A social-emotional learning lesson focused on helping students differentiate between minor inconveniences (little deals) and serious situations (big deals) to determine appropriate reactions.
A lesson designed to teach kindergarten students the social-emotional skill of turn-taking and sharing specifically during center time, using visual aids and active role-play.
Focuses on long-term habits and creating a classroom community where kindness is the default, culminating in a kindness celebration.
Students learn about the 'ripple effect' of kindness and plan specific, actionable ways to help others in their school and home.
An introductory lesson where students define kindness through examples and non-examples, exploring how it feels to give and receive kindness.
A follow-up session focused on identifying positive and negative ripple effects through scenario analysis, reinforcing the student's progress and identifying future goals.
A 10-minute social emotional learning lesson focused on transitions and teacher authority. Specifically designed for a one-on-one session, it uses the "Gear Switch" metaphor to help students understand why turning with the team keeps the engine running smoothly.
A collection of visual anchor charts and reminder tools to help elementary students master impulse control using the Pause-Think-Act strategy. The lesson provides clear, actionable steps for emotional regulation and decision-making.
A comprehensive lesson for Year 5 students to identify the intensity of their emotions using a thermometer scale and apply evidence-based coping strategies to manage them effectively.
A practical life skills lesson focused on the steps and social scripts needed to successfully place an order over the phone for any generic business.
A Kindergarten Lunch Bunch lesson focused on managing feelings about change, using the book 'The Koala Who Could' to help students transition to the end of the school year.
A social-emotional learning lesson that teaches students how to categorize the size of a problem and follow a structured process to find and evaluate solutions.
A comprehensive lesson for 5th-grade girls on navigating social challenges, focusing on self-advocacy, responding to rude behavior, and resisting peer pressure using the STAND problem-solving framework.
A gentle one-on-one lesson for kindergarteners focused on resolving small conflicts with friends using a 'Stop, Talk, Listen' approach. includes a social story, a guided activity, and teaching notes.
A gentle introduction to using kind and encouraging language with peers, focusing on the impact of words and the 'THINK' framework.
A mini-lesson focused on teaching students how to use kind words and a friendly tone when interacting with their peers. Includes direct instruction on 'Kind Talk' vs. 'Unkind Talk' and practical scenarios for role-play.
A high-energy lesson that explores the 9 Fruits of the Spirit through athletic-style movement challenges, focusing on building stronger friendships through character.
A foundational lesson for Transitional Kindergarteners focusing on whole-body listening, following multi-step instructions, and the importance of not interrupting. Through the 'Listening Heroes' theme, students learn that listening is an active, full-body power.
A comprehensive lesson focused on identifying and reframing negative self-talk into positive 'I' statements across various academic challenges like testing, writing, and math.
A comprehensive SEL lesson for 5th graders based on the Boys Town model for showing respect, featuring a slide deck for instruction, a group activity worksheet, and a facilitator guide.
A structured session for students to plan and create a vision board focused on academic success and personal well-being.
A project-based learning unit where K-2 students identify community needs and design local solutions, culminating in a classroom exhibition.
A 3rd-grade SEL lesson focused on identifying physiological cues of emotions and implementing specific self-regulation strategies like balloon breathing and positive self-talk.
A social-emotional learning lesson for kindergarteners focused on the 'Friendship Forest' theme. Students learn about sharing, personal space, empathy, and kind words through a social story and interactive printables.