Reinforces coping strategies through independent practice, student-led puppet shows, and reflection on managing emotions in new contexts.
A 7th-grade lesson focused on evaluating everyday decisions using a structured 5-step decision-making model. Students will analyze scenarios and apply the model to their own lives.
Reflecting on progress and celebrating the mission's success. Students create a 'Stay-in-Orbit' plan for long-term consistency.
Identifying the ground crew. Students learn how to communicate when they are struggling and who at home and school can help them 'launch' on tough days.
Building practical morning routines. Students create a 'Pre-Flight Checklist' to ensure a successful launch from home to school every morning.
Focuses on the social benefits of school and building a sense of belonging. Students identify their 'Satellite Team'—friends and staff who make school a place they want to be.
Officers investigate the 'Gravity' pulling them away from school. Students identify specific barriers (sleep, anxiety, morning chaos) and scale them from Mouse to Elephant glitches.
The initial meeting of the Launchpad League attendance group. Students establish group norms, identify the 'Gravity' (reasons) that keeps them from school, and understand the mission of being present.
A social skills assessment and introductory lesson for 4th and 5th graders to identify needs in self-esteem, friendship, and impulse control.
A quick 20-minute introductory lesson for primary students (K-4) to define social skills and explore their importance through the lens of 'Social Superpowers'. Includes direct instruction, a roleplay activity, and visual aids.
A collection of resources to help kindergarteners develop emotional regulation skills, specifically targeting academic frustration and jealousy. Includes parent guidance and child-friendly visual aids.
Students will learn to identify common financial scams, protect their personal information online, and understand the steps to take if they become a victim of identity theft.
An introduction to the world of credit, covering how credit scores work in Canada, the difference between credit and debit, and the true cost of borrowing money.
Students will explore the power of compound interest, understand the difference between simple and compound growth, and set SMART financial goals using Canadian savings tools like TFSAs.
A 20-minute lesson teaching K-4 students conflict resolution strategies through a 'Peace Patch' garden theme, focusing on breathing, I-statements, and finding solutions.
Students will master the daily operations of a bank account, including using debit cards, avoiding common fees, using mobile banking apps safely, and tracking their spending.
Students will learn the difference between checking and savings accounts, compare different banking institutions, and identify the specific documents required to open an account as a minor.
A 20-minute lesson for grades K-4 focused on identifying and managing "big" emotions using a weather-themed framework. Students learn to recognize emotional 'storms' and use specific tools to find their way back to 'sunny' skies.