A culminating session where students apply the full STEP process to a final whole-class challenge and celebrate their growth as Solution Squad members.

Focus on the 'P' in STEP: Pick a solution. Students synthesize all previous steps to choose the best, most respectful solution for everyone involved.

Focus on the 'E' in STEP: Explore outcomes. Students evaluate the possible consequences (pros and cons) of their solutions from all perspectives involved.

Focus on the 'T' in STEP: Think of solutions. Students brainstorm multiple safe and respectful ideas to solve a variety of interpersonal problems.

Develop empathy and perspective-taking skills. Students practice seeing problems through different viewpoints to better understand why a conflict is happening.

Focus on the 'S' in STEP: Say the problem. Students learn to describe interpersonal conflicts respectfully and without blaming others.

Students learn the importance of calming down before attempting to solve a problem. They explore how strong emotions affect logic and identify personal cool-down strategies.

Introduce the instructor, establish group guidelines, and build community through ice breakers. Students learn what the Solution Squad is all about and set expectations for the next 8 weeks.

A lesson focused on teaching high school students how to professionally resign from a job and express gratitude through formal letters. Students will learn about structure, tone, and etiquette.

This lesson explores the concept of kindness as a chain reaction, showing students how one small act can inspire a wave of positivity through their community.