Hero Habits Academy

A 10-lesson curriculum designed for 2nd-grade boys to develop focus, personal space awareness, and kind communication through a superhero-themed 'Hero Habits' program. Students learn to 'Power Up' their social skills using comic-book-inspired visual aids and reflective activities.

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Respect Ring Rules

Practicing 'Respect Rings' - the specific social rules of the classroom, hallway, and playground. Focuses on physical boundaries during active play like recess.

Voice Volume Control

Mastering 'Voice Volume' levels from 0 (Silent) to 4 (Outside). Students learn which volume power is appropriate for different classroom missions.

Space Bubble Shield

Introduction to 'The Space Bubble' - understanding personal boundaries and the 'One-Arm Rule' to keep themselves and others comfortable. Students practice identifying when they are too close to a friend.

Hero Heart Graduation

The 'Hero Heart' graduation - reviewing all skills and reflecting on their progress. Students create a personalized 'Hero Code' to continue using their skills.

Focus Power Mission

Introduction to 'Focus Power' - techniques for staying on task, identifying distractions, and using 'Tunnel Vision' to complete missions. Students learn how to ignore distractions and keep their eyes on their work.

Boundary Beam Signals

Learning 'Boundary Beams' - how to ask for space and how to listen when a friend says 'no' or 'stop'. Focuses on respecting the word 'stop' immediately.

Word Power Words

Using 'Word Power' to build others up. Students distinguish between 'Word Weapons' (hurtful) and 'Word Shields' (supportive) and practice kind phrases for 2nd-grade situations.

Social Radar Scanning

Developing 'Social Radar' to read the room and understand social appropriateness. Students learn to look for 'Go' and 'Stop' signals in their friends' faces and bodies.

Task Tracker Challenge

The 'Task Tracker' challenge - applying focus skills to group work and collaborative projects. Focuses on being a 'Team Player' by staying on task even when others are talking.

Tone Tech Tuning

Focusing on 'Tone Tech' - learning how the way we say words matters as much as the words themselves. Students practice identifying 'Friendly', 'Angry', and 'Bossy' tones.

Argument Armor Mission

Introduction to 'Argument Armor' - techniques for staying cool when someone disagrees or makes a mistake. Students learn to avoid 'Argument Traps' and use de-escalation strategies to keep the hero team together.