Students engage in a series of activities that connect emotional awareness with academic learning, focusing on mindfulness, the science of the brain, and empathetic communication.
A 30-minute interactive lesson for 2nd and 3rd graders focused on the mechanics of active listening through an engaging 'Ear Detective' theme. Students learn the 'Whole Body Listening' technique and practice through role-play scenarios.
Students explore the expectations for a bus-based field trip to the zoo, covering bus safety, venue respect, and the 'Stop and Look' rule for separation through Sam's zoo adventure.
Students learn the specific expectations for a walking field trip, including the 'Bubble Buddy' system, walking feet, and indoor voices, as they follow Sam's journey to the local library.
A lesson designed for 3rd graders to understand that managing anger is a skill that can be grown through practice and a growth mindset. It uses a 'Pilot and Control Room' metaphor to teach emotional regulation.
A reflection-focused lesson designed to help students analyze their behavior, understand personal space, and commit to positive choices during lunch and throughout the school day.
High-intensity support for chronically absent students (missing 10%+). Focuses on root-cause analysis, family casework, and removing systemic barriers through community collaboration.
Identifying students at risk (missing 5-9% of school) and implementing early-warning interventions like Check-In/Check-Out and personalized success mapping.
Establishing universal attendance expectations, building a culture of belonging, and communicating the "Every Minute Matters" philosophy to students and families.
A lesson designed to help 3rd graders identify and reframe cognitive distortions like catastrophizing and all-or-nothing thinking through a 'detective' lens.
A social-emotional lesson for grades K-5 focused on the "Urbie Cares & Shares" program. Students learn that being part of a community means both receiving support when needed and contributing back to keep the community strong.
A lesson focused on developing social skills through role-playing scenarios involving respectful disagreement, compromise, and problem-solving in a school setting.