Functional behavior assessment, data tracking, and de-escalation strategies for managing classroom conduct. Addresses positive reinforcement, token economies, and individualized behavior contracts to support student self-regulation.
Students role-play the social return to the group, focusing on repair and re-entry without shame.
Through the story of a porcupine, students explore the vulnerability of accepting help and practice letting safe adults provide support during recovery.
Students create and practice non-verbal signals to request help or space when words are too difficult to use during dysregulation.
Students practice mirroring slow movements and breathing with a partner to biologically synchronize and lower stress levels.
Students learn the concept of co-regulation through the metaphor of a 'WiFi signal' for calm, identifying safe adults who can help them regulate their emotions.
Students visualize future success by creating a 'Future Map' and comic strips that predict how using their new strategies will lead to positive outcomes on their behavior charts.
Focusing on resilience, students learn how to recover from mistakes on their behavior chart, understanding that a single 'bad mark' doesn't define their whole day.
Students practice self-regulation techniques like deep breathing and counting to 'pause' before reacting to a trigger, helping them maintain positive behavior tracking.
Students analyze fictional behavior logs to identify repeating patterns and specific triggers, learning to brainstorm preventative strategies for challenging times of the day.
Students explore the connection between internal emotions and external behaviors, using 'emotional thermometers' to understand how feelings drive actions on a behavior chart.
Students learn about the 'upstairs' and 'downstairs' brain to understand the biological basis of emotional dysregulation and the importance of early recognition.
Students investigate external factors that cause stress, categorizing them into sensory, social, or academic triggers while analyzing patterns.
Students participate in a body-scanning activity to identify physical signs of stress and create a visual body map connecting sensations to emotions.
A Tier 3 individual lesson focused on teaching self-regulation strategies (requesting breaks and virtual refueling) to manage dysregulation and reduce elopement. This lesson uses a superhero/detective theme to empower students to stay in the classroom.
This Tier 3 intervention lesson empowers individual students to manage dysregulation and reduce elopement by teaching them to request breaks or use a virtual refueling room as replacement behaviors.
This lesson introduces 2nd-grade students to essential classroom routines and signals, fostering a predictable and positive learning environment. Students will practice key signals and discuss the importance of established routines.
A targeted Tier 3 individual session helping students identify personal behavioral triggers and develop proactive coping strategies through a 'Behavior Detective' framework.
A comprehensive collection of environmental resources for a school office or classroom, featuring a growth-themed mural, a 3x4 bulletin board layout, and sensory corner posters designed with a calming, nature-inspired aesthetic.
A comprehensive suite of calming, nature-inspired office decor for a school social worker, featuring posters, interactive tools, and affirmation cards.
Advanced impulse control practice focusing on 'Emergency Brake' moves in high-pressure social scenarios. Students practice transitioning from 'Stop and Think' to intentional action.
This lesson focuses on identifying physical signs of frustration and providing students with a visual tool to communicate their emotional state to teachers and peers.
Teaches students to handle "not being chosen" and finding internal satisfaction ("Invisible Praise") when external reinforcement fades. Focuses on staying a hero even when no one is watching.
A comprehensive system for defining and maintaining a positive learning environment through a color-coded behavior framework. This lesson introduces students to green, yellow, and red behaviors with clear expectations and reflection tools.
Consolidates learning from the previous weeks and sets goals for continued social-emotional success.
Teaches concrete self-regulation strategies and provides tools for emotional regulation.
Explores emotional awareness and the power of positive self-talk to manage frustration.
Focuses on distinguishing between safe and unsafe play, specifically addressing peer interactions like shouting and physical contact.
Introduces the concept of personal space and 'bubbles' while establishing the walk-and-talk routine.
A comprehensive social-emotional learning lesson designed to help 2nd-grade students recognize impulsive urges and practice specific coping strategies in playground and classroom settings.
A creative exploration of emotions through art therapy, helping children with behavioral health concerns identify feelings and build self-regulation skills.
An introduction to self-regulation using the 'Brain Engine' metaphor, helping students with ADHD identify their energy levels and use strategies to get back to 'just right' for learning.
High-intensity support for chronically absent students (missing 10%+). Focuses on root-cause analysis, family casework, and removing systemic barriers through community collaboration.
Identifying students at risk (missing 5-9% of school) and implementing early-warning interventions like Check-In/Check-Out and personalized success mapping.
Establishing universal attendance expectations, building a culture of belonging, and communicating the "Every Minute Matters" philosophy to students and families.
A foundational lesson on identifying and categorizing emotions using visual tools to improve self-awareness and regulation. Students explore 'The Emotion Lab' to decode their inner feelings and select appropriate response strategies.
A lesson designed to help students identify their 'Yellow Zone' physical signals and implement self-regulation strategies like deep breathing and mental reframing before escalating to the 'Red Zone'. Students will build a personal dashboard of coping tools and practice applying them to real-world scenarios.
A series of activities and practices designed to build foundational reading comprehension, writing structure, and cognitive focus skills through the metaphor of a productive factory.
An active individual counseling intervention designed for Grades 2-5 to address talking out and distracting others. Through a princess/quiet-kingdom theme, the student learns to use 'Royal Shields' and track their own classroom focus.
A comprehensive lesson designed for a 2nd-grade student to build task initiation skills through a 'Rocket Launch' theme. This lesson includes a structured plan, clinical script, student workbook, and a data-tracking log to measure independence and prompt-dependency.
A comprehensive set of home-based tools designed to help parents support their child's behavioral growth in following directions, emotional regulation, and social kindness.
A gaming-inspired behavior management system for 8-year-olds that uses positive reinforcement and visual goal-tracking. It focuses on respect, quiet classroom navigation, and proper communication signals.
A structured evening planning system designed to help students manage homework, math practice, and physical activity with clear goals and a 'Mission Control' theme.
A comprehensive counseling lesson focused on generalizing following-direction skills from the counseling room to the classroom, featuring a 'Mission Ready' theme.
A social skills lesson for 2nd graders focused on mastering the 'Stop-Think-Refocus' strategy to manage classroom and internal distractions, featuring a 'Focus Pilot' theme.
A comprehensive toolkit for elementary school counselors to implement a PBIS-aligned attendance incentive program. Includes everything needed to launch, track, and celebrate consistent school attendance throughout the year.
A lesson designed to help students build self-awareness regarding the sounds their bodies and objects make, using a detective-themed approach to monitor and regulate 'body volume'.
A Tier 2 self-management intervention for Grade 2 students focused on self-monitoring during classroom tasks. Students learn to identify on-task vs. off-task behavior and track their own progress using a systematic log.
Practical 'Turbo Power-ups' to re-center focus and stay on task when things get tough.
Identifying 'Space Junk' (distractions) and learning how to clear the desk and mind for a smoother flight.
Introduction to the concept of the 'Focus Beam' and understanding how a bright brain can sometimes wander off course.
A high-energy, SEL-focused lesson where students form 'tribes' to complete challenges that test teamwork, memory, and self-control. Includes visual supports and symbol-based instructions for diverse learners.
A targeted social-emotional learning reteach lesson for 2nd graders to understand that hitting is not okay. It teaches positive self-regulation and safe body choices using visual supports, simple language, and actionable calm-down strategies.
A cohesive suite of beautifully designed printable posters for an elementary school social work office or calm corner, utilizing soft earth tones, gentle affirmations, and clear supportive structures.
A social story lesson designed to teach students positive playground behaviors, focusing on replacing physical aggression with peaceful communication and seeking help from playground monitors.
A follow-up session that clarifies the "Focus on Self" advice. It teaches that focusing on yourself means taking 100% responsibility for your own "Remote Control" to ensure your gear turns when the team needs it. Mostly activity-based.
A 30-minute counseling session and supporting materials focused on teaching the 'personal space bubble' and keeping hands to self.
A 30-minute lesson for Grades 1-2 exploring 'Equality' (everyone getting the same) vs. 'Equity' (everyone getting what they need to succeed). Features the 'Fairness Forest' theme with expanded scenarios including learning accommodations.
A comprehensive individual counseling session for a 2nd grader focusing on self-regulation and coping strategies during difficult transitions between tasks.
A 30-minute counseling session focused on helping students with autism understand and control physical impulses, specifically addressing 'play fighting' and personal space boundaries using the 'Body Pilot' metaphor.
A comprehensive guide and toolkit for staff to address unkind language during recess, providing consistent response strategies and student reflection tools.
A 20-minute intensive counseling lesson focused on 'Gentle Hands' and 'Hands to Self' techniques. Includes a social story, role-play scenarios, and a visual choice board to replace hitting with functional communication.
Informational posters for families during the back-to-school season, focusing on success routines and school/community supports.
This lesson provides school social workers with a clinical and practical framework for identifying and supporting students struggling with anxiety, depression, and self-harm. It includes evidence-based interventions and safety planning tools specifically for the school environment.
A collection of visual supports and social stories designed to help students manage big emotions, request breaks appropriately, and navigate the social complexities of sharing and turn-taking.
A comprehensive lesson teaching elementary students how to use the 'Stop and Think' strategy to manage anger and impulsive behaviors using a 'Remote Control' theme.
A regulation lesson for older students focused on using cognitive distraction techniques to manage high-intensity emotions.
The sequence culminates in the creation of a shared classroom agreement that establishes norms for noise, space, and sensory support.
Students identify high-stress transition times and brainstorm proactive routines to maintain sensory regulation when moving between activities.
The class practices whole-group regulation techniques like synchronized breathing and chair yoga to understand how collective action affects the energy of the room.
Students explore how sensory preferences vary between individuals and practice perspective-taking to understand and respect classmates' different needs.
Students conduct a hands-on audit of their classroom to identify environmental sensory triggers and discuss how these factors impact their ability to focus and stay calm.
Students assemble a personal, portable calming kit to manage stress independently at their desks or around the school.
Explicit instruction and role-play on how to use the classroom Calm Corner effectively for regulation.
Introduction to tactile and visual calming tools like glitter jars and texture strips to maintain quiet focus.
Students learn and practice three distinct breathing techniques to slow their heart rate and ground their bodies.
Students investigate how environmental factors like light, sound, and visual clutter affect concentration and conduct a classroom sensory audit.
Focuses on the physical and mental shift required to move from a recovery zone back to the learning zone, practicing the 're-entry' process.
Students learn and practice 'Turtle Shell' skills—modifying their immediate desk environment using noise-canceling headphones, folders, or visual shields.
Students collaborate to create a 'Constitution' for the recovery space, establishing rules for entry, privacy, and duration to ensure it remains a place for healing.
Working in groups, students design the physical layout and contents of an ideal Calm Corner, focusing on sensory needs like enclosures and soft textures.
Students act as 'Sensory Detectives' to identify classroom sensory 'hot spots' (loud/bright) and 'cool spots' (quiet/dim) to understand how environment affects their feelings.
A targeted intervention focused on the transition skill of packing up materials promptly, highlighting the positive ripple effects of being ready for the next part of the day.
A final celebration of student growth and consistent attendance. Includes a review of core concepts, the post-assessment, and a creative attendance-themed craft.
A focus on perseverance and trying one's best in class. Students discuss how hard work pays off and monitor their progress toward their attendance goals.
A session dedicated to finding joy in school and learning. Students explore things they like about their school environment through videos and a read-aloud.
An introductory session focusing on the importance of coming to school and setting initial attendance goals. Students take the pre-assessment and watch an engaging video about why education matters.
A restorative behavior management system focused on five classroom promises, helping students reflect on their choices and plan for future success.
A follow-up session focused on identifying positive and negative ripple effects through scenario analysis, reinforcing the student's progress and identifying future goals.
A 10-minute social emotional learning lesson focused on transitions and teacher authority. Specifically designed for a one-on-one session, it uses the "Gear Switch" metaphor to help students understand why turning with the team keeps the engine running smoothly.
Facing fears and trying new things. A year-end reflection on being brave in both big and small ways.
Managing big emotions and staying in control. Students learn strategies for cooling down and focusing.
The art of working together. Students practice communication, compromise, and collective problem-solving.
Defining honesty and the importance of doing the right thing even when no one is watching.
Building emotional intelligence by understanding and sharing the feelings of others. Practice walking in someone else's shoes.
A fast-paced review session where students use character trading cards to identify Unthinkabot 'tricks' and deploy Thinkable 'powers' to defeat them. Includes a comprehensive reference guide and a teacher-led battle game.
A behavior support package designed to transform the lunchroom into a calm, polite dining environment focused on kindness and social manners.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on identifying disrespectful behaviors and practicing restorative reflection to build stronger classroom relationships.
A foundational social-emotional learning lesson for kindergarteners to identify and practice appropriate vs. inappropriate school behaviors through visual sorting and modeling.
A social-emotional learning lesson for 2nd graders on handling competition, using the Size of the Problem scale to manage reactions to losing and accepting feedback gracefully.
A restorative approach to helping students identify emotional triggers and navigate high-intensity moments through structured conversation and empathy.
A set of restorative tools designed to help teachers navigate the aftermath of student emotional outbursts, focusing on identifying triggers and rebuilding the student-teacher relationship.
This lesson introduces the concept of a 'Body Bubble' for personal space and provides strategies for managing frustration without physical aggression.
A comprehensive counseling module designed to help students identify anger triggers, recognize physical warning signs, and implement 'pause' strategies during peer conflicts or when faced with disappointment. Students learn to view their emotional responses as a 'Control Room' they can master.
A targeted set of resources designed to help students navigate the frustration of not getting their way using reflective conversation prompts and self-regulation strategies.
