A 15-minute training module for mentors advising first-generation college students on the financial aid process, focusing on empathy, terminology, and practical timelines.
Students compile their learned strategies into a personalized, visual regulation plan for long-term success.
Learning how to use Social Stories to navigate the aftermath of big feeling moments and effectively repair social connections.
Identifying the 'fork in the road' when feelings get big and selecting specific coping strategies to manage frustration and anger.
Using stick-figure mapping to visualize the thoughts and feelings of others during social interactions to build perspective-taking skills.
Introduction to Carol Gray's Comic Strip Conversations, focusing on the difference between what we say (speech bubbles) and what we think (thought bubbles).
Students learn to identify the physical sensations associated with anger, anxiety, and frustration, creating a 'Body Radar' to catch big feelings early.
A 60-minute lesson teaching K-2 students how to activate their 'ORGANIZATION' team member, known as 'The Organizer'. Students learn to use 'Mental Cubbies' to keep their desk, belongings, and ideas in the right place.
A 60-minute lesson teaching K-2 students how to activate their 'SELF-MONITORING' team member, known as 'The Coach'. Students learn to check their work and behavior as they go.
A 60-minute lesson teaching K-2 students how to activate their 'EMOTIONAL CONTROL' team member, known as 'The Volume Remote'. Students learn to "dial down" big feelings to stay calm and focused.
A collection of engaging 'Would You Rather' slides designed for 3rd-grade morning meetings, focusing on kindness, animals, food, school, and seasonal themes.
A 60-minute lesson teaching K-2 students how to activate their 'FLEXIBILITY' team member, known as 'The Play-Doh'. Students learn how to reshape their thinking when plans change or they get stuck.
This lesson focuses on identifying the influence of Refuso and mastering the self-talk techniques of Cranium Coach to handle reasonable requests with a flexible mindset.
A 60-minute lesson teaching K-2 students how to activate their 'PLANNING' team member, known as 'The Mapmaker'. Students learn how to look at a goal and decide on the steps needed to get there before starting.
A high-energy, 15-minute introduction to growth mindset focusing on neuroplasticity. Students engage in a hands-on 'synapse building' activity to visualize how effort changes their physical brain structure.
A 60-minute lesson teaching K-2 students how to activate their 'WORKING MEMORY' team member, known as 'The Recorder'. Students learn how to hold steps and instructions in their mind while completing a task.
A 60-minute lesson teaching K-2 students how to activate their 'START' team member. Students learn how to "rev their engines" to begin tasks immediately without getting stuck in the "waiting zone".
A 60-minute lesson teaching K-2 students how to activate their 'INHIBITION' team member, known as 'The Stopper'. Students learn to use their 'Stop Signal' to pause before acting and resist impulses.
A comprehensive training module focused on teaching K-2 students the power of impulse control through the 'STOP Signal' brain team member. Students learn to use their 'brakes' to freeze their body and brain before making a move.
A 60-minute lesson teaching K-2 students how to activate their 'FOCUS' team member, known as 'The Flashlight'. Students learn to use their 'Attention Spotlight' to ignore distractions and stay on task.
This lesson equips students with concrete strategies to manage internal and external distractions, practice mindfulness-based refocusing, and use goal-setting to boost productivity during independent work time. It bridges SEL and academic performance by treating focus as a trainable skill.
An introductory lesson for K-2 students to identify, name, and manage their emotions through storytelling, check-ins, and breathing techniques. Aligned to ASCA and Colorado health standards.
A growth mindset lesson for grades 3-5 focusing on resilience, learning from failure, and setting SMART goals to overcome setbacks. Students explore famous failures and apply growth mindset strategies to their own lives.
A comprehensive social-emotional lesson designed to equip students with practical test-taking strategies and anxiety management tools. This resource helps students build confidence and maintain calm during assessment periods.
A comprehensive lesson for grades 2-4 focusing on identifying emotions and using self-regulation strategies. Includes practical tools for classroom implementation like a calm-down corner guide and interactive breathing exercises.
A comprehensive lesson for K-5 students to explore various careers and community helpers, aligning with ASCA Career Development standards. Students will identify interests, match helpers to their tools, and envision their own future paths.
This lesson introduces students to executive function skills, focusing on organization, time management, and task initiation. Students will learn how to 'be the boss of their brain' by using practical tools like checklists, planners, and task-splitting strategies.
A sophisticated workshop for clinical professionals and graduate students to navigate secondary traumatic stress using a 'Compass' framework for emotional recalibration and sustainable empathy.
A social-emotional learning lesson designed to help PreK students understand why we use kind hands and how to manage big feelings without hitting teachers or others.
Introductory resources for establishing an attendance competition and educating students on the importance of being present every day for academic success.
A lesson focused on establishing and practicing effective communication habits for collaborative learning in a second-grade classroom.
A collection of resources designed to motivate students to arrive on time and attend school regularly using meaningful, non-tangible rewards.
Focuses on intensive and specialized interventions (Tier 3 and 4) for students facing significant barriers to attendance, emphasizing individualized support and wrap-around services.
Focuses on universal (Tier 1) strategies to build a school-wide culture of attendance through positive reinforcement, community building, and clear communication.
This lesson covers the essential components of college financial aid, focusing on the differences between gift aid, work-study, and loans, with a deep dive into federal loan structures.
A comprehensive lesson for first-generation students on navigating financial aid, including the FAFSA process, understanding aid types, and decoding award letters.