This lesson provides direct instruction and practice for four core social skills: following adult directions, personal space awareness, active listening, and polite communication.
A gentle 20-minute lesson designed to help 3rd graders navigate the loss of a pet through emotional validation and memory-keeping activities. Students will explore their feelings and create a lasting tribute to their 'Forever Friend'.
A high-engagement lesson using a retro video game theme to help students with ADHD and ODD understand the impact of cursing and develop 'Power-Up' replacement phrases for when they feel frustrated.
A sensitive and supportive small-group lesson designed to help 3rd-grade students navigate the loss of a pet. Students identify their feelings, learn healthy coping strategies, and create a personalized tribute to honor their pet's memory.
A reflective lesson designed to help 3rd graders evaluate their behavior during a substitute teacher's visit, focusing on leadership and self-regulation.
A comprehensive lesson on empathy, active listening, and celebrating differences through social stories and scenario-based exploration.
A comprehensive social skills lesson focused on empathy, kind words, and tolerance through the metaphor of a 'Kindness Garden'. Students learn to nurture their relationships and grow a supportive community.
A lesson designed for 2nd-5th grade students, including those using AAC, to identify emotions and learn practical self-regulation strategies. The lesson features a visual-heavy presentation and a companion choice board to support students in managing 'hard' feelings.
This lesson introduces students to the 'Brain Remote Control' metaphor, helping them identify the gap between a trigger and a reaction. Students practice pausing to choose better responses to conflict and personal frustration.