Mental Health Support

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.

Third graders learn to map out their day to identify 'stress spots' and practice proactive planning to minimize overwhelm.

A specialized lesson for mixed-grade classrooms focusing on identifying shared stressors (schoolwork, friendship) and practicing group regulation.

Second grade students explore how to build a personalized 'toolbox' of calm-down strategies to use when they feel overwhelmed.

A focused lesson for 1st graders on identifying where stress lives in the body and learning the difference between 'helpful' and 'unhelpful' ways to react.

A gentle introduction for TK and Kindergarten students to understand feelings of 'tightness' or 'worry' (stress) and simple breathing techniques to feel calm.

A social-emotional learning lesson focused on identifying and expressing core emotions through interactive task cards and group discussion. Students learn to recognize physiological and situational cues for different feelings.

A unit focused on growth mindset and resilience. Students learn to see mistakes as 'clues for learning' and practice strategies for managing frustration when things are difficult.

Synthesizes all skills into a personalized "Explorer Guide" that the student can use daily for self-regulation.

Teaches heavy work and physical movement strategies (wall pushes, animal crawls) to regulate high energy or intense emotions.

Explores the use of tactile and sensory tools (fidgets, weighted items) to help the body return to a calm state.

Explicitly teaches deep breathing techniques (Balloon Breaths) and counting to ten as internal tools for regulation.

Introduces the designated break space, the routine for entering it, and the expectation of using it for calming down.

Explains the concept of "Yellow Zone" feelings (frustration, silliness, worry) as warning signs that a break might be needed soon.

Teaches the student to connect physical sensations (heart beating fast, tight fists) to specific emotions to improve early self-awareness.

Introduces the four core emotions (Happy, Sad, Angry, Scared) using visual supports to help the student label their own feelings and the feelings of others.

A comprehensive set of tools for teachers to support students experiencing work avoidance or shutting down, focusing on emotional regulation and proactive intervention.

A hands-on social-emotional learning lesson that teaches young children self-calming techniques through the use of a 'Cuddle Critter' companion. Students learn deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and mindfulness strategies.

A Social-Emotional Learning lesson for Pre-K students to identify the size of problems (small, medium, big) and learn appropriate reactions and help-seeking strategies.

A trauma-informed play-based toolkit designed for young children (age 4) to explore emotions, learn self-regulation, and build a sense of safety through a board game, movement cards, and drawing prompts.

A set of resources designed to support children and their caregivers through the trauma of family changes, focusing on brain-based metaphors and clinical best practices.

A lesson focused on helping students identify the physical sensations associated with different emotions to build self-awareness and mindfulness.

Set interaktivnih materijala za socijalno-emocionalno učenje kroz igru restorana, prilagođen za hrvatski jezik.

A preschool lesson focused on self-regulation by teaching children to recognize physical 'body signals' associated with wiggly, frustrated, excited, and anxious feelings before they lead to emotional eruptions.

A professional toolkit for school counselors and educators to identify K-12 students at risk of mental health regression during summer break, including triage frameworks and handoff documentation.

A comprehensive toolkit for school counselors to bridge the gap between school-year support and summer mental health resources for families in Massachusetts.

A collection of visual templates for students to identify emotional states and build personalized coping strategies based on the Zones of Regulation framework.

Practical steps for setting up a sticker chart system to reward school attendance and morning routines.

Strategies for parents to validate their child's school anxiety while maintaining firm boundaries regarding attendance.

A lesson focused on teaching students how to use their hands safely, respect personal boundaries, and manage strong emotions like anger through a hands-on sorting activity.

A foundational lesson for Transitional Kindergarten students focused on identifying basic emotions and the physical sensation of being 'wiggly' (stressed) vs. 'still' (calm). Introduces 'Turtle Breathing' as a primary regulation tool.

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.

Third graders learn to map out their day to identify 'stress spots' and practice proactive planning to minimize overwhelm.

A specialized lesson for mixed-grade classrooms focusing on identifying shared stressors (schoolwork, friendship) and practicing group regulation.

Second grade students explore how to build a personalized 'toolbox' of calm-down strategies to use when they feel overwhelmed.

A focused lesson for 1st graders on identifying where stress lives in the body and learning the difference between 'helpful' and 'unhelpful' ways to react.