Introduces the concept of the body as a complex machine and the brain as the 'Lead Mechanic' who monitors signals to keep the system running.
A quick, engaging 15-minute lesson for 1st graders to identify 'big feelings' like grumpiness and practice simple calming techniques like belly breathing.
A 25-minute lesson for 1st graders focusing on identifying and practicing acts of kindness, specifically giving compliments, to build friendships and community.
A short, impactful community-building lesson based on the "I Wish My Teacher Knew" project. Students share personal insights, needs, or stories with their teacher to build trust, empathy, and a stronger classroom community.
A comprehensive lesson focused on teamwork, consensus-building, and communication under stress using a classic maritime survival scenario. Students must collaborate to rank items for survival after a shipwreck.
A one-on-one counseling session designed for a 4th-grade student struggling with classroom noise and social anxiety. The lesson uses an ocean exploration theme to help the student identify triggers, practice social scenarios, and set manageable goals for returning to the classroom.
A lesson focused on creating sensory tools to help students manage big emotions and practice mindfulness through hands-on crafting.
A high-stakes survival simulation designed for social work students to practice group dynamics, crisis communication, and collaborative decision-making under pressure.
A tactical, game-based session for 8th-grade boys focused on identifying emotional triggers and practicing self-regulation through a modified Battleship game. Students explore anxiety and stress management in a competitive but safe environment.
A tactical, fast-paced challenge for 8th-grade boys to identify anxiety triggers and develop 'Cooling Protocols' for emotional self-regulation. The lesson frames emotional management as maintaining 'operational readiness' and system stability.
An individual counseling session for a 4th grader to improve task initiation through the 'First 3 Steps' strategy and timed practice, using a space-themed 'Launchpad' metaphor.