This lesson focuses on how to initiate play and make clear requests to join others. Students will learn the three-step 'Watch, Wait, and Ask' method.
A quick, five-minute instructional session exploring the psychological benefits of coloring as a form of mindfulness and self-care.
A foundational phonics lesson focusing on CVC (Consonant-Vowel-Consonant) words through decodable reading, multi-sensory sorting, and visual flashcards, with specific strategies for students with ADHD and dyslexia.
An engaging lesson for grades 2-3 that uses a garden metaphor to teach students about growth mindset, the 'Power of Yet', and how their brains grow stronger with effort and mistakes.
A multi-day unit plan and reflection journal to provide sustained support and deeper understanding of personal agency during transitions.
A comprehensive activity packet for small group or individual counseling sessions, providing deeper exploration of emotions and coping skills.
A 30-minute introductory lesson featuring a read-aloud and a primary activity focused on distinguishing between things we can and cannot control during family changes.
A 30-minute career exploration lesson for 1st graders focusing on identifying jobs, tools, and connecting interests to future work. Students will participate in a guided read-aloud, match tools to professions, and draw their future career.
A lesson focused on developing perspective-taking skills through visual analysis of social scenarios and structured reflection on others' feelings during conflicts.
A lesson designed to help 1st-grade students master the skill of task initiation during Reading Intervention Monitoring Plan (RIMP) sessions using a 'Space Mission' theme. Students learn the four-step 'Launch Sequence' to get started on their work immediately.
Creating a personalized self-regulation plan that combines identifying triggers, body signals, and chosen coping strategies.
Learning how to use helpful self-talk and perspective-shifting to navigate through difficult emotional 'clouds'.
Developing a toolkit of sensory and breathing-based coping strategies to manage intense weather patterns in the mind.
Exploring the intensity of emotions and using a scale to determine when big feelings require specific coping tools.
Learning to recognize the physical 'early warning' signs our bodies give us when we experience different emotions.