A comprehensive project where students research and design a poster for a high-wage, high-demand career. Includes research tools, checklists, and evaluation criteria.
A comprehensive lesson focused on developing social and communication skills, specifically managing emotions and resolving conflicts through reflection and analysis.
A practical, mission-themed guide to help students declutter their binders, organize their papers, and establish a sustainable filing system.
A collection of resources to celebrate and thank school mentors for their support throughout the year.
Students explore the landscape of their emotions, learning to name complex feelings and recognize how they manifest in the body and mind. Focuses on expanding emotional vocabulary and group sharing.
A foundational SEL lesson exploring the concept of identity through the metaphor of a mosaic. Students examine their personal traits, social roles, and values to build a comprehensive answer to the question 'Who am I?'
A comprehensive transition program for 4th graders moving to 5th grade, focusing on celebrating growth, managing anxiety through social-emotional strategies, and setting goals for summer and the upcoming year.
A lesson focused on executive functioning and self-monitoring skills to help students track their own work completion using a 'Mission Control' framework.
A comprehensive transition program designed to help 4th graders prepare for the academic and social shifts of middle school while finishing their elementary years with confidence.
Applying mindfulness to relationships, active listening, and responding thoughtfully rather than reacting impulsively.
Techniques for managing academic and social stress, focusing on the biology of the stress response and practical regulation tools.
Introduction to the brain science behind mindfulness, teaching students about the amygdala and prefrontal cortex through a 'hacker' metaphor.
Using weather metaphors to help children identify, name, and accept their emotions without judgment.
An exploration of the five senses to help children stay present and grounded in their immediate environment.
Students learn the basics of mindful breathing through playful metaphors and guided practice to help them find their inner calm.
A supportive framework for primary students and their families to manage emotional regulation and safety planning with Western Australia-specific resources.
A structured reflection lesson designed to help students process physical outbursts (like throwing objects) and develop better self-regulation strategies in an afterschool setting.
A comprehensive lesson on conflict resolution, emotional regulation, and social skills using the 'Peace Lab' framework. Students learn to identify triggers, regulate emotions, and communicate effectively to solve problems.
A lesson designed to help students develop situational awareness through daily reflection, observation techniques, and social cue analysis.
A series of rapid-fire 'Minute Missions' designed to strengthen executive functioning skills like impulse control, planning, and focus, paired with an SEL journal reflection.
A specialized 15-20 minute stress management lesson for 4th-6th grade Special Education students. Focuses on identifying body signals through a 'Command Center' theme, scaling stressors (Mouse vs. Elephant), and using immediate sensory-based grounding tools.
This lesson equips clinical staff with sensory, physical, and cognitive grounding techniques to help students manage anxiety and stay in the present moment. It includes a comprehensive facilitator guide, visual slides, and practical student handouts.
A professional development module for K-12 clinical staff to master and teach five core social competencies. Includes structured instruction and hands-on practice materials for student sessions.
A comprehensive training module for school clinical staff on teaching emotional intelligence. This lesson covers emotional vocabulary, empathy development, and regulation strategies across K-12 developmental stages.
A lesson focused on expressing gratitude to school community members through the art of writing thoughtful thank-you notes. Students will learn the structure of a thank-you letter and brainstorm the impact various staff members have on their daily lives.
A collection of resources designed to help parents and educators identify, monitor, and systematically reduce anxiety accommodations, with a specific focus on overcoming school refusal and fostering child independence.
A mindfulness workshop for upper elementary and middle school students that utilizes ecological metaphors to help them navigate internal emotions and practice grounding.
A hands-on emotional regulation lesson that treats energy management like a scientific experiment. Students in grades 3-6 learn to identify energy drains, recognize signs of burnout, and test specific 'recharging' activities to maintain their internal battery.
A lesson focused on facilitating and documenting collaborative learning through structured rotations and Think-Pair-Share discussions. Includes tools for teacher monitoring and student self-reflection.
A social-emotional learning lesson for grades 3-5 that uses the iceberg metaphor to teach students how to identify 'underwater' emotions like hurt or fear that often hide behind anger. Students will develop self-regulation and empathy by learning to look beneath the surface of their own and others' behaviors.
A fast-paced 10-minute lesson on courtesy and active listening, styled as a talk show training session. Students learn the 'superpower' of making others feel heard through a hobby-focused interview activity.
A social skills lesson focused on maintaining back-and-forth conversations by using 'rally' techniques like asking follow-up questions and sharing related comments.
An elementary social-emotional learning lesson using 'Brave Every Day' to help students identify physical signs of worry and use facts to build bravery. Aligned with ASCA standards.
A high-energy, kinetic lesson for students to identify and map stress levels (High, Middle, Low) and their physical manifestations through a ball-toss reflection on Quarter 3.
Focuses on managing frustration (the 'Boss Battle') and building the stamina to stay with a task when it gets difficult.
A session focused on the 'Quality Quest,' teaching self-monitoring strategies and the value of accuracy in finishing a 'level' perfectly rather than just quickly.
Reframing academic scaffolds and teacher supports as 'Power-Ups' that help players reach higher levels, rather than 'cheats' or signs of weakness.
Redefining what it means to be 'smart' by focusing on brain growth (XP) rather than speed. Introduces the concept that expert gamers practice slowly to master skills.
A lesson focused on helping students recognize and redirect attention-seeking behaviors by using theater-based metaphors for social awareness and self-control.
A social skills lesson focused on impulse control and decision-making. Students learn the 'Pause, Think, Act' strategy through a space-themed Mission Control metaphor.
Una unidad didáctica interactiva sobre la gestión del tiempo en pantalla y el bienestar personal. Los estudiantes analizan sus hábitos digitales y desarrollan estrategias de autorregulación mediante una hoja de trabajo estructurada que completan durante la instrucción dirigida.
A comprehensive review of digital citizenship, online safety, and effective search strategies to help students navigate the digital world responsibly.
A focused 10-minute social-emotional learning lesson for 5th graders using the 'Problem Tree' metaphor to analyze the root causes and complexities of friendship conflicts.
A lesson where students practice identifying emotions and regulation strategies through a mystery-themed charades game. Students learn to 'detect' feelings in others and select appropriate 'tools' to manage them.
The initial 1:1 meeting focused on building trust and rapport through gamified icebreaker questions about school and social circles.
A collection of vibrant, high-energy posters designed for middle school classrooms to promote a growth mindset and reframe mistakes as essential learning opportunities.
A 10-minute workshop for 5th graders on transforming SMART goals into actionable plans using step-by-step due dates and realistic tasks.