A 30-minute individual counseling lesson for 4th graders focused on cognitive flexibility, specifically handling changes in routine using a navigation and detour metaphor.
An executive functioning workshop focused on helping students visualize and manage the small transitions (micro-moments) throughout their school day using a cartography-inspired mapping system.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on identifying the differences between bullying and unkind behavior using the book 'Stick and Stone' as a catalyst for discussion. Students will analyze character actions and apply definitions to real-world scenarios through group discussion and sorting activities.
A nature-based grounding lesson for 4th-7th graders that uses garden metaphors to teach emotional regulation and focus techniques. Students will learn the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding method adapted for nature and create a personal 'Peace Patch' plan.
This lesson helps students distinguish between 'mean' behavior and 'bullying' by analyzing intent, frequency, and power dynamics through interactive scenarios and discussion.
A social skills group lesson focused on developing meaningful friendships and establishing healthy boundaries through the metaphor of building and protecting bridges.
This lesson helps 3rd and 4th graders navigate social dynamics by identifying positive and negative interactions as 'fillers' and 'drainers'. Students practice clear communication and conflict resolution to maintain healthy friendships throughout the school year and into the summer break.
A foundational lesson on identifying and categorizing emotions using visual tools to improve self-awareness and regulation. Students explore 'The Emotion Lab' to decode their inner feelings and select appropriate response strategies.
A social-emotional learning lesson for grades 3-5 that explores the 'social legacy' students leave behind through their daily interactions. Students identify how small acts of inclusion create a lasting emotional 'echo' in their classroom community.
A reflective Social-Emotional Learning lesson designed to help 3rd-5th graders manage transition anxiety by creating a symbolic 'time capsule' of their current growth and future goals.