An introductory lesson covering the differences between college and trade school, the importance of soft skills in any career, and an overview of career clusters for personal research.
Applying mindfulness to relationships, active listening, and responding thoughtfully rather than reacting impulsively.
Techniques for managing academic and social stress, focusing on the biology of the stress response and practical regulation tools.
Introduction to the brain science behind mindfulness, teaching students about the amygdala and prefrontal cortex through a 'hacker' metaphor.
Using weather metaphors to help children identify, name, and accept their emotions without judgment.
An exploration of the five senses to help children stay present and grounded in their immediate environment.
Students learn the basics of mindful breathing through playful metaphors and guided practice to help them find their inner calm.
A supportive framework for primary students and their families to manage emotional regulation and safety planning with Western Australia-specific resources.
A structured reflection lesson designed to help students process physical outbursts (like throwing objects) and develop better self-regulation strategies in an afterschool setting.
A comprehensive lesson on conflict resolution, emotional regulation, and social skills using the 'Peace Lab' framework. Students learn to identify triggers, regulate emotions, and communicate effectively to solve problems.
A lesson designed to help students develop situational awareness through daily reflection, observation techniques, and social cue analysis.
A series of rapid-fire 'Minute Missions' designed to strengthen executive functioning skills like impulse control, planning, and focus, paired with an SEL journal reflection.
A social-emotional learning lesson for middle schoolers focused on identifying physical triggers and using 'micro-pauses' to regulate impulsive reactions. Students learn to recognize the 'body signals' of frustration or anger and apply brief techniques to regain control before responding.
A specialized 15-20 minute stress management lesson for 4th-6th grade Special Education students. Focuses on identifying body signals through a 'Command Center' theme, scaling stressors (Mouse vs. Elephant), and using immediate sensory-based grounding tools.
A comprehensive preparation lesson for the Grade 6 CogAT Verbal Battery, covering Verbal Analogies, Sentence Completion, and Verbal Classification with strategies and practice.
A lesson designed for pre-teens to develop perspective-taking skills through realistic social scenarios in school, home, and peer settings. Students act as 'Social Detectives' to analyze feelings and choose empathetic responses.
This lesson equips clinical staff with sensory, physical, and cognitive grounding techniques to help students manage anxiety and stay in the present moment. It includes a comprehensive facilitator guide, visual slides, and practical student handouts.
A professional development module for K-12 clinical staff to master and teach five core social competencies. Includes structured instruction and hands-on practice materials for student sessions.
A comprehensive training module for school clinical staff on teaching emotional intelligence. This lesson covers emotional vocabulary, empathy development, and regulation strategies across K-12 developmental stages.
A lesson focused on expressing gratitude to school community members through the art of writing thoughtful thank-you notes. Students will learn the structure of a thank-you letter and brainstorm the impact various staff members have on their daily lives.
A collection of resources designed to help parents and educators identify, monitor, and systematically reduce anxiety accommodations, with a specific focus on overcoming school refusal and fostering child independence.
A 30-minute substance abuse prevention lesson for 6th graders focusing on identifying peer pressure, building self-confidence, and practicing refusal skills through the metaphor of 'Choice Armor.' Aligned with ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors.
A bridge lesson exploring the intersection of 'dream' careers (streaming, sports, music) and 'reality' careers (nursing, trades, real estate), emphasizing open-mindedness and skill transferability.
A lesson designed to bridge the gap between finishing an assignment and successfully submitting it. Students explore common 'submission traps' and build personalized systems for physical and digital turn-in success.
This lesson teaches students essential workplace collaboration skills, focusing on effective communication, role-playing scenarios, and a hands-on team task to build professional interpersonal skills.
A mindfulness workshop for upper elementary and middle school students that utilizes ecological metaphors to help them navigate internal emotions and practice grounding.
A hands-on emotional regulation lesson that treats energy management like a scientific experiment. Students in grades 3-6 learn to identify energy drains, recognize signs of burnout, and test specific 'recharging' activities to maintain their internal battery.
A lesson focused on facilitating and documenting collaborative learning through structured rotations and Think-Pair-Share discussions. Includes tools for teacher monitoring and student self-reflection.
A supportive and visually engaging lesson for a 6th-grade girl to explore coping strategies, grounding techniques, and the difference between healthy and unhealthy emotional expressions, themed with her interests in mind.
A lesson for 8th graders on mastering self-advocacy by integrating 'I Feel' statements and grounding techniques into real-world school and home scenarios.
A hands-on vocational activity focused on sorting mail into categories like HR, Urgent, Manager, and Trash to build organizational and attention-to-detail skills.
A high-energy, kinetic lesson for students to identify and map stress levels (High, Middle, Low) and their physical manifestations through a ball-toss reflection on Quarter 3.
A comprehensive lesson designed to help students identify a target job, prepare for an interview with practical tips and checklists, and collaborate on job-specific question preparation.
A lesson focused on helping students recognize and redirect attention-seeking behaviors by using theater-based metaphors for social awareness and self-control.