Students present their progress charts showing the movement of information from short-term to long-term memory. They reflect on the 'wins' and 'losses' of the sequence and define their strategy for the rest of the semester.
Banking practice for June 2027, focusing on final expenses and summer preparations over 18 instructional days.
Banking practice for May 2027, focusing on regular expenses and spring activities over 22 instructional days.
Banking practice for April 2027, focusing on spring recess and seasonal spending over 17 instructional days.
Banking practice for March 2027, focusing on spring preparations and regular expenses over 22 instructional days.
Banking practice for February 2027, focusing on Valentine's Day budgeting and mid-winter recess over 15 instructional days.
Banking practice for January 2027, focusing on new beginnings, gym memberships, and winter energy management over 19 instructional days.
Banking practice for December 2026, focusing on holiday expenses and reduced school days due to winter recess. 14 instructional days.
Banking practice for November 2026, including Thanksgiving holiday budgeting and seasonal expenses over 17 instructional days.
Daily banking practice for October 2026, focusing on rent, utilities, and grocery management over 21 instructional days.
A series of practical banking exercises where students analyze various financial transactions including deposits, withdrawals, bills, and paychecks to build essential financial literacy skills.
Introduction to middle school expectations, mindset shifts, and the 'Mission to Middle School' theme.
A lesson designed to help students understand the negative impacts of retaliation, learn effective cool-down strategies, and master a four-step conflict resolution process.
Connecting Beowulf's journey to personal resilience through the Coffee Bean metaphor and SECD frameworks, preparing students for the Hero's Journey game project.
A lesson focused on helping young girls build self-esteem, identify negative self-talk patterns, and break the habit of comparing themselves to others.
Cultural values of the Anglo-Saxons and how the hero is remembered through mourning and praise.
The death of Beowulf and the significance of treasure and legacy in the Hero's Journey.
Beowulf's final battle against the dragon, focusing on themes of aging, leadership, and legacy.
Beowulf's descent into the underwater lair, exploring symbolism and the Supreme Ordeal.
Analysis of Grendel's mother's motivation and the shift in threat, focusing on vengeance vs. evil.
Beowulf's arrival and his first major trial against Grendel, emphasizing imagery, action analysis, and the Crossing of the Threshold.
Introduction to Grendel, focusing on characterization, mood, and the initial Call to Adventure in the Hero's Journey.
A comprehensive lesson guiding students through the definition, importance, and real-world application of integrity, culminating in a visually-driven 5-minute presentation.
A collection of tactical worksheets designed to teach and apply advanced executive functioning strategies, including task decomposition, stress management, and distraction defense.
A workshop focused on self-care, wellness dimensions, and building sustainable maintenance and renovation plans for independent living.
An interactive, game-show style lesson where students compete in teams to guess the most popular answers to various survey questions. This session promotes teamwork, quick thinking, and social engagement through diverse categories ranging from food to pop culture.
A 90-minute workshop designed for transition-age youth (16-21) to develop a personalized self-care blueprint. The session focuses on the 8 dimensions of wellness as a foundation for independent living and stress management.
A collection of high-impact visual cover options for the Command Center planner, allowing students to personalize their organizational system.
A 90-minute employment training session focused on discovering meaningful community-based careers beyond traditional retail. Students explore non-profits, public service, and philanthropic organizations to understand diverse career paths.
A cumulative 'Boss Battle' review where students use all their regulation tools to solve a series of math-related regulation challenges.
Explores delayed gratification through a 'Reward Roadmap' activity, teaching students to trade immediate distractions for long-term academic success.
Students identify environmental distractions, specifically phones, and create a 'Phone Fortress' plan using visual checklists to maintain focus.
A gamified approach to recognizing when to ask for help and using a structured graphic organizer to communicate specific needs during math problem-solving.
Students learn to use First/Then visual boards and illustrated checklists to overcome task initiation hurdles in math class.
The core components of the student planner, including the primary weekly layout and supporting organizational materials.
A comprehensive training module focused on teaching job seekers how to perform deep-dive research into potential employers and job listings to prepare for applications and interviews.
Students learn to adjust their voice volume like a sound engineer, mastering the 'volume dial' for small group collaboration and large group participation. Includes interactive slides and targeted self-reflection tools to build social-emotional awareness.
A follow-up lesson focused on identifying and maintaining healthy boundaries within friendships using an architectural metaphor for building strong social structures.
A lesson designed for high school students to explore the functions of emotions through the lens of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), focusing on emotions as vital communication signals.
A comprehensive set of resources to guide high school seniors through the college application process, from early summer preparation to final spring decisions.
A focused 30-minute introductory lesson on active listening skills, featuring a lab-themed facilitator guide, instructional slides, and a student practice report.
A complete, nature-inspired academic planner for high school students featuring botanical illustrations, earthy tones, and growth-focused goal setting.
A high school lesson focused on psychological flexibility, helping students understand that career paths are rarely linear and that 'pivoting' is a strength, not a failure. Students analyze real-world case studies to build resilience for their post-graduation journeys.
A rugged, wilderness-themed academic planner for high school students with mountain motifs, navigational cues, and a focus on overcoming academic challenges and reaching new heights.
A creative, artistic academic planner for high school students featuring watercolor splashes, brushstroke motifs, and a gallery-style layout for visual thinkers.
A tech and coding-themed academic planner for high school students featuring terminal-style fonts, circuit motifs, and organized logic-driven project management.
A minimalist, zen-themed academic planner for high school students designed to reduce stress with soft colors, airy layouts, and mindfulness-focused reflection areas.
A vibrant, retro-themed academic planner for high school students with bold neon accents, geometric shapes, and a 90s aesthetic to keep planning fun and expressive.
A space-themed academic planner for high school students featuring interstellar motifs, futuristic layouts, and cosmic goal tracking for those reaching for the stars.
A lesson designed to build psychological flexibility in high schoolers by exploring non-linear career paths and the power of the 'pivot.' Students analyze real-world case studies to understand that career journeys are rarely straight lines.
A comprehensive 90-minute workshop designed for transitional age youth (16-21) to identify stressors, understand the mechanics of burnout, and develop personalized energy management strategies.