A 30-minute introductory lesson for 5th and 6th graders on the power of empathy, featuring interactive games and perspective-taking exercises to build social-emotional intelligence.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on identifying negative 'Red' thoughts and reframing them into positive 'Green' thoughts using scenarios and visual self-talk strategies.
A comprehensive lesson for 3rd-5th graders on developing a growth mindset through positive affirmations and reframing negative thoughts. Students learn to 'garden' their brains by replacing 'weedy' negative self-talk with 'blooming' positive perspectives.
A comprehensive lesson on navigating the termination phase of the student-counselor relationship, focusing on celebrating growth, managing emotions, and planning for the future.
A calm, nature-themed 60-minute psychoeducation session for teens focused on the normative and adaptive nature of emotions, featuring interactive slides and discussion prompts.
This lesson helps students with ADHD master self-control using the 'Inner Remote' metaphor. It focuses on filtering thoughts through the THINK acronym and provides practical tools for managing impulses during difficult transitions and social interactions.
A 30-minute small group counseling session focused on exploring self-identity through values, strengths, and future aspirations. Students work in pairs to reflect on their internal "blueprint" and share insights with one another.
A 30-minute small group counseling session designed for two students to explore their core values, strengths, and future aspirations through a structured "blueprint" metaphor.
A high-energy teamwork activity where participants must coordinate movements using strings to control a single marker and trace complex paths.
A lesson focused on self-reflection and emotional awareness, helping students process their daily experiences through visual metaphors.
A 10-minute social-emotional learning lesson that helps 5th graders identify the scale of their conflicts and practice resolution through role-play, focusing on emotional awareness without the need for writing.
A lesson exploring the critical differences between professional and social communication, helping students identify when to use each style and how to 'level up' their messaging.
A group counseling lesson for 6th-grade boys focused on developing impulse control, recognizing triggers, and managing physical aggression through direct instruction and reflection.
A social-emotional learning lesson designed for two fifth-grade boys to develop resilience when things don't go their way, featuring peer-led advice and practical coping strategies.
A creative project where students author and illustrate original children's books that teach essential life lessons and core values to younger peers.
Students work in small groups to rehearse and perform mystery plays, analyzing their specific plot structures and reflecting on social-emotional themes.
Students learn the fundamental components of a play script and use a model play to identify setting, characters, and plot structure.
Explores personal history and resilience by identifying personal strengths and role models to navigate future challenges.