Emotions

This activity will allow students to research a product and read consumer comments and reviews based on their experience. Students will then evaluate the feedback given and decide if it is helpful or not. This is also a great opportunity to incorporate...

Students will exhibit zest by actively participating and making decisions on what items to take to a deserted island.  Start the lesson by leading the class into a discussion with the provided questions. The purpose of this activity is having...

Explain to students that all animals have differences between them, but it does not mean one is better than the other. The worksheet provided will allow students to point out something positive for each of the animals listed in this activity from, Is...

Help students discover happiness through self-acceptance with this activity from Bryan Smith's storybook Is There an App for That?. Students will identify characteristics and qualities about themselves that are like-able to help reinforce the skill...

Students will have to determine whether certain scenarios demonstrate good or bad sportsmanship. Bryan Smith’s If Winning Isn’t Everything, Why Do I Hate to Lose? storybook explains the importance of teamwork and fairness. Put to use the...

Students will learn to show good sportsmanship regardless of whether they win or lose with this interactive activity. Bryan Smith’s picture book, If Winning Isn’t Everything, Why Do I Hate to Lose?, is highly recommended for this classroom...

Students often assume they know what your instructions will be based on prior experience. Assuming leads to not listening, and, unfortunately, the assumption made may not always be correct. Read Julia Cook’s storybook The WORST Day of My Life...

Teach the skill of working as a team with this unique activity called “Spaghetti and Marshmallows.” This amusing exercise will keep students engaged through all three rounds by creating their own structures. Discussion questions are offered...

Storm Sticks will provide students with a wide range of calming strategies while improving their tactile skills. Creating a list of exercises and activities to help students relax when they feel frustrated is a simple way to change their focus in the...

Students will have an action plan for dealing with their emotional storms by learning how to recognize the warning signs and symptoms they experience when getting frustrated. Have each student work independently filling out the worksheet provided to...

Students will have the opportunity to put themselves in Braden’s shoes in this activity, teaching the importance of flexible thinking and responsibility. The exercise accompanies the storybook My Day is Ruined! from the Executive FUNction series...

Read the storybook It Was Just Right Here! from the Executive FUNction series written by Bryan Smith to your students, then pass out the “What’s Out of Place?” worksheet when the story is finished. This exercise will help to...

Help remind young children in grades K through 5 how to control their impulses and become more self-reliant by reinforcing the message from Bryan Smith's But I Need Your Help Now! storybook. Display this colorful 8.5"x11" poster in classrooms, hallways,...

Teaching students to plan, prioritize, and post can help break down assignments into more manageable tasks. Reinforce the message from Bryan Smith's I'll Never Get All of That Done! storybook, by displaying this colorful 8.5"x11" poster in...

Competition is a natural, and in most instances, healthy part of growing up. We encourage our students and athletes to strive to be the best they can be. Reinforce the message and social skill of "Displaying Good Sportsmanship" from Bryan Smith's...

Being organized is a skill that comes naturally to some people, but it can be challenging for others! For children, organizational skills can span a number of areas. It's important for adults to realize that what being organized looks like is different...