A financial literacy lesson where students use real-world Buffalo, NY salary data to navigate budgeting and life choices in a simulation inspired by The Game of Life.
A high-energy, tactical-themed lesson designed for pre-teen and teen boys to master the social "pro-skills" of personal space and boundaries through movement, role-play, and mapping.
A collection of resources for students in the school counseling center to help them manage their time and emotions while waiting.
A lesson designed to help students reflect on their testing anxiety during the ELA State Exam and equip them with practical coping strategies for future assessments.
A lesson on compassionate empathy, where students move from feeling to doing. Students design 'Impact Missions' to provide support or help to those in need within their school or local community.
A lesson on affective empathy, teaching students how to resonate with others' emotions by identifying shared feelings and using reflective listening. Students practice 'tuning in' to emotional signals to build deeper connections.
A lesson focused on the foundational skills of perspective-taking, where students learn to identify and describe the viewpoints of others in various scenarios. Using the 'Perspective Pilots' theme, students map out different 'viewpoints' to build cognitive empathy.
A guide for students to understand when and how to contact local authorities in Clay County, focusing on the distinction between emergency and non-emergency services.
A social-emotional learning lesson for middle schoolers focused on replacing offensive or dismissive language with specific feeling words to improve communication and connection.
A comprehensive workshop for parents and caregivers focused on maintaining student and family mental health during the summer transition, featuring practical tools for creating routines and fostering connection.
A comprehensive workshop for parents and caregivers focused on building self-esteem in teens and themselves through positive habits, modeling, and family-wide engagement.
A lesson focused on identifying social cues like humor, unavailability, and negative peer behavior through historical context and practical scenarios.
A lesson focused on understanding executive functioning skills and developing self-advocacy strategies to manage organizational challenges. Students learn to identify their own cognitive strengths and advocate for the specific tools they need to succeed.
A restorative justice and behavioral reflection lesson focused on the impact of threatening language, the boundaries between humor and safety, and the real-world consequences of 'jokes' involving violence.
A comprehensive set of tools for 8th graders to track behavioral goals, navigate interpersonal conflicts through role-play, and master the art of assertive communication using I-statements.
A comprehensive service-learning framework for middle schoolers to develop leadership skills through the lens of five core values: Courage, Honesty, Acceptance, Respect, and Teamwork. Students will plan, execute, and reflect on a community impact project.
This lesson introduces students to the core behavioral skills needed for workplace success, including time management, emotional regulation, and professional social etiquette. Students will practice these skills through real-world scenarios and interactive puzzles.
A lesson focused on navigating conflicts and communication with teachers through role-play and reflective discussion. Students learn to express concerns respectfully and advocate for themselves effectively.
A lesson focused on teaching middle schoolers how to use restorative justice circles to resolve conflicts. Students learn the principles of identifying harm, hearing perspectives, and making things right through role-play scenarios.
A reflective transition lesson for 8th graders moving to high school, focusing on self-assessment, growth mindsets, and goal setting through a creative blueprint-themed worksheet.
Focuses on building healthy social connections and peer support systems. Students learn how to communicate needs and support others through interactive cards and reflection.
A lesson dedicated to understanding stress and anxiety, featuring practical coping mechanisms and self-care strategies. Students create a personalized 'calm down' toolkit.
An introductory lesson focused on identifying and accurately naming a wide range of emotions. Students use visual aids and daily check-ins to build their emotional vocabulary.
A lesson exploring the motivations behind 'annoying' or 'odd' behaviors and the impact of verbal threats and mockery on social safety.
A social-emotional learning lesson focusing on the impact of words and perspective-taking, designed for one-on-one intervention with 6th-grade students who struggle with empathy and bullying behaviors.
A lesson exploring 10 key advertising techniques used to influence consumer behavior, based on the Ad Anatomy Field Guide.
A comprehensive social-behavioral intervention focused on middle school classroom expectations, personal boundaries, and professional communication.
A lesson focused on the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique, providing students with a structured scavenger hunt to practice mindfulness and sensory awareness.
A dynamic workshop on conflict resolution skills, including identifying triggers, de-escalation, and negotiation through interactive role-play and self-discovery.
A dynamic lesson focused on equipping middle and high school students with practical conflict resolution skills through active debate, role-play, and reflective restorative practices. Students will master 'I' statements, de-escalation techniques, and the art of compromise.
A foundational session focused on normalizing the difficulty of self-advocacy, identifying personal boundaries, and practicing low-intensity scripts to protect one's peace.
This lesson focuses on building foundational self-advocacy skills for students who struggle with boundaries. It introduces the concept of assertive communication and provides practical scripts for setting physical and social boundaries with friends.
A proactive mental health planning session where students design a 'wellness menu' to maintain emotional balance and social connection during summer break.
A targeted CBT session using the game Uno Flip to help students identify evidence for their thoughts, challenge catastrophizing, and manage social anxiety.
A lesson exploring the biblical virtue of diligence through the lens of ancient builders and laborers, featuring Nehemiah, Ruth, and the Temple craftsmen.
An engaging introduction to school counseling services for middle and high school students, featuring counselor bios, service overviews, and interactive activities.
A 30-minute lesson focused on helping students identify their unique personal strengths as a foundation for self-advocacy. Students explore various categories of strengths and map them to their daily lives.
An individual counseling session for 6th-grade girls focused on navigating social media's impact on body image and discovering internal strengths and values.
Students will learn and practice conflict resolution strategies, moving from 'stormy seas' to 'calm waters' through effective communication.
Students will develop empathy by practicing perspective-taking and identifying social cues in others, acting as 'social explorers'.
Students will identify and name complex emotions, understanding how they manifest in the body and mind using the metaphor of an internal map.
Advanced decision-making and ethical leadership for high school students.
Navigating social dynamics and stress management for middle schoolers.
Developing empathy and self-regulation tools for upper elementary students.
Foundational SEL skills for early learners focusing on identifying feelings and simple coping strategies.
A 15-minute intensive focus on two core DBT emotion regulation skills: Check the Facts and Opposite Action. This lesson uses a technical 'engineering' theme to help students troubleshoot and rewire their emotional responses.
A comprehensive social-emotional learning lesson for middle schoolers to navigate peer pressure and risk-taking during summer vacation using structured refusal scripts and personal boundary planning.
In this lesson, students transition from passive dreamers to active leaders of their own futures by mastering SMART goals. They will draft academic, personal, and long-term goals while engaging in a peer audit process to ensure their plans are specific, measurable, and achievable.
A comprehensive overview of the full-year K-12 SEL curriculum, providing teachers with a structured scope and sequence for implementation.
Equips high school students with advanced coping mechanisms, mental health awareness, and resilience strategies for adulthood.
Explores social dynamics, peer relationships, and managing life transitions for middle school students.