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Mindfulness

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Mindful breathing and body scan meditation techniques integrated with daily self-care routines. Develops strategies for balancing life demands and advocating for personal wellness needs.

Counseling & Life SkillsSelf-AwarenessBasic Emotion RecognitionComplex Emotion IdentificationEmotional Nuance & Mixed FeelingsBuilding Positive Self-ImageRecognizing Strengths & Growth AreasAccurate Self-AssessmentPersonal Values IdentificationCultural & Individual Identity ExplorationValues-Based Decision MakingSelf-ManagementStop-and-Think StrategiesDelaying GratificationIndependent Impulse ManagementIdentifying Stress TriggersShort-Term Goal SettingSMART Goals DevelopmentGoal Monitoring & AdjustmentBuilding Perseverance & ResilienceInternal Motivation DevelopmentComprehensive Stress Reduction PlanningSocial AwarenessRecognizing Others' FeelingsDemonstrating EmpathyRespecting Individual DifferencesUnderstanding Cultural DiversityComplex Empathetic ResponsesMultiple Viewpoint ConsiderationMulti-Perspective AnalysisChallenging Stereotypes & BiasRelationship SkillsActive ListeningClear Verbal & Nonverbal CommunicationBuilding Positive FriendshipsWorking Cooperatively in GroupsCommunicating Personal BoundariesRespecting Others' BoundariesAssertive ExpressionPeaceful Problem-SolvingContributing to Team GoalsComplex Conflict NavigationMediation & NegotiationHealthy Romantic RelationshipsResponsible Decision-MakingDaily Problem IdentificationBrainstorming Multiple SolutionsEvaluating Pros & ConsRecognizing Risks & ConsequencesApplying Ethical FrameworksInformed Risk-Benefit DecisionsRoot Cause AnalysisMindfulnessMindful BreathingBody Scan MeditationDaily Mindfulness ApplicationDaily Self-Care RoutinesBalancing Life DemandsAdvocating for Wellness NeedsMental Health SupportUnderstanding Anxiety SymptomsWorry Management StrategiesProgressive Muscle RelaxationRecognizing Depression SignsBuilding Mood-Supporting RoutinesBehavioral Activation for MoodUnderstanding Grief StagesHealthy Grief CopingCreative Expression of LossBehavioral SupportDaily Check-In ProceduresDaily Goal Setting & ReviewRecognizing Escalation Warning SignsRequesting Breaks & SupportSelf-Calming During DistressUnderstanding Positive ReinforcementToken Economy ImplementationBehavior Chart TrackingAnalyzing Behavior PatternsIdentifying Antecedents & ConsequencesDetermining Behavior FunctionFunction-Based InterventionsIndividualized Behavior ContractsData-Driven Behavior AdjustmentTherapeutic ApproachesThoughts-Feelings-Behaviors ConnectionRecognizing Thinking PatternsChallenging Negative ThoughtsPositive Self-Talk PracticeThought Record TrackingAdvanced Cognitive RestructuringComprehensive CBT PlansBehavioral Activation TechniquesBuilding Positive ExperiencesExposure Hierarchies for AnxietyPresent-Moment AwarenessNon-Judgmental ObservationSelf-Soothing & DistractionComplex Emotion LabelingReducing Emotional Vulnerability (PLEASE)DEAR MAN CommunicationGIVE Skills for RelationshipsFAST Skills for Self-RespectRadical Acceptance PracticeCrisis Survival Skills (TIPP)Understanding Trauma EffectsTrauma Responses & TriggersIdentifying Trauma FeelingsGrounding TechniquesRegulation During Trauma DistressSafe Place VisualizationProcessing Through NarrativeDeveloping Trauma StoryPersonalized Safety PlanningGroup SupportTurn-Taking & SharingGroup Conversation SkillsSharing in Supportive EnvironmentLearning from Similar ChallengesBuilding Community & BelongingNavigating Peer RelationshipsGroup Skill PracticeGroup Mental Health EducationStress & Anxiety UnderstandingCrisis Support & SafetyKnowing When to Seek HelpIdentifying Mental Health CrisesGrounding During CrisisUsing Crisis HotlinesBuilding Support NetworksAccessing Mental Health ResourcesWarning Signs & Coping StrategiesDeveloping Personal Safety PlansUnderstanding Suicide Warning SignsGatekeeper Skills for PeersDigital LiteracySocial MediaTechnology BasicsProductivity ToolsInternet and Online ResearchWeb Design and PublishingDigital CitizenshipOnline Safety and PrivacyEmerging TechnologiesFinancial LiteracyMaking Financial DecisionsBanking and AccountsConsumer SkillsSaving and InvestingCredit and DebtEmployment and IncomeTaxesInsuranceMajor PurchasesEconomic ConceptsFinancial PlanningCollege & Post-Secondary PlanningCareer ExplorationUnderstanding Post-Secondary OptionsCollege Research & SelectionAdmission RequirementsCollege Application ProcessPersonal Statement WritingFAFSA CompletionScholarship Search & ApplicationsUnderstanding Student LoansContinuing Education PlanningInterview PreparationResearching EmployersCommon Interview QuestionsSTAR Method ResponsesProfessional Interview PresenceVirtual Interview SkillsInterview Follow-UpJob Search SkillsUnderstanding Job PostingsEffective Job Search StrategiesNetworking for OpportunitiesResume Writing BasicsAction Verbs & AchievementsTailoring Resumes to JobsCover Letter WritingProfessional ReferencesProfessional CommunicationBusiness Email EtiquettePhone & Voicemail ProfessionalismMeeting ParticipationPresentation SkillsProfessional Work EthicTime Management & ProductivityTeamwork & CollaborationAdaptability & FlexibilityProblem-Solving at WorkConstructive FeedbackWorkplace RightsUnderstanding Employment LawsPay & Benefits UnderstandingWorkplace SafetyAnti-Discrimination & Harassment
Mindful BreathingFundamental breath awareness techniques including diaphragmatic and rhythmic breathing for self-regulation. Develops immediate grounding skills to manage stress and increase present-moment focus.
Body Scan MeditationSystematic focus on physical sensations to build somatic awareness and emotional regulation. Guides learners through progressive attention to different muscle groups to reduce stress and physical tension.
Daily Mindfulness ApplicationIntegrates meditative techniques into routine activities to improve focus and emotional regulation. Strengthens the habit of presence through practical exercises for managing stress during daily transitions.
Daily Self-Care RoutinesPractical strategies for integrating mental and physical wellness habits into daily schedules. Addresses stress management, sleep hygiene, and emotional regulation techniques to build long-term resilience.
Sequence
Little Ripples Counselor Guide
Little Ripples Activity Sheet
Little Ripples Slides

Summer Waves

A developmental counseling sequence designed to help 1st, 3rd, and 5th-grade students reflect on their personal growth, process the transition of the ending school year, and build positive coping strategies for managing big feelings during the summer.

AF

Amy Fitzgibbon

Counselor
5/22
Sequence
Pause and Plan Leader Guide
Pause and Plan Fourth Grade Worksheet
Pause and Plan Younger Worksheet

Growth Lab

An end-of-year reflection and social-emotional learning series styled as a scientific laboratory. Students act as 'Growth Chemists' to study and control their reaction rates, transmit self-advocacy signals, and map out their senior scientist support network.

AF

Ashley Favors

Social Worker
5/22
Sequence
Choice Champions Slides
Choice Detective Worksheet
Choice Sorting Cards
Choice Champions Teacher Guide

Peace Builders

A social-emotional learning sequence for early elementary students to master classroom behavior, self-regulation, and peer conflict resolution. It features the 'Choice Champions' lesson on smart behavior choices and the 'Peace Pals' lesson on conflict coping skills.

D

dbowers

Special Education Teacher
5/21
Sequence
Heart Weather Teacher Guide
Feeling Storms Slides
My Inner Sky Worksheet
Calm Clouds Anchor Chart
Feeling Weather Flashcards
Rainbow Reflection Exit Ticket

Heart Weather

A social-emotional learning unit for K-1 students that uses the metaphor of weather to teach children how to recognize, accept, and manage difficult emotions using specific coping strategies.

BG

Beth Gaspar

Other
5/19
Sequence
Resilience Clinician Guide
Little Hearts Workbook
Friendship Circles Outlines
Elementary Safety Star Template

Resilience Roadmap

A comprehensive suite of evidence-based mental health interventions and resources for school clinicians, covering grief, depression, anxiety, conduct disorders, and crisis prevention for K-12 students.

DC

Daisy Carrera

Social Worker
5/19
Sequence
Friendship Lab Slides
Social Success Scenario Cards
Friendship Connection Sorting Activity
Lab Manual Teacher Guide

Social Skill Scientists

A comprehensive sequence focused on developing core social competencies through hands-on role-play, observation, and analysis. Students learn to navigate friendships, manage intense emotions, and decode non-verbal communication.

NB

Nadezhda Belinska

Psychologist
5/19
Sequence
Gentle Hands Slides
Gentle Hands Toolbook
Gentle Hands Teacher Guide

Gentle Hands Program

A specialized counseling sequence focused on replacing physical aggression with functional communication and sensory regulation for students with high-needs autism. This sequence emphasizes 'Gentle Hands' and provides visual tools for managing frustration when denied access.

CC

Cristina Coyle

Counselor
5/19
Sequence
Heart Garden Journal

Grief Support Toolkit

A comprehensive toolkit for school counselors and staff to support students experiencing prolonged grief. This sequence provides age-appropriate emotional regulation tools, communication strategies, and professional development for staff to create a trauma-informed environment.

DC

Daisy Carrera

Social Worker
5/18
Sequence
Invisible Backpack Slides
Backpack Burden Lesson Plan
My Heavy Backpack Worksheet
Circle Talk Cards
Unpack It Anchor Chart

Hidden Hearts

A series of lessons focused on social-emotional learning, helping students understand the difference between external behaviors and internal emotions, and developing healthy coping mechanisms.

CC

Cristina Coyle

Counselor
5/18
Sequence
Problem Solver Session Plan
Smart Strategy Slides
Strategy Choice Worksheet

Mindset Mechanics

A counseling sequence focused on cognitive reframing and problem-scaling for high-energy students who enjoy hands-on construction and building activities.

CC

Cristina Coyle

Counselor
5/18
Sequence
Frustration Fixers Teacher Guide
Calm Down Kit Worksheet
Cool Down Slides

Emotional Toolkit

A series of lessons focused on social-emotional learning for early elementary students, providing practical tools for self-regulation and emotional awareness.

LA

Lovely Azores

Special Education Teacher
5/18
Sequence
Feeling Maps Facilitation Guide
Feeling Maps Worksheet

Emotion Explorers

A 10-week counseling curriculum for 2nd grade students focusing on emotional literacy through the Zones of Regulation framework, with a specific emphasis on identifying and managing anger. Students learn to recognize physical cues, identify triggers, and build a personalized toolbox of coping strategies.

RC

Rachel Chan

Counselor
5/16
Sequence
Field Vision Slides
Match Strategy Worksheet
Sideline Coach Guide
Field Vision Handout

Soccer Social Stars

A soccer-themed social-emotional learning series focused on identifying social anxiety signals and developing coping strategies for school-based avoidance.

MS

Mary-Elizabeth Solomita

Psychologist
5/15
Sequence
Cool Down Clouds Worksheet
Cool Down Clouds Teacher Guide
Cool Down Clouds Worksheet Revised

Mindful Breathing Mastery

A progressive social-emotional learning sequence exploring mindful breathing techniques across different grade levels (K-5) to build self-regulation skills.

CS

Courtney Simoni

Counselor
5/14
Sequence
Sizing Up Facilitator Guide
Sizing Up Slides
Strategy Toolkit Handout
Problem Meter Worksheet
Scenario Lab Worksheet
Sizing Up Assessment
Sizing Up Answer Key

Problem Solving Mastery

A sequence focused on helping students identify the magnitude of social and academic challenges and choosing appropriate coping mechanisms.

BG

Beth Gaspar

Other
5/13
Sequence
Body Bubble Slides
Body Bubble Social Story
Body Bubble Visuals
Body Bubble Scenarios
Body Bubble Teacher Guide

Body Bubble Academy

A comprehensive training program for early elementary students to learn personal space boundaries and healthy ways to manage frustration, specifically focusing on keeping hands to self.

PF

Presley Fisher

Social Worker
5/13
Sequence
Kindness Compass Map Teacher Resource
Responsibility Launch Slides
Responsibility Map Worksheet
Responsibility Home Connection Handout

Kindness Compass Curriculum

A comprehensive character education program for Pre-K through 5th grade, featuring monthly social-emotional traits, interactive slides, and student-facing activities designed to build a positive school culture.

FC

Florentina Crawford

Counselor
5/12
Sequence
Body Signal Lab Slides
Body Signal Lab Worksheet
Mrs Lee Teacher Tracker

Self Reg Lab

An 8-week social-emotional learning sequence designed for individual or small-group instruction. It focuses on building emotional vocabulary, identifying physical sensations, and mastering the 'I feel... because...' sentence starter for self-regulation.

E

erica.lee

Behavior Interventionist
5/12
Sequence
Yearly SEL Roadmap Document

District SEL Blueprint

A comprehensive social-emotional learning framework for a school district, aligning CASEL competencies with a year-long monthly calendar and implementation tools for PK-5 educators.

FC

Florentina Crawford

Counselor
5/12
Sequence
Body Detective Slides
Detective Training Guide
Clue Journal Activity

Body Signals Unit

A series of social-emotional learning lessons focused on self-awareness and emotional regulation for early elementary students. This unit helps children connect physical sensations to emotional states and provides practical tools for self-regulation.

MC

Maria Cullen

Counselor
5/12
Sequence
Heart Weather Teacher Guide
Feeling Storms Slides
My Inner Sky Worksheet
Calm Clouds Anchor Chart
Feeling Weather Flashcards
Rainbow Reflection Exit Ticket

Heart Weather

A social-emotional learning unit for K-1 students that uses the metaphor of weather to teach children how to recognize, accept, and manage difficult emotions using specific coping strategies.

BG

Beth Gaspar

Other
5/19
Sequence
Frustration Fixers Teacher Guide
Calm Down Kit Worksheet
Cool Down Slides

Emotional Toolkit

A series of lessons focused on social-emotional learning for early elementary students, providing practical tools for self-regulation and emotional awareness.

LA

Lovely Azores

Special Education Teacher
5/18
Sequence
Cool Down Clouds Worksheet
Cool Down Clouds Teacher Guide
Cool Down Clouds Worksheet Revised

Mindful Breathing Mastery

A progressive social-emotional learning sequence exploring mindful breathing techniques across different grade levels (K-5) to build self-regulation skills.

CS

Courtney Simoni

Counselor
5/14
Sequence
Body Signal Lab Slides
Body Signal Lab Worksheet
Mrs Lee Teacher Tracker

Self Reg Lab

An 8-week social-emotional learning sequence designed for individual or small-group instruction. It focuses on building emotional vocabulary, identifying physical sensations, and mastering the 'I feel... because...' sentence starter for self-regulation.

E

erica.lee

Behavior Interventionist
5/12
Sequence
Body Detective Slides
Detective Training Guide
Clue Journal Activity

Body Signals Unit

A series of social-emotional learning lessons focused on self-awareness and emotional regulation for early elementary students. This unit helps children connect physical sensations to emotional states and provides practical tools for self-regulation.

MC

Maria Cullen

Counselor
5/12
Sequence
Calm Down Compass Worksheet
Feeling Brave Lesson Plan Elementary

Heart and Mind SEL Hub

A comprehensive K-12 Social-Emotional Learning curriculum focusing on behavior regulation, social skills, and mental health resilience. This sequence provides a developmental pathway from emotional foundations in elementary school to complex coping strategies and social navigation in high school.

M

Megan.raila

Counselor
5/11
Sequence
Calm Compass Facilitator Guide
Anxiety Visual Aids Slides
Body Signals Worksheet
Weekly Calm Log

Calm Compass Series

A 3-week individual intervention sequence designed for school social workers to help students manage test anxiety and physical symptoms. The series focuses on identifying body signals, cognitive reframing, and creating a personalized test-day routine.

SS

sarah schaffer

Counselor
5/8
Sequence
Feeling Navigators Lesson Plan
Feeling Navigators Slides
Emotional Navigator Worksheet
Calm Down Anchor Chart
De-escalation Roadmap Staff Guide

Heart and Mind Heroes

A comprehensive social-emotional and behavioral health series for K-6 students, focusing on emotional regulation, social skills, and executive functioning through an explorer-themed curriculum.

CH

Crystal Heddinger

Behavior Interventionist
5/6
Sequence
Behavior Bosses Teacher Kit
Blueprint Intro Slides
Construction Goals Worksheet

Behavior Bosses Intervention

A comprehensive 8-session Tier 2 behavioral intervention program for elementary students focusing on emotional regulation, impulse control, and social problem-solving using a construction-themed toolkit approach.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
5/6
Sequence
System Audit Activity Material

Quest Master Academy Sequence

A 10-week Tier 3 individualized intervention for a 2nd-grade student, focusing on social-emotional skills like empathy, self-regulation, and honesty through a 'Quest Master' gaming theme.

SH

Suzie Hart

Counselor
5/6
Sequence
Unit 2 Facilitator Guide
The Volume Meter Worksheet
My Brave Badge Worksheet
Unit 2 Answer Key Document

Social Superstars

A 12-unit social-emotional and English communication curriculum designed for learners aged 5-7. Integrating Janine Halloran's 'Social Skills for Kids' and DBT frameworks, this program focuses on building confidence, basic conversation flow, and reasoning skills through simplified language and role-play.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
5/5
Sequence
Grief Map Slides
Grief Landscape Worksheet
Healing Guide Notes

Healing Horizons

A comprehensive series of brief activities and lessons designed to support students through the process of grief, from initial reflection to honoring memories and building resilience.

P

perkinsc

Counselor
5/4
Sequence
Rooted and Ready Anchor Chart
My Calm Pocketbook Booklet
Earth Connection Game
Garden Guide Teacher Notes

Calm Roots

A comprehensive small group unit for primary students (K-4) focusing on stress management through sensory grounding techniques. This sequence provides visual aids, interactive play, and personal reflection tools to help students build a toolkit for emotional regulation.

J

jhopkins

Counselor
5/1
Sequence
Calm Command Slides
Anger Armor Workbook
Regulation Roadmap Poster

Regulation Station

A comprehensive SEL and executive functioning sequence focused on emotional regulation, impulse control, social skills, and task initiation through a 'Mission Control' theme.

AR

Aimee Ramsay

Behavior Interventionist
5/1
Sequence
Brain Workshop Facilitator Script
Junior Brain Workshop Logbook Sheet
Brain Workshop Anchor Chart
Junior Brain Workshop Script

Mind Mechanics Workshop

A 12-lesson social-emotional learning sequence themed around 'Mind Mechanics,' where students become 'mechanics' of their own minds to develop self-awareness, growth mindset, and social reasoning. Each lesson includes a facilitator script, student workbook pages, and visual anchor charts.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
4/26
Sequence
Blaze Script
Blaze Workbook
Blaze Teacher Key
Explorers Path Guide

EQ Literacy Skills Explorers

A 12-mission social-emotional and literacy adventure where students become 'Explorers', mastering big emotions and core reading/grammar skills along a winding discovery path.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
4/25
Sequence
Young Pathfinders Parent Brochure
Young Pathfinders Adventure Log Worksheet
Young Pathfinders Program Slides
Young Pathfinders Facilitation Guide
Pathfinder Curriculum Trait Key

Young Pathfinders Master Trail Challenge

A comprehensive life skills curriculum for grades K-6 that builds critical thinking, conflict resolution, and civic responsibility through the Young Pathfinders adventure framework, powered by Skill Plus methodology.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
4/25
Sequence
Cooling Down Training Guide
Cooling Down Slides v3
Cooling Down Training Guide v2
Cooling Down Training Guide v2

Young Pathfinders

A 12-lesson social-emotional learning curriculum focusing on emotional regulation, growth mindset, life skills, and social intelligence for K-6 students. Graduates earn the title of 'Pathfinder Master'.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
4/25
Sequence
Angry Ninja Trainer Script
Angry Ninja Workbook Page

Skill Power Plus

A comprehensive social-emotional learning curriculum designed to enhance essential life skills in elementary students, focusing on emotional mastery, growth mindset, and leadership through the Skill Power Plus framework. (Formerly Ninja Life Hacks).

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
4/25
Sequence
Anger Investigation Activity Guide
Taming the Flame Anchor Chart
Body Clue Lab Report Worksheet
Scenario Case Files Worksheet
Detective Debrief Reflection Sheet
Space Academy Presentation Slides
Mission Report Directions Worksheet
Mission Control Teacher Guide

SEL Skill Builders

A collection of lessons focused on essential social-emotional skills across primary grades, including anger management, following directions, and mindfulness.

RP

Ruth Portocarrero

Social Worker
4/22
Sequence
Joy Sparks Slides
Joy Map Worksheet
Joy Detective Guide

Joy Sparks

A therapeutic and self-discovery sequence for 2nd graders to identify personal sources of joy. Students explore the physical sensations of happiness, categorize their interests, and create a personalized 'Joy Menu' to use as a coping strategy for emotional regulation.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/18
Sequence
Vision Board Slides
Scene Director Guide
My Finish Line Sketch Worksheet

Visualizing and Verbalizing Steps for Success

This sequence helps students overcome task initiation hurdles by combining visualization and verbal self-talk. Students learn to 'see' the finished product, reverse engineer the steps, estimate time accurately, and use micro-goals to take the first step.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/18
Sequence
Spot the Stealers Slides
Spot the Stealers Worksheet
Spot the Stealers Teacher Guide

Focus Detectives

A 5-lesson metacognitive sequence for 2nd graders to identify environmental and internal distractions, using a 'detective' theme to develop sustained attention strategies for complex tasks.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/18
Sequence
Body Signal Slides
My Stress Map Worksheet
Stress Signs Facilitator Guide

Mind Mechanics Calm Sequence

This sequence teaches 2nd-grade students to recognize physical signs of stress and use specific emotional regulation tools (breathing, self-talk, sensory) to adapt when plans change. Students build a physical 'Coping Toolbox' and practice applying strategies to real-world scenarios.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/18
Sequence
Brain Movie Slides
Mental Imagery Teacher Guide
My First Brain Movie Worksheet

Mind Movies and Memory Magic

This sequence teaches 2nd grade students how to use visualization and mnemonic linking to improve working memory and information retention. Students move from visualizing simple objects to connecting complex ideas through 'brain movies' and narrative chaining.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/18
Sequence
Body Clues Slides
Clue Hunter Worksheet
Detective Briefing Guide

Safety Squad Training

A comprehensive unit for 2nd-grade students to recognize emotional escalation and apply appropriate grounding strategies. Through storytelling, mapping, and simulation, students build self-awareness and co-regulation skills to navigate crisis moments effectively.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/18
Sequence
Breath Power Slides
Breath Lab Guide
Breath Lab Report

Calm Clouds Grounding

A sequence for 2nd graders to learn breath control and mental visualization as portable grounding strategies. Students progress from concrete breathing props to internal visualizations and self-talk.

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Lenny
1/18
Sequence
Stability Teacher Guide
Rooted and Ready Slides
My Strong Roots Worksheet

Steady and Strong

A 5-lesson sequence for 2nd graders focused on using body awareness, proprioception, and movement to find stability and grounding during moments of high stress or crisis. Students move from gross motor stability to discreet, desk-based techniques.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/18
Sequence
Internal Weather Slides
Internal Weather Worksheet
Stormy Weather Teacher Guide

Personal Sensory Regulation Toolkit

This project-based sequence empowers 2nd-grade students to build a personalized collection of self-regulation tools. Students move from identifying emotional triggers to testing tactile and visual aids, culminating in the creation and practice of a physical 'Calm Kit' for use during moments of distress.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/18
Sequence
Sensory Detectives Slides
Sensory Detectives Teacher Guide
My Five Tools Worksheet

Sensory Anchors

A 5-lesson sequence for 2nd-grade students on using the five senses for emotional grounding and regulation. Students explore sensory awareness through a detective-themed series of lessons, culminating in the mastery of the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/18
Sequence
Body Alarm Slides
Body Alarm Map Worksheet

Calm Toolkit Sequence

A 5-lesson unit for 2nd graders to learn self-regulation through breathing and relaxation techniques, moving from physical awareness to a personalized toolkit of strategies.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/18
Sequence
Sensory Detective Guide
Detective Audit Slides
Classroom Audit Checklist

Sensory Lab Squad

This sequence explores how environmental factors and community interactions impact sensory regulation. Students learn to audit their surroundings, respect diverse sensory needs, practice co-regulation, troubleshoot transitions, and collaboratively create a classroom sensory contract.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/18
Sequence
Classroom Sensory Audit Worksheet
Sensory Detective Slides

Calm and Ready Sequence

A comprehensive 5-lesson sequence designed for 2nd-grade students to master down-regulation and environmental adjustments. Students move from identifying sensory triggers to building a personalized toolkit for emotional regulation and focus.

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Lenny
1/18
Sequence
Movement Lab Slides
Movement Lab Report Worksheet

Sensory Lab Expedition

A 5-lesson workshop sequence where 2nd-grade students systematically explore vestibular, proprioceptive, tactile, auditory, and visual sensory inputs. Students act as 'body scientists' to evaluate how different tools and activities affect their regulation, culminating in a personalized 'Personal Power Plan' sensory diet.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/18
Sequence
Signal Detectives Slides
Signal Map Worksheet
Signal Detectives Teacher Guide

Mind Mechanic Academy

This sequence teaches 2nd-grade students how to recognize physical signs of frustration and use emotional regulation and problem-solving strategies to build resilience. Through body mapping, calming techniques, and the 'Ladder Strategy' for task segmentation, students develop a tangible toolkit for overcoming setbacks.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/18
Sequence
Cool Down Slides
My Cool Down Toolkit Worksheet
Cooling Down Teacher Guide

Negotiation Navigators

Students move from reactive emotional responses to proactive negotiation. They learn de-escalation, empathy through perspective-taking, and a structured 4-step 'Peace Path' to resolve playground and classroom conflicts independently.

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Lenny
1/18
Sequence
Volcano Warning Worksheet
Volcano Warning Slides
Trigger Detective Guide

Calm Compass

This project-based sequence empowers 2nd-grade students to curate a personal set of emotional regulation tools. Students investigate emotional triggers and body signals, eventually creating a personalized 'calmness menu' to manage difficult feelings.

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Lenny
1/18
Sequence
Noodle Master Teacher Guide
Noodle Lab Worksheet
Noodle Challenge Slides

Body Signal Squad

A mindfulness sequence for 2nd graders that focuses on body awareness and progressive muscle relaxation, using playful metaphors like spaghetti, robots, and turtles to help students identify and release tension.

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Lenny
1/18
Sequence
Snail Race Slides
Slow Motion Teacher Guide
Snail Trail Reflection

Mindful Movement and Attention

This 2nd-grade mindfulness sequence bridges stillness and activity through mindful movement. Students practice sustaining attention through slow-motion challenges, balancing, mirroring, and smooth transitions, learning to apply mindfulness to their physical bodies and daily routines.

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Lenny
1/18
Sequence
Sensory Detectives Slides
Sensory Detective Log Worksheet
Silent Walk Teacher Guide

Sensory Grounding for Environmental Awareness

This 2nd Grade sequence teaches sensory grounding techniques to help students manage overwhelm and stay present. Students move from individual sensory exploration to mastering the 5-4-3-2-1 coping strategy, ending with a personalized sensory anchor plan.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/18
Sequence
Joy Sparks Slides
Joy Map Worksheet
Joy Detective Guide

Joy Sparks

A therapeutic and self-discovery sequence for 2nd graders to identify personal sources of joy. Students explore the physical sensations of happiness, categorize their interests, and create a personalized 'Joy Menu' to use as a coping strategy for emotional regulation.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/18
Sequence
Vision Board Slides
Scene Director Guide
My Finish Line Sketch Worksheet

Visualizing and Verbalizing Steps for Success

This sequence helps students overcome task initiation hurdles by combining visualization and verbal self-talk. Students learn to 'see' the finished product, reverse engineer the steps, estimate time accurately, and use micro-goals to take the first step.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/18
Sequence
Spot the Stealers Slides
Spot the Stealers Worksheet
Spot the Stealers Teacher Guide

Focus Detectives

A 5-lesson metacognitive sequence for 2nd graders to identify environmental and internal distractions, using a 'detective' theme to develop sustained attention strategies for complex tasks.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/18
Sequence
Body Signal Slides
My Stress Map Worksheet
Stress Signs Facilitator Guide

Mind Mechanics Calm Sequence

This sequence teaches 2nd-grade students to recognize physical signs of stress and use specific emotional regulation tools (breathing, self-talk, sensory) to adapt when plans change. Students build a physical 'Coping Toolbox' and practice applying strategies to real-world scenarios.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/18
Sequence
Brain Movie Slides
Mental Imagery Teacher Guide
My First Brain Movie Worksheet

Mind Movies and Memory Magic

This sequence teaches 2nd grade students how to use visualization and mnemonic linking to improve working memory and information retention. Students move from visualizing simple objects to connecting complex ideas through 'brain movies' and narrative chaining.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/18
Sequence
Body Clues Slides
Clue Hunter Worksheet
Detective Briefing Guide

Safety Squad Training

A comprehensive unit for 2nd-grade students to recognize emotional escalation and apply appropriate grounding strategies. Through storytelling, mapping, and simulation, students build self-awareness and co-regulation skills to navigate crisis moments effectively.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/18
Sequence
Stability Teacher Guide
Rooted and Ready Slides
My Strong Roots Worksheet

Steady and Strong

A 5-lesson sequence for 2nd graders focused on using body awareness, proprioception, and movement to find stability and grounding during moments of high stress or crisis. Students move from gross motor stability to discreet, desk-based techniques.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/18
Sequence
Internal Weather Slides
Internal Weather Worksheet
Stormy Weather Teacher Guide

Personal Sensory Regulation Toolkit

This project-based sequence empowers 2nd-grade students to build a personalized collection of self-regulation tools. Students move from identifying emotional triggers to testing tactile and visual aids, culminating in the creation and practice of a physical 'Calm Kit' for use during moments of distress.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/18
Sequence
Sensory Detectives Slides
Sensory Detectives Teacher Guide
My Five Tools Worksheet

Sensory Anchors

A 5-lesson sequence for 2nd-grade students on using the five senses for emotional grounding and regulation. Students explore sensory awareness through a detective-themed series of lessons, culminating in the mastery of the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/18
Sequence
Body Alarm Slides
Body Alarm Map Worksheet

Calm Toolkit Sequence

A 5-lesson unit for 2nd graders to learn self-regulation through breathing and relaxation techniques, moving from physical awareness to a personalized toolkit of strategies.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/18
Sequence
Sensory Detective Guide
Detective Audit Slides
Classroom Audit Checklist

Sensory Lab Squad

This sequence explores how environmental factors and community interactions impact sensory regulation. Students learn to audit their surroundings, respect diverse sensory needs, practice co-regulation, troubleshoot transitions, and collaboratively create a classroom sensory contract.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/18
Sequence
Classroom Sensory Audit Worksheet
Sensory Detective Slides

Calm and Ready Sequence

A comprehensive 5-lesson sequence designed for 2nd-grade students to master down-regulation and environmental adjustments. Students move from identifying sensory triggers to building a personalized toolkit for emotional regulation and focus.

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Movement Lab Slides
Movement Lab Report Worksheet

Sensory Lab Expedition

A 5-lesson workshop sequence where 2nd-grade students systematically explore vestibular, proprioceptive, tactile, auditory, and visual sensory inputs. Students act as 'body scientists' to evaluate how different tools and activities affect their regulation, culminating in a personalized 'Personal Power Plan' sensory diet.

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Signal Detectives Slides
Signal Map Worksheet
Signal Detectives Teacher Guide

Mind Mechanic Academy

This sequence teaches 2nd-grade students how to recognize physical signs of frustration and use emotional regulation and problem-solving strategies to build resilience. Through body mapping, calming techniques, and the 'Ladder Strategy' for task segmentation, students develop a tangible toolkit for overcoming setbacks.

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Volcano Warning Worksheet
Volcano Warning Slides
Trigger Detective Guide

Calm Compass

This project-based sequence empowers 2nd-grade students to curate a personal set of emotional regulation tools. Students investigate emotional triggers and body signals, eventually creating a personalized 'calmness menu' to manage difficult feelings.

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Noodle Master Teacher Guide
Noodle Lab Worksheet
Noodle Challenge Slides

Body Signal Squad

A mindfulness sequence for 2nd graders that focuses on body awareness and progressive muscle relaxation, using playful metaphors like spaghetti, robots, and turtles to help students identify and release tension.

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Snail Race Slides
Slow Motion Teacher Guide
Snail Trail Reflection

Mindful Movement and Attention

This 2nd-grade mindfulness sequence bridges stillness and activity through mindful movement. Students practice sustaining attention through slow-motion challenges, balancing, mirroring, and smooth transitions, learning to apply mindfulness to their physical bodies and daily routines.

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Sensory Detectives Slides
Sensory Detective Log Worksheet
Silent Walk Teacher Guide

Sensory Grounding for Environmental Awareness

This 2nd Grade sequence teaches sensory grounding techniques to help students manage overwhelm and stay present. Students move from individual sensory exploration to mastering the 5-4-3-2-1 coping strategy, ending with a personalized sensory anchor plan.

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Breath Detective Slides
Breath Detective Log Worksheet
Mindfulness Facilitator Guide

Foundations of Deep Breathing and Calming Strategies

A comprehensive introduction to mindfulness for 2nd graders, focusing on the connection between breath and emotions. Students learn to observe their bodies, master belly breathing, use visualization, and apply techniques to manage everyday stress.

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Sensory Sleuths Slides
Sensory Audit Map
Teacher Audit Guide

Recovery Space Architects

A 5-lesson project-based sequence for 2nd Grade students to learn environmental agency. Students audit sensory inputs, design a recovery space, establish rules, practice desk-based modifications, and master the transition back to learning.

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