This lesson covers the logistics of starting a support group, including creating community agreements and fostering psychological safety. Students learn how to structure a session to ensure equity of voice and predictability.
A practical guide for students to find and use public technology resources safely and effectively. This lesson covers locating free computers, navigating public interfaces, and connecting to open WiFi networks.
A hands-on SEL lesson for preschoolers focused on flexible thinking. Using sensory activities like molding dough and building blocks, students learn to 'stretch' their brains to accept changes and follow directions.
This lesson helps elementary students master the art of peer-to-peer discussion within an SEL context. Using visual scaffolds and structured sentence starters, students learn to listen actively, build on others' ideas, and participate confidently in group settings.
A collection of email templates and self-advocacy strategies specifically designed for neurodivergent high school students experiencing housing instability. The lesson focuses on clear communication with teachers, case managers, and social service agencies to secure essential resources and academic support.
A social-emotional learning lesson for kindergarteners focused on understanding kindness and practicing empathy through storytelling and creative activities.
A high school speech therapy lesson focused on executive functioning skills, specifically calendar management, conflict resolution, and social communication when declining invitations.
A set of clear visual protocols and reminders for staff regarding scholar wellness referrals, distinguishing between urgent self-harm concerns and general well-being needs.
A social-emotional learning intervention designed to help students identify and reframe cognitive distortions during high-stakes testing seasons. Students will learn to pivot from 'all-or-nothing' thinking to balanced, resilient self-talk.
A mental health intervention designed to help students identify and challenge cognitive distortions during high-stakes testing seasons. Students will learn to reframe 'all-or-nothing' thinking into balanced, resilient self-talk.
A weekly routine for students to track and reflect on self-created executive functioning goals, promoting metacognition and self-regulation.
A 15-day emotional check-in series using drawing and reflection to help students identify and process their feelings.
Concluding lesson on lifelong learning and skill acquisition. Participants create a personal professional development roadmap and learn strategies for staying adaptable in a changing job market.
Focuses on building professional resilience. Participants explore the concept of 'productive failure' and develop a protocol for deconstructing setbacks to extract valuable insights.
A deep dive into the art of receiving and utilizing feedback. This lesson provides frameworks for separating identity from performance and using critique as a primary driver for skill development.
An introductory lesson focusing on the fundamental differences between fixed and growth mindsets within a professional environment. Participants learn to identify their own triggers and the transformative power of 'yet'.
A comprehensive social skills lesson for 6th graders focused on maintaining professional respect and boundaries regardless of personal feelings toward others.
A comprehensive set of resources and instructional materials to support Denver metro high school students experiencing housing instability, focusing on immediate survival needs and legal rights under the McKinney-Vento Act.
A set of tools for a second grader to track their emotional growth, practice truthfulness, respect personal space, and use effective calming strategies when upset.
A comprehensive toolkit for school leaders to conduct effective classroom walkthroughs aligned with the MA DESE Model Rubric for Classroom Teacher Evaluation.