A high-energy, 30-minute session where 8th graders transition from planning to proof by assembling a 'Success Portfolio.' Students curate artifacts of their goals, systems, and self-advocacy to create a tangible roadmap for high school success.
Students build a customized coping toolkit, including personal coping cards and sensory break options, and practice applying these tools to real-world scenarios.
Students learn to recognize the physical warning signs their bodies give before an impulsive action or strong emotion occurs, creating a personal 'body map' of signals.
A counseling unit designed for Tier 2 middle school groups or one-on-one sessions, focusing on developing a growth mindset and building resilience through interactive missions and reflection.
Students identify and reframe 8 common cognitive distortions using an Uno-inspired framework. This lesson combines social-emotional learning with academic growth mindset strategies through interactive slides, a custom card game, and reflective practice.
A comprehensive lesson on conflict resolution, teaching students to navigate disagreements through active listening, empathy, and collaborative problem-solving using the 'Conflict Compass' framework.
A 30-minute introductory lesson for 8th graders to help them transition to high school by creating a structured four-year vision encompassing academic, social, and personal dimensions.
A 30-minute progress monitoring lesson for 8th graders to assess their high school readiness, submit evidence of self-advocacy, and commit to one specific growth goal.
A 30-minute lesson for 8th graders to navigate the transition to high school by identifying goals, supports, and actionable timelines. Students will develop agency by creating their own roadmap for success.
A 30-minute lesson designed for 8th graders to prepare for the social transitions of high school. Students will explore strategies for making new friends and practice initiating conversations in new environments.
A 30-minute career and college readiness lesson for 8th graders to explore high school extracurricular opportunities. Students research clubs, sports, and activities to build a 'Top 3' plan for their transition to high school.
An 8th-grade lesson focusing on evidence-based study techniques like retrieval practice and spacing. Students will analyze their current habits and design a concrete two-session study plan for upcoming material.
Students learn to advocate for their academic and emotional needs by drafting respectful email and conversation scripts. This 30-minute lesson focuses on the 'anatomy of an ask' and provides structured practice for communicating with authority figures.
This 30-minute lesson helps 8th graders prepare for high school by auditing their current habits and designing two specific 'system upgrades' to handle the increased autonomy and rigor of 9th grade. Students will differentiate between individual habits and the systems that support them.