Students learn to distinguish between tattling (getting someone in trouble) and reporting (getting someone help/safety) through a read-aloud and role-play activities.
A 20-minute introductory lesson on choosing kindness when it's hard, teaching students to look beneath the surface of difficult behaviors using 'empathy goggles'.
A short, engaging lesson for 3rd and 4th graders about the importance of maintaining silence during testing periods to show respect for their peers. Using a 'Secret Agent' theme, students learn how to navigate hallways, bathrooms, and classrooms stealthily.
A lesson for first graders to identify the physical sensations and outward signs associated with different emotions, inspired by "A Little Spot of Feelings" by Diane Alber. Students become 'Feeling Detectives' to investigate how their bodies react to various feelings.
Students define motivation, distinguish between internal and external drivers, and identify their own personal motivators for school tasks.
A social-emotional learning lesson using a compass metaphor to help K-5 students re-establish empathy, kindness, and community after time away from school. Students explore the four 'cardinal points' of connection: Notice Needs, Speak Kindness, Everyone's Invited, and Work Together.
A lesson for K-2 students on interpreting non-verbal social cues using a traffic light metaphor. Students learn to recognize 'Green' (open/ready), 'Yellow' (cautious/check-in), and 'Red' (stop/need space) signals in their peers, especially during high-energy transitions.
Course synthesis and graduation. Reflecting on the journey from impulsive to intentional Pathfinder.