This site and the lessons contained within were developed by a team of classroom teachers at Mountain View High School in Centreville, VA. Over ten years ago we identified a specific …

Executive functioning (EF) is a way of describing how well we manage information and our behavior. EF describes how well the frontal lobe, the last part of the brain to fully develop, is …

These skills are necessary for success in the classroom and beyond, so we set out to develop a series of lessons, a style of instruction, and a classroom culture that focused on executive …

Social and emotional learning is the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage …

The program of lessons ends with a concluding lesson linking the avoidance of thinking errors to the greater theme of becoming a more resilient individual. Resilience describes the ability of …

Executive Functioning and Resilience These lessons are designed to be interactive using the Pear Deck add-on for Google Slides. To receive an editable copy of the lesson that will allow …

These lessons are designed to be interactive using the Pear Deck add-on for Google Slides. To receive an editable copy of the lesson that will allow you to use it with your Pear Deck account, …

Self management is defined by CASEL as the abilities to manage one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively in different situations and to achieve goals and aspirations. The following …

Social awareness is defined by CASEL as the abilities to understand the perspectives of and empathize with others, including those from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and contexts. The …

Decision making skills are defined by CASEL as the abilities to make caring and constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions across diverse situations. The …