In this capstone lesson, students synthesize their learning into a 'User Manual' for their own brain. They document personalized strategies for physical, digital, and temporal organization to build self-advocacy and long-term habits.
A comprehensive lesson designed for 7th grade students to identify and shift away from co-dependent 'trauma bonding' behaviors toward healthy, resilient friendship boundaries. It focuses on the 'both can be true' philosophy—acknowledging hard things while maintaining individual emotional ownership.
A comprehensive collection of evidence-based coping strategy handouts for middle schoolers, focusing on the biological and psychological 'why' behind each technique. Designed for 7th-grade boys with a tactical, engineering-inspired 'Survival Guide' aesthetic.
A lesson designed for early elementary students to learn the social mechanics of making friends, specifically focusing on starting conversations, asking questions, and discovering shared interests through a social story and interactive cards.
A large-group SEL lesson focused on character, exploring the concept of doing the right thing even when no one is watching through interactive discussions and reflective activities.
A social thinking lesson based on the "Body in the Group" ocean adventure, teaching kindergarteners how physical proximity and orientation show interest and participation.
A lesson for 4th graders exploring the importance of honesty, the impact of lies on trust, and how to tell the truth even when it's hard.
A lesson focused on developing emotional intelligence through identifying and practicing various coping strategies and regulation techniques.
A lesson for kindergarteners to establish foundational classroom expectations, focusing on active listening, following directions, and cooperating as a "Classroom Crew."
A lesson introducing 4th graders to emotional regulation and practical coping strategies for managing big feelings like anger, frustration, and anxiety.
A lesson focused on fostering a culture of kindness within the school community, targeting interactions between students and teachers through discussion and active practice.
A comprehensive lesson exploring the motivations behind academic dishonesty and the long-term impact of cheating on personal integrity and community trust. Students analyze realistic scenarios and build a personal 'blueprint' for ethical decision-making.
A guide for students and staff on how to safely navigate and respond to physical conflicts in a school setting, focusing on de-escalation, safety, and restorative practices.
Students investigate the physical manifestations of low self-esteem and depression. They learn to identify the 'Bio-Feedback Loop' where body language and physical sensations reinforce negative self-perception.
Students conduct movement experiments to see how physical activity impacts their mindset. They observe the difficulty of maintaining a low mood while engaging in high-energy positive actions.
Using complex character scenarios, students apply behavioral activation principles to analyze social-emotional challenges. They diagnose negative feedback loops and prescribe evidence-based action interventions.
Students practice role-playing the transition from recognizing a negative feeling to choosing a positive action. They use 'Joy Menus' to simulate real-world application of emotional regulation strategies.