A middle school workshop designed to help students understand cognitive load and executive functioning through a 'battery' metaphor. Students identify mental drains and gains to optimize their performance during testing season.

A set of resources designed to help students process behavioral incidents through reflection, identifying impact, and planning better choices.

An immersive dive into conflict resolution strategies, providing students with practical tools to navigate disagreements and build stronger relationships.

A follow-up lesson in the Calm Commander series focusing on social problem-solving and communication 'protocols' to repair relationships and resolve conflicts effectively.

A comprehensive reflection and goal-setting workshop for middle school students attending Friday School to process their actions and plan for a successful week ahead.

A lesson focusing on interpersonal conflict resolution strategies, teaching students how to navigate disagreements through negotiation and compromise to reach mutually beneficial outcomes.

A comprehensive lesson on resolving peer-to-peer conflicts using structured communication strategies like I-statements, active listening, and win-win negotiation. Students will analyze real-world scenarios and practice resolution through role-play.

A hands-on lesson where students design and build a board game to master digital citizenship. Through a quest-themed hook and scenario-building activities, they explore cyberbullying, digital footprints, and online safety.

A comprehensive lesson for middle school students on identifying healthy vs. unhealthy friendship traits, focusing on 'green flags' and 'red flags'.

Students become 'Ad Detectives' to uncover the hidden persuasion tactics used in television and social media advertising. This lesson provides the tools and framework for a hands-on investigation of modern marketing strategies.

A creative character-design approach to building self-advocacy, task completion, and emotional expression for students who struggle with compliance or sharing feelings.

A quick 10-minute session focused on identifying personal character strengths and crafting a concise 6-word memoir to celebrate them.

A high-impact 20-minute session for middle schoolers focusing on conflict resolution strategies and the critical role of being an upstander rather than a bystander. Students will learn the '3D' strategy for intervention and practice analyzing social scenarios.

A fast-paced, 30-minute debate activity where students explore the complex impact of Artificial Intelligence on the future of human employment. Students analyze evidence, prepare arguments, and engage in a structured 'lightning' debate.