When Things Dont Go My Way • Lesson • Lenny Learning

A 30-minute social-emotional learning lesson for Pre-K students focused on managing disappointment and unexpected changes through a social story about Leo. Students practice identifying emotions and using deep breathing as a calming strategy.

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