A grounding adventure for young explorers to manage anxiety and stay present using their five senses in a safari-themed mindfulness exercise.
A social-emotional learning lesson for K-2 students focused on managing spring-time impulsivity using the 'Impulse Anchor' technique. Students learn to recognize high-energy 'Spring Sizzles' and use anchor imagery to stay grounded and make thoughtful choices.
A restorative activity focused on helping a 2nd grade student reflect on exclusionary behavior and create a plan for repair while maintaining self-esteem.
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.
A social-emotional learning lesson for 2nd graders using the book 'Stick and Stone' to differentiate between being mean and bullying. Students will learn the key characteristics of each behavior and create a visual poster to demonstrate their understanding.
A 2nd-grade social-emotional learning lesson that distinguishes between one-time mean behavior and the repeated pattern of bullying through an original story and creative poster project.
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 30-minute SEL lesson for 2nd-3rd graders celebrating School Lunch Hero Day, focusing on encouragement, gratitude, and building others' confidence.
A lesson for preschool students to identify trusted adults at school by recognizing staff badges and creating a portrait of their own 'helping hero.'
A foundational lesson on identifying and categorizing emotions using visual tools to improve self-awareness and regulation. Students explore 'The Emotion Lab' to decode their inner feelings and select appropriate response strategies.
A counseling group lesson for 2nd and 3rd graders focused on taking ownership of actions and making responsible decisions through role-play and 'investigation' of daily choices.
A lesson focused on teaching K-4 students how to use positive self-talk to build self-confidence through the metaphor of an 'Inner Hero'.