Counselor Implementation Toolkit

An explicit teaching lesson for Upper Elementary (grades 3-5) that introduces mindfulness through brain science, explaining the roles of the amygdala and prefrontal cortex, and provides concrete self-regulation strategies.

Resources and guides to prepare camp leadership and directors for candidate interviews, stakeholder meetings, and strategic alignment sessions.

A 25-minute, highly interactive Tier 2 counseling lesson designed to cultivate adaptability, multi-perspective thinking, and constructive workplace communication in high school seniors preparing for professional transitions.

High-level scope, sequence, and developmental milestones for elementary, middle, and high school career exploration. This framework links classroom subjects to real-world college, trade, and workforce pathways.

A powerful kindness and bullying prevention lesson exploring how hurtful words affect others and how we can repair hearts. Students engage in a paper-heart crumbling activity to visually understand the lasting impact of unkindness.

A transition support unit designed for rising 2nd graders entering a new school. Includes a social story presentation, a personal passport worksheet, and a counselor guidance document.

A 25-minute, highly interactive Tier 2 counseling lesson designed to cultivate adaptability, multi-perspective thinking, and constructive workplace communication in high school seniors preparing for professional transitions.

A comprehensive lesson helping students distinguish between friendly teasing, hurtful teasing, and bullying, while teaching concrete self-advocacy strategies and verbal boundary setting.

A 25-minute counseling lesson for transitioning Seniors focusing on professional communication, validation, and compromise frameworks to resolve high-stakes project friction on senior shop floors and collaborative teams.

A 25-minute small group counseling lesson focused on perspective-taking and professional teamwork for transitioning Seniors. Students learn how understanding different workplace perspectives and using flexible thinking helps resolve advanced capstone and professional shop floor conflicts.

A lesson focused on equipping elementary students with functional verbal communication skills for everyday real-world interactions. Students practice through guided peer discussions, roleplays, and task cards.

Introduction to DBT STEPS-A Lesson 19, focusing on the core concept of Dialectics. This lesson helps 7th graders understand that two seemingly opposite truths can coexist, guiding them to find a balanced 'middle path' in their emotions, relationships, and daily lives.

Consolidates learning with a collaborative micro-build challenge, group self-reflection, and administration of the identical post-test.

Focuses on identifying and navigating group conflicts (such as disagreements or resource sharing) using interactive discussion cards.

Focuses on positive peer reinforcement, active listening, and supporting teammates through verbal encouragement and collaborative challenge completion.

Focuses on setting group norms, administering the pre-test, and introducing the core teamwork roles (Commander, Navigator, Specialist, Reporter) using a retro space-explorer theme.

Day 3 focuses on cooperative group work to solve dilemmas, acting out teamwork scenarios, and completing the visual post-test to evaluate progress.

Day 2 emphasizes structured turn-taking, active waiting strategies, and practicing self-regulation with a physical tracker during small-group play.

Day 1 focuses on the golden rules of sharing materials, using friendly request phrases, and administering the baseline visual pre-test.

Day 3 of the Sharing Squad small-group intervention. Students combine their sharing and turn-taking skills to complete a collaborative puzzle drawing peacefully, followed by a graduation ceremony.

Day 2 of the Sharing Squad small-group intervention. Students focus on the concept of wait time and turn-taking through interactive games and a physical "Turn Tracker" token activity.

Day 1 of the Sharing Squad small-group intervention. Students learn the importance of sharing art materials, practice key sharing phrases, and complete a collaborative coloring challenge.

A supportive, mountain-trail-themed final counseling session designed for students on IEPs to celebrate their personal growth, develop summer coping strategies, set future goals, and process closure with their counselor.

A collection of visual guides and posters to teach and remind elementary students how and when to ask for permission for daily routines.

An interactive workshop teaching students essential conflict resolution skills, active listening techniques, and peer mediation frameworks to build stronger, more empathetic friendships.

A highly interactive Lunch & Learn lesson for 1st-3rd graders focusing on growth mindset and 'The Power of Yet'. Includes a student worksheet, printable table discussion cards, a facilitator script, and a colorful classroom anchor chart.

A comprehensive, highly engaging lesson that translates the core principles of Atomic Habits into practical academic, executive functioning, and social strategies for 7th graders. Through interactive slides, concrete worksheets, and structured small-group discussions, students learn to design and track habits that lead to continuous improvement.

A high-energy, low-stakes icebreaker lesson for 7th graders to ease back-to-school anxiety. Students participate in a visual voting session using a slide deck, complete a self-reflection worksheet, and mingle to find classmates with matching pop culture and interest vibes.

A practical toolkit designed to help caregivers build meaningful, low-stress, and low-cost connections with their teenage children. Contains action-oriented resources categorized by teen interests and connection goals.

A quick, high-impact SEL lesson designed for Grades 1–3 to introduce the concept of a growth mindset through the 'Superpower of Yet' using the TLC Gators school mascot.

A 15-minute restorative social-emotional learning lesson for third graders struggling with lying to avoid consequences. It helps students understand that hiding mistakes with lies creates a heavy emotional burden, while speaking the truth—even when it requires great courage—brings relief, lightness, and restores trust.

A guide and resource hub focused on equipping educators and employers with strategies to support youth employee mental health and ensure legal compliance. This lesson bridges the gap between school preparation and real-world employment stressors.

A growth mindset and emotional regulation lesson designed for 3rd and 4th-grade small groups. Students discover how the brain strengthens through challenge, identify their frustration 'heat level', and practice concrete self-regulation exercises like tactical breathing and constructive self-talk.

An end-of-year reflection lesson for 7th-grade science students where they reflect on their growth, achievements, and challenges, and leave advice for future students.

A lesson focused on self-regulation and conflict resolution for PreK-K students, featuring highly visual, icon-based anchor charts and guides.

A dynamic social-emotional learning lesson designed for high school freshmen to master relationship and social skills. Students explore techniques for initiating friendships, navigating peer pressure, resolving conflicts constructively, and collaborating effectively in high school environments.

A game-themed social-emotional learning lesson for 4th-grade students to master conversational boundaries, accept feedback, and handle sportsmanship during play using the concept of a 'Social Radar'.

An 8th-grade lesson focusing on the social-emotional impact of hate speech and fostering a supportive school community. Students read an engaging, age-appropriate article and complete a reflective worksheet to map the impact of words and make personal commitments to inclusivity.

An end-of-year reflective science lesson where 7th-grade students look back on their progress, share advice for incoming students, and celebrate achievements.

A comprehensive self-regulation lesson bundle designed for 5th graders to match the size of their reactions to the size of their problems, blending the 'Size of the Problem' scale with the 'Zones of Regulation' framework.

A nurturing and interactive social-emotional learning lesson for grades 2-3 designed to help students identify happy, sad, mad, and scared feelings. It focuses on physical body clues, facial expressions, and written reflection on coping strategies and self-regulation.

An SEL-focused lesson based on the book 'Elephant Island' by Leo Timmers, exploring community-building, resilience, and welcoming others through movement-based task cards and collaborative reflection.

An instructional lesson centered on identifying communication breakdowns, analyzing relational friction, and applying active de-escalation strategies. Features interactive storyboard-driven slides and activities.

A 4-week space explorer themed morning meeting series for middle school ESY scholars with disabilities. Led by Commander Sosnoff, it covers Mars Rover, Asteroid Navigation, Saturn Rings, and Nebula sectors with calendar ship logs, cosmic energy checks, stellar affirmations, and turn-and-talk communication prompts.

A 4-week wildlife safari themed morning meeting series for ESY elementary school scholars. Covers Savannah, Jungle, Desert, and Ocean habitats with daily welcomes, mood checks, date trackers, affirmations, and interactive social-emotional sharing prompts.

An opening day professional development session for Edgewood Intermediate School, home of the Flashes, centered around the theme 'Be the Spark.' Designed to introduce the administrative team, establish annual goals, build community, and motivate staff.

A interactive and engaging lesson designed to equip transitioning middle school students with coping strategies for handling sensory overload, rule-breaking peers, and group work frustrations. Includes an 10-slide presentation, a highly visual coping checklist, and a detailed facilitator guide.

A Tier 3 individual counseling intervention designed for 7th graders (ages 12-13) to map physical stress patterns, analyze neurological escalation, and construct customized coping matrices.