A 20-30 minute professional development session for middle school staff focused on the neuroscience of the adolescent brain, reframing challenging behaviors as 'under construction' developmental milestones.
A comprehensive reflection and planning workshop designed to help students analyze past academic pitfalls and develop a concrete 'game plan' to avoid them during the final quarter of the school year.
A workshop for young adults and teenagers exploring non-traditional career pathways in green construction and sustainable agriculture, focusing on NYC climate initiatives and local training programs.
A dynamic lesson focusing on developing core leadership skills, specifically communication and collaborative problem-solving, through hands-on challenges and personal reflection.
A set of resources designed to help high school students master self-advocacy and communication skills essential for post-secondary success. Includes a student-facing self-assessment and a teacher-facing progress rubric.
A guided discussion lesson designed for a 7th-grade student with ADHD to explore the connection between impulsive actions and their consequences using the 'Ripple Effect' metaphor. This lesson focuses on self-awareness, the ADHD 'brain hijack,' and practical strategies for pausing before acting.
A lesson teaching students to prioritize academic tasks and manage impulses using a 'Mission Control' theme, including a self-monitoring checklist and guided instruction.
A lesson focused on helping 4th-grade students recognize physical signs of anxiety, identify their personal triggers, and develop a toolkit of positive self-talk and relaxation strategies.
A comprehensive lesson for high school students with autism on navigating verbal communication in social, emotional, and community contexts. Focuses on 'Social Navigator' strategies for self-expression and interaction.
A high-engagement personal finance simulation where students use dice rolls to determine their life path, managing the resulting financial consequences and reflecting on the role of luck versus planning.
Addresses the impact of gossip and the importance of setting and respecting personal boundaries within a group.
Provides practical tools like 'I-statements' and compromise strategies to navigate disagreements with friends.
Explores assertive, passive, and aggressive communication styles, helping girls find their voice in social situations.