A fast-paced, interactive 25-minute lesson for Grade 7 that explores the impact of non-verbal communication, specifically focusing on how body language and tone of voice can completely alter the meaning of a spoken message.
A comprehensive career exploration unit where middle schoolers investigate their interests, research potential career paths, and design a 'blueprint' for their future professional selves.
A high-impact 25-minute advisory lesson designed to provide 7th graders with immediate, practical tools for emotional regulation and de-escalation when dealing with persistent outside-of-school conflicts.
A cosmic-themed career exploration lesson designed to help middle schoolers connect their current passions and strengths to future career clusters, fostering hope and direction during a demanding academic season.
A comprehensive lesson on self-advocacy for middle schoolers, covering learning strengths, personal boundaries, peer conflict, and IEP accommodations. Students will learn to use 'The Blueprint' framework to communicate their needs effectively.
A collection of portable coping strategies designed to help students manage anxiety, sleep difficulties, and sensory overwhelm in the moment.
A fun, interactive game designed to help students recognize and practice healthy coping strategies through movement and acting.
The final session reviews progress made, identifies ongoing support systems, and focuses on how the student can continue to grow while carrying her mother's memory forward.
Focuses on the physical and emotional 'waves' of grief, teaching the student tangible grounding techniques and self-regulation skills for when the loss feels overwhelming.
This session provides a safe space for the student to share stories about her mother, focusing on preserving memories and identifying the 'missing' pieces of her daily life.
The introductory session focuses on establishing a safe environment, building rapport, and introducing the concept of grief as a landscape of many different feelings.
Students step into the role of professional event planners to design a classroom celebration that bridges the gap between home and school. They will create a comprehensive plan including activities, budgets, and volunteer recruitment strategies to maximize family engagement.
An alternate assignment for students who missed the Peer to Peer outreach session on community, diversity, and respect. This material guides students through the same core reflections and brainstorming activities as the in-person session.
This lesson focuses on identifying cognitive distortions related to social anxiety, specifically the feeling of being watched and judged by peers, and provides practical tools for 'fact-checking' these thoughts to help a student return to the classroom environment.
A lesson exploring the 1950s and 1960s Civil Rights Movement through the lens of interpersonal connectedness, empathy, and how building bridges between individuals can fuel social change.
The foundational session focusing on identifying the 'Voice Mechanics'—the specific words and phrases needed to advocate for oneself before reaching a breaking point.