A comprehensive lesson for K-5 students to explore various careers and community helpers, aligning with ASCA Career Development standards. Students will identify interests, match helpers to their tools, and envision their own future paths.
A gentle, developmentally appropriate lesson for 3rd graders that uses weather analogies (passing rain showers vs. lingering heavy clouds) to distinguish between temporary sadness and depression, normalizing conversations around mental health.
Teaches the mechanics of taking ownership, overcoming the defensive 'but', and crafting active, meaningful apologies that repair trust.
Focuses on perspective-taking and understanding the deep impact of social exclusion and gossip on others' feelings and social safety.
The complete suite of internship binder materials designed to welcome, guide, and support school counseling interns through clinical expectations, daily operations, and self-care.
A creative, goal-setting lesson based on the book 'Big Plans' by Lane Smith and Bob Shea. Students design their own 'big plans' and develop a growth mindset through interactive graphic organizers, blueprint drawings, and structured action steps.
An interactive, small-group role-playing lesson designed to help middle schoolers navigate conflict resolution, peer pressure, digital misunderstandings, and teacher advocacy using positive communication frameworks.
A high school pragmatics lesson focused on 'reading the room' in social, academic, and digital spaces. Students learn to analyze subtle social cues, decode contexts, and adapt their behavior appropriately using interactive slides, scenario-based role-play cards, and structured reflection.
Empowers students to stay true to themselves and manage peer pressure. Students learn to set healthy boundaries and use assertive verbal strategies to pivot away from negative influences.
Focuses on widening social circles and managing group boundaries gracefully. Students practice practical strategies to welcome peers and navigate complex group dynamics.
Students learn the mechanics of active listening and empathy by practicing reading social cues, validating others' feelings, and demonstrating genuine interest in group conversations.
An elementary school lesson focused on the social-emotional skills of gift giving and receiving. Students learn to express appreciation, handle disappointment gracefully, and practice empathy through discussion and a hands-on crafting activity.
A social-emotional learning lesson for 3rd graders focusing on physical boundaries (the 'VIP Zone') and responding respectfully to school staff (the 'Stage Managers'). Includes pop-star themed discussion slides, a reflective student worksheet, and an educator guide.
A therapeutic self-talk workshop for 3rd to 5th graders to identify their inner critic and build a physical compass of positive affirmations for navigating the transition into summer.
An end-of-year reflection lesson designed for 3rd-grade students to celebrate academic growth, peer connections, personal milestones, and transition feelings through interactive task card discussions.
A comprehensive 30-minute counseling lesson for 2nd and 3rd grade students to learn personal ownership of actions, feelings, and physical boundaries through interactive discussion, a cooperative card game, and a reflection worksheet.
A comprehensive social skills lesson focusing on the 'I-Message' formula to resolve everyday conflicts. Includes an interactive slide deck, detailed lesson plan, anchor chart, student practice worksheet, and peer-to-peer scenario task cards.
A practical lesson designed to teach 5th graders critical time management skills, focusing on predicting activity durations and prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
A nurturing social-emotional learning lesson for Pre-K through 2nd grade. Students map out their support systems and coping strategies by crafting a personal "Comfort Cloud" mobile with hanging raindrops to support them during the summer break.
An employment training module centered around the dynamics of 'Undercover Boss'. Trainees analyze workplace hierarchy, identify strong work ethic, and study how feedback and rewards shape career success using a structured observation format.
A 15-minute small group lesson designed for school counselors and educators to build social-emotional intelligence in upper elementary students. The lesson uses a fun kitchen metaphor to teach empathy, active listening, personal boundaries, and peer conflict resolution.
A high school lesson focused on navigating relationships with school authority and staff. Students learn active listening, de-escalation strategies, and productive communication frameworks to express frustration constructively.
A narrative-therapy-inspired workshop where middle and high school students map out their school year as a book with chapters to synthesize challenges, victories, and closures.