A comprehensive guide for juniors at Marlboro High School to navigate the college planning process, including tool tutorials, timeline management, and finding the perfect fit.
A social-emotional learning lesson for high schoolers exploring the psychological roots of task avoidance, focusing on how stress, trauma, and the brain's survival instincts can hinder academic focus.
A lesson focused on non-traditional grounding techniques for teenagers, moving beyond basic breathing exercises to explore physical, mental, and object-based anchors.
A high school session focused on empowering students to advocate for their mental health needs in professional and academic settings through the creation of 'Professional Support Requests'.
Focuses on deconstructing personal conflicts through multiple lenses, specifically addressing the gap between personal feelings and external impact in school and peer environments.
A high-authenticity, zero-material icebreaker that encourages high school students to share 'behind-the-scenes' moments from the year to build empathy and peer connection.
A life skills lesson designed for high schoolers to create personalized, age-appropriate morning and night hygiene routines using a visual checklist format. Students plan their steps and customize a template for daily use.
A quick-fire, 10-minute icebreaker that bridges end-of-year reflection with summer goal-setting and peer appreciation.
A high-energy, in-class simulation where students apply their knowledge of meal planning, unit pricing, and grocery store layout to navigate a 'Supermarket Showdown'.
A social skills focused lesson teaching life skills students how to make a professional first impression through a smile, a firm handshake, and a simple verbal greeting. Includes video examples and a structured practice routine.
This lesson uses a barbering-inspired theme to help students reflect on the impact of truancy and class-walking on their long-term career goals. It focuses on professionalism, accountability, and the direct connection between classroom behavior and future success in the barbering industry.
A collection of grade recovery action plans for various elective classes, designed to help failing students get back on track with clear, actionable steps.
A sleek, high-engagement reflection activity for high schoolers that uses a 'Vault' metaphor to help students process their year and acknowledge peer growth through verbal sharing.
A high-impact 30-minute lesson designed to help students navigate the juggle of academics and extracurricular activities using the Eisenhower Matrix and time-blocking strategies.
A simple, scaffolded lesson helping life skills students identify their personal strengths and practice answering a basic interview question. Includes visual aids and multiple levels of response options.
A 10-minute lesson designed for high school students in emotional support settings, focusing on sensory grounding, community care, and intentional rest during school breaks.
A reflection lesson for high school students to process their experiences from a career summit and translate them into actionable future goals.
A celebratory closing lesson for a small group focused on anxiety, featuring games and reflection activities to honor students' progress and reinforce coping strategies.
A lesson focused on overcoming task initiation struggles by breaking overwhelming goals into 'micro-steps' that are too small to fail.
This lesson explores the 'hidden engines' of executive functioning: working memory and cognitive flexibility. Students will learn how these skills support daily life through data-driven insights and hands-on individual activities.
Connects financial literacy with stress management, teaching students how to handle money-related anxiety through basic budgeting and awareness.
Teaches communication skills and conflict resolution as vital tools for navigating social stress and maintaining support networks.
Covers physical and mental wellness strategies, including breathing exercises and healthy habits, to maintain a resilient body and mind.
Explores how effective scheduling and prioritization can reduce stress and prevent burnout.
Focuses on developing a growth mindset and the 'Power of Yet' to build mental toughness and perspective when facing setbacks.
This lesson provides middle and high school teachers with actionable strategies for managing students who sleep in class, moving from frustration to empathetic problem-solving. It covers root causes, immediate intervention techniques, and long-term support systems.
A practical budgeting lesson focused on selecting essential apartment items within a $100 limit, supporting IEP goals for functional math and decision-making.