An energetic 30-minute lesson where Kindergarteners brainstorm respectful behaviors and collaborate to create a class rap. The lesson blends music, movement, and social-emotional learning to reinforce concepts of courtesy and kindness.
A restorative activity focused on helping a 2nd grade student reflect on exclusionary behavior and create a plan for repair while maintaining self-esteem.
A comprehensive lesson designed for 12th-grade special education students to master essential time management skills needed for the transition to college, focusing on planners, project chunking, and procrastination strategies.
An executive functioning workshop focused on helping students visualize and manage the small transitions (micro-moments) throughout their school day using a cartography-inspired mapping system.
Session 3 of the Heart Helpers program focused on identifying school-based emotions through the Popsicle Break interactive sharing activity.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on identifying the differences between bullying and unkind behavior using the book 'Stick and Stone' as a catalyst for discussion. Students will analyze character actions and apply definitions to real-world scenarios through group discussion and sorting activities.
This lesson helps students distinguish between 'mean' behavior and 'bullying' by analyzing intent, frequency, and power dynamics through interactive scenarios and discussion.
A deep dive into the neuroscience of gratitude, exploring how thankfulness triggers chemical changes in the brain and strengthens neural pathways for long-term well-being. Students will map their own 'gratitude circuits' and practice evidence-based techniques to rewire their thinking.
A social work intervention focusing on overcoming task initiation barriers for high school students with ADHD. This lesson provides tactical strategies to bridge the gap between intention and action.
A social-emotional learning lesson for 7th graders focused on identifying risks, evaluating consequences, and practicing the decision-making process in social, digital, and physical environments.
A high-impact lesson for high school students on managing digital dopamine loops during stressful periods like finals and AP exams. Students will learn the neurobiology of craving and practical 'dialing' techniques to protect their focus and mental health.
A lesson centered on the book 'The Juice Box Bully', teaching 2nd graders to distinguish between one-time mean acts and repeated bullying behavior through class discussion and scenario analysis.
Kindergarten through 2nd grade students explore emotional regulation by comparing feelings to weather patterns and learning 'forecast' strategies to manage internal storms.
A social skills lesson for teens and adults focused on building a consistent system for maintaining friendships through digital and personal 'reach out' schedules.
A supportive final session for counseling groups focused on reflecting on interpersonal growth, shared experiences, and the process of saying goodbye.