A mentor-facilitated program designed to build student confidence through positive self-talk, growth mindset exercises, and practical coping strategies. The materials provide a structured but flexible framework for meaningful 1-on-1 sessions.
A collection of resources aimed at promoting staff well-being and work-life balance through low-pressure activities.
A lesson focused on helping middle school students distinguish between healthy and unhealthy friendship dynamics, specifically focusing on trust, gossip, and social inclusion.
A comprehensive lesson exploring the impact of language choice, focusing on professionalism, avoiding microaggressions, and using 'I' statements for conflict resolution.
A 50-minute financial safety workshop designed for homeless teens, focusing on identifying predatory scams, evaluating 'too good to be true' offers, and implementing a 24-hour decision pause.
A 30-minute interactive lesson for 2nd graders on navigating conflicts using the 'Escalator' vs. 'Stairs' analogy. Students learn to identify escalating behaviors (blaming, yelling) and practice de-escalating tools (I-statements, active listening).
A 30-minute small group session for 2nd graders focused on cognitive flexibility. Students practice staying calm and curious when asked to solve math problems using unfamiliar methods.
A 35-minute guidance lesson for 4th grade based on 'The Day You Begin' by Jacqueline Woodson, focusing on appreciating differences and similarities in accordance with the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling. Includes a counselor guide, presentation slides, and a bilingual student worksheet featuring a Circle Map and Venn Diagram.
A comprehensive social skills toolkit for teenagers, focusing on navigating friendship dynamics, understanding social cues, and managing social anxiety through practical scenarios and self-reflection.
This lesson empowers students in temporary housing to use their voices for community and self-advocacy. It covers letter writing, school board participation, public speaking at town halls, and connecting with local organizations.
A 40-45 minute lesson for 4th-5th graders on diversity, global citizenship, and perspective-taking through interactive scenarios and personal reflection.
A comprehensive lesson focused on helping students identify emotional triggers and build a personalized toolkit of self-regulation strategies. Students will create a multi-page workbook that serves as their personal 'Calm Code' for navigating stressors.
A 30-minute interactive lesson for 2nd graders to learn self-management skills using the metaphor of a 'personal remote control' to manage impulses, emotions, and focus.
A 30-minute lesson for 2nd graders to master impulse control and self-regulation using the Stop and Think strategy. Includes tools for playground behavior, social conflicts, and classroom focus.