A social-emotional learning lesson for 9th graders exploring empathy, self-esteem, and friendship through the lens of the film Charlotte's Web. Students analyze character dynamics to understand their own social worlds.
A quick, celebratory check-in for 8th graders as they prepare for high school. Includes a student flyer for goal-setting and a teacher guide for facilitating the transition discussion.
A targeted social-emotional learning lesson designed to help high school students recognize perfectionist patterns and apply self-compassion and cognitive reframing techniques.
A lesson focused on analyzing the arguments and perspectives within the text 'The Digital Paper Trail', specifically looking at the ethics and legality of using social media in hiring.
A lesson exploring how building strong interpersonal connections with teachers, peers, and school staff can make daily school life smoother, more supportive, and more efficient.
A lesson exploring the ethical and legal implications of using social media as a screening tool during the hiring process, based on professional HR perspectives.
A comprehensive assessment covering developmental domains, brain growth, major ECE theorists, and strategies for supporting young children's self-concept and identity.
This lesson helps students identify personal barriers to school attendance, set actionable attendance goals, and reflect on the connection between presence and their future aspirations. It also provides teachers with a supportive framework for family communication regarding attendance.
An intensive lesson focusing on the immediate impact of theft and lying, using a peer case study to bypass defensive shut-down mechanisms.
A two-day mixed media art project where students explore the duality of their internal and external identities through silhouette collage. Students brainstorm personal traits, create a visual representation of their 'inner' and 'outer' selves, and reflect on how these identities intersect.
A CBT-focused session for adolescents to build emotional awareness, recognize cognitive distortions, and understand the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
A practical budgeting lesson where students predict real-world costs, research actual expenses for a specific salary, and reconcile their expectations with financial reality.
An introductory lesson on stock market fundamentals, covering key terminology, the difference between individual stocks and index funds, and a hands-on investment simulation.
A transformative lesson on happiness as a trainable skill, focusing on the power of self-talk, daily habits, and cognitive reframing to improve mental well-being for both students and staff.
A hands-on project where students step into the role of an educator, designing a literacy lesson around a children's book and recording a professional storytelling session aligned with Indiana Academic Standards.
The initial meeting focused on breaking the ice and establishing a creative partnership through shared identity projects.
A reflection-focused lesson helping students process their experiences and takeaways after a college campus visit.
A lesson designed to ground student aspirations in financial reality by researching career salaries and mapping them against the actual costs of a desired lifestyle. Students will explore gross vs. net income, essential living expenses, and the long-term planning required to achieve financial goals.
This lesson covers three essential workplace behaviors for life skills students: following instructions, being honest, and asking for clarification through social stories, scenarios, and self-monitoring tools.