This 9-session curriculum helps 6th-grade students develop essential executive functioning skills like organization, planning, and self-control. Each 30-minute session focuses on practical strategies for improving academic performance and social-emotional well-being within a small group setting. This lesson is crucial for helping students manage their learning and emotions effectively.
Caitlin Brower
Social Worker
This lesson introduces 6th graders to the concept of executive function skills, focusing on organization and time management. Through engaging activities, students will learn the importance of these skills in managing both short and long-term assignments. This foundational lesson is crucial as it sets the stage for developing strategies that will aid students in their academic and personal lives.
Jenny Kaplan
Counselor
This 6-week program is designed for 8th grade students to develop skills in organization, task initiation, and coping with learning anxiety. Each session is 10 minutes long and includes a variety of activities to engage students and reinforce learning.
Ashley Stone
Social Worker
This 6-week program is designed for a 9th-grade male student who enjoys art and struggles with mental health. The objective is to improve executive functioning skills, identify emotions, regulate emotions, and learn coping skills. Each session lasts 10 minutes and includes a lesson plan, worksheet, activity, game, discussion, project, and a cool-down activity.
Ashley Stone
Social Worker
A hands-on activity to help 2nd graders map out their daily tasks using visual planners—boosting organization and executive function skills by making planning fun and concrete. Ideal for a 60-minute Tier 1 classroom session nurturing executive function and organization for 2nd grade students.
Regina Chisler
Special Education Teacher
This lesson plan is designed to engage students in a fun and interactive activity that promotes social-emotional learning. Through a series of games and discussions, students will explore emotions, empathy, and teamwork. This lesson is important as it helps students develop essential life skills such as understanding emotions, effective communication, and collaboration, which are crucial for their personal and social development.
Jeremy Jennings
Instructor
This resource is designed for an individual 3rd-grade student to explore how planning can help manage specific emotional challenges. It's important for personalized support, allowing the student to develop tailored strategies for self-regulation and organization in response to their unique emotional needs. This lesson is for a 3rd Grade Student and will take approximately 20 minutes.
Clare Chesworth
Special Education Teacher
This 20-minute Tier 3 individual lesson helps a 9th-grade student develop essential organizational skills to improve academic success and reduce stress. It focuses on practical strategies tailored for a disorganized boy, fostering a sense of control and accomplishment.
Sue Spafford
Counselor
An interactive lesson exploring CASEL’s five competencies and their impact on college and career readiness, fostering self-awareness and goal setting for 12th graders. This Tier 1 classroom-wide session helps students recognize and leverage their emotions for future success in a single 50-minute session.
Kerry Robinson
Instructor
This lesson focuses on enhancing executive functioning skills in 4th-grade students through engaging activities and discussions. By incorporating project-based and experiential learning strategies, students will actively participate in exercises that promote skills such as planning, organization, and emotional regulation. This lesson is crucial as it helps students develop essential skills for academic success and personal growth.
Kim Mishkin
School Administrator
This lesson focuses on enhancing executive functioning skills in third graders through a fun and interactive activity followed by a reflective discussion. Executive functioning skills are crucial for students as they help in planning, organizing, and managing tasks effectively. By engaging in this lesson, students will practice these skills in a supportive environment, which will aid in their academic and personal growth.
Christina Pesiridis
Counselor
This lesson uses a game-based approach to teach a 5th-grade student with generalized anxiety disorder how to organize their morning routine effectively. By learning these strategies, the student can reduce stress and ensure a timely transition to school. The lesson is crucial as it empowers the student with practical skills to manage anxiety and improve daily functioning.
Ryan Holt Ph.D.
Psychologist
In this lesson, students will engage in interactive activities to develop organizational skills, specifically tailored for those with ADHD. They will create personalized 'Organization Stations' using various tools and strategies to help keep their work and thoughts in order. This lesson is important as it equips students with practical skills to manage their tasks and responsibilities effectively, fostering independence and reducing stress.
Devin Kelly
Behavior Interventionist
Develop students' ability to perceive, control, and evaluate emotions. This lesson is designed for middle school students and aims to enhance their emotional intelligence through interactive activities and assessments. The duration of the lesson is approximately 60 minutes.
Hannah Ryan
Social Worker
This lesson introduces executive functioning skills to an individual autistic Grade 6 student, focusing on practical strategies for planning and organization. It aims to empower the student with tools to manage tasks more effectively, fostering independence and reducing anxiety over 1 session of 30 minutes.
donnellyj
Special Education Teacher, Parent
In this single-session lesson, 5th graders learn strategies to organize their physical and digital materials for assignments, building executive function and working memory skills. This Tier 1 classroom lesson includes an activity, slide deck, and a clear rubric to assess organization and material management success.
Shelley Morassutti
Instructor
This 8-week, individual lesson plan (30-minute sessions) is designed for an 8th-grade student with an IEP focusing on specific learning disability, ODD, and anxiety. It aims to develop essential emotion regulation skills, empowering the student to understand, manage, and express their emotions effectively. This lesson is crucial for fostering self-awareness and promoting positive coping strategies.
Laura-Ashley Shury
Counselor
This 2-session lesson helps middle school students understand the differences and overlaps between executive function skills and organizational strategies. By exploring real-life examples, group discussion, and an interactive game, students will improve their self-management and prepare for academic success.
Annette Crider
Instructor
This lesson guides 8th-grade students in developing essential executive function skills, focusing on planning, organization, and time management. Through interactive planning exercises and practical strategies, students will learn to break down large assignments, prioritize tasks, and utilize effective tools to reduce academic stress and improve their sense of control. The objective is to foster greater independence and academic confidence. Audience: 8th Grade, 1 session, 50 minutes.
sspence
Counselor
This lesson focuses on teaching 7th grade boys essential executive functioning skills, such as organization, time management, and planning. The lesson is designed to be engaging and interactive, with a mix of activities, games, and a slide deck to facilitate learning. The session will last 25 minutes.
Jillian Wurster
Counselor
This lesson plan is designed to help 3rd graders develop essential self-management and social skills through engaging activities and discussions. Over the course of six weeks, students will participate in experiential learning exercises that promote active participation and collaboration. This lesson is important as it equips students with the skills needed to manage their emotions, work effectively with others, and build positive relationships, which are crucial for their overall development and success in school and beyond.
Kelly Emmett
Counselor
A workshop designed for 7th-grade special education small groups, focusing on executive function skills—planning and prioritizing—using both digital and paper tools over a single 30-minute session. This lesson equips students with immediate organization strategies to transform chaos into clarity, boosting confidence and productivity.
Amy Frye
Special Education Teacher
This lesson focuses on enhancing social emotional skills and building confidence among 9th grade special needs students. Through a combination of experiential learning, game-based activities, and collaborative discussions, students will explore emotional intelligence and self-confidence. This lesson is crucial for helping students navigate social interactions and build a positive self-image, which are essential skills for personal and academic success.
Emma Fjeldsted
Counselor
This lesson engages students in a game-based and inquiry-based learning experience to enhance their organizational skills. Students will participate in a fun and interactive activity that simulates real-life scenarios requiring organization, followed by a reflective worksheet to consolidate their learning. This lesson is crucial for helping students with IEPs develop essential skills for managing their schoolwork effectively, fostering independence and confidence.
Jennifer Marries
Counselor
This 30-minute, Tier 3 individual lesson for 10th-grade students focuses on developing personalized strategies for class and homework organization. It helps students identify current organizational challenges and build practical systems to manage their academic workload effectively.
Melita
Psychologist
This 6-session program is designed for 3rd grade boys to help them regulate emotions, take perspectives, and engage in appropriate social behaviors. Through engaging activities, discussions, and games, students will learn to identify and practice coping skills, understand others' thoughts and feelings, and recognize expected and unexpected behaviors. This lesson is crucial for developing emotional intelligence and social skills, empowering students to navigate social situations with confidence and empathy.
Kelly Emmett
Counselor
A year-long unit plan designed for Pre-K students to build essential Executive Functioning skills daily in 15-minute, hands-on sessions. Each week will include detailed teacher guidance, engaging activities, family communication, progress monitoring tools, and sample IEP goals, starting August 26th and running through June 9th.
Jennifer Croymans
Instructor
This 25-minute lesson for 9th graders introduces foundational organization skills to help students manage their academic and personal lives more effectively. This is crucial for reducing stress and improving academic performance. Designed for a single session.
Linda Richards
Counselor
This lesson introduces Primary 3 & 4 students to the fundamental concepts of organization and planning. Students will learn practical strategies to organize their belongings, time, and tasks, fostering independence and reducing stress. This one-hour lesson is designed for a whole classroom setting.
ConceptX
General Education Teacher
This lesson will help students understand how to identify and manage their emotions. Through discussions and creative expression activities, they will learn coping strategies and the importance of seeking support when needed. This lesson is crucial as it equips students with tools to navigate their emotional well-being, build resilience, and improves their social interactions.
Catherine Cooper
Instructor
This individualized 30-minute intervention equips an 8th-grade student with self-regulation strategies aligned to CASEL’s self-management competency. Through personalized planning, calming techniques, mood tracking, reflection, and a guided cool-down, students develop lifelong coping skills for emotional well-being.
Teacher
General Education Teacher
In this 30-minute individualized session, 8th graders will develop key executive functioning skills—planning, organization, and self-monitoring—through fun, interactive challenges. Strengthening these skills helps students manage tasks more effectively and build confidence in academics and everyday life.
Lisa Tervil
Social Worker
This 15-minute Tier 3 (Individual) lesson for 8th-grade students focuses on introducing and personalizing effective organizational strategies. Students will learn how to identify their current organizational habits and explore new techniques to manage their time, tasks, and materials, helping them improve academic performance and reduce stress.
Charity Stolworthy
Counselor
This individual Tier 3 lesson for 8th-grade student J.F. focuses on developing emotional regulation and positive social interaction skills over a 30-minute session. It addresses verbal aggression, work avoidance, and promotes independent use of self-regulation strategies.
Orissa Lavia
Counselor, Behavior Interventionist, Social Worker, Psychologist
This lesson is designed to help 9th and 10th graders in an alternative classroom setting understand and set social-emotional goals. Through a guided discussion and a worksheet activity, students will explore the importance of social-emotional skills and how setting personal goals can enhance their well-being and interpersonal relationships. This lesson is crucial as it empowers students to take charge of their emotional growth, fostering resilience and self-awareness.
Maegen Curley
Instructor
This lesson focuses on enhancing executive functioning skills in second graders through a fun and interactive activity. Executive functioning skills are crucial for students as they help with planning, organization, and self-control, which are essential for academic success and daily life. By engaging in this activity, students will practice these skills in a supportive and enjoyable environment, fostering their development and confidence.
Christina Pesiridis
Counselor
This toolkit provides practical strategies for developing executive function skills like organization, planning, and time management. It's essential for small groups needing targeted support to navigate academic tasks more independently. This lesson is for an 8th Grade Group and will take 75 minutes.
Melissa Hoerdemann
Parent, Counselor
In this 30-minute Tier 2 small-group SEL session, 9th graders will learn to identify and manage emotions through interactive activities, discussions, and reflection. This lesson builds crucial self-awareness and self-management skills to support academic success and healthy peer relationships.
Julie Meadows
Counselor
An individualized intervention to help an 8th grade student practice self-regulation strategies aligned to CASEL’s self-management competency. This Tier 3 lesson provides targeted support through personalized planning, engaging activities, and reflective tools in a 30-minute session.
Anara Sandygulova
Parent
This lesson helps students in grades 6-8 develop essential organizational and planning skills. Over one 60-minute session, students will learn practical strategies to manage their time, tasks, and materials effectively, leading to reduced stress and improved academic performance. This lesson is crucial for fostering independence and responsibility.
ConceptX
General Education Teacher
This 25-minute Tier 1 lesson for 4th graders teaches self-management planning strategies to organize tasks and manage time effectively. Students practice through interactive activities and reflection, building lifelong organizational skills.
Dan Wagner
Instructor
This 8-week lesson series is designed to empower students on a threat assessment safety plan by enhancing their emotional intelligence. Each session focuses on key areas such as self-control, empathy, resilience, anger management, decision-making, and self-reflection. Through a blend of game-based learning, restorative practices, trauma-informed teaching, and active learning, students will engage in meaningful activities that promote personal growth and emotional regulation. This series is crucial for helping students develop the skills needed to navigate challenges, make informed choices, and build positive relationships.
Krysti Hesse
Social Worker
An individualized Tier 3 coaching session for a 7th grade student focusing on CASEL's Self-Management competency. In a 20-minute one-on-one format, this lesson plan, slide deck, conversational script, and journal prompts empower the student to identify strengths, set goals, and track progress, building accountability and resilience.
Hannah Eldridge
Special Education Teacher
This lesson helps 8th-grade students manage strong emotions and consider long-term goals as they prepare for high school. Through experiential learning and collaborative activities, students will explore how emotions can influence decision-making and learn strategies to align their actions with their goals. This lesson is crucial for developing emotional intelligence and planning skills, which are essential for success in high school and beyond.
Jenny Kaplan
Counselor
This lesson provides high school students with a worksheet to explore and understand their social and emotional development. Students will reflect on their emotions, identify coping strategies, and consider the impact of their emotions on interactions, fostering self-awareness and healthy emotional management. Intended for 10th Grade, this single session lasts 30 minutes.
Sony Siddela
General Education Teacher
This 15-minute group lesson helps college students with Down Syndrome improve their executive function skills, specifically task initiation and prioritization, through an engaging activity. It's designed for small group support (Tier 2).
X
Instructor
This 5-session lesson plan for 7th graders focuses on social emotional learning, specifically designed for small groups needing extra support. Each 30-minute session will help students explore and understand their emotions, develop empathy, and improve interpersonal skills, which are crucial for their personal and academic growth.
Ally Seelig
Counselor
This lesson introduces 2nd graders to the concept of self-management through engaging activities and discussions. Students will explore self-management by participating in a fun game, reading a short story, and discussing their experiences. This lesson is important as it helps young students develop essential skills for managing their emotions and actions, which are crucial for their personal and academic growth.
Mike Schneider-Tran
Counselor
An individualized intervention for an 8th grader to practice self-regulation strategies aligned to CASEL’s self-management competency. This single-session, 30-minute Tier 3 toolkit empowers students with personalized coping plans and engaging tools to monitor and reflect on their emotional well-being.
Eva Gonova
Special Education Teacher
Students will explore different emotions, how to recognize them in themselves and others, and strategies for managing them. This lesson is important as it helps children develop critical emotional intelligence skills which are fundamental for their social interactions and personal well-being.
Michael Gooch
Instructor
This lesson empowers middle school students with essential organization and planning skills. It covers practical strategies for managing time, tasks, and goals, helping students reduce stress and improve academic performance. Designed for one 60-minute session for middle school students.
ConceptX
General Education Teacher
This individualized Tier 3 intervention supports an 8th grade student in building self-regulation skills aligned to CASEL’s self-management competency. Over a 30-minute session, the student will develop personalized coping strategies and learn practical calm-down techniques to apply in real-life moments.
Susan Larkings
General Education Teacher
In this engaging 30-minute lesson, 9th-grade students learn key organizational skills—including time management, workspace organization, and task prioritization—to boost academic success and reduce stress. This Tier 1 lesson equips all students with practical strategies and tools they can immediately apply to daily school life.
Amanda Johnson
General Education Teacher
This 30-minute individual lesson for an 8th-grade student focuses on developing practical organizational skills to improve academic performance and reduce stress. It emphasizes personalizing strategies to fit individual needs. This lesson is designed for a single session.
Jamie Justice
Counselor
This lesson plan provides a framework for individual counseling sessions with a 5th-grade student struggling with emotional regulation and peer conflict. The goal is to help the student identify emotions, develop coping strategies, and improve social interactions. Each session is 20 minutes and includes journaling for progress monitoring.
Rebecca Farnham
Counselor
This 8-week individualized lesson plan is designed for a 3rd-grade scholar with autism to help them identify and manage their feelings effectively. Each 30-minute session will equip the student with practical strategies for emotional regulation, fostering greater self-awareness and control. This lesson is crucial for developing essential social-emotional skills.
Kemone Hedge
Social Worker, Counselor
Designed for 9th and 10th graders, this lesson introduces the core components of emotional intelligence, including self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. The objective is for students to understand how emotions impact decision-making and relationships, and to develop practical strategies for managing their emotional responses constructively. Through guided journaling, group discussions, and realistic case studies, students will learn to enhance their emotional literacy and interpersonal effectiveness. Audience: 9th and 10th Grade Students. Duration: 1 session.
Carmen Brown
Psychologist
This lesson uses a game-based learning approach to teach high school students essential organizational skills. Through a fun and interactive activity, students will learn how to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and keep their materials organized. These skills are crucial for academic success and personal development, helping students to manage their workload and reduce stress.
Evan Proffer
Counselor, Social Worker
This 6-week group program helps 2nd and 3rd graders develop essential executive functioning skills to manage anxiety and ADHD symptoms. Each 30-minute session focuses on practical strategies to improve focus, organization, and self-regulation. This program aims to empower students with tools they can use daily to navigate challenges and build confidence.
Lauren Stearns
Counselor
This lesson introduces P3-P4 students to Social Emotional Learning (SEL) by exploring their own emotions and how to identify them. Students will engage with activities, readings, and discussions to build a foundational understanding of SEL. This lesson is designed for one 60-minute session for elementary school students (P3-P4).
ConceptX
General Education Teacher
In this lesson, PreK students will explore their feelings and learn strategies for regulating emotions through engaging activities. This lesson is important as it helps young children recognize and express their emotions, fostering emotional intelligence and self-regulation skills. By connecting to the ASCA mindset and behaviors, students will develop a foundation for positive social interactions and personal well-being.
James Kelliher
Counselor
This lesson uses imaginative play to help young students explore and express a range of emotions. Through role-playing and imaginative scenarios, students will practice empathy and improve their social skills by understanding different perspectives. This lesson is important as it fosters emotional intelligence and helps children develop the ability to empathize with others, which is crucial for their social development.
Sydney Reynolds
Special Education Teacher
In this 12-minute Tier 1 lesson for kindergarteners, students will learn the self-management skill of planning and organizing materials before starting activities. This helps them become confident, independent learners who are ready to engage immediately. The lesson includes an interactive plan, slides with visuals, and a quick game to reinforce preparation.
hannah carlson
Counselor
This lesson is designed for 9th-grade students to develop their executive functioning skills, which are essential for academic success and personal growth. The lesson will be conducted in one 45-minute session, focusing on practical strategies to enhance skills such as planning, organization, and self-control.
andrea.scalata
Counselor
This 30-minute individual lesson for a bright 5-year-old with a traumatic brain injury focuses on identifying emotions and readiness for daily tasks. It will help the student understand and express feelings while preparing for routines.
Pamela Clark
General Education Teacher, Special Education Teacher
This individual lesson plan helps 10th-grade students develop strategies for emotional regulation and improve peer interactions. This 30-minute session focuses on self-awareness and practical skills.
Crystal Jackson
Social Worker
This lesson is designed to help third-grade students develop goal planning and time management skills as part of their executive functioning abilities. By focusing on setting and achieving goals while managing time effectively, students can improve their ability to plan, organize, and manage tasks, which is crucial for academic success and personal growth.
Christina Pesiridis
Counselor
This lesson is designed for 9th-grade students to develop their executive functioning skills, which are essential for academic success and personal growth. The lesson will be conducted in one 45-minute session, focusing on practical strategies to enhance skills such as planning, organization, and self-control.
andrea.scalata
Counselor
This 30-minute individual lesson for a 2nd-grade student helps them develop self-management skills to address attention and anxiety concerns. It focuses on concrete, visual strategies to empower the student with tools to manage their emotions and tasks.
Jamie Ruble
Counselor
This lesson introduces first-grade students to executive functioning skills through a fun and interactive activity followed by a worksheet. Executive functioning skills are crucial for students as they help with planning, focusing attention, remembering instructions, and juggling multiple tasks successfully. By engaging in this lesson, students will begin to develop these foundational skills in a supportive and enjoyable environment.
Aly Lanzone Wiesner
Counselor
This individualized lesson plan helps a 7th-grade boy develop crucial social-emotional skills: controlling anger, standing up to bullies, and advocating for himself. Over 6-8 weeks, with two 30-minute sessions per month, students will gain strategies for emotional regulation and self-empowerment. This lesson is tailored for individual support.
Naromie Charles
Social Worker
This lesson focuses on teaching 8th-grade students the essential skills of prioritizing and organizing tasks effectively. By engaging in experiential and active learning activities, students will learn how to manage their time and tasks efficiently, which is crucial for academic success and personal development. This lesson will help students reduce stress and improve productivity by learning to prioritize tasks and organize their schedules.
Sharon St Pierre
Counselor
This lesson focuses on helping 4th graders understand and regulate their emotions through engaging activities and discussions. By using Game-Based and Experiential Learning strategies, students will explore different emotions and learn practical techniques to manage them effectively. This lesson is crucial for developing emotional intelligence, which is essential for personal growth and social interactions.
Stephen Habib
Counselor
This lesson helps 6th graders learn to differentiate between major and minor issues and manage their emotions using strategies. Through experiential and game-based learning, students will engage in activities that promote emotional regulation. This lesson is crucial for developing emotional intelligence and coping skills, enabling students to handle challenges effectively.
Jenny Kaplan
Counselor
This 10-session individual lesson plan is designed for a 7th-grade boy, focusing on enhancing self-management, executive function, and attentional skills. Each 15-minute session will empower the student with practical strategies to gain better control over his thoughts and actions, improving his academic and personal life.
Nicole Camp
Psychologist
This lesson introduces high school students (Grades 11-12) to Social Emotional Learning (SEL), helping them understand its importance for personal growth, relationships, and future success. This 60-minute single-session lesson provides a foundational understanding of SEL. It will help students develop skills for self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.
ConceptX
General Education Teacher
This session focuses on teaching students the importance of organization as an executive functioning skill. Through active and experiential learning strategies, students will engage in activities that highlight the benefits of being organized in both academic and personal settings.
Shaneira DaSilva
Counselor
This 5-session lesson series focuses on developing executive function skills for 8th graders, providing personalized strategies to enhance planning, organization, and self-regulation. These skills are crucial for academic success and personal growth, empowering students to manage their tasks and emotions effectively.
Nathan Hand
Counselor
This lesson focuses on teaching a middle school student with ADHD effective strategies for improving organization. By using active and experiential learning techniques, the student will engage in activities that demonstrate the importance of organization and practice these strategies in a hands-on manner. This lesson is crucial as it equips the student with practical skills to manage their tasks and responsibilities more effectively, which can lead to improved academic performance and reduced stress.
MICHAEL NATHAN
Instructor
This lesson focuses on enhancing students' ability to manage their time effectively by accurately assessing how long tasks will take and planning accordingly. Through a combination of experiential and game-based learning, students will engage in activities that challenge their perception of time and improve their planning skills. This lesson is crucial for developing executive functioning skills that are essential for academic success and personal growth.
Jenny Kaplan
Counselor
An individualized intervention to help students practice self-regulation strategies aligned to CASEL’s self-management competency. This lesson is important because it empowers students with practical strategies to manage their emotions and behaviors effectively, leading to improved well-being and academic success. This lesson is for an 8th Grade student and is 30 minutes long.
Linda Chapman
Special Education Teacher
This 30-minute individual lesson for a Kindergarten boy with autism and global developmental delay focuses on helping him identify basic emotions and communicate his needs using visual aids and engaging activities. It's crucial for his social-emotional development and self-advocacy.
donisha.michie
Social Worker
In this Tier 2 sensory and self-regulation lesson for Pre-K small groups, students will learn to recognize and sort emotions by categorizing pictures and objects into Happy, Sad, and Calm zones. This 20-minute session helps develop emotional vocabulary and self-awareness, supporting students who need extra guidance in identifying and managing feelings.
Rayghan Vilt
Counselor
This resource introduces practical strategies for organization, planning, and task initiation, essential skills for academic success and daily life. It helps students build a personalized toolkit to tackle challenges and manage their responsibilities effectively. This lesson is for a 7th Grade Class and will last 75 minutes across one session.
Samantha Garrity
Social Worker
This lesson introduces students to the concept of emotional intelligence, focusing on identifying and managing emotions. Through interactive activities and discussions, students will learn strategies for emotional awareness and self-regulation. This lesson is crucial for developing students' social-emotional skills, which are essential for personal growth and effective communication.
Bob MacCurtain
Counselor
This lesson is designed to help a 20-year-old intellectually disabled student understand and manage emotions through experiential and game-based learning. The lesson includes a discussion, an interactive activity, a video, an emotion wheel exercise, and a coping skills workshop to reinforce learning. This approach is important as it provides practical, engaging ways for the student to learn coping skills, which are crucial for emotional regulation and overall well-being.
David Sayegh
Psychologist
This lesson is designed for adults, particularly educators, to reflect on the social-emotional skills students should possess by the end of each grade level. It will help teachers better support their students' development in these areas. The session will last 30 minutes and is suitable for a Tier 1 classroom-wide approach.
Kristen O'Brien
Counselor
This 6-8 week individualized lesson plan for a 12th-grade student focuses on building coping skills and strategies for managing intense feelings, particularly concerning self-harm, dating violence, anxiety, and depression. Each 30-minute session will provide practical tools and a consistent structure for support. The student has previously engaged in self-harm and carries significant responsibilities for her age.
Katie Heck
Counselor
This engaging lesson is designed for kindergarten students to help them recognize and regulate their emotions. Through fun activities and games, students will learn to identify different emotions and discover tools to calm down, fostering emotional intelligence and self-awareness. This 30-minute session is perfect for a classroom setting, providing foundational skills in emotional regulation.
Laura DePlacido
Counselor
This lesson introduces students to the concept of organization through a quick and engaging game. The activity is designed to help students understand the importance of organizing tasks and information efficiently. By participating in this lesson, students will develop skills that are crucial for academic success and personal management.
Lori Jensen
Instructor
In this Tier 3, one-on-one lesson, a first-grade student will co-create a personalized visual daily planner using drawings and stickers to anticipate transitions and build self-management skills. Over a single 20-minute session, the teacher will guide the student in mapping out their day, reinforcing organization and planning abilities from the CASEL Self-Management domain.
hannah carlson
Counselor
A practical guide for parents to help their children develop emotional regulation skills, teaching strategies for identifying and managing strong feelings. This resource empowers children to navigate life's ups and downs with resilience and self-awareness. Audience: Parent of a 2nd Grade Student. Duration: 50 minutes.
RG
Social Worker
This lesson focuses on helping a first-grade male student develop emotional regulation skills through experiential and game-based learning. The lesson includes a fun and interactive activity that encourages the student to explore different emotions and learn how to manage them effectively. This lesson is important as it helps the student build foundational skills in emotional awareness and regulation, which are crucial for social interactions and personal well-being.
Kelvin Chin
Counselor
This lesson helps 5th-grade students understand the importance of balancing academic, social, and personal commitments. Students will learn to prioritize tasks and design a realistic weekly schedule, fostering crucial life skills for managing their time effectively. This single-session lesson is designed for a 60-minute duration.
Heidi Moore
Counselor
This 30-minute individual lesson for a 5th-grade boy with ADHD focuses on developing practical organizational strategies to manage school materials and daily tasks. It helps students understand *why* organization is important and how to build their own systems, empowering them to take control of their learning environment.
Kimberly.Mauldin
Counselor
This 30-minute individual activity for an 11-year-old male in 5th grade helps students with severe social anxiety and aggressive behaviors develop emotional regulation skills through building and imaginative play. It incorporates an emotional check-in and directive play therapy techniques to explore feelings and coping strategies.
vbissonnette
Counselor
This individual 30-minute lesson will help a first-grade student identify and practice simple strategies for regulating big emotions like anger, sadness, or frustration. Learning these skills helps children feel more in control and handle daily challenges with confidence.
Ms. Fields
Counselor
In this one-session SEL lesson, 8th grade students will explore and understand their emotions, learn strategies for emotional regulation, and practice expressing feelings in healthy ways. This lesson promotes self-awareness and social skills, setting a foundation for improved classroom dynamics and personal well-being.
Joanne Strong
General Education Teacher
This 45-minute lesson for 6th-grade small groups helps students reflect on their growth in flexibility, organization, and planning. It's important for students to recognize and apply their executive functioning strategies in real-life situations.
Caitlin Brower
Social Worker
A 6-week Tier 2 executive functioning intervention for 6th graders, empowering students to build lasting skills in organization, time management, and self-regulation through data-driven lessons, guided practice, and reflective activities. Includes weekly lesson plans, slide decks, and targeted worksheets.
Cassidy Klohr
Counselor
This lesson is designed for a 3rd-grade student focusing on controlling emotions. It aims to provide personalized strategies to help the student recognize and manage their emotions effectively. This individual session will last 15 minutes and is crucial for developing emotional intelligence and self-regulation skills.
Clarence "Tre" Horton
Instructor
This lesson focuses on understanding emotions and their impact on social interactions. Students will engage in collaborative and experiential learning activities, including a video discussion and a game-based activity, to explore how emotions influence behavior and decision-making. This lesson is important as it helps students develop emotional intelligence and social skills, which are crucial for personal and academic success.
Abby Heubaum
English, History
This engaging 30-minute lesson for 4th graders introduces students to the concept of self-management and helps them identify practical strategies for staying organized, focused, and in control of their actions and emotions. By developing these essential life skills, students will be better equipped to succeed academically and personally. (Audience: 4th Grade Students, 1 session, 30 minutes)
Jane Cara Bacarisas
Counselor
Teach students the value of emotional intelligence and how it can enhance interpersonal relationships and self-regulation. This lesson is crucial for developing key life skills and personal growth, aimed at 8th-grade students, and designed to be completed in 30 minutes.
Stephanie Cordero
Counselor
This 30-minute lesson helps 7th-grade students in a small group setting develop foundational organizational skills. It will equip them with practical strategies to manage their schoolwork and personal space, reducing stress and improving academic performance.
keefec
Special Education Teacher
This 10-session group lesson series for grades 1–3 boys focuses on building self-management skills through engaging art therapy and movement games. Each 30-minute session includes a detailed lesson plan, slide deck, activity, and game to help students regulate emotions, set goals, and develop healthy habits.
Nicole Camp
Psychologist
In this engaging 30-minute lesson, 7th graders will learn practical organization strategies for school and life, including planners, binder systems, and time-blocking. Developing these skills boosts academic success and reduces stress by helping students feel in control and prepared.
Kayle Jordan
Counselor
This lesson plan is designed to help elementary school teachers facilitate a session on social-emotional learning (SEL) and multitiered systems of support (MTSS) using game-based learning, trauma-informed teaching, and collaborative learning strategies. The lesson will engage students in activities that promote empathy, teamwork, and emotional regulation, while also providing teachers with tools to support diverse learners. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential life skills and helps create a supportive classroom environment.
Paisley Slattery
Counselor
This lesson engages students in social emotional learning through a fun and interactive bingo game. The activity encourages students to identify and discuss various emotions and social scenarios, promoting self-awareness and empathy. This lesson is important as it helps students develop essential social skills in a supportive and engaging environment.
Tiffany Davis
Special Education Teacher
This lesson introduces P1-2 students to Social Emotional Learning (SEL) by exploring different emotions, understanding how these feelings manifest in themselves, and developing strategies to manage them. The lesson is designed for a whole classroom setting and will take approximately 60 minutes. This lesson helps students build a foundational vocabulary around emotions and self-awareness, crucial for healthy social-emotional development.
ConceptX
General Education Teacher
This 30-minute small group lesson helps Pre-K students develop self-regulation by recognizing their emotions and making positive choices. It includes an interactive activity and a storybook reading to support emotional development and decision-making skills.
Cecilia Rodriguez
Counselor
This two-session lesson is designed for a 7th-grade male student, focusing on emotional regulation and coping skills. It's crucial for personal development, helping students manage emotions effectively, leading to better decision-making and interpersonal relationships.
Yvonne Brown
Psychologist
This lesson helps 7th-grade students understand executive functioning skills like organization, planning, and self-control. It's crucial for managing schoolwork and daily life, leading to greater independence and success. Designed for a single 30-minute classroom session.
keefec
Special Education Teacher
In this 30-minute lesson, 2nd grade students will learn key executive function skills—planning, focusing attention, and organizing tasks—through fun superhero-themed activities. These strategies will help them manage schoolwork and daily routines more effectively.
Deanna
General Education Teacher, Parent
This lesson is designed to help kindergarten students develop self-awareness and social awareness through engaging activities. By using experiential and game-based learning strategies, students will explore their emotions and learn to recognize and respect the feelings of others. This lesson is important as it lays the foundation for emotional intelligence, which is crucial for personal and social development.
Jamie Ruble
Counselor
