Students analyze the song 'The Climb' by Miley Cyrus as a poetic work, focusing on the central metaphor of a mountain climb to represent life's challenges and perseverance.
A reading comprehension lesson focused on citing evidence and making inferences about the hidden infrastructure of Disney World, designed for middle schoolers reading at a 5th-grade level.
A comprehensive lesson for 6th graders on distress tolerance skills, focusing on the ACCEPTS distraction techniques and TIPP physiological resets to manage overwhelming emotions in the classroom.
A pull-out counseling lesson for 3rd graders focused on developing a growth mindset and using coping strategies like positive self-talk and problem-size assessment to build perseverance.
A focused activity set designed to help students analyze how individuals, ideas, and events interact within a rock-themed narrative. This lesson uses the high-energy world of rock music to teach literary analysis skills.
An advanced social-emotional learning lesson for 3rd-4th grade students to analyze complex social conflicts. Students use the ABC model to deconstruct triggers, evaluation relational impacts, and practice restorative communication.
A lesson focusing on Chapters 13-18 of Tuck Everlasting, where the Man in the Yellow Suit makes a dark bargain with the Foster family to gain control of the magic spring. Students will analyze the plot through summarizing and vocabulary in context.
A collection of materials designed to help students cultivate a practice of gratitude through reflection, letter-writing, and inspirational quotes. Ideal for social work sessions or classroom morning meetings.
A mini-lesson for 8th-grade math students focused on distinguishing between needs and wants while budgeting for rent and utilities in the Buffalo, NY area. Students will use the 30% rule to evaluate housing affordability and prioritize essential expenses like heating during Buffalo winters.
A social-emotional learning lesson for 2nd-3rd grade students to master the ABCs of conflict resolution. Students analyze the triggers (Antecedents), their reactions (Behaviors), and the results (Consequences) while brainstorming more effective 'B' choices for better 'C' outcomes.
A reading lesson focused on the narrative 'L.A.\'s Moveable Feast', adapted for 6th-grade readers to practice summarization, identifying themes, and citing textual evidence.
Explore the central metaphor of Tuck Everlasting through the comparison of the river and the rock. Students analyze Angus Tuck's explanation of the 'Wheel of Life' and reflect on why life must move forward.
Students learn the importance of respecting others' digital space, privacy, and time when using computers and devices.
Students read an adapted narrative about the Los Angeles food truck scene, focusing on identifying central themes, summarizing key events, and using context clues to understand figurative language and vocabulary.