Students bring together all elements of the PLEASE protocol to create a scientific diagram and act as 'Brain Mechanics' to diagnose emotional vulnerability in fictional scenarios.
A weekly routine for students to track and reflect on self-created executive functioning goals, promoting metacognition and self-regulation.
A practical resource for students to securely record and organize their digital credentials in an alphabetical format.
A concluding session that audits the student's social system, identifying their 'structural strengths' and assets to reinforce self-worth subtly.
A session focused on 'conflict engineering': using empathy (social forecasting) to build bridges and generate solutions for social problems.
A session focused on sharing personal opinions clearly (broadcasting) and using flexible thinking to handle feedback and changes in plans.
A session focused on the mechanics of social decoding: using context and clues to understand perspectives and differentiate between friendly and mean teasing.
A comprehensive lesson for 7th graders on physical and interpersonal boundaries, using an architectural 'blueprint' theme to help students design and respect personal space.
A restorative circle lesson designed to help students reflect on their personal choices, the impact of their behavior on others, and how to lead by example within their school community.
This lesson introduces the "Me" circle of the Circles Curriculum, focusing on self-identity and the development of boundary-setting skills. Students will explore their personal likes, family background, and values before practicing assertive refusal techniques through role-play.
A comprehensive social skills lesson for 6th graders focused on maintaining professional respect and boundaries regardless of personal feelings toward others.
A comprehensive guide for middle school teachers to lead students through mindfulness techniques focused on identifying and managing intense emotions using the STOP and Box Breathing methods.
An individual counseling session focused on teaching mindful breathing and physical grounding techniques to help students manage stress and big emotions.
A series of mindfulness practices designed for middle schoolers to manage intense emotions, particularly anger, through physiological and cognitive techniques.