Shelly Thomas

Kick off positive behavior by engaging the whole class in defining and celebrating respect. Students co-create norms that foster a safe learning space. This Tier 1 lesson is designed for 4th-grade students in a single 45-minute session.

In this 60-minute Tier 1 lesson, kindergarteners will explore the concept of kindness through stories, games, and hands-on activities that foster empathy and cooperation. They will learn why being kind matters and practice simple acts of kindness they can use every day.

In this 60-minute kindergarten lesson, students learn strategies for recognizing and regulating their emotions through playful, weather-themed activities. This foundational lesson supports social-emotional regulation by giving children concrete tools—like deep breathing and reflective discussion—to turn their “stormy” feelings into “sunshine.”

In this 60-minute kindergarten lesson, students learn strategies for recognizing and regulating their emotions through playful, weather-themed activities. This foundational lesson supports social-emotional regulation by giving children concrete tools—like deep breathing and reflective discussion—to turn their “stormy” feelings into “sunshine.”

In this 15-minute kindergarten Tier 1 lesson, students will learn and practice a structured, engaging morning meeting routine to build community, foster social-emotional skills, and set a positive tone for the day. Through a greeting, sharing, activity, and closing, children strengthen communication, emotional expression, and classroom belonging.

An individualized 25-minute session helping a 3rd grade student build a personalized calm toolkit based on the CASEL framework. This boost in emotion regulation supports self-awareness, self-management, and will help the student practice coping strategies with real tools.

An interactive lesson exploring how emotions influence decisions and relationships, fostering emotional awareness in all students. This Tier 1, single-session lesson for 5th graders uses engaging activities and discussions to build CASEL competencies in 45 minutes.

An interactive lesson exploring how emotions influence decisions and relationships, fostering emotional awareness in all students. This Tier 1, single-session lesson for 5th graders uses engaging activities and discussions to build CASEL competencies in 45 minutes.

In this 2-session, 50-minute each Tier 1 classroom lesson, 5th graders will explore what bullying is, why it hurts, and how everyone can play a role in stopping it. Through interactive discussions, activities, games, and reflective worksheets, students will learn empathy, respectful communication, and practical strategies to stand up for themselves and others. This lesson is crucial for building a safe, positive school climate and empowering students to take action.

In this engaging kindergarten lesson, students explore how their choices make them responsible citizens through a fun read- aloud and hands-on activity. This one-session lesson (25 minutes) builds decision-making skills and personal responsibility while celebrating each child’s unique “magic.”

This individualized toolkit helps a 2nd grade student recognize and manage emotions using the Zones of Regulation framework. Over a 30-minute session, the student will learn the zones, create personalized strategies, and track their emotional states. This lesson supports CASEL competencies, tailored for Tier 3 individual support.

In this two-session Tier 1 SEL lesson for PreK–5, students explore the five CASEL competencies through an interactive survey and reflective quiz. These 10-minute sessions help teachers gauge students’ social-emotional strengths and growth areas, fostering self-awareness and responsible decision-making in a supportive classroom environment.