A 45-minute intervention lesson for 5th graders focusing on practical organizational systems for lockers and binders to reduce stress and improve efficiency.

A social-emotional learning lesson focused on hallway safety, group cohesion, and self-regulation during transitions. Includes a visual self-reflection worksheet and a teacher facilitation guide.

The final assessment and graduation. Students apply all their sleuthing skills to a complex multi-perspective case and receive their Master Detective certification.

Mastering the unstructured social environment of the cafeteria. Students practice using Friend Files to navigate lunchroom talk, identifying when to shift topics based on peer interest clues.

Solving classroom group work challenges. Students learn to identify clues about their partners' work styles and academic interests to ensure a successful and peaceful project.

Navigating the world of video games and shared hobbies. Students use Friend Files to predict how different play styles and preferences impact social interactions during gaming sessions.

Applying perspective-taking to sports and competition. Students use Friend Files to understand why a teammate might be frustrated or overly competitive and find solutions that keep the game fun for everyone.

Introduction to the Detective's Tool: The Friend File. Students review how to collect 'clues' about peers and understand that everyone has a unique mental file that influences their reactions.

In this lesson, students explore personal finance by ranking nine different budgeting priorities. They will distinguish between needs and wants while justifying their financial decisions through a Diamond Nine collaborative activity.

A quick, impactful 15-minute lesson focused on self-gratitude. Students identify their personal strengths and transform them into positive affirmations on custom bookmarks.

A self-guided reflection lesson designed to help students evaluate their behavior, understand its impact on the classroom community, and set concrete goals for improvement.

In this lesson, 2nd and 3rd-grade students join 'The Kind Keyboard Club' to explore the impact of their digital voices. Through a 'Choose Your Own Path' adventure, they navigate online social scenarios to learn how positive communication builds community and prevents harm.

A transformative lesson focused on repairing classroom culture through deep reflection, honest discussion, and collaborative action. Students explore the impact of their words and actions on the collective community through the concept of the 'ripple effect'.

A 30-minute interactive lesson for 5th graders exploring the interconnected concepts of kindness, empathy, and forgiveness through discussion and personal reflection.

A student-led lesson focused on the 'Size of the Problem' concept using the Glassman character. Students learn to match their reaction size to the problem size to stay 'unbreakable'.

A collection of intake and referral forms for school counseling programs, focused on building a holistic understanding of a student's social-emotional needs through student, teacher, and parent perspectives.

Students focus on self-advocacy, academic persistence, and responsible decision-making through reflection and an outdoor goal-setting race.

Students practice empathy, active listening, and conflict resolution through role-play, movement, and goal-setting for social success.

A workshop focused on understanding personal space, saying "no," and identifying healthy friendship boundaries through sorting and discussion.

Students learn to identify their feelings using a visual scale and develop coping strategies for managing anger and big emotions.

A self-regulation lesson that teaches students to recognize their body's energy levels using a visual 'Alertness Meter.' Students learn to identify when they are 'Too Slow,' 'Just Right,' or 'Too Fast' and discover strategies to find their focus.

A comprehensive social-emotional learning lesson for 5th graders focused on giving meaningful, non-physical compliments and understanding that celebrating others' success does not diminish one's own worth.

An SEL lesson for 3rd and 4th graders celebrating Women's History Month and personal empowerment, focusing on the strength of women and the importance of using one's voice.

This individual counseling session helps students understand the 'Stop-Think-Act' model to reduce disruptive classroom behaviors. It includes a structured facilitation guide, a reflection worksheet, and a portable visual reminder.

A foundational conflict resolution lesson where students identify and practice using 'tools' like sharing, taking turns, and 'I' statements to repair friendship 'bumps'. Designed for small group or whole-class social-emotional learning.

Students become 'social scientists' in this interactive lab-themed lesson. They learn to evaluate social behaviors as 'filtering in' (connecting) or 'filtering out' (distancing) to build stronger, more intentional friendships.

A social-emotional learning lesson focused on self-esteem and positive self-talk. Students watch a motivational video, identify key affirmations, and act as their own 'Self Love Coach' by writing a message to their future selves.