A high school lesson designed to broaden students' vocational horizons by exploring emerging industries and non-traditional career paths through interest-mapping.
Focuses on long-term goal setting and identifying personal passions. Students learn the SMART goal framework and engage in a guided visualization to plan their post-graduation paths.
Focuses on the science of stress and developing a personalized toolkit of healthy coping strategies. Students learn to differentiate between productive stress and burnout and practice immediate grounding techniques.
An introductory session for high school girls focused on identifying stressors and practicing mindfulness and relaxation techniques as healthy coping mechanisms.
Focuses on identifying healthy and unhealthy relationship patterns. Students learn to recognize red and green flags and practice setting healthy boundaries with friends, family, and partners.
Focuses on building self-esteem by identifying personal strengths and reframing negative self-talk. Students will explore the difference between self-esteem and self-compassion through discussion and reflective activities.
A 45-minute exploration of diverse cultural perspectives on mental health, healing, and wellbeing, focusing on Indigenous, collectivist, faith-based, and Western models. students will learn about the importance of culturally responsive care and how to advocate for culturally safe mental health supports.
A 45-minute core training session covering the ambassador role, safety boundaries, practical stigma-reduction strategies, and student self-care.
A 35-minute introductory lesson for high schoolers that demystifies mindfulness, teaching it as a practical tool for focus and emotional regulation through active experimentation with four distinct techniques.
A 45-minute workshop-style lesson designed for secondary students to empower them as mental health ambassadors. Students learn to conduct needs assessments, plan authentic campaigns, and measure their impact while aligning with TDSB wellbeing frameworks.
A 45-minute lesson for high school students focusing on life promotion through protective factors, meaningful connections, and a sense of purpose. This strengths-based lesson moves beyond risk to build hope and community belonging.
A comprehensive 45-minute lesson for high school students exploring the mechanics of anxiety, cognitive distortions, and evidence-based coping strategies through a destigmatizing and practical lens.
A 40-minute exploration of the neuroscience behind mental health, focusing on the stress response (amygdala vs. prefrontal cortex), the biological foundations of wellbeing, and practical strategies for emotional regulation.
A comprehensive 45-minute lesson for high schoolers to critically examine social media's impact on mental health, featuring a media analysis activity and personal digital audit.
A small group lesson for the Passport to Manhood program focusing on the multifaceted role of fatherhood, emphasizing presence, responsibility, and being a positive role model.
Simplified financial literacy lessons for students needing high-visual support and practical, functional application of budgeting concepts.
Students will learn the fundamentals of creating and maintaining a budget, distinguishing between needs and wants, and understanding fixed versus variable expenses.
A comprehensive workshop for middle and high school students to identify personal strengths, map emotional triggers, and develop actionable coping strategies for academic stress and testing seasons.
A comprehensive set of safety guidelines and participation rules for the Senior Assassin water gun game, focusing on school policy compliance and community safety.
A comprehensive lesson for high schoolers on self-advocacy, focusing on assertive communication, 'I' statements, and navigating difficult conversations with teachers and peers using a chemistry lab-inspired theme.
An introductory lesson exploring the specific requirements and skills needed for entry-level roles in transportation, security, and food service. Students will identify hard and soft skills and assess their own readiness.
A comprehensive guide for students to navigate high-pressure academic periods, focusing on goal-setting, study habits, and holistic well-being.
A comprehensive set of tools to help high school students prepare for their first job application in the barbering industry, focusing on technical knowledge, professional etiquette, and portfolio building.
A lesson on decoding non-verbal communication across various social contexts, helping students identify and interpret facial expressions, posture, gestures, and proximity.
A comprehensive lesson designed to help high school students navigate the job application process for a psychology internship while demonstrating their subject-matter knowledge.
A comprehensive lesson on preparing for a career in underwater welding, focusing on the technical resume and professional cover letter requirements for high-risk industrial maritime roles.
An alternate Week 9 lesson focusing on cognitive focus and "Signal vs. Noise" filtering. Students simulate a submarine mission, practicing sustained attention through silent observation and cognitive filtering tasks without physical movement.
This lesson guides high school students through the process of applying for an entry-level position at a hair salon, focusing on professional presentation and industry-specific expectations.
This lesson teaches students the fundamentals of self-advocacy through assertive communication. Students will learn to distinguish between passive, aggressive, and assertive styles and practice using 'I-statements' in various real-world scenarios.
A comprehensive lesson providing students with physiological and cognitive strategies to manage assessment anxiety through grounding, breathing, and positive self-talk.
A high-energy team-building challenge for older campers to build resiliency and leadership skills under increasing pressure. Participants must navigate a 50-yard course through five rounds of escalating restrictions and chaos.
A 30-minute interactive ethics session for camp counselors focusing on the tension between personal loyalty and professional integrity through a high-stakes stealing scenario.
A 30-minute reflective workshop for camp leaders to evaluate their daily kindness patterns. Counselors analyze their interactions, identify triggers for unkindness, and commit to one specific behavioral change.
A 25-minute reflective workshop for older campers to explore integrity by writing a letter from their future selves. Leaders guide campers through a journey of decision-making, loyalty, and personal growth.
A 30-minute interactive session for older campers (grades 9-10) to explore the distinction between reputation and integrity through scenarios and debate.
A 25-minute interactive session for camp counselors to explore the depth of kindness through five forms of non-material generosity. Counselors identify personal strengths and commit to a week-long challenge of practicing their most difficult form of generosity.
A 25-minute interactive session for grades 9-10 campers focused on reframing failure and building resilience by documenting hardships rather than accomplishments.
An interactive perspective-shifting session for older campers (grades 9-10) to build resiliency by evaluating stressors through the 5-5-5 lens: 5 weeks, 5 months, and 5 years. Leaders guide campers through personal reflection and group sharing to distinguish between temporary hurdles and long-term priorities.
A 30-minute interactive session for high school campers to build deep connections through structured vulnerability and walking conversations. Focused on empathy and the core value of kindness.
A 30-minute interactive training session for camp counselors focused on the mechanics of allyship through roleplay and reflection, centered on the core value of kindness.
A 30-minute interactive session for high school campers to define integrity and co-create a personal honor code for their group. The lesson focuses on debate, personal accountability, and shared values.
A 25-minute interactive session for older campers (grades 9-10) exploring the nuances of sincere praise versus empty flattery, rooted in the core value of kindness.
A focused session for a small group of students to process changes in school staffing, exploring their feelings and developing coping strategies for transitions.
This lesson equips high school students with the essential skills of self-advocacy, focusing on identifying needs, professional communication, and navigating support systems with confidence.
A comprehensive lesson for adults on mastering comparison shopping. Participants learn to decode unit prices, avoid marketing traps, and apply functional math to grocery and pharmacy purchases.
A high school lesson focused on empowering students to design their own behavior plans, moving from external compliance to internal self-regulation and accountability.
A comprehensive lesson on emotional regulation, teaching students to identify physiological cues and apply 'top-down' and 'bottom-up' strategies to move from reactive to reflective states.