A small group lesson designed to help 2nd graders understand that people can see and feel differently about the same situation. Students use a detective theme to 'investigate' different points of view.
The final session focuses on graduation from the group and preparing for major transitions (like the end of the school year) by celebrating progress and brave choices.
This session focuses on predictability and routines, helping students build 'bridges' between home and school using visual schedules and comfort objects.
Students learn active coping strategies, including 'Brave Breaths' and positive self-talk, and caregivers are engaged via a home-connection template.
The introductory session focuses on psychoeducation, helping students identify the physical sensations of anxiety and 'naming' their worry to gain a sense of control.
Students assemble their personalized Summer Support Card with specific contact numbers and resource locations for the summer months.
Students learn about community resources like the DESE Summer Food Service Program and local libraries as safe places to visit.
Students identify safe adults in their lives and practice using 'strong voices' to ask for help when they feel unsafe or hungry.
A comprehensive support package designed to help K-2 students with anxiety navigate the transition from school to summer by creating predictable routines and providing caregivers with evidence-based coaching strategies.
A comprehensive toolkit for K-12 school counselors and student services teams to ensure continuity of care during end-of-year transitions. It includes protocol guides, meeting structures, and documentation templates aligned with Massachusetts student records regulations.
A transition-focused counseling lesson for K-2 students to process the emotions of ending the school year and celebrating their classroom community. Includes a read-aloud discussion, memory-sharing, and practical goodbye rituals.
A professional toolkit for school counselors and educators to identify K-12 students at risk of mental health regression during summer break, including triage frameworks and handoff documentation.
A comprehensive toolkit for school counselors to bridge the gap between school-year support and summer mental health resources for families in Massachusetts.
A K-2 counseling lesson focused on summer safety, identifying trusted adults, and knowing how to ask for help using Massachusetts-specific resources. Students create a personalized safety card to keep contacts handy during the summer break.
A strengths-based reflection lesson for K-2 students to celebrate their growth, kindness, and accomplishments over the school year. Aligned with CASEL self-awareness and Massachusetts SEL guidelines.
A social-emotional learning lesson for grades K-2 focused on identifying and managing emotions related to transitions, specifically the end of the school year. Students learn belly breathing and progressive muscle relaxation within a supportive garden-themed framework.
A 15-minute counseling lesson for 2nd graders focused on showing respect through active listening, waiting for a turn to speak, and being kind to peers.
An introductory lesson for general education students to understand autism, celebrate neurodiversity, and learn how to be inclusive peers. The lesson covers strengths, challenges, communication differences, and practical ways to practice acceptance.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on building self-confidence through growth mindset, identifying personal strengths, and reframing mistakes as learning opportunities.