Shannon Bohlken

In this sensitive, one-session lesson, a teacher or counselor will support a 4th grader who experienced the death of their dog this morning. Through targeted activities and guided reflection, the learner will express emotions, understand the grieving process, and begin to develop healthy coping strategies. Duration: 15 minutes.

In this 30-minute Tier 1 lesson, 4th graders explore why people feel ‘cringe’ about others and how choosing authenticity can boost confidence and happiness. Students will learn to recognize secondhand embarrassment, practice self-expression, and appreciate differences. This lesson builds social-emotional skills and empowers kids to embrace being themselves.

In this 15-minute Tier 3 session, the student will explore and express feelings about missing a parent in jail, learn coping strategies, and create a personal comfort plan. This lesson is tailored for an individual 4th grader to build emotional resilience and self-awareness.

In this 30-minute Tier 1 lesson, 5th graders will explore the concept of drama—especially jealousy—through relatable scenarios, group problem-solving, and emotional regulation strategies. This helps students identify feelings, empathize with others, and practice healthy conflict resolution.

In this 15-minute individual session, a kindergarten student will learn how to make friends by recognizing attention-seeking behavior and using positive social cues. This lesson is vital for building foundational social skills, boosting confidence, and promoting peer connections.

In this 15-minute individual session, students will learn strategies to manage distractions caused by complex family situations (like conflicts involving mom, mom’s ex-boyfriend, and Aunt Penny). This lesson helps 4th graders build coping skills and maintain focus in challenging emotional environments.

In this Tier 3, one-session lesson for kindergarteners, students will explore feelings of missing a loved one who lives in a different home. Through story, discussion, art, and reflection, they’ll learn to identify emotions, express them safely, and feel connected even when apart. This 15-minute lesson fosters social-emotional growth and communication skills.

In this 15-minute Pre-K lesson, children will learn about kindness, friendship, and how to prevent bullying through interactive stories, songs, and activities. This Tier 1 lesson builds a positive classroom culture, helping young learners recognize feelings and practice caring behaviors.

In this 20-minute Pre-K lesson, students will explore anti-bullying concepts through a puppet show and interactive role-play. By acting out scenarios, they’ll learn to recognize unkind behavior, practice kind responses, and reinforce classroom community. Audience: PreK; Duration: 20 minutes.

A single 15-minute individual support session for a 4th grader coping with a parent’s progressing cancer and night terrors. This lesson offers emotional coping strategies, relaxation techniques, and a safe space to express feelings, fostering resilience and calm.

In this one-on-one 15-minute Tier 3 session, the teacher will guide a 3rd grader boy through fun exercises to build cognitive flexibility—helping him adapt to changes, shift perspectives, and embrace new ideas. The session is short, hands-on, and focused on real-life applications, fostering resilience and open-mindedness.

A 15-minute individualized session for a 1st grader who becomes upset when tasks get difficult. Students will learn simple emotion regulation strategies and growth mindset steps to handle challenging work calmly.

A brief Tier 3 individual support lesson for a 4th grader struggling with recurring dreams about her dad, aimed at promoting better sleep through expressive activities and reflection. In a single 15-minute session, the student will learn to identify and express emotions tied to dreams, develop a calming bedtime routine, and use a dream journal to find comfort and control.