A lesson designed for 2nd-5th grade students, including those using AAC, to identify emotions and learn practical self-regulation strategies. The lesson features a visual-heavy presentation and a companion choice board to support students in managing 'hard' feelings.

This lesson introduces students to the 'Brain Remote Control' metaphor, helping them identify the gap between a trigger and a reaction. Students practice pausing to choose better responses to conflict and personal frustration.

Prepares students for social setbacks, specifically how to respond to peer rejection and maintain resilience. Includes a wrap-up review of all tools learned.

Explores social boundaries and appropriate levels of sharing personal information. Uses a 'Circle of Trust' model to help students distinguish between what to share with close friends versus peers.

Targets social entry skills, including how to join a group at recess and initiate conversations. Includes scripts and role-play scenarios featuring cat characters.

Teaches the 'flip' technique to turn negative thoughts into growth-oriented statements. Students create a tactile flipbook to practice reframing in real-time.

Introduces the concept of 'ANTs' (Automatic Negative Thoughts) and helps students identify these mental pests. Activities involve sorting negative thoughts and understanding how they affect mood.

Focuses on identifying complex emotions and building a personalized 'Coping Kitty Toolbox' of regulatory strategies. Students explore how different feelings feel in their bodies using feline visual aids.

This lesson provides direct instruction and practice for four core social skills: following adult directions, personal space awareness, active listening, and polite communication.

A gentle and engaging lesson for first graders about the importance of honesty and respecting others' property, featuring social stories and interactive discussions.