A project-based lesson for K-3 students that uses a garden analogy to teach the impact of kindness. Students learn how positive actions spread throughout a community like pollen in a garden.
A review and celebration of problem-solving skills with mixed practice scenarios.
Learning how to handle accidental bumps, spills, or broken items using the five steps.
Understanding personal space boundaries and how to solve problems when space is invaded.
Using problem-solving skills to successfully join a group of friends who are already playing.
Applying the problem-solving steps to sharing toys and materials with friends.
Introduction to the five problem-solving steps: Stop/Think, Say Feelings, Brainstorm, Try, and Reflect.
A reflection on what has been learned and a call to action to practice acceptance every day.
Practical skills for including neurodivergent peers in play and conversation, focusing on kindness and patience.
Understanding different communication styles and how to connect with others who may communicate in unique ways.
Exploring the five senses and beyond, focusing on how different brains process sensory information and the tools that help.
An introduction to neurodiversity, exploring how every brain is unique and wired differently, using the 'Brain Lab' concept.