This lesson introduces Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs as a framework for understanding human motivation and setting holistic personal goals. Students will identify their current needs across the hierarchy and develop actionable goals to reach self-actualization.

A small group intervention lesson designed to help students identify the root causes of class-skipping behaviors and develop practical, alternative strategies for staying engaged and present.

A small group lesson designed to help students identify task paralysis (the "brain freeze") and learn practical strategies to break tasks down and get started. It focuses on reducing overwhelm and moving from avoidance to action in 15 minutes.

A lesson focused on helping students re-author their personal narratives by identifying their strengths, values, and 'heroic' qualities through creative art activities.

A social-emotional learning lesson focusing on perspective-taking, helping students understand that others may have different feelings and thoughts based on their unique 'lens' or life experiences.

A targeted Tier 2 SEL lesson designed for small groups of 4th-grade boys, focusing on maintaining respect during moments of intense emotion through the 'Override' strategy.

A creative, drawing-based approach to helping 7th graders navigate school anxiety, motivation, and grief through positive self-talk and visual expression.

In this lesson, students will learn the 'Summit Strategy' for setting behavioral goals. They will practice identifying specific, reachable targets and creating actionable plans to achieve them, using the metaphor of a mountain trek to stay motivated.

Teaches organizational strategies for managing physical materials and time, helping students maintain an 'Orderly Orbit' in their daily lives.

Targets social skills and peer interactions, focusing on empathy, active listening, and conflict resolution in various social scenarios.

Explores the concept of personal space and physical boundaries, helping students understand social cues and 'the bubble' of others.

Focuses on developing impulse control by teaching students to 'pause' and evaluate their reactions before acting, using the 'Brain Brake' strategy.

Celebrate becoming a "Brain Boss" by reviewing key concepts, practicing favorite strategies, and creating a personal plan for future emotional management.

A 30-minute Tier 2 small group intervention for 5th graders focused on identifying emotions and learning regulation strategies like deep breathing, counting, and positive self-talk.

Understand what happens when the Amygdala takes over—the "Flip Your Lid" concept—and how to recognize the early warning signs of an emotional alarm.

Learn how the 3rd-5th grade brain is "under construction," specifically looking at how practice makes connections faster and stronger through myelination and pruning.

Explore the nervous system "highways" that connect the brain and body, focusing on the Sympathetic (Gas) and Parasympathetic (Brakes) systems and how they respond to stress.

Meet the three main parts of the brain's "Control Center"—the Prefrontal Cortex, the Amygdala, and the Hippocampus—and discover their unique jobs in helping us think, feel, and remember.

A social-emotional learning lesson focused on developing active listening and communication skills to help 5th grade students build stronger peer relationships. Using a 'Connection Code' theme, the lesson uses gaming and tech metaphors to make social skills relatable and engaging.

Explores integrity and responsibility by making personal commitments to kindness and identifying ways to act kindly even when no one is watching.

Focuses on inclusiveness and the courage to invite others in, featuring activities that promote social awareness and bravery in kindness.

Students learn about caring and respect through the 'bucket filling' metaphor, identifying ways to be kind to others and themselves.

A survival-themed board game and facilitation guide designed for 6th grade students who are hesitant to share feelings. The game focuses on tactical choices and consequences to build rapport and subtly explore emotional regulation.