Students learn to identify and challenge automatic negative thoughts (ANTs) and cognitive distortions using CBT reframing techniques.
A 30-minute social-emotional learning lesson focusing on the safety and importance of following a teacher's directions right away without saying 'No'. Includes a slide story about Buddy the Pup, a visual safety anchor chart, printable role-play cards, a student tracing sheet, and a teacher guide.
A culminating interactive simulation and graduation ceremony where students showcase all skills learned (dining, introductions, public deportment) and receive certificates of completion.
Students explore social dynamics in mixed peer groups, practicing inclusive conversations, group introductions, handling differing opinions, and the art of polite conversational turn-taking.
Students develop skills for respectful communication with teachers, parents, coaches, and administrators, focusing on tone of voice, active listening, requesting help, and body language.
Students distinguish between appropriate behaviors in public spaces (classrooms, theaters, transit, stores) versus private spaces (home), including public digital etiquette and respect for shared spaces.
Students master table manners and dining etiquette, exploring the anatomy of a standard table setting, polite eating habits, conversational respect, and table cleanup.
Students learn the art of first impressions, including confident introductions, appropriate eye contact, firm handshakes, and representing themselves respectfully to adults and peers alike.
A 30-minute social-emotional learning lesson teaching kindergarteners how to follow directions the first time. It teaches them that following instructions quickly means they have more time for play and fun, rather than wasting time on big fits. Includes slides, games, an anchor chart, a worksheet, and a teacher guide.
A 30-minute social-emotional learning lesson focusing on teaching kindergarteners how to wait patiently using self-regulation strategies inspired by the popular children's book 'Waiting Is Not Easy!' by Mo Willems. Includes a slide presentation, interactive waiting games, a classroom anchor chart, a teacher guide, and a student activity sheet.
A comprehensive social-emotional learning lesson package designed to teach middle-grade students how to de-escalate conflicts, communicate assertively using I-Statements and Active Listening, and negotiate collaborative Win-Win solutions. Includes visual presentation slides, a complete 45-minute classroom lesson plan with an integrated student activity sheet, and a specialized small-group counseling guide.
A 30-minute social-emotional learning lesson designed for kindergarteners to help them regulate and stay calm when hearing 'no' or receiving redirections. The lesson includes an interactive story about a bouncing kangaroo, role-playing practice, and a colorful classroom anchor chart.
A fast-paced, 15-minute SEL lesson targeting early elementary students to resolve peer conflict and practice emotional regulation. It introduces the "Stop, Breathe, Talk" coping strategy with interactive slides, role-playing scenario cards, and a reflection worksheet.
A therapeutic transition lesson designed to help 5th-grade students process end-of-year anxiety, grief over saying goodbye, and cognitive dissonance in impulse control. Through the social story of Sami the Squirrel, students explore self-regulation, learn CBT coping strategies, and complete a closure-focused reflection journal.