This lesson provides students and educators with a comprehensive overview of the Indiana GPS (Graduation Pathways System) requirements for the Class of 2029 and beyond, focusing on the differences between the GPS Diploma and GPS Diploma Plus.
A comprehensive assessment covering developmental domains, brain growth, major ECE theorists, and strategies for supporting young children's self-concept and identity.
This lesson helps students identify personal barriers to school attendance, set actionable attendance goals, and reflect on the connection between presence and their future aspirations. It also provides teachers with a supportive framework for family communication regarding attendance.
An intensive lesson focusing on the immediate impact of theft and lying, using a peer case study to bypass defensive shut-down mechanisms.
A high-impact, five-minute lesson designed to help middle school students understand the connection between attendance and their personal success.
A two-day mixed media art project where students explore the duality of their internal and external identities through silhouette collage. Students brainstorm personal traits, create a visual representation of their 'inner' and 'outer' selves, and reflect on how these identities intersect.
A comprehensive lesson on men's hair replacement systems, covering the psychological and practical reasons for hair replacement, surgical and non-surgical options, and professional terminology.
A CBT-focused session for adolescents to build emotional awareness, recognize cognitive distortions, and understand the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
A social-emotional learning lesson for 9th graders exploring empathy, self-esteem, and friendship through the lens of the film Charlotte's Web. Students analyze character dynamics to understand their own social worlds.
A practical budgeting lesson where students predict real-world costs, research actual expenses for a specific salary, and reconcile their expectations with financial reality.
An interactive board game lesson designed for middle schoolers to identify and reframe negative thinking patterns—like catastrophizing and perfectionism—that fuel test anxiety.
A gaming-themed toolkit for 8th-grade students to master state testing anxiety. This lesson uses video game metaphors like 'power-ups' and 'boss battles' to teach tactical reframing and grounding techniques.
An introductory lesson on stock market fundamentals, covering key terminology, the difference between individual stocks and index funds, and a hands-on investment simulation.
A transformative lesson on happiness as a trainable skill, focusing on the power of self-talk, daily habits, and cognitive reframing to improve mental well-being for both students and staff.
A toolkit for adults to manage work-related anxiety and establish healthy boundaries between their professional and personal lives through practical exercises and reflection.
A workshop session designed to celebrate parents' successes and provide practical mental health and stress management tools through a collaborative botanical-themed activity.
A hands-on project where students step into the role of an educator, designing a literacy lesson around a children's book and recording a professional storytelling session aligned with Indiana Academic Standards.
The initial meeting focused on breaking the ice and establishing a creative partnership through shared identity projects.
A reflection-focused lesson helping students process their experiences and takeaways after a college campus visit.
A lesson designed to ground student aspirations in financial reality by researching career salaries and mapping them against the actual costs of a desired lifestyle. Students will explore gross vs. net income, essential living expenses, and the long-term planning required to achieve financial goals.
This lesson covers three essential workplace behaviors for life skills students: following instructions, being honest, and asking for clarification through social stories, scenarios, and self-monitoring tools.
A set of practical, visual resources designed to help students identify their emotional state and select appropriate self-regulation strategies based on the Zones of Regulation framework.
Reflect on the service experience, celebrate successes, and plan for future community involvement.
Execute the awareness campaign and the campus planting project, focusing on teamwork and tangible impact.
Explore environmental issues and the importance of native plants while conducting a campus audit for the beautification project.
Investigate the causes and effects of food insecurity and begin planning an awareness campaign to educate the school community.
Introduce the concept of community service, explore the root of empathy, and identify local community needs.
An immersive financial literacy lesson where 8th graders navigate a fast-paced budgeting simulation to master real-world decision-making and money management.
Eighth graders navigate a year of financial independence in a high-stakes simulation, mastering budgeting, credit, and emergency savings through real-world scenarios.
Students analyze their current online presence, understand the mechanics of digital tracking, and develop strategies for maintaining a professional and ethical digital footprint.