Ashley Maxwell

In this 30-minute Tier 1 lesson for 2nd graders, students will discover and practice key friendship skills—like kindness, listening, and empathy—through interactive discussions, role-plays, and reflection. Building strong friendships helps students feel connected, supported, and confident in social settings.

In this playful lesson, 2nd graders will learn the secret ingredients to friendship by practicing skills like greeting, sharing, and active listening. Building social confidence helps children feel connected, supported, and happy in the classroom. (1 session, 30 min)

In this 30-minute, one-session Tier 1 lesson, 7th graders learn a simple 5-step conflict resolution process to manage and resolve disagreements peacefully. Through discussion, modeling, role-play, and reflection, students gain real-world strategies they can apply immediately in school and beyond.