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 set of tools for a second grader to track their emotional growth, practice truthfulness, respect personal space, and use effective calming strategies when upset.
A daily habit-building system for students to monitor their readiness, preparation, and work effort across all subjects. Includes student trackers and teacher implementation guides to foster accountability and self-regulation.
A 30-minute interactive lesson for 2nd graders on navigating conflicts using the 'Escalator' vs. 'Stairs' analogy. Students learn to identify escalating behaviors (blaming, yelling) and practice de-escalating tools (I-statements, active listening).
A 30-minute small group session for 2nd graders focused on cognitive flexibility. Students practice staying calm and curious when asked to solve math problems using unfamiliar methods.
A 30-minute interactive lesson for 2nd graders to learn self-management skills using the metaphor of a 'personal remote control' to manage impulses, emotions, and focus.
A 30-minute lesson for 2nd graders to master impulse control and self-regulation using the Stop and Think strategy. Includes tools for playground behavior, social conflicts, and classroom focus.
A high-energy, interactive 30-minute lesson teaching 2nd graders to distinguish between big and small problems and use the Talk-Walk-Tell method alongside Kelso's Choice and I-Messages.
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.