Learn and practice deep breathing and counting to ten as calming superpowers.
A structured counseling lesson focused on identifying internal physiological signals of dysregulation and matching them with effective coping strategies. Students use a body map to locate 'alarms' and select 'power-up' strategies to return to a calm state.
A lesson introducing the concept of personal space using the 'Space Bubble' metaphor, designed for early elementary students to understand and respect physical boundaries.
Students identify their individual strengths and interests, connecting them to the concept of 'superpowers' and exploring how these qualities make them unique and capable.
A collection of quick, 5-10 minute activities designed to teach K-3 students social-emotional skills like sharing, safe bodies, and group attention during recess.
A collection of visual tools and communication strategies designed to help students navigate family conflict, manage emotional triggers, and use de-escalation techniques while maintaining respectful boundaries.
A foundational lesson for young girls focused on the social skills needed to initiate and maintain new friendships through the metaphor of growing a garden.
This lesson helps students identify common interests and shared experiences as 'connection dots' to help build stronger friendships through interactive games and reflection.
A comprehensive wrap-up session for Second Step Tier 2 small groups for girls, featuring the 'Spark Your Strength' theme. Reviews the TFA triangle, perspective-taking, problem-solving, and resilience.
A career exploration lesson for K-1 students based on 'LMNO Peas', focusing on identifying different jobs and imagining future possibilities.
A lesson for first graders to identify the physical signs of anger and practice three specific 'cool down' techniques through a camping-themed narrative.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on personal space, social cues, and respecting the belongings of others. Students learn to identify their 'personal bubble' and use body language to navigate social interactions respectfully.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on identifying the 'Size of the Problem' and utilizing grounding exercises, framed through an empowering 'Secret Agent' theme to support students with low frustration tolerance.
A lesson designed to help 1st grade students identify social 'Stop' cues and practice turn-taking through a 'Friendship Detective' theme. includes a social story and a visual self-monitoring checklist.
A lesson focused on self-regulation techniques, specifically the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding method and requesting breaks, to help students choose calm over conflict.