A 30-minute Tier 1 icebreaker lesson for 3rd grade that uses autumn-themed activities to build community and a warm classroom culture at the start of the school year.
Focuses on reframing disappointments as learning opportunities and setting new goals to move forward with confidence.
Provides students with a range of practical coping strategies (the 'Bounce Tools') to help them manage difficult emotions in the moment.
Explores the physical sensations of disappointment and introduces a 'Disappointment Scale' to help students gauge the intensity of their feelings.
An introduction to identifying disappointment, distinguishing it from other emotions, and recognizing common triggers in daily life.
A small group lesson for elementary students focused on recognizing the physical signals of anger in the body and learning initial coping strategies. Students act as 'Body Detectives' to identify where they feel anger before it boils over.
A lesson focused on developing a growth mindset toward change, equipping students with practical strategies for adapting to new routines and communicating their feelings effectively.
A game-inspired goal-setting activity designed for parent-teacher conferences, focusing on identifying student strengths and growth areas through a 'future quest' lens.
A supportive set of resources designed to help a student understand and adjust to getting a colostomy bag, focusing on reducing anxiety and building confidence through a social story and reflective activities.
A comprehensive set of reflection and skill-building materials for 3rd-grade students to address physical aggression and hurtful language. The lesson focuses on empathy, impulse control, and the 'Four-Part Apology' method.
Students identify and match basic emotions to common social scenarios, developing empathy and emotional literacy through a detective-themed exploration.
A comprehensive lesson teaching students the 'Pause Button' technique to improve impulse control. Using a detective theme, students learn to identify triggers and practice self-regulation through interactive scenarios and visual tools.
A high-energy, 'Mind Gym' themed lesson for 3rd graders focused on strengthening working memory and impulse control through physical and mental 'drills'.
A comprehensive lesson teaching students the mechanics of sending mail, the etiquette of timing for letters and bills, and a hands-on Valentine's Day mailing project.
A small group lesson teaching the 'Stop and Think' technique using a 'Brain Remote Control' analogy to help students manage impulses and make better choices.
A lesson focused on creating sensory tools to help students manage big emotions and practice mindfulness through hands-on crafting.