Lisa Cooper

In this 30-minute 1st grade lesson, students will explore what it means to be brave by trying small, safe challenges. They’ll learn simple responsibilities to stay safe and discover how small steps build confidence and fun!

In this 60-minute lesson, 3rd graders explore what it means to take risks, distinguish between safe and unsafe risks, and learn strategies to make brave, informed decisions. This foundational life skill builds confidence and critical thinking by engaging students in real-life scenarios and reflective activities.

In this 60-minute, one-session lesson, 3rd graders learn how to take responsible risks by evaluating situations, considering consequences, and making smart choices. This essential life skill empowers students to build confidence, solve problems, and stay safe in everyday situations.

In this engaging one-session lesson, 3rd–5th graders explore the difference between growth and fixed mindsets through hands-on activities, games, and reflection. Understanding how our brains grow helps students embrace challenges, build resilience, and become more confident learners.

In this one-on-one 45-minute session, an 8th grade student learns practical activities to identify and reframe negative or anxious thoughts. This lesson empowers students to build resilience and a positive mindset through guided exercises and reflection. Tier 3 support ensures personalized strategies.

In this 30-minute individual support session, an 8th-grade student will learn to identify how severe anxiety can show up as physical symptoms, understand the mind-body connection, and practice two coping strategies. This targeted Tier 3 intervention helps students gain self-awareness and tools to manage anxiety’s physical impact.

In this 20-minute lesson, K-5 students will be introduced to the role of the school social worker. Students will learn how social workers support their well-being, build trust through discussion and an interactive activity, and complete a worksheet to reflect on who they can talk to at school. This foundational lesson fosters a sense of safety and community awareness.

A summer kickoff lesson that uses a fun treasure-hunt theme to introduce self-awareness and self-management for 3rd graders in a 45-minute session. This Tier 1 lesson builds buy-in and confidence through engaging challenges and reflection activities.

A dynamic lesson that engages 3rd graders in identifying common playground conflicts and collaborating on peaceful solutions, building empathy and communication skills. This 30-minute Tier 1 lesson on Conflict Resolution (CASEL Relationship Skills) equips students with practical strategies they can use immediately in their daily interactions.

This 20-minute mini-lesson helps 6th graders understand how respectful language can defuse tension and build positive peer relationships. Through collaborative activities and guided practice, students learn to use “I-messages” and compliments to foster kindness and resolve conflicts.

In this single-session lesson, 4th grade students learn a powerful 3-step strategy—Stop, Think, Talk—to pause before reacting, think through their choices, and communicate respectfully during conflicts. This skill builds healthier peer relationships and supports a positive classroom environment. Audience: 4th Grade; Sessions: 1; Duration: 25 minutes.

In this upbeat, game-based lesson, 3rd graders practice respectful conflict responses through a fun point-earning activity. Students will learn essential relationship skills and conflict-resolution strategies aligned to CASEL standards, all within a 40-minute classroom session. This Tier 1 lesson fosters a positive classroom environment by turning respectful communication into engaging play.

In this 30-minute, single-session 4th grade lesson, students will learn and practice collaborative problem-solving strategies with peers. This lesson is essential for building communication, empathy, and conflict resolution skills in the classroom.