A comprehensive set of tools and sessions to introduce 5th graders to AVID strategies, focusing on organizational skills, critical thinking, and academic reflection.
Students learn how to organize their time and prioritize their ninja tasks.
Students learn about integrity and doing the right thing even when no one is looking.
Students explore ways to contribute to their school and community.
Students learn how to work effectively as part of a ninja team.
Students practice finding creative solutions to common ninja problems.
Students learn to recognize their own worth and speak with confidence.
Students learn to admit when they are wrong and take responsibility for their actions.
Students explore how to lead with empathy and guide others fairly.
Students learn about digital citizenship and making kind choices online.
Students practice the power of "Yet" to turn failures into learning opportunities.
Students learn about social masks and the importance of being their true selves.
Students learn about perseverance and sticking with hard tasks until they succeed.
Students practice including others and celebrating differences in their "ninja squad."
Students learn the power of listening and observing before speaking.
Students learn how to eliminate distractions and focus on their "ninja missions."
Students learn strategies to manage anxiety and "what-if" thoughts using the SOS method.
Students learn basic concepts of saving, spending, and the value of money.
Students learn to break down big tasks into small, manageable ninja steps to overcome procrastination.
Students practice mindfulness and grounding techniques to stay present and calm.
Students identify ways they can be helpful at home, school, and in their community.
Students learn how gratitude can flip a grumpy mood into a happy one.
Students explore how small acts of kindness can make a big difference in their community.
Students practice using a "mental magnifying glass" to find the positive in every situation.
Students learn the 1+3+4 breathing technique to manage anger and frustration.
Teaches the mindset and language of self-correction to handle communication errors without loss of confidence.
Developing advanced listening skills, including paraphrasing and validating others' perspectives in English.
Focuses on empathetic response language in English to build stronger social connections.
Synthesizing personal mission statements with bicultural identity and global goals.
Scaffolding self-advocacy and clarification strategies for students navigating an English-speaking environment.
Understanding non-verbal communication, personal space, and social cues across different cultures.
Expanding emotional vocabulary for ESL students to express nuance and intensity in English.
Final review, celebration of growth, and official program mastery certification.
Practical team-based synergy challenges to apply collaborative problem-solving skills.
Explores proactive responses to social media and digital habits to protect self-esteem and focus.
Teaches the concept of the Emotional Bank Account and how to build trust through small deposits.
Finalizes skills with conflict resolution strategies (Stop-Drop-Solve) and long-term goal planning.
Develops assertive communication skills using I-Statements and empathetic listening techniques.