A lesson exploring the ADL principle of open-mindedness through the lens of 'The Dangers of a Single Story.' Students investigate media bias, global stereotypes, and personal growth mindsets.
A comprehensive lesson for high school students on using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles to de-escalate intense emotions. Students will learn to identify the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and apply specific reframing and grounding techniques.
A bridge lesson exploring the intersection of 'dream' careers (streaming, sports, music) and 'reality' careers (nursing, trades, real estate), emphasizing open-mindedness and skill transferability.
A comprehensive review session focusing on Career Paths in Early Childhood Education, preparing students for the Pre-PAC exam through mock questions and scenario-based learning.
A high-energy, 30-minute dive into the world of digital footprints, privacy, and responsible posting. Students will learn to analyze social media content through the lens of long-term consequences and digital citizenship.
A 30-minute lesson designed to help students identify different types of peer pressure and equip them with practical refusal strategies and confidence-building techniques.
A lesson exploring the intersection of personal identity and music, focusing on the vulnerability required to share the songs that define us.
Deep dive into specific web research tools and strategies for data gathering and source validation.
A lesson focused on executive functioning and self-monitoring skills to help students track their own work completion using a 'Mission Control' framework.
A workshop-style lesson designed for middle school boys to explore how their choices create a chain reaction of consequences across their social, academic, and digital lives.
A practical lesson for transition students focused on identifying and comparing grocery prices to find the best deal. Includes visual supports for reading price tags and simple decision-making strategies.
A high-challenge, 25-minute executive functioning workshop for middle schoolers on testing days. Focuses on inhibitory control, working memory, and cognitive flexibility through sophisticated visual logic and coordinated movement—all without reading or writing.
A 30-minute lesson for 8th grade students to transition from passive re-reading to active retrieval and spaced practice, culminating in a concrete two-session study plan.
An introductory lesson covering the differences between college and trade school, the importance of soft skills in any career, and an overview of career clusters for personal research.
A structured reflection lesson designed to help students process physical outbursts (like throwing objects) and develop better self-regulation strategies in an afterschool setting.
A lesson designed to help students develop situational awareness through daily reflection, observation techniques, and social cue analysis.
A series of rapid-fire 'Minute Missions' designed to strengthen executive functioning skills like impulse control, planning, and focus, paired with an SEL journal reflection.