Introduce separation anxiety, identify physical feelings and triggers, and establish the 'superhero' theme for the program.
A lesson for first graders to identify the physical sensations and outward signs associated with different emotions, inspired by "A Little Spot of Feelings" by Diane Alber. Students become 'Feeling Detectives' to investigate how their bodies react to various feelings.
Students define motivation, distinguish between internal and external drivers, and identify their own personal motivators for school tasks.
A social-emotional learning lesson using a compass metaphor to help K-5 students re-establish empathy, kindness, and community after time away from school. Students explore the four 'cardinal points' of connection: Notice Needs, Speak Kindness, Everyone's Invited, and Work Together.
A lesson for K-2 students on interpreting non-verbal social cues using a traffic light metaphor. Students learn to recognize 'Green' (open/ready), 'Yellow' (cautious/check-in), and 'Red' (stop/need space) signals in their peers, especially during high-energy transitions.
Course synthesis and graduation. Reflecting on the journey from impulsive to intentional Pathfinder.
Mastering boundaries. Learning when and how to say 'No' or 'Yes' to family, friends, and strangers.
