A restorative activity focused on helping a 2nd grade student reflect on exclusionary behavior and create a plan for repair while maintaining self-esteem.

Session 3 of the Heart Helpers program focused on identifying school-based emotions through the Popsicle Break interactive sharing activity.

A social-emotional learning lesson focused on identifying the differences between bullying and unkind behavior using the book 'Stick and Stone' as a catalyst for discussion. Students will analyze character actions and apply definitions to real-world scenarios through group discussion and sorting activities.

This lesson builds on 'Reading the Room' by teaching students the 'Pivot Protocol'—the ability to shift behavior once a social cue is detected. Students will practice matching their internal energy to the environment, understanding expected vs. unexpected reactions, and using flexible thinking to navigate social shifts.

A social-emotional learning lesson for 2nd graders using the book 'Stick and Stone' to differentiate between being mean and bullying. Students will learn the key characteristics of each behavior and create a visual poster to demonstrate their understanding.

A nature-based grounding lesson for 4th-7th graders that uses garden metaphors to teach emotional regulation and focus techniques. Students will learn the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding method adapted for nature and create a personal 'Peace Patch' plan.

This lesson helps students distinguish between 'mean' behavior and 'bullying' by analyzing intent, frequency, and power dynamics through interactive scenarios and discussion.

A 2nd-grade social-emotional learning lesson that distinguishes between one-time mean behavior and the repeated pattern of bullying through an original story and creative poster project.

A lesson centered on the book 'The Juice Box Bully', teaching 2nd graders to distinguish between one-time mean acts and repeated bullying behavior through class discussion and scenario analysis.

Kindergarten through 2nd grade students explore emotional regulation by comparing feelings to weather patterns and learning 'forecast' strategies to manage internal storms.

A 30-minute SEL lesson for 2nd-3rd graders celebrating School Lunch Hero Day, focusing on encouragement, gratitude, and building others' confidence.

A 30-minute individual counseling lesson for 4th graders focused on cognitive flexibility, specifically handling changes in routine using a navigation and detour metaphor.

A social skills group lesson focused on developing meaningful friendships and establishing healthy boundaries through the metaphor of building and protecting bridges.