Students analyze accepted personal statements from law, medical, and PhD programs to identify the core components of rhetorical success: the hook, thesis, evidence, and conclusion.
A soothing and interactive virtual lesson designed for 3rd and 4th grade students with IEPs during high-stress testing weeks. The lesson focuses on all five SEL competencies through gentle movement, mindful breathing, and collaborative fun to promote a sense of calm and well-being.
Introduction to self-awareness and reading mechanics, helping students visualize their thinking process as a map.
A lesson for first graders to identify the physical sensations and outward signs associated with different emotions, inspired by "A Little Spot of Feelings" by Diane Alber. Students become 'Feeling Detectives' to investigate how their bodies react to various feelings.
A focused session on postsecondary self-advocacy, teaching students with learning differences how to communicate their needs to professors and employers. The lesson emphasizes the transition from high school's automatic support to the self-initiated systems of college and the workplace.
A lesson for grades 3-4 on the "Link" strategy for building on ideas and identifying team strengths.
A lesson for grades 3-4 on grounding techniques and practicing gratitude to build a positive mental "weather map."
A lesson for grades 3-4 on setting milestones and maintaining effort through the middle of a difficult task.
A lesson for grades 3-4 on identifying community "ripples" and planning small-scale service projects within the school.
A lesson for grades 3-4 focused on using assertive I-Statements and understanding different points of view during disagreements.