Students investigate 'arousal congruence,' exploring how anxiety and excitement share nearly identical physiological footprints. They practice cognitive reframing techniques to reinterpret physical racing hearts as readiness rather than fear.
A high-energy, 30-minute lesson where 7th graders practice refusal skills through immersive role-play scenarios that test their loyalty and values.
A 30-minute digital literacy lesson for 7th graders focused on identifying social media's impulsive design and developing mindful engagement strategies.
A 30-minute lesson for 7th graders on predicting long-term consequences of complex social choices using multi-level decision trees. Students move beyond immediate effects to explore 3rd and 4th-order impacts of their decisions.
A middle school counseling lesson designed to help 6th-grade students identify their unique learning styles and develop the self-advocacy skills needed to request classroom accommodations.
A hands-on workshop guiding students through creating a therapeutic rice sock infused with essential oils for personal stress relief.
A fast-paced, 10-minute session designed to motivate high school juniors to secure Work-Based Learning (WBL) opportunities for the summer and plan their senior year transitions.
A lesson focused on helping 6th-grade students understand the connection between school attendance, personal goals, and their sense of belonging within the school community.
A hands-on lesson designed to help students identify, analyze, and dismantle stereotypes through a visual sorting activity and reflective discussion. Students explore how the brain uses shortcuts and why those shortcuts can be harmful when applied to people.
A 20-minute Tier 1 SEL lesson focused on building school connectedness and relationship skills for 7th graders, specifically targeting OUSD Standard 4B. Students identify a campus adult and practice low-stakes 'micro-interactions' to foster a sense of belonging.
A 20-minute SEL lesson focused on building school connectedness through small, low-stakes interactions with campus adults, aligned with OUSD Standard 4B.
A comprehensive session for high school parents explaining the critical link between attendance, the Texas 90% rule, and graduation success.
A comprehensive training session for high school counselors on facilitating effective 504 review meetings, focusing on legal compliance, standardized testing, and post-secondary transitions.
A practical financial literacy lesson where students analyze car listings to determine the best value based on mileage, condition, and price.
A practical, step-by-step project for students to learn how to budget for and select a vehicle within their monthly means.
A deep dive into empathy and inclusion using three pivotal clips from the movie Wonder, including guided reflections and AVID structured discussion techniques.
A dynamic lesson designed to help 6th graders identify their unique personal strengths, understand the difference between fixed and growth mindsets, and build resilience through practical reframing techniques. Students will create a 'blueprint' of their own capabilities and learn how to navigate challenges with a resilient mindset.
A lesson designed to help 10th-grade students navigate complex social situations and support their peers through difficult dilemmas.
A practical lesson focused on equipping students with the essential knowledge and skills needed to find, secure, and maintain stable housing.
A collection of materials for a school-wide neurodiversity month celebration, including event flyers and inspirational posters.
A comprehensive 90-minute session for young adults (16-21) covering the transition to independent living, focused on finding a home, understanding legal contracts, and maintaining a residence.
A tool for teachers to track student progress across key adult life skills, from financial literacy to health and workplace professionalism.
A mental fitness workout designed to sharpen students' critical thinking skills through a series of 'exercises' focusing on logic, bias detection, and perspective-taking.
A 30-minute interactive discussion lesson designed for 7th-grade students with ADHD, focusing on reclaiming personal identity and resisting peer-driven narratives. The lesson uses a cinematic metaphor of being the 'director' of one's own life script.
A presentation and workshop for parents and caregivers to understand school avoidance and how to break the accommodation cycle in middle schoolers.