A collection of quick, 5-10 minute activities designed for counseling sessions to help students identify, process, and manage the complex emotions associated with grief.
A high-energy, 20-minute lesson designed for K-2 students to identify the qualities of a good friend through interactive discussion and visual scenarios.
A hands-on scavenger hunt activity where students discover various community helper careers hidden throughout the library. Students learn about the roles, tools, and importance of different jobs that keep a community running.
A quick, interactive 20-minute lesson for K-2 students focused on identifying and solving small disagreements using the 'Peace Maker' framework. Students learn to distinguish between small and big problems and practice three simple conflict-resolution strategies.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on perspective-taking and compromise through guided role-play scenarios. Students explore the 'Think-Feel-Do' model to understand their peers' viewpoints during conflicts.
A comprehensive lesson focused on preparing students for office assistant and clerical roles through practical skill-building in phone etiquette, filing, document management, and mock interviews.
A comprehensive lesson designed to prepare 8th-grade students for the transition to high school, covering academic requirements, essential soft skills, and personal goal-setting.
The final expedition where campers design and present a "Bridge Project" that addresses a camp community need and promotes long-term inclusion.
Campers identify the "hidden hazards" of subtle bias and microaggressions, learning how to be active "trail guides" (allies) when they see others struggling.
Campers develop "clear path" communication skills, mastering active listening and 'I' messages to navigate interpersonal conflicts without stumbling.
Campers explore their own identities and practice "summit-level" empathy, learning to see the world from different vantage points through role-play and identity shields.
Campers learn the "trail signs" of social behavior, distinguishing between bullying and bias while establishing a community code for their trek together.
A targeted one-on-one lesson designed to help students master impulse control through 'The Pause' and develop deep empathy by analyzing the impact of their actions on others.
A 60-minute immersive escape room experience where students navigate five themed stations based on the movie Soul Surfer, exploring Bethany Hamilton's resilience and Hawaiian surfing history through ciphers, research, and a physical race.
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.