30-Minute Groups, Managing Big Emotions: Identifying Triggers, Developing Coping Strategies, and Communicating Effectively

Are you looking for an engaging tool to help your students learn about and manage their big emotions?

This workbook will equip you with everything you need to do just that! Teach social-emotional learning (SEL) skills in thirty-minute lessons for small group or classroom instruction. It’s flexible, adaptable, and requires minimal prep time – no extra materials required!

Designed to build strong emotional intelligence, this workbook is rooted in research-backed strategies to help children become grounded, more confident, and better equipped to navigate big emotions.

Inside, you’ll find:

• 10 Complete Lessons with ASCA® standards
• Permission and Completion Letters to send to caregivers
• Attendance Logs
• Pre- and Post-Surveys to Assess Program Effectiveness
• Results Template to share with interested parties

Topics include Upstairs and Downstairs Brain, stress busting, braving big emotions, regulation and co-regulation, self-compassion, mending mistakes, and more. The lessons and questions in this thoughtfully crafted resource are designed to help students explore their emotions, learn calming techniques, and develop tools they can use to effectively communicate big feelings in healthy ways.

This workbook’s engaging design allows students to connect with characters and stories, while also having fun and building community with their peers. Use the 30-Minute Groups: Managing Big Emotions workbook to help provide a strong foundation for students to become more emotionally aware and resilient learners!

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