A high-energy, modern performance-themed 10-minute lesson designed to help middle school students understand that attendance is their "Reliability Capital."
A quick, celebratory check-in for 8th graders as they prepare for high school. Includes a student flyer for goal-setting and a teacher guide for facilitating the transition discussion.
A comprehensive bulletin board kit and teacher guide focused on a successful 'Sensational Summer' for PreK-6 students and families in Fostoria, OH. The materials combine practical summer tips for academics and wellbeing with essential local community resources.
A lesson focused on analyzing the arguments and perspectives within the text 'The Digital Paper Trail', specifically looking at the ethics and legality of using social media in hiring.
A lesson exploring how building strong interpersonal connections with teachers, peers, and school staff can make daily school life smoother, more supportive, and more efficient.
A dynamic lesson where students engage in movement-based 'icebreakers', a collaborative bridge-building craft, and reflective discussions on what makes a team successful.
This lesson helps students identify personal barriers to school attendance, set actionable attendance goals, and reflect on the connection between presence and their future aspirations. It also provides teachers with a supportive framework for family communication regarding attendance.
An intensive lesson focusing on the immediate impact of theft and lying, using a peer case study to bypass defensive shut-down mechanisms.
An interactive board game lesson designed for middle schoolers to identify and reframe negative thinking patterns—like catastrophizing and perfectionism—that fuel test anxiety.
A gaming-themed toolkit for 8th-grade students to master state testing anxiety. This lesson uses video game metaphors like 'power-ups' and 'boss battles' to teach tactical reframing and grounding techniques.
An introductory lesson on stock market fundamentals, covering key terminology, the difference between individual stocks and index funds, and a hands-on investment simulation.
A transformative lesson on happiness as a trainable skill, focusing on the power of self-talk, daily habits, and cognitive reframing to improve mental well-being for both students and staff.