Free Sample Lessons from Brain Explorers for Gr. K-2

Help your students understand how their brains work so they can focus, learn, and thrive! These 2 sample lessons introduce students to the brain helper characters who will guide them through their learning:

• 🦉 Wise Owl – helps them stay calm and make smart choices
• 🐶 Guard Dog – gets loud when they feel scared, upset, or unsafe
• 🐘 Librarian Elephant – saves important memories and helps them remember what they’ve learned
• 🐿️ Acrobat Squirrel – manages movement, balance, and body energy so they can focus
  

Each lesson is designed to be no-prep. Just project the slideshow and guide students through engaging visuals, read-aloud stories, whole-class discussions, and optional reflection journals.

What’s included:

• 2 complete lessons
• Editable slideshow presentation to guide your students through the lesson
• 2 printable student journal pages
• Teacher guide with suggested language + key takeaways

If your students enjoy these free sample lessons, consider purchasing the entire 10 lesson unit:

1. I can understand how my brain helps me learn. (included with sample)
2. I can notice when my brain gets distracted.
3. I can keep going when a job feels hard.
4. I can handle mistakes and try again.
5. I can wait and think before I act.
6. I can use movement to help my brain focus.
7. I can calm my brain when I feel upset.
8. I can take care of my brain when I feel tired.
9. I can find my “flow zone.” (include with sample)
10. I can grow my brain by learning new things.
    

Check out the complete unit here.