Mental Health Support

A sensitive and supportive lesson designed to help students navigate anxiety regarding the loss of loved ones through nature metaphors, expressive art, and identifying support systems.

A gentle 15-minute lesson helping children navigate the big feelings of parental separation due to divorce or deportation, focusing on maintaining emotional connections.

Students will learn how to make meaningful apologies and use art to explore the concept of repairing damaged relationships.

Students will practice effective communication techniques using role-play scenarios focused on active listening and "I" statements.

Students will explore different ways to navigate disagreements using a board game format to practice perspective-taking.

Students will identify the "ingredients" of a good friend and create a visual representation of their friendship standards.

Practical techniques and visual aids to help students manage big emotions and find their inner calm through guided breathing.

A restorative SEL lesson designed to help a student understand the serious impact of verbal threats and develop healthy coping mechanisms for intense anger. This lesson focuses on the 'ripple effect' of words and provides a concrete toolkit for de-escalation.

A collection of resources to support a student, their family, and their teacher following the loss of a grandparent, focusing on emotional processing and practical classroom/home strategies.

A 20-minute restorative art session designed to help a student process a difficult morning through humorous guided drawing and goal setting. This session focuses on externalizing negative emotions through silly character design and pivoting towards a positive afternoon objective.

A 15-day emotional check-in series using drawing and reflection to help students identify and process their feelings.

A comprehensive teacher resource providing guidance on how to navigate sensitive conversations with K-5 students dealing with a family cancer diagnosis. Includes grade-appropriate scripts, core principles, and classroom support strategies.

Support for students in grades K-2 who are coping with a family member's illness. Focuses on simple feelings identification and basic self-soothing techniques.

Advanced emotional processing and coping strategies for upper elementary students (3-5). Focuses on naming complex emotions and developing practical resiliency skills.

A practical and engaging lesson designed to help students navigate and adapt to unexpected school staff changes using the PIVOT coping strategy.

A gentle, small-group counseling lesson designed to help students in grades 3-5 navigate grief, loss, and significant life changes. Students will identify different types of loss, normalize their emotions, and map out their support systems.

A small group lesson designed to help students navigate grief by identifying emotions, expressing feelings through art, and finding healthy ways to remember loved ones.

A supportive small-group session for students to express and process grief through a creative art activity and guided discussion.

An art-based SEMH session where the student explores and expresses complex emotions by 'engineering' a visual map of their internal feelings.

An SEMH session designed for a 10-year-old student to address 'Doing' phase interruptions, focusing on task initiation and completion through the lens of being a 'Master Maker'.

Builds a robust emotional vocabulary by systematically identifying, recording, and interacting with new words that describe complex feelings.

Employs graphic organizers, color-coding, and images to help students map the physical and situational connections to their feelings.

Uses gestures, facial expressions, and slowed speech to demonstrate emotional vocabulary and social interactions, making language comprehensible for ELLs.

Establishes daily signals and routines for students to communicate their emotional state and readiness for learning, providing a safe and predictable classroom environment.

Finalizing the daily routine by creating a 'construction schedule' to keep the joy architecture maintained over time.

Students learn to identify 'raw materials' of joy—small, positive moments in their daily lives—and begin their joy site inspection.

A comprehensive parent education session using a creative UNO card metaphor to help elementary families understand and manage childhood anxiety through school-home partnership.

A workshop designed to help 3rd-5th graders navigate the final school quarter using executive functioning and goal-setting skills. Students learn to break down big projects and manage 'spring overwhelm' through actionable planning.

A high-energy lesson designed to boost student motivation and self-encouragement through a 'superhero' lens. Students identify their personal strengths and create a plan to stay 'pumped up' during challenges.

Examining real-life challenges faced by WWE stars to inspire resilience, grit, and the 'Ganas' required for the final push.

Addressing test anxiety and ELA state exam preparation, including decompression strategies to stay 'main event' ready.

A high-energy activity focusing on inclusivity and celebrating different ways of thinking and 'wrestling' with challenges.

The first of two activities celebrating Autism Acceptance Week, highlighting the unique 'finishers' and strengths of neurodivergent individuals.

Focus on the Creed Value of Ubuntu and brotherhood, preparing students to support their peers during science test pep rallies.

Introduce the 'State Exam Mania' theme, focusing on the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation using the metaphor of championship belts vs. personal legacy.

Reflect on growth, celebrate achievements, and solidify the high self-esteem built throughout the program.

Encourage empathy and peer support by focusing on the 'assist' rather than just the goal.

A science-themed lesson that teaches students to manage test anxiety by treating their physical stress responses as laboratory experiments, testing different 'calm-down formulas' to find their personal best stress-neutralizers.

Students explore personal stress triggers and develop a personalized toolkit of mindfulness and grounding strategies through hands-on stations and reflective journaling.

This lesson helps students identify physical symptoms of testing anxiety and practice three concrete physical relaxation techniques: Box Breathing, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, and Grounding.

A 30-minute small group counseling session focused on self-regulation. Students will learn to identify their internal states and build a personalized "dashboard" of coping strategies for moments of dysregulation.

Examining real-life challenges faced by WWE stars to inspire resilience, grit, and the 'Ganas' required for the final push.

Addressing test anxiety and ELA state exam preparation, including decompression strategies to stay 'main event' ready.

A high-energy activity focusing on inclusivity and celebrating different ways of thinking and 'wrestling' with challenges.

The first of two activities celebrating Autism Acceptance Week, highlighting the unique 'finishers' and strengths of neurodivergent individuals.

Focus on the Creed Value of Ubuntu and brotherhood, preparing students to support their peers during science test pep rallies.

Introduce the 'State Exam Mania' theme, focusing on the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation using the metaphor of championship belts vs. personal legacy.

Equips middle schoolers (6th-8th) with strategies to handle complex social dynamics and personal setbacks using realistic role-play scenarios.

Helps 3rd to 5th graders develop grit and perspective when facing academic and social challenges through collaborative role-play.

Introduces 1st and 2nd graders to the concept of 'bouncing back' from small mistakes and managing big feelings using role-play scenarios.

A comprehensive lesson designed to help students manage standardized test anxiety through physical relaxation techniques and cognitive reframing strategies. Students will learn to recognize stress signals and build a personalized toolkit for staying calm and focused.

This lesson helps 3rd and 4th grade students identify their personal anger triggers, physical warning signs, and coping strategies using the metaphor of a volcano. Students will map out their 'stages of eruption' to better understand and regulate their emotions.

A social-emotional learning lesson for students in grades 3-6 to manage test anxiety through preparation strategies and in-the-moment coping skills.

A comprehensive social-emotional learning lesson designed to help students navigate testing anxiety using mindfulness, somatic grounding, and cognitive reframing. This lesson equips students with 'micro-moments' of calm to regain control during high-stakes assessments.

Sixth grade students prepare for the transition to middle school by developing high-level resilience habits and long-term stress management plans.

Fifth graders explore academic and social pressure, focusing on the power of positive self-talk and perspective-shifting.

Fourth grade students investigate the science of the 'fight, flight, or freeze' response and develop logic-based strategies to respond.

A comprehensive emotional regulation toolkit for students to manage testing anxiety using maritime-themed grounding techniques and cognitive reframing.

A comprehensive 30-minute lesson designed for grades K-4 to help students understand the nature of worries, recognize physical signs of anxiety, and learn to distinguish between what they can and cannot control. Students will explore practical coping strategies and build a personal 'Coping Toolbox'.

A science-themed lesson that teaches students to manage test anxiety by treating their physical stress responses as laboratory experiments, testing different 'calm-down formulas' to find their personal best stress-neutralizers.

Students explore personal stress triggers and develop a personalized toolkit of mindfulness and grounding strategies through hands-on stations and reflective journaling.

A sensitive and supportive lesson designed to help students navigate anxiety regarding the loss of loved ones through nature metaphors, expressive art, and identifying support systems.

A comprehensive mindfulness workshop designed to equip 3rd-6th grade students with practical tools to manage testing anxiety, focusing on physiological awareness and cognitive reframing.

A comprehensive parent education session using a creative UNO card metaphor to help elementary families understand and manage childhood anxiety through school-home partnership.

A comprehensive review of the four Zones of Regulation for a diverse classroom, focusing on visual identification and social-emotional awareness. Designed for students in grades 2-5 with varying communication needs, including AAC users.

A lesson designed to equip students with practical mindfulness and grounding techniques specifically tailored for the stresses of state testing in Reading and Math, plus strategies for managing physical restlessness.

A comprehensive lesson designed to help 4th graders manage test anxiety through cognitive reframing and physical grounding techniques, framed as a sports 'playbook' for success.

This lesson helps students identify physical symptoms of testing anxiety and practice three concrete physical relaxation techniques: Box Breathing, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, and Grounding.

A comprehensive lesson for grades K-4 focused on identifying physical stress signals and building a personal toolkit of coping strategies for emotional regulation.

A 30-minute small group counseling session focused on self-regulation. Students will learn to identify their internal states and build a personalized "dashboard" of coping strategies for moments of dysregulation.

A comprehensive workshop designed to help 3rd-5th graders manage test anxiety through self-regulation and grounding techniques using a 'Command Center' metaphor.

Examining real-life challenges faced by WWE stars to inspire resilience, grit, and the 'Ganas' required for the final push.

Addressing test anxiety and ELA state exam preparation, including decompression strategies to stay 'main event' ready.

A high-energy activity focusing on inclusivity and celebrating different ways of thinking and 'wrestling' with challenges.

The first of two activities celebrating Autism Acceptance Week, highlighting the unique 'finishers' and strengths of neurodivergent individuals.

Focus on the Creed Value of Ubuntu and brotherhood, preparing students to support their peers during science test pep rallies.

Introduce the 'State Exam Mania' theme, focusing on the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation using the metaphor of championship belts vs. personal legacy.

Students present their advocacy projects in a gallery walk format, reinforcing their knowledge by teaching others.

Students collaborate to design informational posters that communicate school and national mental health resources.

Students explore how to support peers in crisis using the 'Listen and Tell' rule, understanding when a problem is too big to handle alone.

Students learn and practice using 'I-statements' and assertive communication to clearly state their needs to trusted adults.

Students identify emotional and social barriers to asking for help and brainstorm strategies to normalize help-seeking behavior.

A fun, trauma-informed lesson for elementary students to build resilience and learn practical coping strategies for navigating life transitions.

Students finalize and publish their narratives, practicing how to access and use them during real or mock transitions.

Students refine their language using 'coaching words' instead of 'bossy words' and ensure a healthy ratio of sentence types.

Learners create visual anchors (photos or drawings) to accompany their text, understanding how images help process stress.

Students draft 'Plan B' narratives for unexpected changes, focusing on descriptive sentences that affirm safety and flexibility.

Students map their school day to identify transition points that cause anxiety or confusion, creating a foundation for their social stories.

A 25-minute Tier 3 lesson for children of divorced parents (ages 5-10) to learn ACT concepts like emotional acceptance and value-driven action by designing their own 'feelings superhero'.

Students plant seeds and discuss the care needed for growth, connecting the needs of a seedling to the needs of a healing heart.

In contrast to impermanent art, students create permanent legacy stones to represent the things that stay with us, like love and memory.

Students create ephemeral mandalas with nature materials, practicing the skill of letting go of attachment as the art is returned to the earth.

A grounding nature walk activity where students collect and categorize 'loose parts' from nature, focusing on sensory engagement and being present.

Students explore the life cycle of a tree through the four seasons, drawing parallels to human emotions and the normalization of change.

Students complete the final assembly of their memory boxes and engage in a guided private reflection. The session concludes with an optional, respectful sharing circle to honor their work.

Students write descriptive 'museum cards' for each item in their collection, detailing the who, what, where, and why of each memory. This activity connects physical objects to narrative preservation.

Students create symbolic artifacts for their boxes using clay or drawing, focusing on representing memories that may not have physical items attached. They learn about the power of symbols to represent complex feelings.

Builds a robust emotional vocabulary by systematically identifying, recording, and interacting with new words that describe complex feelings.

Employs graphic organizers, color-coding, and images to help students map the physical and situational connections to their feelings.

Uses gestures, facial expressions, and slowed speech to demonstrate emotional vocabulary and social interactions, making language comprehensible for ELLs.

Establishes daily signals and routines for students to communicate their emotional state and readiness for learning, providing a safe and predictable classroom environment.

A comprehensive emotional regulation toolkit for students to manage testing anxiety using maritime-themed grounding techniques and cognitive reframing.

A comprehensive lesson introducing students to various coping strategies through interactive stations and a group bingo game. students will explore problem-solving, movement, art, and breathing techniques to manage their emotions.

A comprehensive 30-minute lesson designed for grades K-4 to help students understand the nature of worries, recognize physical signs of anxiety, and learn to distinguish between what they can and cannot control. Students will explore practical coping strategies and build a personal 'Coping Toolbox'.

A science-themed lesson that teaches students to manage test anxiety by treating their physical stress responses as laboratory experiments, testing different 'calm-down formulas' to find their personal best stress-neutralizers.

A comprehensive toolkit to help elementary students identify their emotional state using the Zones of Regulation framework and select appropriate coping strategies for each zone.

Students explore personal stress triggers and develop a personalized toolkit of mindfulness and grounding strategies through hands-on stations and reflective journaling.

A lesson designed for K-4 students to distinguish between small problems they can handle independently and big problems that require immediate adult assistance. Students will learn to identify the 'size' of a problem to choose the appropriate reaction and coping strategy.

A sensitive and supportive lesson designed to help students navigate anxiety regarding the loss of loved ones through nature metaphors, expressive art, and identifying support systems.

A comprehensive mindfulness workshop designed to equip 3rd-6th grade students with practical tools to manage testing anxiety, focusing on physiological awareness and cognitive reframing.

A small group counseling lesson for K-4 students teaching emotional resilience through the Bounce vs. Splat metaphor. Students learn to use coping skills to 'bounce back' from disappointments instead of 'splatting' into a meltdown.

A gentle 15-minute lesson helping children navigate the big feelings of parental separation due to divorce or deportation, focusing on maintaining emotional connections.

A collection of visual tools and worksheets designed to help students identify their emotional zones and practice cognitive restructuring through thought bubbles. Includes age-appropriate templates for K-2 and 3-5 students.

Finalizing the daily routine by creating a 'construction schedule' to keep the joy architecture maintained over time.