CORE LESSONS

Core Lessons

Below are the core lessons included in our Lesson Binder. The FocusedKids curriculum begins with the foundational brain lessons, using puppets to teach each of the three brain parts. The succeeding units build upon the essential brain concepts to reinforce the child's knowledge of the brain, and sense of responsibility and control.

FocusedKids Core Lesson 1: Guard Dog

Core Lesson 1:
Amygdala
(Guard Dog)

FocusedKids Core Lesson 2: Ms. Elephante

Core Lesson 2:
Hippocampus
(Ms. Elephante)

FocusedKids Core Lesson 3: Wise Owl

Core Lesson 3:
Prefrontal Cortex
(Wise Owl)

FocusedKids Core Lesson 4: Hug the Monkey

Core Lesson 4:
Hug the Monkey

FocusedKids Core Lesson 5: Grateful Goat

Core Lesson 5:
Grateful Goat

FocusedKids Core Lesson 6: Focused Frog

Core Lesson 6:
Focused Frog

FocusedKids Core Lesson 7: Mindful Coloring

Core Lesson 7:
Mindful Coloring

FocusedKids Core Lesson 8: Tick Tock

Core Lesson 8:
Tick-Tock

FocusedKids Core Lesson 9: 16 Chimes

Core Lesson 9:
16 Chimes

FocusedKids Core Lesson 10: Pouty Pig Finds Peace

Core Lesson 10:
Pouty Pig Finds Peace

FocusedKids Core Lesson 10: Pouty Pig Finds Peace

Core Lesson 11:
5 Minute Visualization: Star Light Star Bright

FocusedKids Core Lesson 10: Pouty Pig Finds Peace

Core Lesson 12:
5 Minute Visualization: Ice Cream Scoop

FocusedKids Core Lesson 9: 16 Chimes

Core Lesson 13:
5 Minute Visualization: My Safe Space

FocusedKids Core Lesson 10: Pouty Pig Finds Peace

Core Lesson 14:
5 Minute Visualization: Bobbing Otters

FocusedKids Core Lesson 10: Pouty Pig Finds Peace

Core Lesson 15:
5 Minute Visualization: Rainbow

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Teaching Aids

FocusedKids Brain Chart

Key Players in the Brain

FocusedKids Brain Chart

FocusedKids Calm Down Corner

FocusedKids Finding My Calm Poster

Finding My Calm

Guard Dog's Feelings Poster

Guard Dog's Feelings