A lesson focused on teaching first graders the importance of active listening as a form of respect, utilizing the 'Whole Body Listening' framework.
A lesson for first graders about practicing kindness through words and actions, focusing on sharing, helping, and using kind words to build a supportive classroom community.
A high-energy, 30-minute session designed to build classroom community through summer-themed movement trivia and a social scavenger hunt.
A social-emotional learning lesson for TK students focused on understanding and respecting personal space through the metaphor of an 'invisible bubble'. Includes a read-aloud story, interactive practice, and coloring activities.
A foundational social-emotional learning lesson for K-1 students that introduces the concept of cognitive flexibility using the 'Rock Brain' vs. 'Bendy Brain' metaphor. Students learn to identify when they are stuck and practice 'stretching' their thinking in response to changes and challenges.
A 30-minute counseling session focused on the Stop-Think-Act method and emotional regulation tools to help students master impulse control.
A structured approach to resolving recurring conflicts between students regarding personal space, physical boundaries, and perceived social behaviors during unstructured times.
A 30-minute counseling session and supporting materials focused on teaching the 'personal space bubble' and keeping hands to self.
A lesson designed to help students categorize the magnitude of various problems and determine appropriate emotional and behavioral responses. Students will explore a four-level scale ranging from tiny 'glitches' to emergency 'mountains'.
A gentle and engaging guidance lesson for Kindergarten and 1st Grade students to understand and practice gratitude through discussion, drawing, and a movement-based game.
A series of low-pressure activities designed for students who struggle with reciprocal conversation and flexible thinking, using a 'Social Architect' theme to gamify communication skills.
A collaborative movement-based lesson where students work together to navigate a series of 'islands' using limited resources and clear communication.
A lesson designed to help students identify their anger triggers and develop constructive communication strategies, specifically focusing on 'I' statements to replace aggressive physical threats.