Week 4 addresses social rejection and hurt feelings, providing scripts for when someone doesn't want to play or when a peer is unkind.

Week 3 teaches students how to handle physical accidents (bumping) and material conflicts (wanting what others have) using 'oops' and 'reset' strategies.

Week 2 covers the mechanics of cooperative play, including turn-taking, sharing materials, and communicating clearly during games.

Week 1 focuses on the basics of initiating interaction: how to get a peer's attention respectfully and how to join in when they like what someone else is doing.

A short, high-energy lesson for 2nd graders to define kindness and collaboratively create a set of classroom promises using a garden metaphor.

A lesson designed to help kindergarteners develop self-control skills specifically focused on active listening and managing the urge to be first in line. through role-play and reflection.

How to maintain friendships through apologies and showing appreciation.

Conflict resolution strategies using 'The Recess Queen' to navigate playground disagreements.

Focusing on verbal kindness and the impact of our words on friendships.

Exploring the concepts of sharing and generosity through 'The Rainbow Fish'.

Practical strategies and role-play for approaching others and asking to join in play.

Using 'The Invisible Boy' to identify 'Green Flag' qualities in others and how to notice those who need a friend.

Differentiating between friendly and unfriendly behaviors using a 'Builder' vs 'Wrecker' analogy.

Introduction to friendship using 'Stick and Stone' to define what a friend is and how they support each other.

This lesson provides tools for students who struggle with collaborative group work, focusing on clear communication and managing frustration when feeling unheard.