Internal Motivation Development

A 6-week social-emotional learning program for 6th-grade girls focused on building healthy friendships, resolving conflicts, practicing empathy, and setting boundaries.

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.

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.

This sequence helps students overcome task initiation hurdles by combining visualization and verbal self-talk. Students learn to 'see' the finished product, reverse engineer the steps, estimate time accurately, and use micro-goals to take the first step.

A 5-lesson project-based sequence for 5th graders focusing on building positive experiences through routine design and habit formation. Students learn to categorize wellness activities, overcome barriers like inertia, use habit-stacking techniques, and create a sustainable weekly wellness schedule to build emotional resilience.

A 5-lesson unit for 3rd graders focused on building emotional resilience through habit formation. Students learn to audit their time, identify small 'micro-moments' of joy, and design balanced daily schedules that prioritize positive experiences.

A graduate-level exploration of the biological underpinnings of stress. Students move from theoretical understanding of the autonomic nervous system and Polyvagal Theory to practical application of somatic regulation and interoceptive awareness, culminating in a personalized physiological safety plan.

A comprehensive sequence designed for 6th-grade students to master executive function skills. Students will learn to audit their time, effectively use planners, prioritize tasks using the 'Big Rocks' method, break down large projects through backward planning, and optimize their study environments for focus.

This 7th-grade sequence teaches the principles of behavioral activation, helping students understand how their actions influence their moods. Through self-monitoring, activity categorization, and strategic planning, students develop a toolkit for proactively managing their mental well-being.

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 hands-on paper airplane challenge where 2nd-grade students explore the link between practice and performance, developing a growth mindset through data collection and graphing.

This lesson introduces K-2 students to the concept of a growth mindset, teaching them how the magic word 'yet' turns challenges into learning opportunities through interactive slides, a script, and creative activities.

This lesson introduces adults to the core concepts of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) through the lens of 'superpowers.' Participants explore the five SEL competencies—Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills, and Responsible Decision-Making—and identify practical applications for personal and professional well-being.

Students will explore emotional wellness by creating vision boards that focus on self-care and mental health goals. The lesson emphasizes the power of visualization in building emotional resilience and self-awareness.

A 40-minute lesson for 6th-grade students focusing on task initiation strategies to overcome procrastination and build momentum toward SMART goals.

A 35-minute lesson for 6th graders to celebrate personal growth, reflect on learning journeys, and foster a positive classroom community through guided reflection and a celebration ceremony.

An 8th-grade Tier 2 intervention lesson designed to help students reframe mistakes as growth opportunities through reflection, reading, and interactive activities.

A 15-minute Tier 3 social-emotional learning lesson for 2nd grade students focused on reframing mistakes as growth opportunities through guided discussion and a personalized mantra.

A 20-minute lesson for 1st and 3rd graders focused on reflecting on the past year and setting achievable new goals. Students engage in discussions, a creative worksheet activity, and a collaborative goal-sharing game.

A 30-minute lesson for 11th graders focused on practical strategies to improve math learning and problem-solving skills through active learning and a growth mindset.

This lesson helps students learn to let go of the need for perfection and appreciate their unique qualities. Through creative exercises and reflective journaling, students will explore the concept of progress over perfection, fostering self-acceptance and personal growth.