Focuses on introducing the concept of goal setting, helping the student identify a personal behavioral or academic goal, and establishing a daily tracking system to build consistency and responsibility.
Students join Sam on a bus trip to a working farm, learning about animal safety, venue respect, and the importance of keeping hands to oneself (no hitting) while being a School Ambassador.
A lesson exploring the physiological sensations of emotions through body mapping. Students identify where they feel different feelings and play a matching game to reinforce the connection between mind and body.
Students explore the physical sensations associated with various emotions through a movement-based scavenger hunt, identifying where 'feelings hide' in the body.
A lesson for elementary students on identifying anxiety symptoms ('Brain Storms') and using grounding techniques ('Dropping Anchor') to find calm. Includes slides, a worksheet, a teaching guide, and reference cards.
An introductory lesson on emotional intelligence focusing on the difference between primary and secondary emotions using the 'Emotion Detective' framework. Students will learn to identify core feelings and the more complex emotions that often hide beneath them.
A lesson designed to help 3rd-5th grade students identify, define, and describe complex emotions through interactive vocabulary cards and application activities. Students move beyond basic happy/sad/angry labels to understand more nuanced feelings.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on the values of respecting elders/seniors and showing kindness/love to younger peers through a simple, age-appropriate skit.
Targets executive functioning skills including task initiation, following directions, and impulse control through 'mission control' strategies.
Develops social awareness, empathy, and friendship skills by teaching students to read body language and respond with kindness.
Focuses on identifying emotions, understanding the physical signs of anger, and building a toolbox of calming strategies for self-regulation.
A social-emotional learning lesson focusing on teamwork and cooperation using Julia Cook's 'Teamwork Isn't My Thing (and I Don't Like to Share!)'. Students will learn to transition from a 'Me' mindset to a 'We' mindset through T-chart analysis and a personal strategy wheel.
This lesson teaches students how to navigate disagreements in friendships using a 'Fix-It' approach. Students will learn the 'Stop, Listen, Resolve' framework to turn conflicts into opportunities for growth.
Focuses on identifying and understanding the unwritten expectations in the classroom and on the playground to help students navigate these spaces successfully.
A culmination of the journey where explorers reach the Grand Peak, review their skills, and graduate.
Discovering personal strengths and unique qualities to create a 'Map of Me' for future adventures.