A graphic novel-themed lesson for middle schoolers on emotional resilience, focusing on staying calm when provoked. Includes a narrative slideshow featuring 'Bulldog' characters and a comic-based student activity.
A social-emotional learning lesson for 5th graders focused on navigating interactions with adults through active listening, appropriate communication, and respecting personal space.
A comprehensive counseling lesson for 3rd-5th graders focusing on the intersection of friendship, mindful communication, and personal responsibility. Students learn to cultivate healthy relationships through the metaphor of a garden.
This third session focuses on the mastery of emotional regulation strategies. Students recap the definition of bullying and then dive into a 'Strategy Lab' where they practice identifying internal emotional triggers and selecting specific coping skills to maintain positive behavior and meet their IEP objectives.
A lesson introducing growth vs. fixed mindset through academic and social scenarios with a focus on reframing thoughts.
A lesson designed to help middle schoolers navigate the complexity of their emotions by moving beyond basic terms like 'mad' or 'sad' to identify specific, nuanced feelings using a three-layer feelings wheel.
Students learn to activate their North Star 'Star Power' by managing testing jitters, using the 'Power of Yet', and mastering strategic tools to stay calm and focused during the NJSLA.