A set of resources designed to help students navigate the emotional and practical challenges of transitioning from preferred activities to difficult or non-preferred subjects using social-emotional learning strategies.
A social-emotional lesson teaching students practical strategies to manage anger and frustration in the classroom, such as deep breathing and counting.
A social-emotional lesson helping students understand that teachers have feelings and how to build positive relationships through kindness and empathy.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on following directions and respectful communication in the classroom through a relatable reading passage.
A collection of materials designed to help upper elementary and middle school students understand the nature of worry, differentiate it from control, and practice effective action-oriented strategies.
A 4th-grade social-emotional learning lesson focusing on empathy and perspective-taking using the QAR (Question-Answer Relationship) literacy strategy. Students learn to identify emotions and understand others' viewpoints by citing textual evidence.
A comprehensive lesson on the social nuances of initiating, negotiating, and finalizing plans with friends, focusing on social cues and resilience.
Consolidates learning by identifying traits of healthy vs. unhealthy friendships and teaching coping strategies for social stress. Students complete a final 'Lab Report' reflection.
Provides practical strategies for resolving conflicts, specifically targeting disagreements over game rules. Students practice using I-statements and finding compromises.
Explores the role of emotions in relationships and the importance of empathy. Students learn to decode others' feelings and see situations from different perspectives.