This lesson teaches 3rd graders a 4-step framework for resolving social conflicts and minor problems. Students learn to define problems, brainstorm fair solutions, and evaluate consequences through interactive mapping and scenario practice.
Final commitment to the 'Bridge Builder' code and a celebration of the growth and changes made during the academy.
Rehearse self-regulation and repair strategies through challenging social scenarios to build behavioral muscle memory.
Develop strategies for seeking adult support when struggling with anger, social pressure, or the impulse to tease.
Learn and practice 'Reset Scripts' for stopping hurtful behavior in the moment and offering sincere apologies.
Identify the personal triggers and signs that 'friendly' teasing has become hurtful behavior that needs to stop.
Explore the emotional weight of hurtful words and the permanence of social impact to build genuine empathy.
Establish a culture of accountability and define 'The Reset'—the power to change direction and own the impact of our choices.
A lesson for 2nd graders to understand their anger triggers and build a 'toolbox' of calming strategies using the Stop, Think, Go method.
A 30-minute interactive lesson designed to empower 3rd-5th grade students with practical test-taking strategies and anxiety-reduction techniques, reframing tests as a chance to show what they know.