A restorative lesson designed to help students understand the importance of staying awake and engaged in class, focusing on personal success and classroom community respect.

A lesson designed to equip students with practical mindfulness and grounding techniques specifically tailored for the stresses of state testing in Reading and Math, plus strategies for managing physical restlessness.

Review of all skills and a final reflection on social growth through the unit.

Guided practice sessions using role-play cards to simulate real-world social scenarios.

Developing perspective-taking skills to identify and discuss the interests of others during a conversation.

Focusing on the 'Talking Timer' concept to ensure students understand how to share the floor and avoid 'monologuing'.

Introduction to reciprocal conversations using the metaphor of a tennis match to visualize the 'back-and-forth' flow.

A lesson exploring the neurological basis of joy and resilience, providing students with biological tools to manage stress through the 'DOSE' neurotransmitters (Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins).

Students learn to identify personal learning barriers and use structured scripts to advocate for their needs in high school environments. This lesson builds self-advocacy skills through a blueprint-themed framework of 'The Advocacy Architect'.