Learners are given a limited number of 'votes' to select items from a mixed group of needs and wants. They must work together to ensure the needs are selected first before using votes on wants.
A sensitive and empowering Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) lesson designed to teach elementary students the concepts of safe versus unsafe touches, bodily autonomy, and how to identify and communicate boundaries with trusted adults.
A 30-minute high-engagement emotional regulation escape adventure for Kindergarten and 1st-grade students. Through a series of interactive desk-based challenges in a printable booklet, students practice identifying body signals, deep breathing, sorting the size of problems, and asking for help to 'unlock' the gates of Calm Castle.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on self-regulation, respectful listening, and turn-taking in the classroom, inspired by the children's book 'My Mouth Is a Volcano'.
An interactive introduction to empathy, kindness, and emotional awareness for Kindergarteners. Students learn about bucket filling through cooperative discussion, a hands-on bucket craft, a sorting worksheet, and a themed coloring page.
Day 5 of Connection Crew. An outdoor tag game focusing on encouragement and speed, where students must use classmate names and handshakes/high-fives to "unfreeze" them.
Day 4 of Connection Crew. An indoor sensory and memory game where students work together to identify which classmate is hidden in the "tent," reinforcing observation and recall.
Day 3 of Connection Crew. An outdoor, highly active running circle game that combines physical exercise, name-learning, and warm welcomes under the sky.
Day 2 of Connection Crew. An indoor speed-focus name game that builds reflexes, eye contact, and collective teamwork as the class tries to beat their own "Reflex Wave" time-record.
Day 1 of Connection Crew. Students gather in a classroom circle for a rhythmic echo game where they learn classmate names, share custom movements, and practice active listening in a 30-minute indoor session.
An action-packed obstacle course lesson where students complete physical challenges and social-emotional quests to graduate from their counseling group.
A heartwarming Kindergarten social-emotional learning lesson focused on the power of compliments and encouragement. Students learn to lift each other up through an active popcorn game, a collaborative balloon mural, and reflective sharing.
A social-emotional learning lesson for Kindergarten focused on identifying 'bumpy' physical sensations and practicing simple self-regulation techniques like deep belly breathing and using calming tools.
A playful, 30-minute lesson for Kindergarteners introducing positive self-talk and affirmations. Through a mindful warm-up, a slides-based discussion, a mirror craft, and a jar-filling worksheet, students learn to transform negative thoughts into happy, empowering self-talk.
A Kindergarten social-emotional learning lesson designed to help students identify, validate, and name basic emotions (happy, sad, angry, surprised) through interactive play, a story discussion, and a supportive closing circle.
A 30-minute Kindergarten lesson designed to introduce the concept of self-esteem, celebrate individual uniqueness, and help students identify their own special strengths.
A 30-minute self-awareness lesson for Kindergarten where students identify and celebrate their unique personal strengths and positive attributes through a playful superhero theme.
A collection of visual support tools and plans designed to help students self-regulate, manage big emotions, and transition back to learning.
A comprehensive toolkit designed for kindergarteners experiencing big emotions. It includes a printable Calm Down Kit for a classroom peace corner, an interactive read-aloud social story about body signals, and a practical parent-teacher co-regulation guide with communication logs.
A Kindergarten-level lesson designed to help young students manage big emotions by teaching them the 'Size of the Problem' (Glitches vs. Emergencies), physical calming strategies, and basic emotional self-advocacy using I-statements.
A 30-minute kindergarten lesson on building friendship skills, exploring kind behaviors, and identifying characteristics of a good friend through interactive sorting and discussion.
A collection of leveled scavenger hunt worksheets and interactive interview templates for elementary students (K-2, 3-4, and 5-6) to use during a school college fair.
A comprehensive guidance lesson based on the book 'Mrs. Joyce Gives the Best High Fives,' designed to teach students the role of the school counselor and how to seek support. Aligning with ASCA and Texas counseling standards, this lesson helps students identify their school counselor as a trusted adult and understand the various ways they can access help.
A comprehensive elementary school counseling lesson based on Linzie Hunter's 'What if Pig'. Students explore managing 'What-If' worries and building supportive peer relationships.
An introductory lesson for K-5 students on how slow stretches, yoga poses, and intentional movement help regulate emotions and tune up their inner engine.
A foundational lesson introducing elementary students to the science and practice of deep breathing and mindful movement as powerful self-regulation tools.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on helping early childhood and special education students make positive choices and resolve peer conflicts using visual supports, traceable words, and coloring activities.
Students identify physical sensations associated with dysregulation using a body scan and create a Body Thermometer visual.
A warm, celebratory parent support group session focused on reflecting on school year successes, planning screen-free summer adventures, and setting growth goals.
An interactive small group kit designed to equip kids with practical coping tools for everyday stress and conflict. The lesson features a hands-on coping wheel craft, discussion cards, and scenario-based role-play cards.
A clean, modern therapeutic lesson designed to teach students aged 5-8 how to identify physical and emotional cues, map their current coping strategies, and choose practical new skills to try.
Students learn to recognize when environmental noises or visual stimuli feel too loud or crowded, practicing how to request headphones, a visual break, or a quiet space.
Students discover how to identify when their brain feels 'stuck' or confused and practice three clear ways to ask for academic help using words and hand signals.
Students learn to identify physical signals in their bodies (hunger, thirst, bathroom needs, or pain) and practice expressing these needs directly and clearly to adults.
Students learn about their personal space 'bubble' and practice using a strong voice and clear hand signals to set social boundaries with peers.
Focuses on Days 11 to 14 of the summer academy, introducing, practicing, and mastering specific calming, focusing, and energizing strategies for self-regulation across all zones.
Focuses on Days 6 to 10 of the summer academy, helping students identify how emotions feel in their physical bodies and mapping physical sensations to their emotional zones.
Focuses on Days 1 to 5 of the summer academy, introducing the four emotional zones (Blue, Green, Yellow, and Red) and helping students identify and name their core emotions within each zone.
A social-emotional learning lesson for K-1 students comparing their brain's activity levels to weather patterns. Students learn to recognize a 'busy brain' (stormy wind) versus a 'calm brain' (sunny skies) and practice breathing techniques to bring back the sun.
A 30-minute social-emotional learning lesson for Kindergarten students to recognize bodily sensations associated with stress (like a 'funny tummy' or 'butterflies') and learn 'Belly Breathing' as a healthy coping strategy.
Campers learn how to scout for others' feelings, practice deep empathy, and earn 'kindness badges' by doing small daily deeds of support.
Students practice cooperative hiking strategies on the friendship trail, discovering how to share camp toys, take turns, and use supportive trail words.
Young campers learn to cool down hot emotions using 'Stop, Breathe, and Think' strategies and a relaxing campfire deep-breathing exercise.
An active empathy lesson for Kindergarten and 1st-grade students featuring 'Heartbeat Hop', a movement game where children jump to support characters experiencing different emotions, paired with a reflective coloring activity.
A comprehensive end-of-year counseling lesson designed to review coping strategies, celebrate emotional growth, and prepare students for transitions. The lesson includes an interactive slide deck, a printable personal memory book, interactive discussion task cards, and counseling exit tickets, all tied together under a friendly 'Coping Camp Explorers' theme.
A calming, playful self-regulation lesson for preschoolers featuring sensory-motor animal actions to teach deep breathing and deep pressure therapy.