Brain Brakes Activity

A targeted 5-part executive functioning sequence for 2nd graders to master impulse control, active listening, and following multi-step directions. Students progress from physical self-stopping strategies to verbal rehearsal and independent classroom task execution.

A targeted social-emotional counseling lesson that teaches students to recognize protesting—verbal pushback such as arguing, complaining, and saying no—as behavior that pushes away rules and requests. Students practice sorting phrase cards and responding to auditory scenarios with signal cards to master calm, cooperative communication.

A picture-based desk self-regulation poster designed for non-reading elementary students, featuring large visual strategy cards, color-coded emotion cues, and minimal text to encourage independent refocusing.

A comprehensive behavioral and self-regulation curriculum tailored for 1st to 3rd graders struggling with hyperactivity, personal space, and task focus. The program features an 8-week structured small-group roadmap alongside an actionable, single-day SEL immersion lesson.

An elementary social-emotional learning lesson for Kindergarten through 4th grade teaching students how to take ownership of their feelings. Students discover that while all feelings are okay, they are in the driver's seat of their actions, exploring how their choices affect their body, their classmates, and classroom learning.

A complete social-emotional learning printable bingo packet featuring five uniquely randomized player cards and a facilitator calling guide. Each card showcases 24 distinct, actionable coping strategies—including deep breathing, wall pushes, I Spy, and grounding exercises—with kid-friendly icons and cues.

A 6-session brief counseling sequence designed for early elementary students to build emotional regulation and core executive functioning skills. Students learn to recognize emotional states, practice impulse control, break down tasks, manage materials, and adapt flexibly to daily school challenges.

An empowering problem-solving lesson for 2nd-4th grade students facing difficult test questions. Students master actionable self-regulation and strategic reasoning protocols to overcome feeling stuck, conquer test anxiety, and systematically solve tricky test items.

A comprehensive clinical facilitation guide containing step-by-step counseling procedures, the 5 spoken auditory practice scripts with prompt rationale, an observational data tracking rubric for the 4/5 success criterion, and intervention tips for defusing resistance.

A foundational self-awareness and study skills lesson helping students identify how they take in, process, and show knowledge through differentiated multi-level resources.

A hands-on counseling activity featuring printable Protest and Calm signal paddle cards, 12 cut-out phrase cards, and a dual-column sorting mat where students categorize words that push away requests versus calm cooperative responses.

A schoolwide PBIS and SEL initiative introducing and reinforcing the PAWS expectations (Prepare, Act Responsibly, Work and Play Safely, and Show Respect) across elementary grades. Students learn campus routines and earn PAWS punches for demonstrating positive behaviors.