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Students will co-create a class mission map reflecting their summer lessons and classroom values, fostering ownership from day one. This Tier 1 lesson for a 5th-grade class spans a single 40-minute session.

In this 45-minute group lesson, 8th grade students will co-create a vision board of hopes and strategies for the school year using mixed media. This Tier 2 activity fosters collaboration, goal-setting, and self-expression, helping students build a positive mindset and peer support network as they transition back to school.

In this 30-minute small-group icebreaker for 5th graders, students build trust and showcase their unique strengths through a collaborative drawing and storytelling activity. This Tier 2 lesson fosters connection and empathy, helping students feel valued and ready for the school year.

In this 45-minute, one-session lesson, 5th graders will explore what kindness and respect look like in their classroom community, build connections through engaging readings and activities, and set shared expectations. Establishing a positive tone early fosters empathy, cooperation, and an inclusive atmosphere that supports learning all year long.

In this 40-minute, Tier 1 lesson for a 3rd grade class, students will build emotional vocabulary and recognition skills through interactive activities. This lesson helps kids name and understand their feelings, laying the groundwork for social-emotional learning.

A daily 10-minute routine for 2nd graders to build mindfulness, improve focus, and self-regulation through engaging grounding, listening, and body scan practices. This Tier 1 lesson helps students start their day centered and ready to learn.

In this single 30-minute lesson, 5th graders embark on a social media safety adventure, learning how to navigate online spaces responsibly. This essential lesson helps students recognize risks, protect personal information, and engage positively online.

In this 30-minute lesson, 5th graders will learn key strategies for staying safe on social media by recognizing risks, protecting personal information, and making responsible choices. This foundational digital citizenship lesson empowers students to navigate online spaces confidently and responsibly.

In this 30-minute lesson, 6th graders will explore key strategies and behaviors to stay safe on social media. Students will identify risks, learn best practices for privacy and respectful posting, and practice making smart choices through engaging scenarios. This Tier 1 classroom lesson builds digital citizenship skills essential for responsible online participation.

In this 30-minute Tier 2 small-group workshop, 8th grade students collaborate to co-create classroom norms that ensure emotional and physical safety. Focusing on school climate, this session empowers students to foster respect, accountability, and a sense of belonging in their learning environment.

This 20-minute, one-on-one coaching session helps a 5th grade student develop respectful communication skills by exploring tone, word choice, and conversational awareness. Students will learn why words matter, practice choosing respectful language, and reflect on their progress—critical skills for successful relationships.

Students learn the importance of taking a pause before reacting in emotionally charged situations. This lesson is vital for teaching impulse control and promoting thoughtful decision-making. Designed for a 5th grade group, this Tier 2 lesson spans one session of 30 minutes, focusing on emotional regulation.

Explore how stress can be both a challenge and a tool for growth, equipping students with strategies to harness stress positively. This lesson helps the whole classroom understand stress as a natural part of life, promoting resilience and emotional intelligence.