A lesson focused on building empathy and perspective-taking skills for 5th-grade students, exploring the impact of actions on others and personal coping strategies.

Students explore the relationship between education, career choice, and income through a hands-on budgeting activity. 4th graders learn to prioritize needs versus wants while managing a monthly budget based on real-world career salaries.

A classroom game styled after Family Feud that teaches growth mindset, self-talk, and focus strategies using the 'Channel Changer' analogy. Students compete in teams to identify common distractions and mindset shifts.

Final commitment to the 'Bridge Builder' code and a celebration of the growth and changes made during the academy.

Rehearse self-regulation and repair strategies through challenging social scenarios to build behavioral muscle memory.

Develop strategies for seeking adult support when struggling with anger, social pressure, or the impulse to tease.

Learn and practice 'Reset Scripts' for stopping hurtful behavior in the moment and offering sincere apologies.

Identify the personal triggers and signs that 'friendly' teasing has become hurtful behavior that needs to stop.

Explore the emotional weight of hurtful words and the permanence of social impact to build genuine empathy.

Establish a culture of accountability and define 'The Reset'—the power to change direction and own the impact of our choices.

A 30-minute interactive lesson designed to empower 3rd-5th grade students with practical test-taking strategies and anxiety-reduction techniques, reframing tests as a chance to show what they know.

A guidance lesson for 5th graders focused on distinguishing between small and large problems, managing overreactions, and understanding the social pressure to 'prove' oneself in front of peers.

A supportive counseling session designed for 5th graders to build resilience against bullying, identify emotions, and learn practical strategies for standing up for themselves and seeking help.

A lesson on resilience focusing on bouncing back from setbacks using the 'Elastic Minds' framework. Students will learn to reframe challenges and develop personal coping strategies.

A comprehensive career exploration lesson where 5th-grade students discover their interests and skills through an inventory aligned with the 16 National Career Clusters. Students will identify their top career paths and learn about the specific skills required for different professional fields.