A lesson for 3rd and 4th graders on the appropriate use of stress balls as a coping mechanism for anger and a tool for increasing focus. Students learn the science behind the squeeze and sign a contract for responsible use.
A group of fish learns not to judge a shark by his scary teeth when they find themselves in a sticky situation near the reef. Includes the Deep Sea Rescue script and a kindness reflection worksheet.
When Ben finds a lost wallet on the boardwalk, he must decide between buying a giant ice cream or doing the right thing. Includes the Boardwalk Buddy script and an ethics worksheet.
A group of friends faces a series of challenges while building the ultimate sandcastle, learning that perseverance matters more than the final result. Includes the Sandcastle Standoff script and a goal-setting worksheet.
Students read a play about a crab and a starfish who learn that working together is better than fighting over the best spot in the tide pool. Includes the Tide Pool Trouble script and a reflection worksheet.
A 40-minute session where students identify their unique strengths through a creative inventory and design a personal 'Strength Signal'. This lesson focuses on internal self-reflection to build external confidence and a sense of belonging in the school community.
A lesson designed to help students understand the impact of threatening language, identify healthy ways to express frustration, and distinguish between safe and unsafe school communication.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on fostering a positive attitude and polite communication during collaborative partner work. Students will learn to identify rude behaviors and replace them with supportive, cooperative actions.
A creative craft and social-emotional learning lesson based on 'Perfectly Norman' by Tom Percival, focusing on self-acceptance and emotional regulation.
This lesson uses the book 'The Invisible Boy' by Trudy Ludwig to teach students about empathy, inclusion, and kindness through a creative 'Kindness Cam' craft. Students learn to 'focus' on others who might feel invisible and capture moments of friendship.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on empathy and kindness using the book 'The Invisible Boy' by Trudy Ludwig. Students explore how small acts of inclusion can make a big difference in someone's world.