A 6-session personal space series for 2nd graders focused on understanding comfort zones, setting boundaries with I-messages, and respecting others' physical space.
A collaborative, student-centered lesson framework to support students transitioning back to school after anxiety-related absences using a graduated exposure pathway.
A social-emotional learning lesson focusing on establishing classroom expectations, active listening, respecting personal space, and practicing kindness through visual models and interactive reflection.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on self-reflection and recognizing positive personal traits in oneself.
A lesson focused on self-reflection, identity, and positive personal characteristics where students create a personal identity map.
An engaging animal-themed bingo icebreaker designed to help students build social connections, practice active listening, and share fun facts about animals. Includes printable 5x5 student bingo cards and teacher calling cards.
A counseling lesson that uses animal metaphors to teach self-regulation and coping skills. Students play an active, movement-based bingo game to practice and reinforce these calming strategies.
A final reflection, assessment, and celebration lesson for 1st-grade self-regulation, focusing on celebrating growth in impulse control and transitioning to 2nd grade with a personal coping book.
A creative, goal-setting lesson based on the book 'Big Plans' by Lane Smith and Bob Shea. Students design their own 'big plans' and develop a growth mindset through interactive graphic organizers, blueprint drawings, and structured action steps.
An elementary school lesson focused on the social-emotional skills of gift giving and receiving. Students learn to express appreciation, handle disappointment gracefully, and practice empathy through discussion and a hands-on crafting activity.
A comprehensive 30-minute counseling lesson for 2nd and 3rd grade students to learn personal ownership of actions, feelings, and physical boundaries through interactive discussion, a cooperative card game, and a reflection worksheet.
A nurturing social-emotional learning lesson for Pre-K through 2nd grade. Students map out their support systems and coping strategies by crafting a personal "Comfort Cloud" mobile with hanging raindrops to support them during the summer break.
A transformative social-emotional learning lesson using the metaphor of a shaken glitter jar to help students understand emotional agitation, practice mindful breathing, and build a personalized daily coping toolkit.
A comprehensive 90-minute immersive workshop lesson where students complete cooperative challenges to master active listening, focus, and empathy.