Screen Hacks

A six-lesson junior high advisory curriculum designed to help middle schoolers navigate screen addiction, notification loops, multitasking myths, sleep loss, social comparison, and group chat drama. Each lesson contains a 20-minute teacher facilitation guide and a corresponding student reflection handout.

JEJessica Eagle

The Hook

Students explore the psychology of notifications and dopamine loops, learning to recognize how apps pull them back in and designing practical strategies to break the cycle.

Brain Split

Students examine the cognitive costs of multi-tasking and continuous partial attention, discovering how 'switching costs' drain brainpower and practicing focused study intervals.

Sleep Stealers

Students analyze the physiological impacts of blue light and late-night scrolling on sleep quality, and construct a personal wind-down routine for better rest.

The Curated Lie

Students dissect how 'highlight reels' and algorithmically tailored feeds distort reality, learning to combat FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and visual comparison.

Filter Focus

Students investigate the impact of beauty filters, digital editing, and algorithmic beauty standards on body image, creating strategies to foster self-worth off-screen.

Chat Chaos

Students explore group chat dynamics, digital rumors, and online misunderstandings, establishing concrete guidelines and personal boundaries for healthy peer communication.

Screen Hacks

JEJessica Eagle

Mind Mechanics

A three-part DBT and CBT curriculum designed to help middle school students build patience, reframe negative mindsets, and comfortably adapt to school and home routines.

Nicholas Wren

The Routine Blueprint

Focuses on adapting to rules, boundaries, and schedules by blending Wise Mind decision-making with practical self-regulation routines.

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Frustration Flex

A six-lesson social-emotional learning sequence designed for 20-minute junior high advisory periods, equipping students with practical skills in physiological regulation, cognitive reframing, help-seeking, and social boundary setting.

Jessica Eagle

The Attitude Flip

Teaches cognitive restructuring to identify automatic negative thoughts (ANTs), challenge cognitive distortions, and actively reframe mindsets for a more positive and adaptive attitude.

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Counselor Connection Curriculum

A comprehensive, yearlong K-5 school counseling curriculum bridging social-emotional learning, academic growth, and career exploration. Rooted in ASCA Student Standards, this curriculum provides counselors with structured lesson maps, slide presentations, and student worksheets to cultivate student success throughout the school year.

dmartinez

The Pause Button

Focuses on building physical and mental patience under distress using the DBT STOP skill (Stop, Take a step back, Observe, Proceed mindfully).

Screen Hacks

The Hook Teacher Guide

The Hook Handout

Brain Split Teacher Guide

Brain Split Handout

Sleep Stealers Teacher Guide

Sleep Stealers Handout

The Curated Lie Teacher Guide

The Curated Lie Handout

Filter Focus Teacher Guide

Filter Focus Handout

Chat Chaos Teacher Guide

Chat Chaos Handout

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