An introductory lesson on critical thinking for middle schoolers, focusing on identifying confirmation bias and authority bias through real-world examples like fake news and conspiracy theories.
A comprehensive 90-minute lesson on self-advocacy for middle schoolers, focusing on social boundaries, mental health, and academic needs. Students learn to identify their needs and communicate them effectively.
A dynamic introductory lesson that challenges students to define 'extraordinary' through the lens of character traits, actions, and mindset, shifting focus from fame to impact.
A resilience and effort-building program for teens focused on developing a growth mindset through structured reflection, case study analysis, and habit tracking.
A 45-minute capstone lesson where students reflect on their journalism journey and explore how their news-gathering skills apply to future careers in broadcasting, PR, and beyond.
A 45-minute lesson where 6th-grade students practice active listening and note-taking through structured mock interviews and a fast-paced interview game.
Students learn the art of professional communication by planning and drafting interview request emails to community stakeholders. The lesson covers email anatomy, etiquette, and clear outreach strategies.
Developing advanced respect and courtesy skills, including conflict resolution and social integrity for middle school students.
Exploring the concept of loyalty, being a reliable friend, and standing by others through challenges for upper elementary students.
Focusing on physical and emotional respect, personal space, and active listening skills for lower elementary students.
Introducing young learners to the foundational 'magic words' of courtesy and the importance of polite manners in everyday classroom life.
A spring-themed group counseling session focused on growth mindset and resilience. Students use garden metaphors to understand how challenges help them grow and learn strategies to bounce back from setbacks.
A specialized individual counseling lesson designed for teenage boys, framing self-care and positive self-talk as 'system optimization' for peak performance in digital and physical life.
A 50-minute instructional session for students in temporary housing, focusing on safe food storage and creative leftover use through visual guides and sequence flowcharts.
A foundational lesson for Transitional Kindergarten students focused on identifying basic emotions and the physical sensation of being 'wiggly' (stressed) vs. 'still' (calm). Introduces 'Turtle Breathing' as a primary regulation tool.