A comprehensive preparation and reflection kit for 7th graders embarking on high school visits. It includes a field observation guide, a student-panel interview sheet, and a teacher facilitation guide.
A fast-paced, engaging 20-minute lunch bunch lesson focused on growth mindset. Students learn to recognize their fixed-mindset inner critic and practice 'flipping' negative self-talk into helpful, actionable growth mindset phrases.
A middle school DBT interpersonal effectiveness lesson. Students learn when and how to use DEAR MAN (for objective boundaries and requests) versus GIVE (for relationship maintenance) through relatable peer conflict, rumor, and boundary scenarios.
A 30-minute Life Skills lesson for Grades 5-8 on distinguishing Safe, Unsafe, and Unexpected Touch. Students learn clear definitions, sort common school scenarios using visual supports, and practice self-advocacy through hands-on roleplay and exit tickets.
A 30-minute Life Skills lesson for Grades 5-8 designed to teach students physical distance boundaries. Students learn the 'arm's length' rule through kinesthetic, visual, and social activities to respect personal space bubbles.
A practical Life Skills lesson for Grades 5-8 focusing on distinguishing between public and private spaces, recognizing appropriate behaviors for each, and applying concrete boundaries to promote safety and personal dignity.
Addresses personal agency: Demonstrate perseverance, Demonstrate a work ethic, Challenge yourself, and Use your time wisely. Students learn goal-setting, academic stamina, and time management.
Introduces the principles: Accept constructive feedback, Be reflective, and Show gratitude. Students learn how to receive feedback constructively and practice mindfulness through gratitude journaling.
Focuses on the personal core principles: Love yourself, Be positive, and Walk with a purpose. Students explore self-identity and set a baseline for their high school experience.
A pre-trip preparation lesson for 7th graders preparing for their upcoming high school visit, focusing on travel logistics, rules of conduct, and academic/extracurricular exploration.
A culminating reflection and community project lesson where students synthesize all five CARES values. Students create a class pledge, award certificates, and design a community action project to show their learning.
A social-emotional learning lesson centered on self-control, emotional regulation, and mindfulness. Students practice somatic grounding and cool-down techniques to manage big emotions in real-time.
A social-emotional learning lesson on empathy, active compassion, and perspective-taking. Students learn to recognize emotional cues in others and practice walking in someone else's shoes to solve social dilemmas.
A social-emotional learning lesson teaching personal accountability, civic responsibility, and classroom roles. Students identify how their individual choices affect the safety and success of the whole community.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on assertive communication, active listening, and setting respectful boundaries. Students practice using "I-Statements" to express their needs and opinions respectfully.
A social-emotional learning lesson focusing on cooperation, collaborative problem solving, and group agreement. Students explore how to share ideas, compromise, and build together as a team.
A summer onboarding lesson plan and checklist designed to prepare rising 8th-grade students for academic success through structured practice.
A beginning-of-the-year lesson teaching students the schoolwide HALLS procedure for safe and respectful hallway transitions. This lesson covers explicit teacher modeling, interactive student roleplay, and self-assessment of the HALLS expectations.
A hands-on transition workshop helping rising middle schoolers navigate their feelings, identify future activities, and set friendship goals through a interactive 'Suitcase' craft.
A resource hub designed to support teachers in managing classroom adjustments and implementing trauma-informed strategies for students experiencing acute family transitions.
A social-emotional learning lesson focusing on mindfulness and impulse control when interacting with adults, using "If/Then" mapping to trace how impulsive verbal reactions escalate consequences.
A lesson focusing on the power of expressing appreciation to build a positive community. 3rd-5th grade students reflect on school-year supporters and create physical 'tokens of thanks' to display in a classroom gallery walk, facilitating a positive transition to the next grade.
An operational guide and student handbook for West Lee Middle School Pride, providing comprehensive rules, procedures, and logistical information for families and students.
Day 4 guides students in assembling their personalized Stress-Management Blueprint, practicing high-temperature cooling tools, and completing the identical post-test.
Day 3 teaches students how to match specific coping strategies (cooling tools) to their current temperature zones, with hands-on sorting and practice.
Day 2 guides students in mapping their physical body cues (heart rate, muscle tension, breath) and identifying specific situational triggers that elevate their emotional temperature.
Day 1 focuses on introducing the 1-5 emotional thermometer scale, establishing small group norms, and conducting the identical pre-test to assess baseline emotion regulation self-awareness.
A comprehensive classroom expectations rollout for Week 1 of the school year. Includes a teacher guide and three separate grade-band slide decks (K-2, 3-5, 6-8) designed with a Marley Park green and yellow superhero theme.
Day 4 of the Calm Co-Pilots intervention. A final review where students assemble their personal Calm Kit, practice choosing a strategy with adult prompting, and complete the post-assessment.
Day 3 of the Calm Co-Pilots intervention. Focuses on requesting a 5-minute break and practicing structured rest using sensory supports, cards, and timers with adult prompts.
Day 2 of the Calm Co-Pilots intervention. Focuses on deep breathing using physical, tactile tracing mats to anchor their focus and regulate their physical response to big emotions.
Day 1 of the Calm Co-Pilots intervention. Students explore different emotional states, complete their pre-assessment, and learn to identify when their engines are running too hot, too cold, or just right.
A 3-day small-group social-emotional learning series for middle schoolers on impulse control. Students learn to recognize high-stress triggers and apply the 'override codes' (deep breaths, walking away, and taking a break) to self-regulate.
A family-focused guide to building daily routines and understanding the academic impact of school attendance. Includes a presentation for parent meetings, a student-friendly routine tracker, and a family partnership pledge.
A welcoming prep guide and supply list for incoming sixth graders to ensure they have the tools needed for ELA and Social Studies success.
A telehealth session lesson designed for a 12-year-old girl to learn and practice 'I' statements. The lesson focuses on self-advocacy, managing anxiety, setting family boundaries, and resolving online or offline friend drama using engaging, scrapbook-themed, and text-message-styled interactive slides.
Addresses verbal aggression, profanity, and reactive language. Students develop emotional regulation skills and learn how to replace toxic words with constructive, assertive communication.