This lesson focuses on three essential classroom self-regulation and procedural skills: smooth transitions, whole-body listening on the carpet, and appropriately requesting help or breaks. through social stories and interactive practice.
A whole-class reset designed to re-establish clear expectations for following instructions and maintaining focus during transitions and enrichment.
Focused on individual accountability and understanding the weight of our words, specifically addressing name-calling and its impact on the community.
A heart-warming lesson centered on 'Thelma the Unicorn' that celebrates individuality and self-worth through guided discussion and a creative writing craft.
A 6-week social-emotional learning group focused on developing impulse control and self-regulation skills through a 'superhero' lens.
A comprehensive lesson on pattern recognition across visual, vocational, and social domains, teaching students to identify, predict, and generalize sequences in everyday life.
A comprehensive lesson for mixed-age elementary students to identify the 'size' of different problems using a weather-themed 5-point scale and learn to match their reactions accordingly.
A series of resources designed for individual counseling with students who have low affect or a mellow mood. This lesson focuses on identifying personal joy, tracking energy levels, and building emotional vocabulary to boost positive affect.
Explores 'Whole Body Listening,' moving beyond just ears to show how our eyes, mouth, hands, feet, brain, and heart all play a role in listening and showing respect to others.
Teaches 'Body in the Group,' emphasizing the importance of physical proximity and orientation to show others you are part of the group. Students learn to recognize their 'personal bubble' and how to stay connected to their peers.
Introduces 'Thinking About Others,' helping students understand that their actions affect the thoughts and feelings of those around them. Students explore the concept of thought bubbles and how we 'keep others in our minds.'
This lesson introduces the core concept of 'Thinking With Your Eyes,' teaching students to use their eyes to gather information about what others are doing, thinking, and feeling. Students will practice looking for clues in their environment to better understand social situations.
Focuses on 'The Group Plan,' teaching students to recognize when everyone is working together toward a common goal versus following an individual plan. Activities help students identify and follow shared expectations in the classroom.
A foundational lesson for kindergarteners to identify the size of problems (Small, Medium, Large) and learn how to match their emotional reactions to the appropriate scale.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on identifying physical cues of big emotions and developing a personalized 'calm down' toolkit. Students use a weather metaphor to understand and manage their internal states.