A two-day exploration of the 'Friendship Peer-a-mid' levels, helping students understand the spectrum of social connections from friendly greetings to close friendships, and how to navigate the transitions between them.
This lesson helps students investigate the nature of impulses, identify personal triggers for taking things without permission, and build a 'coping toolkit' to manage urges in the moment. It uses a detective-themed approach to reduce shame and focus on problem-solving.
This initial lesson addresses the current negative climate in the classroom, using modern cultural references to discuss how energy spreads and how to intentionally pivot toward a kinder community.
A suite of professional case note templates for school counselors, designed for efficiency and clarity in documenting student support sessions. These templates follow a blue and gold theme and utilize best-practice intervention checklists.
A 35-minute SEL session for 7th-grade girls focused on empathy and the impact of words, designed for a group that may be resistant or 'tough' while accommodating shy students.
Explores the core clues of good friends and the 'expected' behaviors that keep a group's social environment safe and inclusive.
Addresses over-competitiveness by teaching sportsmanship 'protocols', managing emotions during games, and valuing teamwork over personal winning.
Focuses on investigating the impact of words, distinguishing between playful teasing and hurtful name-calling, and using 'Detective Filters' to choose kind words.
A 35-minute SEL session focused on the 'Stop and Think' method, understanding consequences, and using calming strategies to make responsible decisions.
A focused 6th-grade lesson on time management, prioritization, and student responsibilities, teaching practical strategies like the 'Big Rocks' method and distraction management.
A 30-minute counseling session designed to help students navigate parental pressure and the feeling of being misunderstood by articulating their emotions clearly and maintaining control over their reactions.