In this session, school leaders explore the 'studio critique' model from art education and apply it to classroom observations, focusing on objective description and collaborative inquiry.
A lesson for 6th graders on the importance of self-advocacy, identifying personal needs, and communicating them effectively using the '3 Cs' approach: Calm, Clear, and Confident.
An introductory workshop on checking vs. savings accounts, the mechanics of overdraft fees, and best practices for secure online banking.
This lesson helps students navigate social boundaries by distinguishing between being friendly to everyone and forming deep friendships. Through a mapping metaphor, students learn that it is healthy and okay to choose their close friends while remaining kind to others.
A focused 20-minute individual counseling session for 7th-grade students to build resilience by identifying negative thought patterns and establishing a personalized coping toolkit.
Introduces the concept of growth mindset and the 'power of yet' through two creative projects: a vision board for future goals and a growth tree for past achievements.
A collection of resources to help students regulate emotions and find calm by focusing on positive memories and happy moments.
A lesson focused on introducing the concept of a growth mindset using a storybook format. Students will meet Pip, a character who learns that 'I can't' becomes 'I can't yet' with practice and persistence.
An interactive 30-minute lesson where kindergarteners discover their 'Listening Superpowers' using their whole bodies, featuring a participatory story and movement games.
A practical lesson designed to help students experiencing housing instability navigate financial emergencies through scenario-based problem solving and resource mapping.
A comprehensive lesson designed for 5th-grade students to master self-regulation by learning to identify emotions and pause before reacting. Includes instructional slides, a visual anchor chart, a guided activity, and a teacher facilitation guide.
A practical financial literacy lesson designed to empower students with unstable housing to manage small amounts of money and plan for a more secure future.
A practical guide to financial goal setting and budgeting designed for youth navigating housing instability, focusing on small, achievable wins.
A practical guide to managing digital subscriptions, focusing on identifying essential services, understanding billing cycles, and finding free alternatives for youth in transition.
Students learn to identify different emotions and sort them into the four color-coded zones: Blue, Green, Yellow, and Red.
A comprehensive orientation for medical interns covering placement procedures, professional standards, and post-internship career support.
Students act as financial investigators to perform a spending audit on a fictional case study, identifying budget pitfalls like subscription creep and impulse buys to recommend corrective actions.
A hands-on lesson teaching students how to identify and manage subscription costs through forensic analysis of hypothetical spending scenarios. Students will learn to spot 'cash leaks' and understand the long-term impact of recurring payments.
A comprehensive lesson on essential study skills, focusing on effective time management techniques and strategic test preparation to help students boost their academic performance and reduce stress.
A comprehensive orientation for the Workforce Internship program, covering policies, expectations, and success strategies for new interns at Commonpoint Queens.
A lesson for kindergarteners exploring the SEL theme that kindness is a superpower, based on the book 'Superbuns' by Diane Kredensor.
A visual management system to help students transition between focused learning periods and restorative breaks, using a 'Focus Engine' metaphor.
A collection of visually cohesive resources designed to foster a classroom environment rooted in trust and respect using a subtle heart-inspired aesthetic.
Focuses on building communication tools for navigating difficult conversations with family members. It introduces 'I-statements' and strategies for staying regulated during conflict.
This lesson focuses on identifying internal emotional states through creative expression and developing self-regulation tools for moments of intense grief or anger.
A comprehensive lesson on the monitoring phase of metacognition for 10th graders, featuring the 'Cognitive Radar' framework for real-time comprehension and strategy checks.
A deep dive into digital minimalism for adults, exploring the attention economy and providing practical tools for reclaiming mental clarity in an age of constant connectivity.
A social-emotional learning lesson designed to help students understand the complex motivations behind stealing, its far-reaching impact on individuals and communities, and practical steps for resisting pressure and making things right.