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Friendship Forest

An 8-week social-emotional learning sequence for Kindergarten and 1st-grade students, set in the whimsical "Friendship Forest." Students develop key skills in self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making through stories, role-play, and hands-on activities.

Hello Forest Friends

Students are introduced to the Friendship Forest theme, meet the animal characters, and practice introducing themselves and identifying their own strengths.

Listening Leaves

Focuses on active listening skills, teaching students how to use their whole body to listen and show respect to others.

Feeling Faces

Students learn to identify and name basic emotions in themselves and others using the "Feeling Faces" of the forest animals.

Calm Waters

Introduces self-regulation strategies and "calm down" tools for managing big emotions like anger or frustration.

Kind Squirrels

Explores the concept of kindness, sharing, and empathy through the "Kind Squirrels" who look out for one another.

Problem Solving Path

Provides a simple framework for solving small conflicts with friends, focusing on using "I-statements" and finding fair solutions.

Helping Hands

Emphasizes the importance of teamwork and cooperation to achieve a common goal in the forest.

Forest Feast

A final celebration of friendship where students reflect on what they've learned and honor their progress with awards.

Friendship Forest

An 8-week social-emotional learning sequence for Kindergarten and 1st-grade students, set in the whimsical "Friendship Forest." Students develop key skills in self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making through stories, role-play, and hands-on activities.