An introductory lesson and hands-on project where students identify moments of appreciation and create botanical-themed contributions for a school-wide display.
A 30-minute SEL lesson for 2nd-3rd graders celebrating School Lunch Hero Day, focusing on encouragement, gratitude, and building others' confidence.
A self-awareness workshop focusing on energy management and social endurance, helping students identify social drainers and chargers.
A social skills lesson for teens and adults focused on building a consistent system for maintaining friendships through digital and personal 'reach out' schedules.
A supportive final session for counseling groups focused on reflecting on interpersonal growth, shared experiences, and the process of saying goodbye.
A comprehensive Social-Emotional Learning lesson for middle schoolers exploring common mental health diagnoses and the power of coping skills during Mental Health Awareness Month.
A proactive transition planning lesson designed for 9th and 10th graders to bridge the gap between school-based mental health support and community resources during the summer break. Students will identify personal support networks, learn to navigate local resources, and create a concrete safety plan.
A 30-minute individual counseling lesson for 4th graders focused on cognitive flexibility, specifically handling changes in routine using a navigation and detour metaphor.
A social skills group lesson focused on developing meaningful friendships and establishing healthy boundaries through the metaphor of building and protecting bridges.
This lesson helps 3rd and 4th graders navigate social dynamics by identifying positive and negative interactions as 'fillers' and 'drainers'. Students practice clear communication and conflict resolution to maintain healthy friendships throughout the school year and into the summer break.
A supportive lesson designed to help a 7th-grade student navigate the loss of a best friend due to rumors and drama, while identifying the characteristics of healthy versus unhealthy friendships.
A lesson for preschool students to identify trusted adults at school by recognizing staff badges and creating a portrait of their own 'helping hero.'
A foundational lesson on identifying and categorizing emotions using visual tools to improve self-awareness and regulation. Students explore 'The Emotion Lab' to decode their inner feelings and select appropriate response strategies.
A counseling group lesson for 2nd and 3rd graders focused on taking ownership of actions and making responsible decisions through role-play and 'investigation' of daily choices.
An overview of the 16 National Career Clusters, providing a foundational understanding of how the world of work is organized and how individual skills connect to specific industries.
A therapeutic group lesson for 3rd graders to identify and reframe negative thoughts using a fun 'Thought Detective' theme. Students learn to spot 'ANTs' (Automatic Negative Thoughts) and use evidence to challenge them.
A social-emotional learning lesson for grades 3-5 that explores the 'social legacy' students leave behind through their daily interactions. Students identify how small acts of inclusion create a lasting emotional 'echo' in their classroom community.
A comprehensive lesson focused on helping high school students explore career clusters and navigate the transition to post-secondary life through planning and comparison.
A reflective Social-Emotional Learning lesson designed to help 3rd-5th graders manage transition anxiety by creating a symbolic 'time capsule' of their current growth and future goals.
A lesson focused on teaching K-4 students how to use positive self-talk to build self-confidence through the metaphor of an 'Inner Hero'.