Kimest Sanders

In this 45-minute 6th grade lesson, students create a personalized one-page calm plan, map their support network, practice stress-management scenarios, and measure growth with a 10-item Likert survey. This lesson helps kids identify triggers, build coping strategies, and commit to real-life goals.

In this 45-minute 6th Grade lesson, students will explore and compare four coping strategies through hands-on stations, discuss real-life applications, and curate a personal coping menu of their top three techniques. This practical session builds emotional resilience and equips students with ready-to-use tools for managing stress.

In this engaging 45-minute 6th grade lesson, students explore how gratitude can reframe negativity bias, reduce stress perception, and build optimism and resilience. Through storytelling, activities like Three Good Things and gratitude note writing, and reflective journaling, learners experience firsthand the brain-changing power of gratitude and leave equipped with a weekly gratitude micro-practice.

In this single 45-minute session, 6th graders will evaluate their self-care across five key domains, identify barriers, and craft a SMART micro-habit with a prompt to boost well-being. This lesson empowers students to take ownership of their routines, build healthy habits, and foster accountability.

In this engaging 30-minute Tier 1 lesson for 3rd graders, students will discover what a school counselor does daily through multimedia, hands-on activities, and a fun game. This lesson builds empathy, self-awareness, and knowledge of support resources, setting the foundation for positive student–counselor relationships.

In this 45-minute 6th grade lesson, students explore how stress affects their brain and body, identify physical and emotional warning signs, and master two regulation techniques: box breathing and body scanning. This foundational lesson empowers kids with real-life tools to recognize and manage stress, boosting their self-awareness and resilience.

In this one-session, 45-minute lesson for 6th graders, students learn what stress is, differentiate between eustress and distress, and identify internal and external stressors through engaging activities. They complete a 10-item Likert pre-assessment to set a baseline, reflect on personal stress experiences, and leave with a simple reset technique. This foundation equips them to manage stress in their daily lives.

In this 30-minute individual lesson for a 2nd-grade student, learners will understand personal boundaries and learn appropriate actions to take if someone touches them inappropriately. This critical social–emotional skill helps build confidence, safety awareness, and empowers students to protect themselves.

A one-session, 30-minute individual lesson for a 2nd grade student on respecting personal space and understanding appropriate touch. This crucial lesson builds self-awareness and empathy, helping the student recognize and honor the boundaries of others.

7th graders will explore the differences between trust, confidentiality, and gossip through hands-on activities, guided scenarios, and role-plays. This 45-minute lesson equips students to use a decision tree to make sound choices and know when and how to seek adult help, fostering safer and more respectful peer environments.

A 45-minute 6th grade lesson on identifying personal boundaries, distinguishing safe versus unsafe touch, and seeking help from trusted adults. Students will engage in quizzes, interactive sorting activities, guided practice, and reflections to internalize their rights and safety steps.

In this 45-minute 1st-grade lesson, students explore jobs in their school and community using a community map, engaging activities, and discussions to identify roles and responsibilities. This lesson helps students recognize community helpers, connect to real-world services, and reflect on their personal interests. Key materials include interactive map activities, readings, discussions, and a journal reflection.

In this engaging Kindergarten lesson, students will discover community helpers by matching tools to jobs, share their own home responsibilities, and express interests through drawing and discussion. This 45-minute, one-session lesson uses hands-on activities, a read-aloud, and interactive games to build vocabulary, community awareness, and self-reflection.

In this 45-minute lesson for 11th graders, students learn to recognize warning signs, use the Notice–Name–Navigate framework in supportive conversations, and map out how to involve trusted adults and school protocols when help is needed. Essential for promoting peer-to-peer care, this lesson equips students with practical skills to notice risk factors, name concerns confidently, navigate referral pathways (including 988), and maintain self-care boundaries.

In this 45-minute 10th grade lesson, students will explore and evaluate coping strategies across body, thoughts, actions, and connections, identify warning signs of suicide, and develop a help-seeking script while mapping key school/community resources. This lesson equips students with practical stress management tools, fosters mental health awareness, and empowers them to seek support effectively.

In this 45-minute 9th-grade lesson, students explore personal stressors, learn box-breathing regulation, and understand suicidal ideation and warning signs. They’ll practice the Acknowledge–Care–Tell method and create a personalized Lifeline Card with trusted adults and resources. This lesson builds self-awareness, coping skills, and help-seeking confidence.

3rd graders learn to recognize body warning signs, differentiate safe and unsafe touch, and use the No-Go-Tell strategy to seek help. This 45-minute lesson builds critical personal safety skills through engaging discussions, role-plays, and reflection, empowering students to identify trusted adults and act when they feel unsafe.

In this 45-minute 3rd grade lesson, students learn to recognize body warning signs, practice the No-Go-Tell response, and identify trusted adults for help. This vital lesson empowers children with personal safety skills and confidence to seek support when needed.

In this 45-minute Kindergarten lesson, students learn about body autonomy by distinguishing safe vs. unsafe touches, applying the swimsuit rule, and practicing the No-Go-Tell strategy through picture scenarios and role-plays. This foundational lesson empowers children to recognize boundaries and seek help when needed.

In this 45-minute safety lesson, third graders will learn to identify four common ‘tricky people’ tactics and develop clear boundary scripts plus exit plans for each scenario. By enhancing situational awareness, students gain confidence to protect themselves and seek help when needed.

An individual counseling script guiding one-on-one sessions through setting wellness goals and tracking progress. This Tier 3 session helps counseling students develop personalized wellness plans, reflect on progress, and measure goal achievement over 50 minutes.

Introduce younger students to an 'emotion thermometer' where they learn to scale and express their feelings verbally and visually. This lesson enhances emotional vocabulary and self-regulation skills. Perfect for students in Grades 3-5.

In this lesson, students will explore self-regulation skills through engaging activities and discussions. They will watch a video on managing feelings and emotions, participate in a game-based learning activity, and complete a worksheet to reflect on their own emotional management strategies. This lesson is important as it helps students understand and manage their emotions, leading to better social interactions and academic performance.

In this lesson, kindergarten students will explore the concept of stress and learn simple techniques to manage it. Through an engaging video and a hands-on activity, students will understand how to identify stress and use grounding techniques to find calmness. This lesson is important as it equips young learners with essential coping skills that can help them navigate emotions and challenges in a healthy way.

In this lesson, 1st-grade students will explore techniques for managing stress and expressing their feelings related to stress. Through an engaging video, a hands-on activity, and a reading session, students will learn how to identify stress and use simple strategies to cope with it. This lesson is important as it equips young learners with essential emotional regulation skills, fostering resilience and emotional well-being from an early age.

In this lesson, students will explore the concept of goal setting by distinguishing between short, intermediate, and long-term goals. Through a game-based learning activity and a video, students will learn how to set realistic goals and understand the steps needed to achieve them. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential life skills, helping them to plan and achieve their personal and academic objectives.

This lesson focuses on teaching 9th graders how to manage conflicts that arise from individual differences by understanding and regulating emotions. Through a combination of video content, interactive activities, and assessments, students will learn practical strategies for emotional regulation and conflict resolution. This lesson is crucial as it equips students with the skills to handle interpersonal conflicts constructively, fostering a more harmonious and empathetic classroom environment.

In this lesson, students will explore different career paths and the skills required for each. They will engage in a matching game to align their interests with potential careers, fostering self-awareness and future planning. This lesson is crucial for helping students understand the diversity of career options and the importance of aligning personal interests with career choices.

This lesson involves forming small groups where students can share personal experiences and listen to one another. The activity aims to strengthen empathy and understanding, fostering a supportive classroom environment as students return from break. This lesson is important as it helps students develop social-emotional skills, enhances their ability to empathize with peers, and builds a strong, supportive class community.

In this lesson, students will explore the power of standing up against bullying through group discussions and activities. They will learn how to support peers who are being bullied, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. This lesson is important as it equips students with the skills and confidence to intervene in bullying situations, promoting a culture of kindness and respect.

In this lesson, 1st-grade students will explore the concept of setting achievable goals through a story and a hands-on activity where they craft a 'Goal Ladder'. This lesson is important as it helps young students understand the importance of breaking down big dreams into smaller, manageable steps, fostering a sense of accomplishment and motivation.

This lesson introduces 1st-grade students to the concept of goal setting through engaging activities and a video. Students will learn how to set achievable goals and understand the importance of motivation in reaching them. This lesson is crucial as it helps young students develop a growth mindset and equips them with skills to plan and achieve their personal objectives.

This lesson introduces Pre-K students to the concept of kindness through interactive storytelling and activities. By engaging in a story and participating in a kindness activity, students will learn the importance of being kind to others and how it can positively impact their environment. This lesson is crucial for developing social-emotional skills at an early age, fostering empathy, and creating a supportive classroom community.

In this lesson, students will explore various careers through interactive activities, helping them identify their interests and skills. This lesson is important as it encourages students to think about their future, set goals, and reflect on their personal strengths and interests, fostering self-awareness and motivation.

This lesson introduces students to calming and energizing mindfulness exercises that blend gentle movement with focused breathing. It aims to help students reset and recharge, providing a foundation of tranquility and attentiveness as they enter the new year. This practice is important as it supports students' mental well-being and enhances their focus and readiness to learn.

En esta lección, los estudiantes aprenderán técnicas efectivas para manejar la ira, un desencadenante común de los conflictos. Usando el video 'Técnicas de Manejo de Ira para Niños', se presentarán a los estudiantes estrategias prácticas que pueden usar para sobrellevar la ira. La lección incluye actividades interactivas donde los estudiantes practican estas técnicas, fomentando la autoconciencia y habilidades de regulación emocional.

This lesson introduces students to different post-secondary options, such as college, vocational training, and apprenticeships. By developing self-awareness of their strengths and interests, students can start considering various pathways to success. The lesson includes a video, group discussion, and activities to reinforce learning.