Students practice taking a 'stopper' thought and flipping it into a 'starter' thought. The class collaboratively rewrites negative scripts into neutral, actionable commands, moving from 'I can't do this' to 'I will look at the first problem.'
A 30-minute small group session for 2nd graders focused on the social-emotional skill of including others in play and 'sharing' friends without feeling jealous or left out.
A 30-minute interactive lesson focused on identifying negative self-talk and reframing mistakes as learning opportunities. Students develop a personal 'Inner Hero' persona to combat self-doubt.
A mentor-facilitated program designed to build student confidence through positive self-talk, growth mindset exercises, and practical coping strategies. The materials provide a structured but flexible framework for meaningful 1-on-1 sessions.
A lesson focused on identifying internal body signals (fast heart, butterflies, etc.) through the book 'My Feelings Make Me Stronger' and tracing/matching activities.
A session dedicated to applying knowledge of body signals through role-play, scripted social stories, and hands-on scenario sorting.
A review of the 'Impulse Command' strategies and a graduation ceremony celebrating self-control mastery.
Focusing on delayed gratification and techniques for waiting patiently in high-energy situations.
Using the 'Consequence Camera' to visualize the results of choices before making them.
Teaching the 5-second pause technique and internal self-talk as a buffer for immediate reactions.
Helping students identify the physical warning signs in their bodies that occur right before an impulsive urge.
Introducing the 'Brain Remote Control' concept to help students understand they have the power to 'Pause' before reacting.
A review of the previous five weeks, celebrating student progress with a group graduation ceremony.
Empowers students to set verbal boundaries by using 'Stop' signals and expressing their feelings appropriately.
Explores what it means to be a good friend, focusing on sharing, listening, and being kind.
Teaches the importance of rules and following directions to keep everyone safe and happy in a group.