A project-based learning unit where students design a realistic first-year budget based on a chosen career, researching real-world costs for housing, transportation, and lifestyle choices.
A high school SEL lesson that uses the 'emotional thermometer' metaphor to help students recognize, name, and regulate their emotional states. Students explore coping strategies for different levels of emotional intensity to build resilience and self-awareness.
A lesson exploring the psychological zones of learning: Comfort, Stretch, and Panic. Students learn to identify their current zone, understand the benefits of the 'Stretch Zone' for growth, and develop coping strategies for when they feel overwhelmed.
A comprehensive lesson on identifying relational aggression (mean girl dynamics), building self-worth, and navigating friendships with confidence. Students learn to distinguish between healthy and unhealthy social behaviors while strengthening their personal boundaries.
A visually charming and supportive lesson designed to teach students effective grounding techniques for managing anxiety and panic attacks in school settings.
A lesson designed to empower high school students to take ownership of their behavior through self-assessment, goal setting, and collaborative planning. It shifts the focus from external discipline to internal motivation and self-management.
A comprehensive introduction to mindfulness and journaling, designed to help learners of all ages develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, and a consistent reflection practice.
This lesson introduces students to financial literacy through budgeting, saving, and managing income versus expenses. Students will engage in real-world scenarios to build a solid foundation for responsible money management.
The first week of the Life Skills course focuses on establishing a growth mindset and learning the mechanics of effective goal setting for academic and personal success.
The foundational curriculum map and instructional guide for the first quarter of the Life and Study Skills course, aligning weekly themes with AZ standards and online supplements.
An exploration of holistic health through the four dimensions of well-being. Students analyze how their emotional intelligence goals support their overall health and balance.
A follow-up workshop focused on personal application. Students perform a deep-dive self-assessment and construct a formal SMART goal plan for their emotional development.
A comprehensive introduction to the five components of Emotional Intelligence: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. Students engage through explicit instruction and independent reflection.
A comprehensive toolkit for high school students to identify stressors and build actionable resilience strategies through reflection and practical exercises.