A comprehensive transition support system designed to help students navigate the move from their current school to Edgewood Intermediate School, focusing on emotional regulation and environmental familiarity.
A guidance lesson for 4th and 5th graders focused on social courage and authenticity, treating students with the maturity they crave as they approach middle school.
A financial literacy lesson where students choose insurance policies based on risk analysis and cost-benefit ratios, themed around the unique challenges of living in Buffalo, NY.
Informational posters for families during the back-to-school season, focusing on success routines and school/community supports.
A comprehensive lesson designed for adult learners to master assertive communication techniques including I-Statements and the DBT DEAR MAN framework to effectively express personal needs in a mental health context.
A transition lesson for Pre-K students to help them overcome Kindergarten anxiety by building 'Big School Binoculars' and scouting for exciting new things to look forward to.
A high-energy social-emotional learning lesson that uses a racing metaphor to help students navigate end-of-year fatigue. Students will learn to identify 'energy leaks' and apply 'pit stop' strategies to finish the school year with kindness and focus.
A gentle lesson for Pre-K students exploring the concept of emotional connection during transitions. Students learn through a heart metaphor that bonds remain strong even when physically apart over the summer.
Professional development for school staff to identify signs of prolonged grief disorder and implement supportive classroom strategies.
Advanced coping strategies and communication tools for middle and high school students to navigate the complexities of prolonged grief and build sustainable support systems.