Progress Power

A lesson designed for older teens out of school to examine their social structures, build high-value peer circles, and map out essential community support networks. The lesson combines practical self-assessments, direct strategies for resisting negative pressure, and real-world mentor identification.

A complete lesson bundle centered on 'The Half-Time Adjustments' soccer analogy. It guides students to analyze math anxiety, reframe self-talk, and execute strategic 'mid-game adjustments' to tackle challenging math problems.

A soccer-themed mindset lesson designed for 8th-grade students to address math anxiety. Using the high-pressure analogy of a penalty kick, students learn self-regulation, tactical breathing, and action steps to conquer math anxiety.

An 8th-grade introductory lesson on growth mindset in mathematics using a clean neuroscientific "Brain Lab" theme. Students explore the physical mechanisms of math anxiety, reframe frustration as constructive "synaptic friction," analyze errors as neural feedback signals, and practice cognitive re-scripting.

An 8th-grade lesson focusing on math anxiety, deconstructing mistakes as valuable data, and teaching somatic calming techniques like box breathing.

A complete toolkit for hosting a memorable, structured 40-minute end-of-year small group celebration, including a step-by-step party schedule, interactive games, and printable themed gift tags.

A comprehensive lesson focused on building classroom community and mastering transitions through a collaborative Human Scavenger Hunt. Students practice visual and auditory procedures (chime, 1-2-3 countdown, turn-and-talks) while discovering common interests with peers.

A restorative circle and mindset lesson designed for 8th graders struggling with math anxiety, helping them reframe struggle, build peer support networks, and develop concrete stress-reduction strategies.

A fast-paced, engaging 20-minute lunch bunch lesson focused on growth mindset. Students learn to recognize their fixed-mindset inner critic and practice 'flipping' negative self-talk into helpful, actionable growth mindset phrases.

A middle school DBT interpersonal effectiveness lesson. Students learn when and how to use DEAR MAN (for objective boundaries and requests) versus GIVE (for relationship maintenance) through relatable peer conflict, rumor, and boundary scenarios.

A 30-minute Life Skills lesson for Grades 5-8 on distinguishing Safe, Unsafe, and Unexpected Touch. Students learn clear definitions, sort common school scenarios using visual supports, and practice self-advocacy through hands-on roleplay and exit tickets.