Using a 'bug jar' metaphor, students identify things that 'bug' them or act as triggers for negative behavior. The class sorts these triggers into categories to understand common stressors and validates that everyone has different triggers.
A 10-minute lesson focused on the connection between empathy and charity, teaching students how to identify needs and act with generosity. Includes a slide deck, worksheet, and anchor chart.
A social-emotional learning lesson for K-2 students that uses the metaphor of a rubber band to teach cognitive flexibility, adaptability, and emotional regulation when facing changes.
A lesson focused on taking ownership of mistakes through the metaphor of a 'Repair Shop'. Students will learn to move past blame and use a step-by-step process to fix their errors and learn from them.
Equips middle schoolers (6th-8th) with strategies to handle complex social dynamics and personal setbacks using realistic role-play scenarios.
Helps 3rd to 5th graders develop grit and perspective when facing academic and social challenges through collaborative role-play.
Introduces 1st and 2nd graders to the concept of 'bouncing back' from small mistakes and managing big feelings using role-play scenarios.
Explores the science of stress, long-term perseverance (grit), and developing a personal resilience plan for navigating middle school transitions.
Teaches students to identify challenges, reframe negative thoughts, and build a 'toolbox' of coping strategies for social and academic hurdles.
Focuses on naming emotions, understanding that mistakes help us grow, and using the 'Power of Yet' to build early resilience.