A guide to navigating disagreements and managing big feelings during social friction using de-escalation tools and 'I-statements'.
A quick-hit 15-minute guidance lesson focusing on digital citizenship and fostering social inclusion in 5th-grade classrooms. Students learn to navigate online interactions with respect and recognize the power of including others in both digital and physical spaces.
A targeted one-on-one intervention for a 3rd-grade student struggling with peer conflict, anger management, and accountability. This lesson uses the 'Circle of Control' and perspective-taking to build empathy and self-regulation skills.
A comprehensive guide and set of tools to help students transition from elementary to middle school, focusing on lockers, schedules, and self-advocacy.
A 30-minute character education lesson for 4th graders focusing on integrity, owning up to mistakes, standing up for others, and honesty. Students act as 'Truth Detectives' to solve ethical dilemmas.
A 20-minute lesson teaching K-4 students conflict resolution strategies through a 'Peace Patch' garden theme, focusing on breathing, I-statements, and finding solutions.
A 20-minute lesson for grades K-4 focused on identifying and managing "big" emotions using a weather-themed framework. Students learn to recognize emotional 'storms' and use specific tools to find their way back to 'sunny' skies.
Students learn to distinguish between rigid and flexible thinking, practicing skills like sharing, taking turns, and following someone else's lead during play.