SEL Lesson Planning This guided exercise, from a professional learning workshop at District 59’s Frost Elementary School, assists teachers in developing a lesson... June 2019Read Story
Teamwork and Relationship Building for 3rd Graders This is a lesson plan for a 3rd grade classroom to build students' competency in relationship-building and teamwork. June 2019Read Story
What’s Good This is a weekly 15-20 minute check-in for high school students to point out something positive. It's a great way... June 2019Read Story
Icebreaker: Separation Anxiety This activity challenges a group of students to work together to separate a bag of Skittles by color. The catch?... June 2019Read Story
Icebreaker: Bean Bag Name Game This 15-20 minute icebreaker activity helps everyone learn names at the start of the school year or a small group... June 2019Read Story
Mentor Training Kick-Off Session This is a sample PowerPoint deck for orienting mentors to emotional intelligence. June 2019Read Story
Mentor Training Kick-Off Session Agenda and Activities This is a sample agenda for a first-day training of mentors as part of the Ambassador Program. June 2019Read Story
Icebreaker: M&Ms This is a simple icebreaker activity that allows students to engage with one another, share facts about themselves, and do... June 2019Read Story
Community-Building Circle Student Leader Survey This is a sample survey for students who led community-building circles. June 2019Read Story
Community-Building Circle This is a sample community-building activity for a homeroom classroom, including icebreakers. While helpful at the beginning of the year,... June 2019Read Story