An introductory lesson for elementary students to expand their emotional vocabulary beyond basic terms. Students explore the 'spectrum' of feelings through discussion, a charades game, and a facial expression recognition activity.
A lesson introducing 3rd graders to the Stop-Think-Act strategy for resolving conflicts peacefully. Students will learn calm-down techniques and practice brainstorming win-win solutions.
A cognitive coping strategy lesson for 4th graders focusing on sizing up problems using a stress gauge to prevent overreacting to small school-based stressors. Designed for an express 20-minute small group session.
A collection of Stranger Things themed encouragement letters for students facing state testing, each featuring a unique calming breathing technique.
A classroom management system focused on positive reinforcement through a token economy, featuring non-tangible rewards.
A comprehensive K-12 behavior management system that synthesizes best practices from MTSS, PBIS, and restorative justice frameworks. This lesson provides teachers with a clear decision-making flow and a detailed policy handbook for maintaining a positive school culture.
A high-energy lesson that transforms students into 'Audio Agents' to master active listening and following complex, multi-step instructions through interactive drawing challenges.
Students celebrate their progress and reflect on how persistence helps them reach their goals.
Students learn concrete strategies for what to do when they feel like giving up on a hard task.
Students learn to add the word 'yet' to 'I can't' statements to transform their mindset.
Students explore how the brain is like a muscle that grows stronger when they work through difficult tasks.
Students identify things that feel 'hard' or 'stuck' and learn that everyone faces walls on their mountain climbing journey.
A Social-Emotional Learning lesson for 1st graders on identifying and managing intense feelings using weather metaphors and mindfulness breathing techniques.
A social-emotional lesson for young learners focused on positive ways to use our hands and managing big emotions without hitting. Includes a story, song, and interactive slides to reinforce gentle behavior.
A lesson focused on identifying and navigating core emotions through real-world scenarios and guided reflection.
A 20-minute introductory lesson for grades K-4 on empathy and kindness, using a 'Heart Detectives' theme to help students identify feelings and respond with care.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on managing impulsivity, practicing deep breathing, and shifting from negative to positive self-talk to navigate classroom challenges successfully.
A 20-minute interactive lesson for grades K-4 teaching students to identify what is within their control versus what is not using the 'Command Center' theme.
A synthesis lesson where students reflect on their growth and create a 'Grit Kit' for future challenges.
Applying grit to hobbies and new skills, focusing on the 'learning pit' and the value of practice.
Focusing on social perseverance and the grit required to build and maintain healthy friendships.
Exploring the science of brain growth and how mistakes are like exercise for our neural pathways.
Introduction to the 'Power of Yet' focusing on academic perseverance and reframing 'I can't' into 'I can't yet.'
This lesson helps students navigate the social complexities of humor within a school setting. It focuses on identifying appropriate times for jokes, recognizing social cues from teachers, and understanding how timing affects classroom dynamics and respect.
A creative 30-minute SEL lesson where students illustrate empathy through art and participate in a classroom gallery walk. Students define empathy, create 'Artist Statements', and practice giving positive feedback to peers.
The final lesson of the Mountain Movers Quest focusing on celebrating growth, reviewing strategies, and setting future goals.