A collection of themed thank-you flyers and documents to express gratitude to local businesses for their support during Teacher Appreciation Week at West Lee Middle School.

A lesson designed for 8th graders to understand neurodiversity and develop specific strategies for managing ADHD burnout through a tech-themed 'troubleshooting' lens.

A cheerful mental health awareness lesson for K-2 students focusing on emotional regulation, self-esteem, and social skills with a special focus on maintaining a 'sunny mind' during summer break.

A lesson designed to help students understand the impact of threatening language, identify healthy ways to express frustration, and distinguish between safe and unsafe school communication.

A social-emotional learning lesson focused on fostering a positive attitude and polite communication during collaborative partner work. Students will learn to identify rude behaviors and replace them with supportive, cooperative actions.

A collection of visual and interactive tools designed to help a 2nd-grade student identify feelings and practice emotional regulation using a weather-themed framework. Includes conversation starters and visual aids to facilitate meaningful check-ins.

A comprehensive social-emotional learning lesson designed to help 2nd-grade students recognize impulsive urges and practice specific coping strategies in playground and classroom settings.

A lesson focused on self-regulation strategies for students transitioning from kindergarten to first grade, featuring a competitive memory match game to reinforce coping skills.

A creative craft and social-emotional learning lesson based on 'Perfectly Norman' by Tom Percival, focusing on self-acceptance and emotional regulation.

This lesson uses the book 'The Invisible Boy' by Trudy Ludwig to teach students about empathy, inclusion, and kindness through a creative 'Kindness Cam' craft. Students learn to 'focus' on others who might feel invisible and capture moments of friendship.

A social-emotional learning lesson focused on empathy and kindness using the book 'The Invisible Boy' by Trudy Ludwig. Students explore how small acts of inclusion can make a big difference in someone's world.

A final review session where students complete their readiness checklists, ask lingering questions, and celebrate their growth through the transition group.

Explores the changing social landscape of middle school, including making new friends, maintaining old ones, and understanding school rules/consequences to avoid 'getting in trouble'.

Addresses academic shifts including managing multiple teachers, understanding different class formats, and the transition to more formal grading systems. Focuses on organization and communication.

Focuses on the logistical anxieties of middle school, specifically mastering lockers and navigating a larger building without getting lost. Students practice combination locks and map-reading skills.

A targeted intervention lesson for 4th graders focusing on resolving conflict through kindness, specifically addressing exclusion, physical boundaries, and disrespectful communication.

A comprehensive lesson for 3rd graders on building a kind classroom through conflict resolution, inclusion, and empathy using an 'architect' theme.

A 30-minute lesson exploring how small acts of kindness create a ripple effect, fostering empathy through perspective-taking exercises and a week-long kindness challenge.

A lesson for 3rd and 4th graders on the appropriate use of stress balls as a coping mechanism for anger and a tool for increasing focus. Students learn the science behind the squeeze and sign a contract for responsible use.

A comprehensive training package for volunteers entering the juvenile justice system, focusing on trauma-informed care, mentorship, boundaries, and conflict resolution.

A professional development workshop designed for tutors in juvenile justice settings. It focuses on identifying trauma triggers, mastering de-escalation techniques, and intentionally building a physically and emotionally safe classroom environment.

A focused check-in lesson designed to reconnect with students after a break, focusing on identifying growth moments and reframing self-talk.

Reviewing skills and creating a personalized coping strategy guide.

Practicing flexible thinking and positive self-talk to navigate challenges.

Using sensory grounding techniques to stay present and focused.

Teaching deep breathing techniques to slow down emotional momentum.

Introducing a 1-5 scale to measure emotion intensity.

Identifying physical signs of anger and frustration before they become 'storms.'

Focusing on physical sensations associated with calm and happy emotions.

Introduction to the aviation theme and identifying basic emotions on the 'Feelings Dashboard.'