Introduction to the five problem-solving steps: Stop/Think, Say Feelings, Brainstorm, Try, and Reflect.
A high-energy, movement-based lesson teaching 5-7 year olds how to distinguish between Big Problems and Little Problems. Includes a comprehensive teacher lesson plan, active movement cards, and a kid-friendly visual sorting worksheet.
A complete toolkit for hosting a memorable, structured 40-minute end-of-year small group celebration, including a step-by-step party schedule, interactive games, and printable themed gift tags.
A culminating reflection and community project lesson where students synthesize all five CARES values. Students create a class pledge, award certificates, and design a community action project to show their learning.
A social-emotional learning lesson centered on self-control, emotional regulation, and mindfulness. Students practice somatic grounding and cool-down techniques to manage big emotions in real-time.
A social-emotional learning lesson on empathy, active compassion, and perspective-taking. Students learn to recognize emotional cues in others and practice walking in someone else's shoes to solve social dilemmas.
A social-emotional learning lesson teaching personal accountability, civic responsibility, and classroom roles. Students identify how their individual choices affect the safety and success of the whole community.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on assertive communication, active listening, and setting respectful boundaries. Students practice using "I-Statements" to express their needs and opinions respectfully.
A social-emotional learning lesson focusing on cooperation, collaborative problem solving, and group agreement. Students explore how to share ideas, compromise, and build together as a team.
