SEL Small-Group Support for Schools
A play-based, trauma-informed relationships skills program for early elementary students — designed to support friendship, communication, emotional regulation, and conflict repair.
What This Is.
What is Better Together?
Better Together is a 4–6 week social-emotional learning small group designed for students in grades 1–3 who benefit from additional support with peer relationships, communication, and emotional regulation.
Rooted in developmental psychology and trauma-informed practice, this program emphasizes skill-building through modeling, play, and real-life practice — helping children feel capable and confident in their relationships..
Who This Program Is For
Schools seeking targeted SEL support for Grades 1–3
Students navigating friendship challenges or peer conflict
Neurodivergent learners who benefit from explicit social skill instruction
Classrooms needing relationship-focused behavior support
Schools prioritizing emotional safety and belonging
What’s Included
Small-Group Facilitation
One 30–45 minute session per week for 4–6 weeks, with groups of up to six students focused on friendship skills, communication, emotional awareness, and conflict repair.
Original Rook & Fern Curriculum
Includes the Friendship Toolbox (hands-on SEL tool), good-friend sorting activities, visual supports, reflection prompts, and take-home extensions.
Teacher Collaboration
Brief weekly check-ins or consults to support classroom alignment, behavior patterns, and carryover of skills.
Optional Add-Ons
Classroom SEL lessons, parent workshops, staff professional development, and written strengths-based summaries.
Why Better Together Works
Children learn relationship skills best when they feel safe, understood, and supported. Better Together combines play-based learning with explicit skill instruction, allowing students to practice social tools in ways that feel natural and engaging.
This program is trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming, and developmentally appropriate — making it accessible for a wide range of learners while remaining easy for schools to implement.
Pricing varies based on group size, duration, and add-on services.
Small-Group Cycle (4–6 weeks): $450
Teacher Consults: $100–$150
Classroom Lessons: $125–$175
Parent Workshops: $300–$500
Full Semester Packages: $1,500–$2,200
Packages can be tailored to fit individual school needs, including charter and Title I settings.
What the Investment is
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Not ready for a full school program?
Start with this free Mini Friendship Toolbox.