A 45-minute 1st-grade lesson where students explore community roles through interactive mapping, a read-aloud story, and hands-on matching activities to understand how different jobs help the community.
Strategies for navigating family dynamics, sibling conflicts, and home-based stressors through clear communication and personal space.
Explores the emotional ups and downs of sports and competition, teaching students how to keep their cool during wins and losses.
Focuses on managing the pressure of grades, tests, and academic expectations through reframing and realistic goal-setting.
Students identify the physical sensations of frustration and learn to recognize their personal 'early warning signs' before they reach a boiling point.
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 comprehensive primary lesson focused on building positive relationships, understanding fairness, and developing social skills through interactive candy-themed activities.
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.
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'.
This lesson teaches students the importance of respecting personal space and how to contribute positively to group work. It uses social story modeling to show clear examples of 'expected' behaviors in various classroom scenarios.
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.
Introduces the Social Intelligence Academy and explores "Vibe Checks"—the criteria for healthy, high-functioning middle school friendships.
An exploration of Person-Centered Approach (PCA) applied to various school counseling group formats, focusing on core conditions and growth.
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 comprehensive supervision framework for school social workers and their leaders, focusing on caseload management, ethical growth, and emotional well-being.
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 lesson designed for 12th-grade special education students to master conflict resolution across workplace, school, and community settings using a structured 'Resolution Roadmap' framework.
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 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.
Final reflection, celebration of growth, and planning for the journey ahead.
Reviewing various coping skills and creating a personalized 'Survival Kit' for future use.
Focusing on the power of breath and mindfulness as internal tools for regulation.
Identifying cognitive distortions or 'tricky trails' and learning to reframe thoughts using a 'Thought Compass'.
Understanding the physical 'alarm system' of the body and learning grounding techniques to stay present during 'storms'.
Introduction to the group, establishing norms, and identifying individual stress triggers using the 'Stress Landscape' metaphor.
A high-energy, 30-minute introduction to responsibility for K-4 students, featuring a scenario-based hook, clear definitions, and interactive choice-sorting activities.
A clear and positive set of house rules to help first graders understand expectations for behavior and cooperation at home.
Visual routines to help first graders wind down and prepare for the next day, ensuring a peaceful transition to sleep.
A hands-on lesson where students build a personal 'calming toolbox' filled with evidence-based strategies for breathing, grounding, and movement. Students learn to identify when they need a tool and how to use it effectively to manage their emotions.
Visual checklists and task cards to help first graders manage their afternoon responsibilities, from school dismissal to dinner time.
A set of visual tools to help first graders independently navigate their morning routine from waking up to heading out the door.
A comprehensive workshop for middle school educators on implementing effective positive reinforcement strategies to foster a healthy, supportive classroom culture.
This lesson focuses on identifying internal emotional states and using visual check-ins to monitor stress levels before they lead to disruptions.
A collection of resources designed to help high-achieving students manage academic anxiety and re-entry stress through mindfulness and grounding.
A small group activity focused on identifying and categorizing emotions into the four color zones (Blue, Green, Yellow, and Red). Students will practice recognizing body signals and feelings to improve self-awareness and regulation.
A social-emotional learning lesson designed for first graders to understand when and how to use a calm down corner to manage big emotions. The lesson includes a guided presentation, a printable social story, an exit ticket for reflection, and a teacher facilitation guide.
A collection of appreciation-themed resources for school staff and students to express gratitude through creative, pun-based shoutout cards.
A gentle introduction to Autism for elementary students, focusing on neurodiversity and practical ways to be a supportive classmate using a social story approach.
A social-emotional learning lesson that teaches students how their words create a 'ripple effect' of positive or negative emotions and actions in their community.