A fast-paced workshop designed to help adolescents overcome social anxiety and master the basic 'blueprints' of starting a conversation with a new peer. Students will learn specific openers and body language cues to build meaningful connections.

A lesson focused on interpreting social cues and ambiguous communication to improve interpersonal understanding.

This lesson focuses on practical, real-world budgeting decisions for adults with IDD, emphasizing essential daily living expenses, needs versus wants, and simple savings strategies.

A collection of promotional materials to recruit parent volunteers for Dana Middle School's student-led Ally Action Program.

A collection of promotional materials to recruit parent volunteers for Dana Middle School's student-led Ally Action Program.

A calming social-emotional learning lesson that uses the imagery of a quiet pond to teach lily pad breathing. Designed for sensory-sensitive learners, this lesson helps students transition from high-energy activities to focused learning through visual cues and deep breathing.

A lesson focused on identifying negative self-talk and practicing four key coping strategies: positive reframing, deep breathing, grounding, and 'I' statements to improve academic resilience.

A collection of formal certificates for a high school academic awards ceremony, recognizing students who have earned their academic letter and subsequent pins for multi-year achievement.

A simple, direct lesson for high school students on practical strategies to de-escalate conflicts and avoid physical altercations. Focuses on immediate 'cool down' techniques and effective communication.

A 30-minute counseling session focused on teaching and practicing the box breathing technique to manage stress and anxiety.

A lesson designed to help Kindergarten students reflect on physical safety and the impact of hitting, focusing on emotional awareness and restorative actions.

A comprehensive self-regulation lesson for kindergarteners focused on the sequence of identifying an emotion, selecting an appropriate calming strategy, and successfully returning to the group activity.

A foundational lesson on career research and exploration, focusing on key terminology and real-world application through career scenarios.

A lesson focused on equipping students with task initiation strategies and goal-setting techniques to maximize their performance during state exams.

A counseling lesson for 2nd and 3rd graders focused on developing decision-making skills, specifically around taking ownership for actions and following school rules.

A small-group social-emotional learning lesson for kindergarteners focused on building confidence through positive self-talk and the courage to speak up in various social and academic scenarios.

A sensitive and developmentally appropriate lesson for a young child experiencing the loss of a parent. It uses a 'Heart Garden' metaphor to explain death, process emotions, and build coping skills.

Gently guides students through the complexities of grief using 'Memory Garden' prompts to help them process loss and preserve meaningful memories.

Explores the physical and emotional sensations of frustration, providing 'Pressure Valve' templates to help students articulate their needs and boundaries.

Introduces the concept of emotional mapping and uses a specialized 'Feeling Compass' to help students identify the nuances of their internal landscape.

A comprehensive psychoeducational lesson for high schoolers exploring the normative and adaptive nature of sadness, including CBT techniques, coping strategies, and social scenario analysis.

A foundational unit pretest designed to assess student prior knowledge on credit, debt management, reports, and scores, tailored for students who may struggle with complex reading tasks.

A comprehensive lesson for teenagers to categorize the 'size' of life's problems and match them with appropriate emotional reactions and practical solutions in school and social settings.

A comprehensive high school life skills lesson on budgeting within the Rochester, NY economy, featuring realistic job data, housing costs, and unexpected life scenarios.

This lesson teaches 10th-12th grade students the essential shift from high school support systems to adult self-advocacy. Students will develop professional communication strategies for navigating large-scale academic and professional environments.

A lesson for high school seniors to navigate the emotional transition of graduation by distinguishing between healthy closure and avoidance. Students identify key people, places, and roles to create a personalized plan for meaningful goodbyes and intentional transitions.