In this Stop and Think sheet, students will match a set of actions with their respective reactions or consequences. I have a friend who uses the word “spicy” to describe when anyone has an attitude. “I had a customer that was really spicy today,” she’ll say. Or, if [...]
This impulse control lesson asks students to think through both the impulsive and thoughtful responses to different situations. So many New Year’s resolutions have to do with impulse control. Don’t eat the doughnuts in the staff room. Hold back that nasty comment you were about to make. Go [...]
These are informative posters for three of our most popular programs: Zoo U, SS GRIN, and Hall of Heroes. In addition to our core social and emotional skills, our games also encourage resiliency. Most students won't get it right on the first try, and that's more than okay. [...]
This facts and assumptions activity will help students with the Check It Out skill: knowing the difference between facts and assumptions, and finding out what’s really true. In the current climate of “fake news” and misinformation spread so easily online, this is a critical skill for any age. [...]
This resource helps students think ahead and develop an action plan to reach a goal. Around New Year’s I sent you a poster featuring Action Plan Annie from SS GRIN, demonstrating how to create an action plan. So I thought a printable action plan worksheet may be a [...]
This printable will help students differentiate between facts and assumptions. I always wanted to be a detective when I was little. I carried a little notebook around and took down details about the goings-on in my neighborhood, hoping to uncover some sort of sinister plot. I’d pretend to [...]
In this activity, students will read statements and decide whether they are good, bad, or not important when considering if a person is a good role model. Growing up, my role model was the Pink Ranger from Power Rangers. She fought the bad guys, could do back handsprings, [...]
This activity is an I have...Who has? game focused on consequences. If you haven’t played I have...Who has? before, it’s a group activity that gets students interacting with each other and requires them to really focus on the activity at hand. Here’s how it goes: You’ll print and cut [...]
With Christmas coming up, everyone - parents, teachers, and kids alike - is busier than ever. This week’s activity will help students STOP and THINK about whether different situations are a good time to start a conversation. Your mom is wrapping presents, trying to feed the baby, and talking on [...]
This lesson will help your students create a lasting connection to a concept of Stop and Think by introducing it in a fun and unique way. One of my biggest struggles as an art teacher was correct use of the materials, liquid white glue in particular. I tried [...]
