Mastering discreet, non-disruptive movement techniques that can be performed at a desk during instruction without distracting others.
A quick 10-minute exploration of the science of generosity, explaining the 'Helper's High' and the community-wide ripple effect of kind acts.
A 10-minute lesson for 5th graders using an app developer theme to teach positive self-talk. Students learn to 'debug' their negative thoughts (glitches) and replace them with positive 'patches' to manage stress.
A high-energy setup for the RRPS Attendance League, including the scoreboard for tracking points, badge templates for team identity, and a playbook for rules and roles.
A 20-minute 5th-grade lesson focused on building community responsibility and collective action to prevent bullying. Students collaborate to design a classroom pledge and individual upstander action plans.
A 20-minute lesson for 5th graders focused on developing empathy to prevent bullying through perspective-taking and reflective writing.
A 20-minute SEL lesson for 5th grade focused on shifting from a passive bystander to an active, safe upstander using specific intervention strategies.
A 20-minute lesson for 5th graders to identify social roles in bullying situations and empower them to become upstanders through perspective-taking and role-play.
A 20-minute exploration of the social dynamics of bullying, focusing on the roles of the bully, target, bystander, and the transformative power of the upstander.
A comprehensive school-wide attendance competition program modeled after a professional football league, featuring roles for students and staff, a clear scoring system based on absence rates, and branding activities.
A lesson for 5th graders to apply the 'Orange Cog' by analyzing characters in stories or films, identifying their complex emotions through actions, dialogue, and inner thoughts.
A comprehensive lesson on emotional regulation, teaching students practical strategies for managing frustration through breathing, seeking support from trusted adults, and utilizing a designated cool-down space.
A lesson for 5th graders exploring emotional complexity, specifically how multiple 'Orange Cog' words can describe a single experience, featuring matching tasks with written justifications.
A warm, science-themed motivational session to prepare 5th-grade students for their state science test, focusing on confidence and shared growth.