15-minute mini-lesson designed to help 2nd graders identify big emotions and practice a simple 'Stop, Breathe, Choose' self-regulation strategy. Students act as 'Emotion Detectives' to investigate their own feelings.
A comprehensive lesson on social-emotional learning focused on respecting adults and being kind to peers, set in a vibrant underwater world. Students explore 'The Anchor of Respect' and 'Waves of Kindness' through interactive discussion and creative activities.
Troubleshooting challenges and finalizing individual regulation plans. Sessions 9 and 10 focus on maintenance, generalization, and graduation.
Applying the skills to real-world scenarios through intensive role-playing and performance feedback. Sessions 7 and 8 focus on classroom and transition environments.
Focused practice on the replacement behaviors: isometric muscle squeezes and appropriate fidget use. Sessions 5 and 6 provide structured modeling and initial role-playing.
Introduction of the specific SkillStreaming steps for self-regulation and selecting functionally equivalent replacement behaviors. Sessions 3 and 4 focus on the 'Stop Signal' and 'Pro Choice'.
Introduction to the sensory seeking behaviors and building awareness of the internal 'urge' to crash or push. Sessions 1 and 2 focus on defining the group purpose and identifying body signals.