Students explore the language of diplomacy, such as 'persona non grata,' 'détente,' and 'rapprochement.' They simulate historical and modern crises by drafting official diplomatic cables.
A high school financial literacy lesson introducing the 50/30/20 budgeting rule through a hands-on expense categorization activity and reflection.
This lesson helps high school seniors decouple their self-worth from their post-graduation destinations, focusing instead on internal character traits that drive long-term success. It addresses the emotional pressure of the May 1st deadline and provides tools for building a resilient identity.
A lesson for high school seniors to decouple their self-worth from college decisions and post-graduation plans, focusing instead on internal character traits and long-term growth.
A comprehensive professional guide to the safeguarding, accounting, and auditing of extraclassroom activity funds, covering regulatory requirements, internal controls, and operational procedures.
A high school lesson exploring growth mindset and resilience through the lens of the film 'The Pursuit of Happyness'. Students analyze Chris Gardner's journey to understand how grit and perseverance drive success.
A 1:1 social-emotional lesson designed for a Year 2 student to address frustrations during sports lessons, focusing on the importance of staying engaged and practicing fair play.
A comprehensive B1 ESL lesson focused on identifying and discussing complex emotions in workplace, social, and personal contexts through a structured emotions wheel and interactive speaking tasks.
A comprehensive 5-day lesson guiding students through the process of writing a personal essay about their multiple intelligences, skills, and future career paths.
A collection of restorative practice tools designed to help students reflect on their actions, understand the impact of their behavior, and create a plan for restoration following peer conflict, classroom disruption, social media incidents, or academic dishonesty.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on accepting 'no', respecting personal space boundaries, and reflecting on behavioral choices. Students learn to navigate social challenges with the 'Peace Pilot' framework for staying calm and respectful.
A professional development module for school staff focused on using restorative practices to de-escalate big emotions and foster emotional regulation in students.
A comprehensive end-of-year portfolio project where students build a professional Google Site to showcase their instructional practices, previous projects, and future career plans in education.
A social skills lesson for speech therapy sessions focusing on identifying and practicing 'tuned in' vs 'tuned out' behaviors using a radio/broadcast signal metaphor.
A lesson focused on restorative justice principles, helping students identify the impact of their actions and master self-regulation strategies to rebuild relationships.
A lesson focused on identifying and challenging cognitive distortions through the 'evidence for vs. against' technique, styled as a psychological investigation.
A lesson designed to help students master the SMART goal-setting framework to achieve academic and personal success. Students will learn to transition from vague intentions to actionable, time-bound blueprints for their future.
A recurring weekly reflection tool designed to help students celebrate successes, manage their emotional well-being, and sharpen their academic focus through a creative doodle-inspired layout.
A 6th-8th grade social-emotional learning lesson designed to combat end-of-year burnout. Students explore neuroplasticity and cognitive flexibility through hands-on 'engineering' of their own mental responses to setbacks.
Navigating emotional regulation and frustration by understanding 'garden weather' and using tools to handle academic storms.
Developing executive functioning skills for sustained attention, treating focus as a toolkit for tending to academic tasks.
Introduction to growth mindset through the metaphor of gardening, helping students see that effort is the 'water' that helps their skills grow.
A comprehensive introduction to post-graduation options including college, trades, military, and gap years, alongside a critical senior year timeline.
A comprehensive financial literacy simulation where students manage a month of income and expenses, navigating unexpected financial hurdles and making lifestyle trade-offs.
A hands-on financial literacy simulation where students manage a month of income and expenses, navigating real-world trade-offs and unexpected financial hurdles.
A small group counseling lesson focused on identifying emotions and implementing a 3-step self-regulation plan. Students learn to navigate feelings like happy, sad, mad, tired, confused, scared, and worried using a detective-themed strategy.
A collection of role-play scenarios and teacher guidance designed to help kindergarten students practice conflict resolution using 'I-statements' and navigate peer pressure.
A collection of printable banners, headers, advice cards, and community resource listings to create an engaging summer-themed bulletin board.
A lesson sequence for high schoolers on managing 1:1 take-home Chromebooks, focusing on transport safety, home care, and district policy accountability.