A heartwarming 30-minute lesson where Grade 2 students craft winter-themed cards to express gratitude and kindness, fostering empathy and classroom community.
A heartwarming lesson focused on gratitude and early writing skills, where students identify things they are lucky to have and use visual 'snapshot' prompts to inspire their writing.
A synthesis lesson where students apply all learned skills—listening, feeling identification, and 'I' statements—to resolve common classroom and playground conflicts.
Teaches the structure and purpose of 'I' statements as a tool for assertive communication and de-escalating conflict.
Focuses on identifying a wide range of emotions and learning how to clearly communicate personal needs and feelings to others.
Students learn the mechanics of active listening (Whole Body Listening) and how to recognize and respond to others' feelings with empathy.
A heartwarming lesson for K-2 students that uses the story 'Leo the Late Bloomer' to introduce neurodiversity, celebrate individual growth timelines, and foster self-compassion through a hands-on flower craft.
A foundational lesson for K-2 students exploring the concept that every brain is unique, highlighting different learning styles and individual strengths through movement and art.
A foundational conflict resolution lesson using a workshop theme to teach students how to 'repair' friendships using tools like 'I' statements, sharing, and taking turns.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on empathy and perspective-taking for elementary students. Students will learn to 'walk in someone else's shoes' through interactive scenarios and visual metaphors.
A lesson focused on developing essential friendship skills through the metaphor of a growing garden. Students explore greeting others, sharing, kind communication, and conflict resolution.
Students will create their own personalized 5-point emotional regulation scale by drawing their own facial expressions and identifying physical sensations for each level.
A collection of resources to teach and practice the Five Finger Breathing technique, perfect for community events and classroom "calm down" corners.
A structured role-play session focusing on losing games and feeling left out at recess, featuring visual supports and adapted scripts for diverse learners.
A lesson designed to help students develop impulse control, practice honesty, and understand the importance of respecting others' property through a 'Choice Detective' framework.
A comprehensive support plan and teacher reference guide for a 2nd-grade student transitioning from counseling back to full-time classroom participation, focusing on emotional regulation and in-class stability.
A comprehensive transition plan for a 2nd-grade student moving out of counseling services, focusing on classroom integration and self-regulation strategies.
A comprehensive lesson for 2nd graders to identify 'big feelings,' categorize the size of problems from tiny glitches to big emergencies, and select appropriate coping skills. Students will learn to match their emotional reaction to the size of the problem using a navigator-themed approach.
Review of all skills learned and a celebration of students becoming certified 'Peaceful Pals'.
Students apply their skills through realistic role-play scenarios using specialized prompt cards.
Students build a personalized toolkit of calm-down choices, including sensory tools and positive self-talk.
Introduction to immediate 'Pause' strategies like deep breathing and counting to create a gap between feeling and acting.
Students identify physical sensations in their bodies that signal they are becoming upset or frustrated.
Students learn the concept of personal space and the 'Space Bubble' to understand where their body ends and others' begin.
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.
A focused lesson for early elementary students to identify triggers for physical aggression and practice calming strategies like deep breathing and asking for help.
A 35-minute SEL session focused on the 'Stop and Think' method, understanding consequences, and using calming strategies to make responsible decisions.
A social-emotional learning lesson for grades 1-4 focused on recognizing defiant behaviors, understanding their consequences, and learning positive communication and coping strategies.
A festive St. Patrick's Day morning meeting session focused on gratitude, community, and sharing creative ideas through themed discussion questions.
A hands-on role-play lesson where students practice identifying their emotional zones and selecting appropriate 'tools' to return to the green zone. Includes instructional slides, scenario cards for practice, and a toolkit reference.
A social-emotional learning lesson that teaches K-5 students to use a visual thermometer to measure and communicate the intensity of their emotions, fostering self-regulation and emotional literacy.