A quick 15-minute SEL warm-up focused on developing social filters. Students learn to distinguish between internal thoughts and appropriate external speech using a 'Thought Traffic' metaphor.
This lesson helps students investigate the nature of impulses, identify personal triggers for taking things without permission, and build a 'coping toolkit' to manage urges in the moment. It uses a detective-themed approach to reduce shame and focus on problem-solving.
This initial lesson addresses the current negative climate in the classroom, using modern cultural references to discuss how energy spreads and how to intentionally pivot toward a kinder community.
A suite of professional case note templates for school counselors, designed for efficiency and clarity in documenting student support sessions. These templates follow a blue and gold theme and utilize best-practice intervention checklists.
Explores the core clues of good friends and the 'expected' behaviors that keep a group's social environment safe and inclusive.
Addresses over-competitiveness by teaching sportsmanship 'protocols', managing emotions during games, and valuing teamwork over personal winning.
Focuses on investigating the impact of words, distinguishing between playful teasing and hurtful name-calling, and using 'Detective Filters' to choose kind words.
A 35-minute SEL session focused on the 'Stop and Think' method, understanding consequences, and using calming strategies to make responsible decisions.
A focused 6th-grade lesson on time management, prioritization, and student responsibilities, teaching practical strategies like the 'Big Rocks' method and distraction management.
A 30-minute counseling session designed to help students navigate parental pressure and the feeling of being misunderstood by articulating their emotions clearly and maintaining control over their reactions.