A 45-minute lesson where 6th-grade students practice active listening and note-taking through structured mock interviews and a fast-paced interview game.
A 45-minute capstone lesson where students reflect on their journalism journey and explore how their news-gathering skills apply to future careers in broadcasting, PR, and beyond.
Students learn the art of professional communication by planning and drafting interview request emails to community stakeholders. The lesson covers email anatomy, etiquette, and clear outreach strategies.
Developing advanced respect and courtesy skills, including conflict resolution and social integrity for middle school students.
Exploring the concept of loyalty, being a reliable friend, and standing by others through challenges for upper elementary students.
Focusing on physical and emotional respect, personal space, and active listening skills for lower elementary students.
Introducing young learners to the foundational 'magic words' of courtesy and the importance of polite manners in everyday classroom life.
A spring-themed group counseling session focused on growth mindset and resilience. Students use garden metaphors to understand how challenges help them grow and learn strategies to bounce back from setbacks.
A 50-minute instructional session for students in temporary housing, focusing on safe food storage and creative leftover use through visual guides and sequence flowcharts.
A foundational lesson for Transitional Kindergarten students focused on identifying basic emotions and the physical sensation of being 'wiggly' (stressed) vs. 'still' (calm). Introduces 'Turtle Breathing' as a primary regulation tool.
Students will learn how to make meaningful apologies and use art to explore the concept of repairing damaged relationships.
Students will practice effective communication techniques using role-play scenarios focused on active listening and "I" statements.
Students will explore different ways to navigate disagreements using a board game format to practice perspective-taking.
Students will identify the "ingredients" of a good friend and create a visual representation of their friendship standards.
Students synthesize their learning by creating a personal coping plan and reflecting on their growth throughout the group.
Introduces physical and environmental coping strategies, including deep breathing, grounding techniques, and healthy lifestyle habits.
Focuses on the connection between thoughts and feelings, teaching students how to challenge negative self-talk and reframe stressful situations.
Students will define stress, identify their personal 'stress triggers', and learn how their bodies react to pressure.
A comprehensive lesson on restaurant etiquette covering menu reading, ordering, manners, volume control, tipping, and conflict resolution.
A functional skills lesson focused on navigating a restaurant experience on a budget, covering menu reading, budget planning, social etiquette, and group check splitting.