Net Ninjas Lesson Plans

Companion SEL Curriculum for The Kitchen Line Problem

Bring social-emotional learning to life with the official Net Ninjas Lesson Plans, designed to deepen student understanding of belonging, pressure, growth mindset, and learning from mistakes.

Created to accompany Net Ninjas: The Kitchen Line Problem, this ready-to-use teacher guide transforms your read-aloud or novel study into meaningful classroom conversations and practical skill-building.

Inside this educator-friendly resource, you’ll find:

• Teacher overview with clear SEL objectives
• Guided discussion questions for Chapters 1–6
• Growth mindset and emotional regulation activities
• “Think Before You Act” pause-and-reflect exercises
• Real-life application prompts
• Reflection writing pages
• Student worksheets and printable activities

Students practice essential SEL skills including:

• Self-regulation
• Patience
• Coping with embarrassment
• Growth mindset
• Making calm decisions under pressure
• Learning from mistakes
• Belonging and confidence building

Through structured discussion and hands-on activities, students learn to slow down, pause before reacting, and understand that mistakes are part of improvement.

Perfect for:
• Upper elementary classrooms
• Middle school advisory
• Book clubs
• SEL block
• Small groups
• Character education programs

Whether you're teaching pickleball, teamwork, or perseverance, these lesson plans help students connect the story to their own lives and build real-world confidence.

Turn reading into reflection.
Turn mistakes into growth.
Turn your students into Net Ninjas.

This is a  high-resolution digital download (pdf).

Letter size 8.5"x11"