In this 15-minute lesson, 3rd graders will explore self-motivation strategies like mini-goals, positive self-talk, and reward planning to tackle challenging tasks and build a growth mindset.
A 45-minute social-emotional learning lesson for 3rd graders that introduces the 'Pause-Plan-Try' perseverance strategy. Students learn to normalize mistakes, navigate challenging emotions, use self-regulation techniques, and apply productive help-seeking language.
A high-energy, kid-friendly 3rd-grade lesson where students design and commit to a personal 2-week SMART goal. Using a drafting blueprint motif, students map out an action plan, co-create success criteria, peer-review their goals, and establish accountability partnerships.
A comprehensive 45-minute lesson for 3rd grade that emphasizes the value of school attendance, helps students identify and overcome attendance barriers, and guides them in making personal attendance pledges.
A 45-minute social-emotional learning lesson for 3rd grade. Students explore personal strengths and growth areas by designing a personal heraldic shield, translating abstract strengths into concrete school behaviors, and affirming their peers through a gallery walk.
A 3rd-grade social-emotional learning lesson focusing on the 'Pause-Plan-Try' perseverance strategy. Students learn to normalize mistakes, regulate emotions, and practice constructive help-seeking language through interactive challenge stations and self-reflection.
A lesson bundle designed to teach elementary students how to resolve playground conflicts using a structured, peer-to-peer 'Peace Path'. Students will learn self-regulation, active listening, and collaborative problem-solving through interactive slides, role-play scenario cards, a colorful classroom anchor chart, and an individual reflection worksheet.
A 20-minute Lunch Bunch lesson plan and facilitation guide designed to celebrate attendance milestones, connect consistent attendance to future goals, and foster a high-energy, positive environment for students.
A heartwarming, creative 45-minute lesson for 3rd-grade students focused on self-celebration, self-worth, and building confidence. Students reflect on their unique strengths, achievements, and qualities, culminating in creating a personalized self-portrait that celebrates their awesome self.
A 45-minute social-emotional learning lesson for 3rd graders on building peer self-esteem through giving and receiving genuine compliments. Through a superhero-garden theme, students learn the anatomy of a real compliment and practice kind peer interactions.
A comprehensive 45-minute social-emotional learning lesson for 3rd graders on growth mindset. Students learn that mistakes are valuable opportunities for brain growth and practice actionable resilience strategies through storytelling, collaborative worksheets, and a creative crown craft.
A comprehensive 45-minute social-emotional learning lesson for 3rd grade students, guiding them to explore their inner voice, distinguish between helpful (positive) and unhelpful (negative) self-talk, and create a personalized positive affirmation bookmark to carry with them.
A 45-minute introductory lesson on self-esteem for 3rd-grade students. It uses a kid-friendly pre-assessment scale, a creative strength-building flag activity, a reflective worksheet, and an engaging slide deck to guide students through defining self-esteem and discovering their unique strengths.
A 45-minute social-emotional learning lesson for 3rd graders to discover, articulate, and celebrate their personal strengths. Students explore the difference between talents and strengths, build a 'Strength Shield' representing their core qualities, and practice positive affirmations.
Day 5 of Connection Crew. An outdoor tag game focusing on encouragement and speed, where students must use classmate names and handshakes/high-fives to "unfreeze" them.
Day 4 of Connection Crew. An indoor sensory and memory game where students work together to identify which classmate is hidden in the "tent," reinforcing observation and recall.
Day 3 of Connection Crew. An outdoor, highly active running circle game that combines physical exercise, name-learning, and warm welcomes under the sky.
Day 2 of Connection Crew. An indoor speed-focus name game that builds reflexes, eye contact, and collective teamwork as the class tries to beat their own "Reflex Wave" time-record.
Day 1 of Connection Crew. Students gather in a classroom circle for a rhythmic echo game where they learn classmate names, share custom movements, and practice active listening in a 30-minute indoor session.
An action-packed obstacle course lesson where students complete physical challenges and social-emotional quests to graduate from their counseling group.
A lesson package focused on teaching middle elementary students (grades 2-3) the SUPER self-advocacy strategy: Stay Calm, Understand, Problem Solve, Express, and Reflect. It includes a student-facing comic-themed graphic organizer, a printable desktop anchor chart, and a take-home parent flyer.
A collection of visual support tools and plans designed to help students self-regulate, manage big emotions, and transition back to learning.
An individual counseling lesson aligned with the Zones of Regulation, designed for neurodivergent students (specifically on the autism spectrum). Includes an interactive student dashboard, strategy sorting cards, and a detailed session guide with an administrator observation rubrics.
A guidance and counseling lesson designed for 3rd-grade students to understand the difference between intent and impact. Through a water-ripple metaphor, students discover how "just joking" threats create waves of fear and how to repair broken trust.
A structured social-emotional learning lesson introducing the STEP model for conflict resolution. Students learn to define problems, brainstorm solutions, weigh consequences, and select positive resolutions through interactive scenarios.
A comprehensive behavioral support and intervention rollout toolkit containing staff training materials, classroom de-escalation tools, student self-regulation resources, teacher tracking logs, and a structured counseling referral workflow.
The final session where rangers celebrate their journey, demonstrate conflict resolution and active listening in a cooperative group game, and craft their 'Campfire Lantern' keepsake.
Rangers learn to distinguish between small peer-to-peer 'bumps' and large 'roadblocks', practicing compromises and crafting a custom 'Conflict Compass'.
Rangers learn natural grounding and sensory strategies to calm high energy or frustration, crafting a custom 'Ranger Roots' breathing bead bracelet and practicing forest mindfulness.
Rangers learn to identify the size of emotional 'storms' (anger triggers) and match them with appropriate calming strategies, crafting a custom Storm Dial craft.
Rangers practice intense focus and multi-step active listening through forest-themed hearing challenges, crafting 'Echo Owls' to capture and repeat peer's ideas.
The introductory session where the 4 rangers establish their group contract (the Ranger Oath), learn active listening skills, and craft their official Ranger Badges and Listening Binoculars.
A 3rd-grade lesson exploring the core 'ingredients' of a good friend, including kindness, trust, respect, and empathy. Students learn to identify positive friendship qualities, sort friendly/unfriendly behaviors, and create their own symbolic friendship recipe cards.
A lessons designed to teach students how to identify and conquer internal distractions using three core strategies: Thought Dumping, Mindful Grounding, and Self-Talk & Redirection.
A collection of leveled scavenger hunt worksheets and interactive interview templates for elementary students (K-2, 3-4, and 5-6) to use during a school college fair.
A comprehensive elementary school counseling lesson based on Linzie Hunter's 'What if Pig'. Students explore managing 'What-If' worries and building supportive peer relationships.
An introductory lesson for K-5 students on how slow stretches, yoga poses, and intentional movement help regulate emotions and tune up their inner engine.
A foundational lesson introducing elementary students to the science and practice of deep breathing and mindful movement as powerful self-regulation tools.
A introductory social-emotional learning lesson for 3rd graders to understand stress, identify their own triggers using a feelings thermometer, and practice coping strategies.
A warm, celebratory parent support group session focused on reflecting on school year successes, planning screen-free summer adventures, and setting growth goals.
Celebrating the group's progress. Students review their ninja strategies, complete a post-assessment, and receive their graduation badges.
Mastering goal setting and action planning. Students learn to break big, overwhelming tasks into small, manageable 'ninja-steps'.
Enhancing sustained attention and concentration. Students practice blocking out distractions using the Focused Ninja's techniques.
Developing emotional self-regulation. Students learn to scan their bodies for early warning signs of distraction, restlessness, or frustration.
Teaching impulse control through the 'Stop and Think' method. Students learn to pause before reacting, using the concept of an invisible defensive shield.
Introducing the group, establishing norms, and meeting Impulsive Ninja and Focused Ninja. Students complete a baseline self-assessment of their focus and impulse control.
Five 10-minute daily SEL scripts and visual slides focusing on handling strong feelings and managing stress daily (emotion regulation).
Five 10-minute daily SEL scripts and visual slides focusing on calming down and managing anger (emotion regulation).
Five 10-minute daily SEL scripts and visual slides focusing on self-talk for focus and learning to be assertive (skills for learning).
Five 10-minute daily SEL scripts and visual slides focusing on focusing attention and listening with the body (skills for learning).
Foundational tools for the Mindful Minutes curriculum, containing Tier 1 behavioral strategy cards for printable rings and a teacher pre/post-assessment checklist.