Activities during the 'Pause' that lead to regaining self-control and readiness to learn.
A social-emotional learning lesson that teaches elementary students to identify 'unexpected behaviors' across different settings using a detective-themed investigation. Students learn how their actions affect the thoughts and feelings of those around them.
A comprehensive 40-minute lesson for 4th graders to master STAAR test-taking strategies including process of elimination, anxiety management, and time tracking through a 'Test Ninja' theme.
A gentle introduction to friendship for kindergarteners, focusing on kindness, sharing, and simple social skills through the metaphor of a growing garden.
A foundational lesson for Kindergarten students to learn the components of Whole Body Listening through visual aids, interactive slides, and a hands-on cut-and-paste activity.
A final reflection and commitment lesson where students create a personal plan for using kind words in the future.
Students role-play original scenarios to practice respectful responses when they are frustrated, aligning with being Safe and Respectful.
Students learn the 'Filter' technique to practice self-control and the school expectation of being Responsible with their words.
