A hands-on SEL lesson for preschoolers focused on flexible thinking. Using sensory activities like molding dough and building blocks, students learn to 'stretch' their brains to accept changes and follow directions.
A practical guide for students to find and use public technology resources safely and effectively. This lesson covers locating free computers, navigating public interfaces, and connecting to open WiFi networks.
This lesson helps elementary students master the art of peer-to-peer discussion within an SEL context. Using visual scaffolds and structured sentence starters, students learn to listen actively, build on others' ideas, and participate confidently in group settings.
Focuses on personal expression of flexible thinking through a creative self-portrait activity, helping students visualize the physical and emotional shift from 'stuck' to 'flexible' when plans change.
Introduction to the concept of 'stretchy' vs 'crunchy' thinking using playdough modeling and visual metaphors to help students understand how to accept teacher directions.
A collection of email templates and self-advocacy strategies specifically designed for neurodivergent high school students experiencing housing instability. The lesson focuses on clear communication with teachers, case managers, and social service agencies to secure essential resources and academic support.
A social-emotional learning lesson for kindergarteners focused on understanding kindness and practicing empathy through storytelling and creative activities.
A 15-minute introductory lesson teaching students to focus on their own choices when peers are frustrated during school work.
A high school speech therapy lesson focused on executive functioning skills, specifically calendar management, conflict resolution, and social communication when declining invitations.
A set of clear visual protocols and reminders for staff regarding scholar wellness referrals, distinguishing between urgent self-harm concerns and general well-being needs.
A social-emotional learning intervention designed to help students identify and reframe cognitive distortions during high-stakes testing seasons. Students will learn to pivot from 'all-or-nothing' thinking to balanced, resilient self-talk.
A weekly routine for students to track and reflect on self-created executive functioning goals, promoting metacognition and self-regulation.
A foundational Social-Emotional Learning lesson focused on teaching students the STEP problem-solving framework and developing empathy through reflection and kindness tracking.
A practical resource for students to securely record and organize their digital credentials in an alphabetical format.
A 15-day emotional check-in series using drawing and reflection to help students identify and process their feelings.
Concluding lesson on lifelong learning and skill acquisition. Participants create a personal professional development roadmap and learn strategies for staying adaptable in a changing job market.