A 10-minute daily mindfulness routine for 3rd graders to build attention, emotional regulation, and a positive classroom climate. Students engage in breathing exercises, guided imagery, and body scans to reset their learning readiness.
A comprehensive proposal for the Board of Education evaluating the fiscal and educational impact of implementing onsite childcare for district staff.
This lesson provides Master-level counseling students with a clinical framework for group termination based on the Corey model, focusing on consolidation of learning, processing unfinished business, and applying therapeutic gains to daily life.
A fast-paced, high-energy 10-minute lesson focused on identifying the 'common good' and practicing the courage needed to make responsible decisions for the classroom and community. Students explore real-world scenarios and use a 'Common Good Compass' to guide their choices.
A hands-on workshop guiding students through creating a therapeutic rice sock infused with essential oils for personal stress relief.
A punchy 10-minute whole-group lesson focused on developing perspective-taking, kindness, and respectful communication in 3rd-grade students using the metaphor of a ripple effect to teach consideration.
A comprehensive training session for high school counselors on facilitating effective 504 review meetings, focusing on legal compliance, standardized testing, and post-secondary transitions.
A Pokémon-themed lesson where students identify the four Zones of Regulation through interactive scenarios and choice-based activities. Students learn to recognize emotional states and select appropriate regulation 'moves'.
Students learn about growth mindset and the 'Power of Yet' to help them bounce back from setbacks and reach their personal summits.
Students identify and practice specific coping strategies to 'pack' into their personal survival kits for when they face challenging situations.
Students explore the concept of emotions by comparing them to weather patterns and identify their own 'emotional climate' and triggers.
Students will learn to identify the four emotional zones (Blue, Green, Yellow, Red) and recognize their own physical and emotional cues for each.
A lesson exploring empathy and respect through the classic story of The Berenstain Bears and the Golden Rule, focusing on practical applications of kindness in daily life.
A social-emotional learning lesson for 2nd graders focused on understanding and respecting personal boundaries and personal space through the concept of a 'Personal Bubble'.
A deep dive into empathy and inclusion using three pivotal clips from the movie Wonder, including guided reflections and AVID structured discussion techniques.
A dynamic lesson designed to help 6th graders identify their unique personal strengths, understand the difference between fixed and growth mindsets, and build resilience through practical reframing techniques. Students will create a 'blueprint' of their own capabilities and learn how to navigate challenges with a resilient mindset.