A focused session on the essential social-emotional skills required for successful peer collaboration, including active listening, equitable responsibility, and kindness.

In this lesson, students will learn the 'THINK' acronym to evaluate their thoughts before speaking, specifically focusing on interactions during group work and on the playground.

Students apply the 'Stop, Think, Act' model and decision trees to solve common social problems.

Students identify safe versus unsafe choices and learn when and how to ask a trusted adult for help.

Students practice the skills of waiting their turn, following classroom expectations, and working independently on tasks.

Students learn and practice specific calming strategies and how to transition back to learning after experiencing big emotions.

Students explore their personal strengths and learn to identify what causes different emotional reactions.