Exploration of personal space (proxemics) and body stance to understand how non-verbal cues impact an agitated person and how to maintain a supportive stance.
A comprehensive toolkit for school leaders to conduct effective classroom walkthroughs aligned with the MA DESE Model Rubric for Classroom Teacher Evaluation.
A 45-minute lesson for 9th graders on the academic and professional benefits of high-quality first attempts, focusing on time management and professional habits.
A lesson designed to empower high school students to navigate digital misinformation using the SIFT method, with a specific focus on resources and news relevant to their daily lives.
A practical guide for high school students to evaluate the credibility of political news and community resource leads, specifically housing and shelter availability.
A targeted 20-minute session designed to help students recognize the physical signs of frustration, identify specific classroom/peer triggers, and build a personalized toolkit of coping strategies.
A daily habit-building system for students to monitor their readiness, preparation, and work effort across all subjects. Includes student trackers and teacher implementation guides to foster accountability and self-regulation.
A collection of resources aimed at promoting staff well-being and work-life balance through low-pressure activities.
A comprehensive lesson exploring the impact of language choice, focusing on professionalism, avoiding microaggressions, and using 'I' statements for conflict resolution.
A 50-minute financial safety workshop designed for homeless teens, focusing on identifying predatory scams, evaluating 'too good to be true' offers, and implementing a 24-hour decision pause.
A comprehensive social skills toolkit for teenagers, focusing on navigating friendship dynamics, understanding social cues, and managing social anxiety through practical scenarios and self-reflection.
This lesson empowers students in temporary housing to use their voices for community and self-advocacy. It covers letter writing, school board participation, public speaking at town halls, and connecting with local organizations.
A comprehensive lesson focused on helping students identify emotional triggers and build a personalized toolkit of self-regulation strategies. Students will create a multi-page workbook that serves as their personal 'Calm Code' for navigating stressors.
A collection of functional life skills resources designed for high school students transitioning to independence, focusing on budgeting, self-regulation, vocational readiness, and literacy.
A comprehensive lesson for students aged 11-17 to understand the sequence of their actions, identifying triggers, behaviors, and consequences to build self-regulation and problem-solving skills.
A lesson designed to empower high school students with the tools to navigate digital misinformation, focusing on the SIFT method, identifying emotional bias, and spotting sponsored content.
A comprehensive lesson designed to help homeless high school students navigate complex public benefit systems, understand their rights under McKinney-Vento, and manage the documentation required for stability and post-secondary success.
This lesson introduces 9th-grade students to personal values and motivation. Through interactive discussion and a values-alignment debate, students explore how their core beliefs drive their daily actions and long-term goals.
A comprehensive intervention designed to help students identify and challenge cognitive distortions during high-stakes testing seasons, focusing on cognitive reframing techniques to build resilience.
A high-impact, 10-minute school counseling session for 6th graders on defining and setting SMART short-term and long-term goals. Students will learn the SMART criteria and apply it to both academic and personal growth areas.
A mentor-facilitated program designed to build student confidence through positive self-talk, growth mindset exercises, and practical coping strategies. The materials provide a structured but flexible framework for meaningful 1-on-1 sessions.
This lesson provides mature sixth-grade girls with practical tools to manage distractions and stressors at home and school, focusing on independent work, family dynamics, and friendship navigation.
A comprehensive training lesson for entry-level kitchen staff covering essential hygiene, storage, and safety protocols to ensure a professional and safe food service environment.
An introductory lesson for Kindergarten students to identify and categorize their emotions into the four Zones of Regulation using visual cues and creative activities.
Explores professional communication and organization using digital calendars for shift management and navigating professional social media for networking.
Focuses on the digital job search process, including navigating online applications, uploading resumes, and maintaining internet safety and privacy during the search.
An introduction to workplace computer use, covering hardware basics, logging in, file management, and creating professional memos using word processing software.
A comprehensive lesson on workplace prioritization and task management across food service, office, and janitorial roles. Students learn to distinguish between urgent and important tasks using real-world scenarios.
A collection of tools to help students in residential settings prepare for their school day through social-emotional reflection.