A collaborative group-building activity where students work in teams to complete puzzle-based relay challenges, focusing on social communication, turn-taking, and the concept of inclusion.
A 30-minute small group session for 2nd graders focused on the social-emotional skill of including others in play and 'sharing' friends without feeling jealous or left out.
Students become 'Social Detectives' to investigate the hidden meanings behind facial expressions, body language, vocal pitch, and sarcasm through interactive investigation and role-play.
A 30-minute interactive lesson focused on identifying negative self-talk and reframing mistakes as learning opportunities. Students develop a personal 'Inner Hero' persona to combat self-doubt.
A lesson exploring the emotion of awe and descriptive language through the book 'Awe' by Chana Stiefel, designed for 3rd and 4th-grade students.
A mentor-facilitated program designed to build student confidence through positive self-talk, growth mindset exercises, and practical coping strategies. The materials provide a structured but flexible framework for meaningful 1-on-1 sessions.
A social-emotional learning lesson for 1st graders focused on active listening. Students learn to 'echo' back information to improve understanding and build stronger friendships through interactive games and storytelling.
A social-emotional learning lesson for 1st graders to resolve peer conflicts independently using a physical 'Peace Path' on the floor. Students learn to breathe, communicate feelings, listen, and find solutions together.
A 30-minute Tier 1 guidance lesson for 5th graders to distinguish everyday drama from bullying and learn practical strategies for maintaining a respectful classroom environment.
A lesson focused on identifying internal body signals (fast heart, butterflies, etc.) through the book 'My Feelings Make Me Stronger' and tracing/matching activities.
A session dedicated to applying knowledge of body signals through role-play, scripted social stories, and hands-on scenario sorting.
A review of the 'Impulse Command' strategies and a graduation ceremony celebrating self-control mastery.
Focusing on delayed gratification and techniques for waiting patiently in high-energy situations.
Using the 'Consequence Camera' to visualize the results of choices before making them.
Teaching the 5-second pause technique and internal self-talk as a buffer for immediate reactions.
Helping students identify the physical warning signs in their bodies that occur right before an impulsive urge.
Introducing the 'Brain Remote Control' concept to help students understand they have the power to 'Pause' before reacting.
A tactical guide for 4th-grade boys to navigate the field of peer pressure, distinguishing between positive and negative influence while building the confidence to stay true to themselves.
An introductory lesson for 3rd graders exploring career clusters using the Nebraska CTE model to prepare for a Career Bingo activity. Students learn about the six career fields and how various jobs fit into these categories.
A review of the previous five weeks, celebrating student progress with a group graduation ceremony.