A hands-on lesson teaching students to categorize life's challenges using a ladder metaphor, integrated with Zones of Regulation concepts to help them match their reaction to the problem size.

A restorative practice lesson for K-5 students using a first-aid metaphor to teach accountability and relationship repair after social conflicts. Students learn to assess friendship 'injuries' and apply the right communication 'treatments' to heal them.

A social-emotional learning lesson for grades 3-5 where students act as 'cartographers' to identify, observe, and map acts of kindness within Bedford Public Schools, fostering community awareness and appreciation.

Session 3 utilizes role-play scenarios to practice identifying body clues in real-time and selecting appropriate 'gadget' strategies to maintain emotional regulation.

Session 2 introduces the 'Gadget Lab' where the student identifies coping strategies that align with his interests (Lego, Monster Trucks, Baseball) while avoiding resistant strategies like deep breathing.

Session 1 focuses on identifying physical sensations in the body (Body Sensors) that signal escalating emotions, using superhero-themed body mapping.

A 20-minute hands-on session focusing on differentiating between big and small school problems and reframing unkind thoughts through a construction-themed lens.

A social-emotional learning lesson for Pre-K through 1st grade that uses gardening metaphors to teach grounding and breathing techniques for emotional regulation. Students learn to 'root' their bodies for stability and 'blossom' their breath to calm high energy.

A social-emotional learning lesson for 1st and 2nd graders focused on resolving playground conflicts using 'I' messages and active listening. Students learn to handle common spring-play disagreements independently through role-play and reflection.

A social-emotional learning lesson for K-4th graders focused on the 'ripple effect' of kind gestures. Students learn how individual actions impact their classroom and the local Lowell community.

A gentle mindfulness lesson for Pre-K and Kindergarten students that uses water metaphors to teach self-regulation and grounding techniques. Students explore physical sensations of restlessness and practice returning to a state of calm through rhythmic breathing.

A social-emotional learning lesson for grades K-5 focused on identifying and expressing emotions through facial cues using a fun 'explorer' theme. Students use mirrors and visual aids to build empathy and non-verbal communication skills.

A detective-themed investigation where 3rd graders learn to distinguish between private and personal information while practicing safe online habits. Students will identify 'red flags' and develop a set of rules for being a responsible digital citizen.

A social-emotional learning lesson for K-2 students focused on managing spring-time impulsivity using the 'Impulse Anchor' technique. Students learn to recognize high-energy 'Spring Sizzles' and use anchor imagery to stay grounded and make thoughtful choices.

A restorative activity focused on helping a 2nd grade student reflect on exclusionary behavior and create a plan for repair while maintaining self-esteem.

An executive functioning workshop focused on helping students visualize and manage the small transitions (micro-moments) throughout their school day using a cartography-inspired mapping system.

Session 3 of the Heart Helpers program focused on identifying school-based emotions through the Popsicle Break interactive sharing activity.