A comprehensive guide for 5th-grade students and parents at South Conejos transitioning to middle school, covering schedules, academics, and emotional growth.

Students become 'Emotion Detectives' to investigate feelings beyond the basics. This lesson helps 3rd graders identify complex emotions like frustration, pride, and anxiety by looking for clues in their bodies and thoughts.

An introductory lesson on emotional intelligence focusing on the difference between primary and secondary emotions using the 'Emotion Detective' framework. Students will learn to identify core feelings and the more complex emotions that often hide beneath them.

A lesson designed to help 3rd-5th grade students identify, define, and describe complex emotions through interactive vocabulary cards and application activities. Students move beyond basic happy/sad/angry labels to understand more nuanced feelings.

A social-emotional learning lesson focused on the values of respecting elders/seniors and showing kindness/love to younger peers through a simple, age-appropriate skit.

Targets executive functioning skills including task initiation, following directions, and impulse control through 'mission control' strategies.

Develops social awareness, empathy, and friendship skills by teaching students to read body language and respond with kindness.

Focuses on identifying emotions, understanding the physical signs of anger, and building a toolbox of calming strategies for self-regulation.

A social-emotional learning lesson focusing on teamwork and cooperation using Julia Cook's 'Teamwork Isn't My Thing (and I Don't Like to Share!)'. Students will learn to transition from a 'Me' mindset to a 'We' mindset through T-chart analysis and a personal strategy wheel.

This lesson teaches students how to navigate disagreements in friendships using a 'Fix-It' approach. Students will learn the 'Stop, Listen, Resolve' framework to turn conflicts into opportunities for growth.

Day 2 focuses on what to do once a signal is identified. Students learn the 'I-Message' repair kit for yellow flags and 'Shield' phrases for setting boundaries with red flags.

A comprehensive lesson on identifying motivation killers and implementing practical strategies to build resilience and maintain focus during difficult tasks.

A counseling-focused lesson designed to help middle school students shift their focus from internal self-criticism to external action. It emphasizes that confidence is a skill built through consistent behavior rather than a feeling that must be achieved before starting.

Focuses on identifying and understanding the unwritten expectations in the classroom and on the playground to help students navigate these spaces successfully.

A quick, high-impact lesson for 5th graders focused on identifying the qualities of healthy versus unhealthy friendships using a 'radar signal' metaphor. Students learn to spot green, yellow, and red flags in their social circles.

A culmination of the journey where explorers reach the Grand Peak, review their skills, and graduate.

Discovering personal strengths and unique qualities to create a 'Map of Me' for future adventures.

Using the 'Kindness Compass' to guide actions and words toward others, fostering a supportive community.

Building courage and confidence to face fears and cross the 'Brave Bridge' to new experiences.

A comprehensive set of data tracking tools designed for special education settings to monitor student engagement, focus, and compliance with behavioral expectations throughout the school day.

A comprehensive 4th-grade group session focused on self-advocacy skills, teaching students to identify and communicate their sensory, academic, and social needs across different environments using verbal and non-verbal strategies.

A 30-minute introductory lesson for 2nd and 3rd graders to identify feelings, practice coping strategies, and understand the importance of kindness and asking for help.

Mission 5 involves crossing the Brave Bridge.

Mission 5 involves crossing the Brave Bridge.

Mission 5 involves crossing the Brave Bridge.

Mission 5 involves crossing the Brave Bridge.

Mission 5 involves crossing the Brave Bridge.

Mission 5 involves crossing the Brave Bridge.

Mission 5 involves crossing the Brave Bridge.

Mission 5 involves crossing the Brave Bridge.

Mission 5 involves crossing the Brave Bridge.

Mission 5 involves crossing the Brave Bridge.

Mission 5 involves crossing the Brave Bridge.

Mission 5 involves crossing the Brave Bridge.

Mission 5 involves crossing the Brave Bridge.

Mission 5 involves crossing the Brave Bridge.

Mission 5 involves crossing the Brave Bridge.

Mission 5 involves crossing the Brave Bridge.

Mission 5 involves crossing the Brave Bridge.

Mission 5 involves crossing the Brave Bridge.

Mission 5 involves crossing the Brave Bridge.

Mission 4 takes explorers down the Friendship Trail to learn social skills.

Mission 4 takes explorers down the Friendship Trail to learn social skills.