Coming soon--resources for grades 3-5

Here's an overview of our growing bundle of curriculum. We offer 6 unit plans on the topics below.

Explore Resources for Upper Elementary

Foundations of Flow

Find Your Flow: Intro to managing time, attention, and energy

Looking for a more engaging way to help students focus their attention and complete assignments? Introduce them to Mihaly Csikszentmihályi’s research on Flow Theory, and show them how to “get in the flow” when they’re working so tasks feel more enjoyable and meaningful! This unit addresses the following "I can" statements: I can find my flow zone. I can stay focused on what I’m doing. I can problem-solve when it’s hard to concentrate. I can build habits that help me stay focused. I can use strategies to help me stay in my flow.

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Grades

3-5

Subjects

Life Skills, Study Skills

Subjects

Productivity, work habits

Train Your Brain

Train Your Brain: Intro to metacognition and neuroscience

Teach your students how their brains work, and help them train their minds for learning. This unit addresses the following "I can" statements: I can learn anything, because I was born to learn. I can train my brain through practice. I can use mistakes to help me learn. I can keep trying with growth mindset thoughts. I can turn setbacks into comebacks.

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Grades

3-5

Subjects

Life Skills, Study Skills

Subjects

Growth mindset, neuroplasticity

Think About Your Thinking

Think About Your Thinking: Intro to metacognition and choosing helpful thoughts

Teach your students how to observe and direct their thoughts, so they can develop helpful, positive self-talk that helps them succeed in school. This unit addresses the following "I can" statements: I can think about my thinking. I can watch my thoughts like I watch a movie. I can be the director of my thoughts. I can choose positive thoughts. I can choose thoughts that keep me calm and focused.

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Grades

3-5

Subjects

Life Skills, Study Skills

Subjects

Metacognition

Focus and Stay On Track

Focus and Stay on Track: Time management and work habits

Teach your students work habits like using a timer and a checklist to help them follow through with assignments and complete them on time.This unit addresses the following "I can" statements: I can use a timer to help me stay focused. I can plan the steps to complete a task. I can use a checklist to stay on track. I can refocus when I get distracted. I can finish what I start.

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Grades

3-5

Subjects

Life Skills, Study Skills

Subjects

Productivity, organizing tasks, sustaining focused attention

Take Charge & Get Going

Take Charge & Get Going: Initiative and follow-through skills

Teach your students how to take charge of their learning instead of waiting to be told what to do. This unit addresses the following "I can" statements: I can take charge of my own learning. I can ask good questions and stay curious. I can figure out what needs to be done and do it. I can make and follow a plan. I can stay flexible when things change.

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Grades

3-5

Subjects

Life Skills, Study Skills

Subjects

Initiative, problem-solving, perseverance, intellectual flexibility

Team Up & Work Together

Team Up & Work Together: Collaboration and group work skills

Teach your students how to take charge of their learning instead of waiting to be told what to do! This unit addresses the following "I can" statements: I can listen to understand others. I can be fair and include everyone’s ideas. I can share my ideas clearly. I can disagree respectfully. I can compromise and be a team player.

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Grades

3-5

Subjects

Life Skills, Study Skills

Subjects

Collaboration, listening, communicating, compromising