Cartooning Career Paths

A 40-minute social-emotional learning lesson designed to build Cultural Intelligence (CQ) in peer groups. Students will explore cultural empathy, analyze real-world communication scenarios, and collaborate on building a shared set of inclusive classroom guidelines.

A lesson designed for older teens out of school to examine their social structures, build high-value peer circles, and map out essential community support networks. The lesson combines practical self-assessments, direct strategies for resisting negative pressure, and real-world mentor identification.

A complete lesson bundle centered on 'The Half-Time Adjustments' soccer analogy. It guides students to analyze math anxiety, reframe self-talk, and execute strategic 'mid-game adjustments' to tackle challenging math problems.

A soccer-themed mindset lesson designed for 8th-grade students to address math anxiety. Using the high-pressure analogy of a penalty kick, students learn self-regulation, tactical breathing, and action steps to conquer math anxiety.

An 8th-grade introductory lesson on growth mindset in mathematics using a clean neuroscientific "Brain Lab" theme. Students explore the physical mechanisms of math anxiety, reframe frustration as constructive "synaptic friction," analyze errors as neural feedback signals, and practice cognitive re-scripting.

An 8th-grade lesson focusing on math anxiety, deconstructing mistakes as valuable data, and teaching somatic calming techniques like box breathing.

A complete toolkit for hosting a memorable, structured 40-minute end-of-year small group celebration, including a step-by-step party schedule, interactive games, and printable themed gift tags.

A comprehensive lesson focused on building classroom community and mastering transitions through a collaborative Human Scavenger Hunt. Students practice visual and auditory procedures (chime, 1-2-3 countdown, turn-and-talks) while discovering common interests with peers.

A restorative circle and mindset lesson designed for 8th graders struggling with math anxiety, helping them reframe struggle, build peer support networks, and develop concrete stress-reduction strategies.

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 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 specialized Wednesday advisory session designed to prepare middle school students for their upcoming high school tour. It pairs a reflective advisor-led conversation guide with a dynamic, movement-oriented scenario game to help students understand high school reality, set behavioral expectations, and build constructive curiosity.

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 DBT-informed lesson designed to help students navigate interpersonal connections at a new school. This lesson introduces and practices the DEAR MAN strategy for clear self-advocacy and the GIVE skillset for building warm, authentic relationships.

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.

Collaboratively identifies safety signals, grounding mechanisms, and sensory anchors. Translates these into a visual "Comfort Blueprint" contract to provide the student with a sense of control and predictability.

Introduces low-risk communication options that bypass direct face-to-face dialogue. Focuses on visual tools, somatic signaling, and music/art selection as safe expressive media.

Establishes a zero-pressure physical and emotional space where the student feels no demand to speak. Focuses on parallel activity, clear non-verbal boundaries, and sensory regulation.

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 comprehensive 45-minute lesson guiding high school students through high-demand, high-income career pathways in skilled trades, technology, and allied healthcare as viable alternatives to a traditional 4-year degree.

A 40-minute SEL lesson for 6th graders to understand the Yerkes-Dodson Stress Curve, identifying the 'sweet spot' of positive stress (eustress) versus overwhelm, and building a personalized coping toolkit.

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.

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.

A rapid 10-15 minute lesson designed for 9th graders to identify their unique personal talents through self-reflection on past accomplishments, aligning their individual strengths with future potential careers.

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.