A two-session unit for 1st and 3rd graders exploring the concepts of the 'upstairs' and 'downstairs' brain to improve emotional intelligence and self-regulation.
A series of Digital Citizenship lessons for Urbandale Community School District, focusing on the responsible and accountable use of school-issued devices through the lens of the JHawk Way. Students learn to navigate and communicate effectively by following screentime and teacher guidance.
A comprehensive set of visual and physical resources to implement a non-food, non-toy reward system in a second-grade classroom.
A 5-part SEL unit for 2nd grade focusing on persistence, growth mindset, and overcoming challenges using a mountain climbing metaphor. Students learn that challenges are like mountains that make their 'brain muscles' stronger.
A series of lessons designed to help students identify, understand, and regulate their emotions in various social contexts.
A 5-lesson SEL unit for 3rd and 4th graders focused on perseverance and growth mindset across academic, social, and personal domains using a mountain climbing theme.
A 5-lesson SEL sequence for K-1 students focused on resilience, growth mindset, and emotional regulation. Students learn to navigate challenges using the metaphor of climbing a mountain.
A unit focused on play structure, fluency, and social-emotional problem solving through mystery-themed scripts. Students analyze plot elements while practicing performance skills.
A three-part mentoring sequence blending Social Studies concepts (geography, citizenship, history) with ELSA principles to build emotional literacy, social skills, and resilience. Designed for short 30-minute sessions with minimal prep.
A 5-week SEL sequence for 1st graders focused on emotional processing of the end of the year, summer safety habits, and building confidence for the transition to 2nd grade.
A comprehensive Social Emotional Learning unit designed to help elementary students navigate their internal landscapes through weather-based metaphors, empathy building, and emotional regulation strategies.
A series of lessons focused on building social-emotional skills and healthy friendships in early elementary grades.
A comprehensive restorative practice sequence for upper elementary classrooms. It focuses on rebuilding classroom culture through a structured "Reset" meeting and provides tools for peer-to-peer and group mediation to resolve ongoing conflicts and restore the learning environment.