Students participate in a sorting activity where they categorize foods, colors, and games into 'Like' and 'Don't Like' piles. They compare their results with a partner to visualize similarities and differences in preferences.
This lesson provides middle and high school teachers with actionable strategies for managing students who sleep in class, moving from frustration to empathetic problem-solving. It covers root causes, immediate intervention techniques, and long-term support systems.
A comprehensive visual behavior management system for a home daycare, featuring a 'Super Squad' theme to engage young boys through visual expectations and a no-cost incentive program.
A comprehensive lesson for kindergarteners on the social nuances of humor, focusing on reading body language and distinguishing between kind and hurtful jokes.
A social-emotional learning lesson for K-2 students based on the book 'Have You Filled a Bucket Today?' by Carol McCloud, focusing on kindness and empathy.
A follow-up Kindergarten lesson focused on conflict resolution and problem-solving, teaching students how to 'fix' friendship problems like they would fix a garden.
A lesson designed for first-grade students to understand the impact of impulsive shouting and threats on their classroom environment and adult responses. It uses the metaphor of 'Word Weather' to help students navigate their emotions and language choices.
A mindful art session where students paint smooth stones with personal mantras, symbols, or intricate patterns to serve as portable 'calm reminders.'
A creative session for building miniature desktop zen gardens using sand, stones, and succulents to create a permanent 'calm corner' for students.
An exploration of how smell and sound affect the nervous system, featuring DIY aromatherapy sachets and personalized focus playlists.
A workshop focused on creating physical tools like custom stress balls and kinetic sand to manage fidgeting and provide tactile relief.
A gentle 20-minute lesson designed to help kindergarten students manage separation anxiety through social storytelling, visual routines, and calming coping strategies.
A social-emotional learning lesson focusing on identifying and managing frustration when things don't go as planned in the classroom, using a comic strip scenario.
A pitch deck and supplementary handout designed to help educators present the 'Scroll to Action' program to school leadership for integration into the curriculum.
A series of rotational stations designed for high school students to practice mindfulness, emotional regulation, and stress management in a 30-minute session.