Inquiry-based lesson comparing short-term and long-term saving. Students build towers to visualize how starting early leads to significantly more growth.
This lesson teaches students how to calculate total costs of multiple items and make spending decisions based on a fixed budget.
This lesson focuses on identifying US coins (penny, nickel, dime, quarter) and their respective values through visual recognition and matching.
A foundational lesson for Transitional Kindergarten students focused on identifying basic emotions and the physical sensation of being 'wiggly' (stressed) vs. 'still' (calm). Introduces 'Turtle Breathing' as a primary regulation tool.
A lesson designed for two first-graders to learn how to replace screaming and eloping with verbal communication using a feelings chart. Through role-play and visual aids, students practice identifying their emotions and stating their needs.
Celebrating progress and reviewing all strategies learned over the 8 weeks.
Learning how to apologize and reset after an accidental blurt occurs.
Using detective skills to analyze complex scenarios and determine the best 'Thought Tamer' move.
Applying the filter to specific classroom routines like raising hands and group discussions.
Learning the '5-Second Braking' technique to pause before a thought leaves the mouth.
Exploring how blurting affects friends and teachers, focusing on the social consequences of the 'Outside' thought.
Active practice sorting various thoughts into 'stay inside' and 'can come out' categories through interactive games.
Introduction to the concept of Inside vs. Outside thoughts and the 'Thought Filter' mechanism.
A 30-minute lesson introducing Grade 1 and 2 students to self-regulation during whole-group instruction through the 'Focus Pilot' metaphor, covering whole body listening and concentration skills.
Agents learn to identify 'reactor heat' (stress) and use cooling valves to maintain operational status.
Agents master the logistics of their daily operations through effective planning and organization.
Agents calibrate their internal radar using sensory grounding techniques to stay focused.
Agents practice navigating the 'Laser Grid' of impulses by using their internal pause button.
Agents learn to define their mission and break down big objectives into manageable checkpoints.
This lesson introduces self-management through an aviation metaphor, teaching students to identify emotional 'turbulence' and use specific 'cockpit controls' to stay on course. Students will learn strategies for impulse control and emotional regulation.
A fast-paced, 10-minute social-emotional learning lesson focused on building self-confidence through self-acceptance and kindness toward others. Students define self-esteem and set immediate goals for personal growth and peer acceptance.
A fun, interactive lesson where 3rd graders practice identifying and applying self-regulation strategies through a board game and BINGO. Students will learn to recognize emotional triggers and choose appropriate 'calm-down' tools.
A comprehensive primary lesson focused on building positive relationships, understanding fairness, and developing social skills through interactive candy-themed activities.
A lesson for 3rd graders focused on developing empathy and perspective-taking skills through interactive games and discussion. Students will learn to recognize others' feelings and understand that people can have different reactions to the same event.
A small-group lesson for 1st-grade boys focused on developing self-control and respect through kind and appropriate talk. Students learn to distinguish between helpful and hurtful words using a 'toolbox' analogy.
An introductory lesson on gratitude where students define the concept, engage in a visual anchor chart activity, and play a classroom-wide game of Gratitude Bingo.
An end-of-year lesson for K-2 students focused on navigating social interactions using the Circle of Control and celebrating friendship growth. Students will learn what they can influence in their friendships and reflect on their social successes throughout the year.
A lesson designed for 3rd-4th graders to understand the Circle of Control and celebrate their end-of-year achievements through a mountain-climbing theme.
Students explore core leadership qualities through the lens of superheroes, identifying their own unique leadership 'superpowers' and learning how to lead with empathy, courage, and teamwork.
A lesson designed for 2nd graders to manage ruminating sad thoughts using externalization (thought distancing) and flexible thinking through the metaphor of a 'Thought Train'.
An SEL lesson focused on distinguishing between hurtful and helpful language, introducing 'I' statements to manage emotions and maintain positive relationships.
A 30-minute introduction to self-esteem for 1st graders, focusing on understanding what it means to feel good about yourself and identifying personal strengths through the theme of 'Mirror Magic'.
Students identify their personal strengths and positive qualities, reframing them as "inner superpowers". This lesson helps build self-esteem and a positive self-concept.
Students become Emotion Detectives to identify and name core emotions by looking for facial and body clues. This K-3 lesson focuses on happy, sad, angry, scared, surprised, and disgusted.
A set of reflection tools for students in grades K-5 to process behavioral incidents through the lens of core values: Respect, Responsibility, and Regard for Others. Includes tiered versions for lower and upper elementary students.
A social story and visual aid lesson focused on developing cooperative behaviors in first-grade students, specifically targeting active listening, small group collaboration, and hallway safety.
A lesson designed to help students distinguish between Small and Big Problems and choose safe regulation strategies instead of physical reactions. It includes a social story, practice worksheet, and strategy reference guide.
A comprehensive first-day lesson to establish classroom norms, physical space navigation, and digital responsibility. Includes instruction on Chromebook care and digital citizenship.
A social-emotional learning mini-lesson for K-1 students focusing on the 'Think Before You Speak' concept using a 'Thought Filter' to ensure words and voices are kind and helpful.
A quick counseling lesson for 3rd-grade students to manage tone and volume of voice when receiving 'no' as an answer. It uses visual metaphors of a sound board and voice meter to build self-awareness and emotional regulation.
A social-emotional learning lesson designed to help students identify 'big feelings' and practice safe replacement behaviors for physical aggression. Includes a narrative story, situational practice, and a personalized reflection plan.
A lesson for first graders to identify emotional zones, body signals, and coping tools through scenario-based practice and hands-on station activities.
A social skills group intervention for 1st grade boys focusing on using 'I Feel' statements to navigate friendship challenges like losing, accidents, and sharing.
A pragmatic language lesson designed for students with LBLD to practice expressing disagreement respectfully. Through visual-heavy slides, structured role-plays, and hands-on activities like 'Kind Corners' and 'Opinion Practice', students learn to use social filters and sentence frames to navigate conflicting opinions.
A collection of low-energy, silent activities and games designed for students to engage in after high-stakes testing, focusing on visual puzzles, logic challenges, and creative drawing.