A comprehensive lesson for 5th graders on the mechanics of building new friendships. Students will learn how to initiate conversations using the 'Ask-Add-Ask' method and how to discover common interests to build a social 'bridge.'
This lesson provides tools for students who struggle with collaborative group work, focusing on clear communication and managing frustration when feeling unheard.
A lesson introducing the three brain states of Conscious Discipline to help students understand their emotions and behaviors.
A comprehensive set of resources designed to help students recognize physiological anger triggers, navigate social conflicts, and utilize breathing techniques to regain emotional regulation. The materials use a 'Command Center' theme to empower students as the masters of their own emotional dashboards.
A 20-minute small group session focused on identifying problem-solving steps and distinguishing between effective and ineffective strategies through interactive scenarios and bingo.
This lesson focuses on teaching the student specific phrases and tools to communicate needs and feelings in the moment, reducing reliance on non-verbal or behavioral outbursts.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on identifying emotions and practicing healthy coping strategies using the metaphor of a garden. Designed for elementary students to foster mental health awareness and self-regulation.
A reflective exploration of stealing that uses Social Thinking concepts to examine motivations, impacts on others, and alternative strategies for meeting needs or managing impulses.
This lesson introduces students to the Zones of Regulation, feeling identification through wheels and faces, and the CBT-based connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
A lesson focused on developing flexibility and coping strategies for unexpected changes in routines and schedules.
This session puts 'Social Shield' skills into practice through role-play and scenario analysis, helping students identify different types of 'Social Arrows' (slights) and choose the best shiny defense strategy.
A lesson designed to help students develop impulse control by introducing the 'Pause Button' metaphor, providing a social story, visual reminders, and practice scenarios.
A lesson focused on identifying negative self-talk and transforming fixed mindsets into growth mindsets through the metaphor of a radio broadcast. Students learn to 'flip the script' on internal dialogue to foster resilience and persistence.
A short, actionable lesson designed to equip students with practical strategies to manage test-related stress and anxiety through visual guides and reflective practice.
A social skills lesson focused on emotional regulation and sportsmanship, teaching students how to handle losing a game using positive self-talk, deep breathing, and taking breaks.
A deep dive into Simone Biles' Olympic career, covering her triumphs in Rio, her mental health advocacy in Tokyo, and her historic comeback in Paris.
A 15-minute lesson focused on hallway etiquette, specifically protecting posters, walking on the right, and maintaining silence. Students learn to treat the school halls like an art gallery where they are the 'protectors' of the displays.
Enhances executive functioning and growth mindset through daily checklists and reflection exercises.
Develops social cues, conflict resolution skills, and empathy through interactive role-play scenarios.
Focuses on emotional regulation, impulse control, and managing aggression using the 'Anger Armor' framework.
A celebratory end-of-year lesson where high school mentors and elementary mentees reflect on their growth and build a final "Legacy Monument" together to honor their partnership.
A final celebratory session where elementary students and their high school mentors reflect on their time together and share their excitement for the upcoming summer break.
A lesson exploring body awareness and self-image through the lens of cultural diversity and personal uniqueness, using a garden analogy.
A collaborative board game designed for two players to improve active listening, empathy, and clear expression through shared challenges and deep-dive prompts.