The foundational session of the Heart and Head Explorers program, focusing on identifying emotions and understanding how they feel in the body.

A comprehensive lesson teaching students how to distinguish between small and big problems and apply one of Kelso's nine choices to resolve minor conflicts independently.

A comprehensive lesson designed for 3rd grade students in inclusive social/emotional programs, focusing on decoding non-verbal cues and matching social reactions to specific environmental contexts. Students will learn to 'scan' for facial expressions, body language, and group energy to navigate transitions and interactions successfully.

A comprehensive small group lesson on self-regulation techniques using a 'Control Center' metaphor to help students identify their emotions and apply calming strategies.

A social skills lesson for 2nd and 3rd graders focused on making independent, smart friendship choices and resisting peer pressure to engage in inappropriate behavior.

A collaborative "Pairs Compare" activity where students work in teams of four to share keywords, locate evidence, and synthesize final answers on index cards.

Practicing the transition to the calm-down corner and using tools through role-play and simulation.

Explores specific physical tools in the calm-down corner and how they interact with different emotions.