A lesson focused on helping young girls build self-esteem, identify negative self-talk patterns, and break the habit of comparing themselves to others.
Connecting Beowulf's journey to personal resilience through the Coffee Bean metaphor and SECD frameworks, preparing students for the Hero's Journey game project.
A comprehensive lesson on conflict resolution for upper elementary students, teaching the S.T.O.P. strategy and providing multiple options for resolution via the Peace Wheel and Wheel of Choice.
Cultural values of the Anglo-Saxons and how the hero is remembered through mourning and praise.
The death of Beowulf and the significance of treasure and legacy in the Hero's Journey.
Beowulf's final battle against the dragon, focusing on themes of aging, leadership, and legacy.
Beowulf's descent into the underwater lair, exploring symbolism and the Supreme Ordeal.
Analysis of Grendel's mother's motivation and the shift in threat, focusing on vengeance vs. evil.
Beowulf's arrival and his first major trial against Grendel, emphasizing imagery, action analysis, and the Crossing of the Threshold.
Introduction to Grendel, focusing on characterization, mood, and the initial Call to Adventure in the Hero's Journey.
A comprehensive lesson guiding students through the definition, importance, and real-world application of integrity, culminating in a visually-driven 5-minute presentation.
A collection of tactical worksheets designed to teach and apply advanced executive functioning strategies, including task decomposition, stress management, and distraction defense.
A workshop focused on self-care, wellness dimensions, and building sustainable maintenance and renovation plans for independent living.
An interactive, game-show style lesson where students compete in teams to guess the most popular answers to various survey questions. This session promotes teamwork, quick thinking, and social engagement through diverse categories ranging from food to pop culture.
A high-energy lesson for 2nd graders that uses the excitement of professional basketball to teach essential social-emotional skills: following multi-step directions and accepting a 'no' with a positive attitude. Students learn that being a 'pro' means mastering the playbook of respect and discipline.
A collection of high-impact visual cover options for the Command Center planner, allowing students to personalize their organizational system.
A cumulative 'Boss Battle' review where students use all their regulation tools to solve a series of math-related regulation challenges.