This is a collection of social emotional lesson plans. They were developed by the Project B.A.S.I.C. Child Development Specialist, and Child Care Consultation Staff via the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.

To help kids thrive, recognizing their strengths is just as important as working on their challenges. Here's a cool - and crafty - way to identify kids' strengths and connect them in a paper chain, or a "strength chain".

Get ready to go back to school with PBS Kids! Help students plan their first week of school, identify new routines, and prepare for the year ahead with these printables.

This culminating activity will help students identify ways they can become an influencer in their classroom and community.

Identify species that live in Patagonia, their habitats and their specific characteristics.

Knowing your child's strengths can help you build their self-awareness and self-esteem. You can also use those strengths to work on challenging areas in ways that aren't as frustrating. Following these steps can help you recognize your...

Explore feelings of embarrassment and discuss ways to cope with those feelings. Match halves of patterned paper in the shape of pants and hang them on a "clothesline."