Counseling & Life Skills

A finalized, single-page Spring Break Planner for middle school counseling. It features 9 journal-style sections optimized for black and white printing with a sun-themed aesthetic and explicitly listed crisis resources in a discrete footer.

A 5-page Teachers Pay Teachers (TpT) product page for an 11-week Executive Functioning course, featuring a bold 'Command Center' theme, departmental skill highlights, parent guide mockups, and testimonials. Page 4 has been adjusted to ensure the 'missions' text is fully visible without cutoff.

The ultimate compact version of the Adulting Celebration Chart with ultra-reduced line spacing and minimal vertical gaps. It utilizes tiny icons, condensed font sizes, and tight leading to provide a high-density workplace tracking experience that fits multiple players and comprehensive metrics in a single printable view. It moves metric descriptions inline to save vertical space.

A highly optimized behavior reflection sheet for K-2 students. Uses flexbox to guarantee all content fits on one printable page, including a large "Draw or Write" section and dark slate borders (border-slate-800) for maximum print visibility and reliability.

Updated STAR strategy reflection sheet. The "What happened?" section is expanded by reducing the size of feeling check-in boxes and tightening vertical spacing, providing more room for student writing. Includes a "3 Fixes" badge for student ideas.

A professional, highly encouraging 9-page planner packet of monthly classroom support guides for elementary educators. Designed with the Classroom Discussion Bank as the dominant visual focal point on each page, featuring a dedicated list of highly engaging questions for grades 4–6 without subcategories, set to be utilized during homeroom time. Features 4 quick activity options (Connect, Calm, Commit, Celebrate) on each page. Optimized to fit perfectly on standard printable pages with zero layout overflow, with custom Kitley Counseling branding in the footer.

A set of ten high-impact, full-page classroom labels (See, Feel, Touch, Smell, Anchor) designed for sensory grounding. The first five pages feature the number '1' below the word, and the following five pages feature the number '2' below the word. Each page is color-coded and framed by a thick matching border.

A refined, high-contrast one-page infographic for adults in mental health contexts. Optimized with page-break protection (break-inside-avoid) on all major objects to ensure clean printing on standard or legal sized paper. Includes actionable reality-checking steps and a personalized support network area.

A highly efficient, single-page Weekly Action Plan designed for students with executive functioning needs. It features 8 streamlined class boxes with space for subjects and grades, plus a concise footer with 'Get Unstuck' strategies, all formatted to fit within a single printable page.

A compressed, bistro-styled worksheet explicitly designed to fit on a single 8.5x11 page. Vertical spacing, margins, and content height have been reduced to ensure a perfect one-page printout.

An enhanced visual graphic featuring four specific movement and breathing exercises designed for students to use in the hallway. The updated design includes larger, more detailed visual diagrams for each exercise and a quest-style layout.

A child-friendly 'Feel Better Page' for a 2nd-grade girl, highly optimized for strict single-page printing by maintaining a total container height under standard margins. Features soft pink tones, simplified language, and sensory coping strategies (star breathing, heart counting, soft hugs) to help with emotional regulation and peer boundary sensitivity.

A 5-week individual lesson series for 8th-grade students with social-emotional disabilities, introducing core DBT modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Walking the Middle Path.

A comprehensive two-part unit for Secondary 1 and 2 students focusing on developing impulse control. Students learn to navigate immediate urges using the 'Pause, Think, Act' and 'Pause, Process, Proceed' frameworks through interactive activities, real-world scenarios, and personal planning.

An 8-week series for 2nd graders to develop impulse control, self-regulation, and decision-making skills through interactive activities and reflection.

A Kindergarten sequence focused on teaching emotional regulation through positive actions. Students learn to use activities like physical movement, deep breathing, and creative expression to 'switch the channel' from negative to positive emotions, building a toolkit of coping strategies.

A 10-session Tier 3 social-emotional learning unit for students with ASD, focusing on identifying emotions, recognizing dysregulation, and applying self-regulation strategies through a space-themed journey.

This sequence introduces first-grade students to the fundamental connection between their actions and their emotions, serving as a foundational introduction to behavioral activation. Students explore how specific activities can shift their mood and create a personalized action plan for emotional regulation.

A comprehensive sequence for 6th graders to understand and apply behavioral activation. Students learn how their actions impact their emotions, track their energy levels, brainstorm nourishing activities, and create a sustainable weekly schedule to improve their mental well-being.

In this inquiry-driven sequence, students explore behavioral activation, investigating how their actions influence their emotions. They learn to distinguish between pleasure and mastery activities, conduct personal experiments to track mood changes, and create a personalized evidence-based plan for mood regulation.

A 1st-grade counseling sequence that uses game-based mechanics and metaphors to teach behavioral activation, emotional resilience, and the importance of daily positive routines.

A Kindergarten sequence focused on teaching students a structured problem-solving routine (Stop, Think, Do) and applying it to multi-step challenges through games, sequencing activities, and a final detective project.

This sequence shifts focus from the design of the study guide to its utility, emphasizing active recall and self-testing strategies to help students distinguish between familiarity and actual mastery of material.

A 5-lesson sequence designed for 4th-grade students to build cognitive flexibility. Students learn to identify rigid versus flexible thinking, recognize physical stress responses to change, practice rapid task-switching, and apply emotional regulation strategies through role-play and a final 'flexibility obstacle course'.

A comprehensive DBT skills training sequence for elementary schools, split into K-2 and 3-5 curricula. This program covers Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness using age-appropriate activities and narratives.

A 10-lesson curriculum designed for 2nd-grade boys to develop focus, personal space awareness, and kind communication through a superhero-themed 'Hero Habits' program. Students learn to 'Power Up' their social skills using comic-book-inspired visual aids and reflective activities.

A 6-week social-emotional learning program for teenagers on the autism spectrum, delivered in focused 20-minute sessions. The program uses visual "blueprints" to teach energy management, body awareness, and Comic Strip Conversation techniques for emotional regulation and perspective taking.

A 6-week identity and self-esteem program for 5th graders titled 'True North: The Identity Lab.' Students explore their core values, strengths, mindset, and authentic selves through a scientific 'discovery' theme, preparing them for the social transitions of middle school.

A 15-hour training program for middle school cafeteria staff focusing on respect, anti-bias, and child safety. This visually-heavy program is split into 10 hours of focused classroom-style learning and 5 hours of on-the-job application.

A comprehensive 9-week social-emotional learning curriculum for 8th graders focusing on anxiety, self-esteem, and healthy relationships. Designed for two 2-hour sessions per week, with structured instruction on Day 1 and independent creative or research projects on Day 2.

A comprehensive K-12 bullying prevention curriculum strictly aligned with Texas David's Law and TEC Chapter 37, focusing on the distinction between conflict and bullying, cyberbullying, and school safety. Now renamed to the Leadership Protocol.

An 8-week social-emotional learning unit for 4th graders focused on anxiety management, CBT strategies, growth mindset, and self-advocacy. This sequence builds from physiological awareness to advanced cognitive reframing and social conflict resolution.

An 8-lesson SDI series designed for a 5-year-old student to develop emotional regulation skills, covering emotion identification, body awareness, and specific calming strategies like breathing and sensory tools.

A 6-week social-emotional learning curriculum for a 13-year-old girl on the autism spectrum, focusing on managing specific triggers through a strength-based "Integrity Blueprint" lens.

A 10-session Tier 3 social-emotional learning unit for students with ASD, focusing on identifying emotions, recognizing dysregulation, and applying self-regulation strategies through a space-themed journey.

A 12-lesson social-emotional learning sequence themed around 'Mind Mechanics,' where students become 'mechanics' of their own minds to develop self-awareness, growth mindset, and social reasoning. Each lesson includes a facilitator script, student workbook pages, and visual anchor charts.

A comprehensive DBT skills training sequence for elementary schools, split into K-2 and 3-5 curricula. This program covers Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness using age-appropriate activities and narratives.

A comprehensive SEL-integrated hygiene curriculum for elementary scholars (K-4), focusing on self-awareness, social impact, and personal responsibility through the lens of a 'Glow Up'.

A comprehensive two-part unit for Secondary 1 and 2 students focusing on developing impulse control. Students learn to navigate immediate urges using the 'Pause, Think, Act' and 'Pause, Process, Proceed' frameworks through interactive activities, real-world scenarios, and personal planning.

A 10-lesson curriculum designed for 2nd-grade boys to develop focus, personal space awareness, and kind communication through a superhero-themed 'Hero Habits' program. Students learn to 'Power Up' their social skills using comic-book-inspired visual aids and reflective activities.

A 6-week social-emotional learning program for teenagers on the autism spectrum, delivered in focused 20-minute sessions. The program uses visual "blueprints" to teach energy management, body awareness, and Comic Strip Conversation techniques for emotional regulation and perspective taking.

A 6-week identity and self-esteem program for 5th graders titled 'True North: The Identity Lab.' Students explore their core values, strengths, mindset, and authentic selves through a scientific 'discovery' theme, preparing them for the social transitions of middle school.

A 6-session small group program designed for middle schoolers to build essential academic success habits through interactive games and hands-on activities. Topics include goal setting, time management, note-taking, study strategies, growth mindset, and self-advocacy.

A 3-week comprehensive curriculum for middle schoolers focusing on identifying stress signals, developing healthy coping mechanisms, mastering positive self-talk, and building long-term resilience through interactive group activities and personal reflection.

A series of lessons designed to prepare students for the transition to the workforce by developing critical soft skills, digital literacy, and professional communication strategies.

A 15-hour training program for middle school cafeteria staff focusing on respect, anti-bias, and child safety. This visually-heavy program is split into 10 hours of focused classroom-style learning and 5 hours of on-the-job application.

A 5-lesson unit where students become 'Friendship Detectives' to identify healthy and unhealthy relationship dynamics. Using case studies, sorting games, and creative projects, students learn to recognize green and red flags, distinguish between teasing and bullying, and resolve conflicts safely.

A 12-lesson social-emotional learning sequence themed around 'Mind Mechanics,' where students become 'mechanics' of their own minds to develop self-awareness, growth mindset, and social reasoning. Each lesson includes a facilitator script, student workbook pages, and visual anchor charts.

A grounding and mindfulness lesson using a coding-themed 'System Reset' protocol to help students focus and regulate their attention.

A comprehensive overview of Somerset ISD's Thrive Center model, transitioning from traditional barriers to a school-embedded mental health support system.

Students explore the intensity of their emotions using visual scales and "Feel-o-Meters." This lesson helps students move beyond simple labels to understand that emotions come in different sizes and intensities.

A supportive set of resources to help students navigate the transition between school counselors, focusing on emotional regulation and building new connections.

A 15-minute Tier 3 clinical lesson designed to equip individual students with practical anger coping strategies, trigger identification, and emotional regulation tools.

A 30-minute individual Tier 3 lesson for 3rd-grade students focused on identifying anger signals, understanding underlying emotions through the anger iceberg concept, and practicing coping strategies.

A comprehensive lesson focused on mindfulness and anxiety reduction strategies for students preparing for the ACAP assessment, featuring classroom activities and home support guides.

Students will identify physical signs of stress and learn three concrete 'superpower' coping strategies: deep breathing, positive self-talk, and movement. The lesson concludes with a collaborative activity to build a classroom 'Calm Corner'.

A comprehensive guide to essential adulting skills covering financial literacy, career development, health navigation, and civic responsibilities.

A 35-minute Tier 2 group lesson for 6th graders that introduces and practices various calming and grounding strategies beyond basic breathing, providing students with a toolkit to manage anger, frustration, and upset feelings.

An individual lesson designed for a 3rd-grade student to manage test anxiety through calming strategies, simple test-taking tips, and confidence-building activities. The lesson is tailored for students with low reading and math foundational skills, emphasizing visual support and manageable steps.

A comprehensive 3-hour one-on-one session designed for adults with disabilities, covering pre-interview routines, professional presentation, and effective communication strategies during a job interview.

A social skills lesson for 2nd graders focusing on understanding personal boundaries and learning when to focus on one's own tasks versus when to intervene in others' business.

A comprehensive overview of Somerset ISD's Thrive Center model, transitioning from traditional barriers to a school-embedded mental health support system.

Students explore the intensity of their emotions using visual scales and "Feel-o-Meters." This lesson helps students move beyond simple labels to understand that emotions come in different sizes and intensities.

A comprehensive lesson for high school students on mastering their first job interviews, focusing on personal branding, soft skills, and professional inquiry.

A supportive set of resources to help students navigate the transition between school counselors, focusing on emotional regulation and building new connections.

A 30-minute social-emotional learning lesson for 3rd graders that teaches the difference between personal responsibility and interfering in others' affairs through scenarios and discussion.

A comprehensive professional development session for elementary teachers on implementing restorative practices, focusing on building community through the Connect, Correct, and Consequence phases.

An interactive lesson for 3rd and 4th graders exploring how words impact emotions and relationships. Students learn that words have a lasting effect through discussion, role-play, and hands-on activities.

This lesson helps 4th-grade students understand the importance of regular attendance for academic success and self-esteem through reading, discussion, and personal action planning.

In this engaging 30-minute Tier 1 lesson, 2nd graders will explore the concept of respect by reading 'A Little Respectful Spot,' participating in a hands-on sorting activity, and engaging in a meaningful class discussion. This lesson builds social-emotional skills, fosters a positive classroom environment, and helps students recognize respectful behaviors in everyday life.

A 30-minute guidance lesson for 4th grade based on 'The Day You Begin' by Jacqueline Woodson, focusing on appreciating differences and similarities in accordance with the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling. Includes a counselor guide, presentation slides, and a bilingual student worksheet featuring a Circle Map and Venn Diagram. Title updated to 'Diversity'.

A lesson blending Kelso's Choices and Second Step emotion management strategies to help elementary students regulate their feelings and resolve conflicts independently.

A grounding and mindfulness lesson using a coding-themed 'System Reset' protocol to help students focus and regulate their attention.

A fun fair station for 4th-5th graders to explore and celebrate their unique strengths through interactive activities, games, and art.

A comprehensive overview of Somerset ISD's Thrive Center model, transitioning from traditional barriers to a school-embedded mental health support system.

Students explore the intensity of their emotions using visual scales and "Feel-o-Meters." This lesson helps students move beyond simple labels to understand that emotions come in different sizes and intensities.

A supportive set of resources to help students navigate the transition between school counselors, focusing on emotional regulation and building new connections.

A 30-minute social-emotional learning lesson for 3rd graders that teaches the difference between personal responsibility and interfering in others' affairs through scenarios and discussion.

A comprehensive professional development session for elementary teachers on implementing restorative practices, focusing on building community through the Connect, Correct, and Consequence phases.

An interactive lesson for 3rd and 4th graders exploring how words impact emotions and relationships. Students learn that words have a lasting effect through discussion, role-play, and hands-on activities.

A 15-minute Tier 3 clinical lesson designed to equip individual students with practical anger coping strategies, trigger identification, and emotional regulation tools.

A 35-minute Tier 2 lesson for 6th-grade students to learn over 12 prosocial strategies for transforming intense frustration and anger into constructive responses.

This lesson helps 4th-grade students understand the importance of regular attendance for academic success and self-esteem through reading, discussion, and personal action planning.

A 30-minute guidance lesson for 4th grade based on 'The Day You Begin' by Jacqueline Woodson, focusing on appreciating differences and similarities in accordance with the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling. Includes a counselor guide, presentation slides, and a bilingual student worksheet featuring a Circle Map and Venn Diagram. Title updated to 'Diversity'.