Students learn the social-emotional skills of sharing and taking turns through playground and classroom scenarios. They practice using 'sharing words' and visualize cooperation.
A lesson exploring the biblical virtue of diligence through the lens of ancient builders and laborers, featuring Nehemiah, Ruth, and the Temple craftsmen.
A comprehensive 30-minute lesson on self-advocacy focusing on the skill of asking for help, including modeling, guided practice, and reflection.
A 30-minute lesson focused on helping students identify their unique personal strengths as a foundation for self-advocacy. Students explore various categories of strengths and map them to their daily lives.
A hands-on lesson teaching students how to navigate peer conflicts using simple scripts and visual cues. Students practice empathy and problem-solving through structured role-play scenarios.
An introductory lesson on career clusters designed for elementary students, focusing on grouping interests and skills into career 'neighborhoods'.
A counseling lesson focused on helping students distinguish between objective facts and exaggerated 'tall tales' to improve communication and honesty.
Advanced decision-making and ethical leadership for high school students.
Navigating social dynamics and stress management for middle schoolers.
Developing empathy and self-regulation tools for upper elementary students.
Foundational SEL skills for early learners focusing on identifying feelings and simple coping strategies.
A social-emotional learning lesson for 1st graders focused on mastering the 'superpowers' of active listening and polite interruptions through role-play and interactive discussion.
A comprehensive social-emotional learning lesson designed for a 1st grader to generalize following-direction skills into the classroom setting using 'Listening Eyes,' 'Listening Ears,' and 'Voice Off.'
A social-emotional lunch group session designed for elementary students to practice the 'rhythm' of conversation. Instead of rigid turn-taking, it focuses on building awareness of others' voices and the feeling of being heard.
This lesson focuses on identifying physical signs of frustration and providing students with a visual tool to communicate their emotional state to teachers and peers.
A transition lesson for K-5 students to identify a 'safety team' of trusted adults and peers for the summer months. Through visual mapping and discussion, students build a concrete network of support for when school is closed.
A 30-minute SEL lesson for grades K-3 using pinwheels to teach self-regulation and deep breathing techniques through hands-on practice.
A lesson for kindergarten and first grade students about the importance of listening to teachers and following directions the first time, featuring animal characters in a school setting.
This lesson uses the metaphor of a garden to teach 1st-grade students the importance of using kind words and how to replace 'weed words' or inappropriate language with helpful speech. It includes visual presentations, a social story, and hands-on reflection tools.
A creative craft lesson where students create and use Gerald and Piggie stick puppets to practice sharing and social skills.
A comprehensive overview of the full-year K-12 SEL curriculum, providing teachers with a structured scope and sequence for implementation.
Equips high school students with advanced coping mechanisms, mental health awareness, and resilience strategies for adulthood.
Explores social dynamics, peer relationships, and managing life transitions for middle school students.