Students research different (fictional) bank offers, comparing interest rates (APY) and requirements. They learn that not all savings accounts are the same and that a higher interest rate can make a significant difference over time.
A transition lesson for rising sixth graders to master the Circle of Control and distinguish between big and small problems. Students learn practical coping strategies for peer conflicts and rule-breaking using a gamified quest theme.
An interactive, student-led curriculum empowering middle and high school leaders to de-escalate minor peer conflicts during high-stress transition periods, building sustainable restorative justice skills.
A collaborative mental health workshop designed to help students navigate summer transition anxiety by identifying stressors, mapping coping strategies, and co-creating a personalized proactive emotional regulation plan.
A collaborative workshop designed to help students identify summer stressors and co-create proactive plans for emotional regulation outside of school. This lesson builds concrete coping strategies and 'safety nets' for students transitioning to summer break.
A visual, guided lesson for 5th graders to learn the difference between automatic reactions and thoughtful responses in school and home environments, using comic strips, scenario paths, and personal trigger maps.
A lesson focusing on critical digital citizenship skills, helping students navigate the web safely and make informed choices when posting, interacting, or pondering online situations.
A transformative lesson introducing students to the psychological science of gratitude, centered on the 'Three Good Things' daily habit to build mental resilience, optimism, and emotional wellbeing.
Week 4 of the program, focusing on real-world practice, synthesizing pause strategies and assertive communication, and creating a shared friendship blueprint for future interactions.
Week 3 of the program, focusing on perspective-taking activities to help students understand how their impulsive actions affect their partner's feelings and ripple out.
Week 2 of the program, focusing on learning and practicing assertive communication skills, specifically crafting and using 'I-statements' and modulating tone/posture to prevent conflicts.
Week 1 of the program, focusing on identifying internal physical 'sparks' of anger/impulsivity and applying physical and mental 'stop' cues (the 3-second pause) before reacting to peers.
Empowers students to respond constructively to peer rejection, set realistic friendship goals, and track their self-confidence.
Equips students with practical tools to manage disagreements, practice compromise, and express frustration constructively.
Teaches the mechanics of conversational exchange, finding common interests, and using visual desk reminders for active listening.
Focuses on reading non-verbal cues (body language, facial expressions, tone of voice) and understanding unwritten social rules in small group settings.
Focuses on building self-worth, identifying negative media messages, and shifting personal and peer narratives through positive self-talk strategies.
Teaches student leaders to identify the fine line between teasing and bullying, and equips them with safe, practical upstander intervention and peer support frameworks.
Equips PACT student leaders with core concepts of proactive inclusion, empathy, and positive peer-to-peer connection. Features a hands-on inclusion blueprint worksheet and peer training presentation.
A welcome packet designed for new upper elementary students transitioning to a new school. Features counselor introductions, interactive feelings trackers, physical coping strategy cards, anxiety-relief exercises, goal setting templates, and school activities organizers.
A reflective self-discovery lesson for 6th graders to analyze their personal growth, identify character strengths developed over the school year, and express their self-concept through a creative mosaic art piece.
A reflective 6th-grade lesson where students analyze their personal growth and character strengths over the school year, culminating in the creation of a personalized visual mosaic that celebrates who they are becoming.
A gamified 2-session SEL small group unit where 3rd and 4th grade students explore, try out, and collect coping skills for their personal Coping Toolboxes.
An introductory lesson designed to demystify restorative justice circles for 8th-grade students in California, building trust and encouraging voluntary participation using an ASCA-aligned, trauma-informed lens.
A collaborative, student-centered lesson framework to support students transitioning back to school after anxiety-related absences using a graduated exposure pathway.
A practical lesson introducing 8th graders to evidence-based healthy coping mechanisms. Students learn to identify stress triggers and build a personalized toolkit using grounding, reframing, physical outlets, and boundaries.
A complete conflict resolution lesson for 4th graders focused on mastering I-Statements and active listening. Students learn to build communication bridges instead of walls, practicing with real-world school conflicts and reflective activities.
A social-emotional learning lesson for sixth graders transitioning from structured school days to unstructured summer schedules. Students identify personal anchors (routines, relationships, and activities) and build a physical 'Anchor Map' to provide stability, maintain emotional well-being, and prevent anxiety.
A lesson designed to check in with disengaged or bored students, gathering their insights through a creative survey to design a highly engaging, personalized experience for the upcoming school year.
A comprehensive social-emotional learning lesson for 6th graders designed to help them identify, address, and let go of end-of-year social friction, grudges, and academic stress through a symbolic 'unpacking' metaphor. Includes a detailed lesson plan, a visual slide deck, and a hands-on reflective worksheet.
A 40-minute guidance lesson that combines a mindful '10 Zen' period with a creative, drawing-heavy 'Dream Map' vision board activity for career goal setting. Includes a slide presentation, teacher script, and a student drawing sheet.
An interactive 4th-grade social-emotional lesson designed to help students navigate summer peer pressure, trust their gut feelings, regulate emotions during schedule changes, and build coping strategies for boredom and loneliness.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on self-reflection and recognizing positive personal traits in oneself.
A lesson focused on self-reflection, identity, and positive personal characteristics where students create a personal identity map.
A bilingual English-Spanish therapeutic resource set for an 11-year-old student struggling with school avoidance and social anxiety. It includes a comprehensive self-guided workbook and a facilitator guide to build tolerance, reframe classmates' curious stares, and complete a 20-day exposure challenge.
A highly visual, step-by-step social-emotional learning lesson focusing on recognizing and responding to physical body signals (heart rate, heat, breathing) and emotions. Tailored for 3rd and 4th graders, with explicit tools to connect internal feelings to helpful communication choices.
Students explore their expectations, excitements, and fears regarding the upcoming school year. They compile their wisdom for next year's class and write a letter of support to their future selves.
Students practice expressions of meaningful closure. They write gratitude notes to peers and teachers, process the emotions of physically leaving their current classroom, and celebrate their shared history.
In this lesson, students reflect on their highest and lowest points of the school year. They explore how challenging days built resilience and how successful moments deserve celebration, utilizing mountain and meadow imagery.
A visual, highly structured social-emotional learning lesson focusing on helpful vs. unhelpful communication. Tailored for 3rd and 4th graders, with explicit non-verbal communication supports (visual boards, sorting cards) to fully include students with autism.
A comprehensive lesson guiding students through identity exploration, strengths mapping, and structuring long-term personal goals into actionable milestones and daily habits.