An executive functioning workshop focused on helping students visualize and manage the small transitions (micro-moments) throughout their school day using a cartography-inspired mapping system.
A hands-on lesson teaching students to categorize life's challenges using a ladder metaphor, integrated with Zones of Regulation concepts to help them match their reaction to the problem size.
A restorative practice lesson for K-5 students using a first-aid metaphor to teach accountability and relationship repair after social conflicts. Students learn to assess friendship 'injuries' and apply the right communication 'treatments' to heal them.
A social-emotional learning lesson for grades 3-5 where students act as 'cartographers' to identify, observe, and map acts of kindness within Bedford Public Schools, fostering community awareness and appreciation.
A 20-minute hands-on session focusing on differentiating between big and small school problems and reframing unkind thoughts through a construction-themed lens.
A social-emotional learning lesson for K-4th graders focused on the 'ripple effect' of kind gestures. Students learn how individual actions impact their classroom and the local Lowell community.
A gentle mindfulness lesson for Pre-K and Kindergarten students that uses water metaphors to teach self-regulation and grounding techniques. Students explore physical sensations of restlessness and practice returning to a state of calm through rhythmic breathing.
A social-emotional learning lesson for grades K-5 focused on identifying and expressing emotions through facial cues using a fun 'explorer' theme. Students use mirrors and visual aids to build empathy and non-verbal communication skills.
A 30-minute high school lesson designed to foster empathy and appreciation for school staff by exploring shared challenges and successes through storytelling and a collaborative mural.
A detective-themed investigation where 3rd graders learn to distinguish between private and personal information while practicing safe online habits. Students will identify 'red flags' and develop a set of rules for being a responsible digital citizen.
An introductory lesson on the RIASEC Holland Codes where students take a career interest quiz, analyze their results, and explore different career pathways through global examples.