Encourages self-reflection and belief in the development of the whole self. Students reflect on their growth throughout the curriculum and complete personal goal-setting plans. Includes bilingual Likert scales for data collection.

Explores perspective-taking, diversity, understanding cultural differences in expectations, and resolving social conflicts respectfully. Helps students find common ground while celebrating unique cultural identities.

Guides students through classroom behavior expectations, raising hands, active participation, and taking ownership of school behavior to foster a strong sense of school community belonging.

Covers punctuality, deadlines, and time expectations in academic and social settings. Helps students understand the cultural differences in time concepts while developing school success habits.

Explores active listening, manners, and showing respect to teachers, peers, and authority figures. Students practice bilingual courtesy terms and cross-cultural respectful communication.

Focuses on greetings, eye contact, handshakes, and physical space in the US vs. Latin America. Students learn the mechanics of a positive first impression in various cultural contexts.

Focuses on the dynamics of cyberbullying, social media responsibility, and the critical transition from silent bystander to proactive upstander.

Focuses on identifying direct vs. indirect bullying, recognizing relational aggression and rumors, and understanding how these behaviors impact middle school communities in person and online.

A 30-minute social-emotional learning lesson focusing on the safety and importance of following a teacher's directions right away without saying 'No'. Includes a slide story about Buddy the Pup, a visual safety anchor chart, printable role-play cards, a student tracing sheet, and a teacher guide.

A culminating interactive simulation and graduation ceremony where students showcase all skills learned (dining, introductions, public deportment) and receive certificates of completion.

Students explore social dynamics in mixed peer groups, practicing inclusive conversations, group introductions, handling differing opinions, and the art of polite conversational turn-taking.

Students develop skills for respectful communication with teachers, parents, coaches, and administrators, focusing on tone of voice, active listening, requesting help, and body language.