Emotion Wheel

A three-lesson introductory unit for the first week of 2nd grade. It reviews key 1st-grade math and reading standards, establishes crucial classroom routines, and fosters a growth mindset through collaborative tasks and All About Me sharing.

A visual emotional regulation lesson designed for early learners, using a stoplight metaphor to identify high, medium, and low energy levels and select appropriate self-soothing activities.

A comprehensive 10-week leadership incubator at the Mattahunt Community Center in Mattapan, designed as on-the-job training for first-time teen staff (ages 14-18). It focuses on fundamental job readiness, personal financial literacy, health/digital safety, and peer-led community advocacy pitches.

A collaborative group lesson focusing on growth mindset and resilience. Students work in teams to tackle a low-stakes learning challenge, reinforcing procedures for materials cleanup, active listening, and collective encouragement.

A cohesive social-emotional learning program using space-themed cockpit and flight metaphors to teach students body control, personal space, and emotional self-regulation coping skills.

A reading lesson reviewing simple decoding skills, short and long vowel sounds, and common high-frequency words. Students practice the Line Up and quiet independent work routines while writing a miniature autobiography.

A comprehensive four-week social-emotional learning curriculum designed specifically for middle school boys. It explores identity, healthy relationships, self-regulation, and responsible decision-making to build emotional intelligence and positive self-worth.

A math lesson reviewing addition and subtraction within 20. Students practice the Partner Talk routine and share numbers about themselves, such as their age, family size, and favorite double-digit number.