Students explore protective factors that build resilience and assess their own personal support systems.
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 reflective session designed for 8th-grade students to evaluate their communication choices and understand the impact of classroom disruptions, specifically focusing on respectful advocacy when work is completed.
A reflective lesson designed for 8th-grade students to analyze their communication styles, specifically focusing on how to advocate for themselves respectfully when they have completed work, and understanding the collective impact of classroom disruptions.
A game-based social-emotional learning lesson using UNO cards to help students navigate the transition to high school, focusing on friendships, academic stress, peer pressure, and balance.
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.
A visual career exploration lesson designed for students with moderate to severe disabilities, using real photos to identify interests across various career clusters.
A 15-minute lesson exploring the pitfalls of 'downward social comparison' and how to build authentic self-esteem without diminishing others. Students will learn that true confidence comes from personal growth rather than putting others down.
A concise 15-minute introduction to classroom norms centered on the core values of Respect, Integrity, and Safety. Students will define these values and commit to a shared culture of success.
An industrial-themed teamwork lesson where students act as "Mind Mechanics" to apply the 4Cs and Computational Thinking to a complex engineering challenge.
A high-stakes engineering challenge where students use the 4Cs and Computational Thinking to design, build, and document the ultimate cup tower structure.
This lesson teaches students the importance of respecting personal space and how to contribute positively to group work. It uses social story modeling to show clear examples of 'expected' behaviors in various classroom scenarios.
A social skills lesson focused on navigating common holiday situations like family gatherings, egg hunts, and conversations using an Easter theme. Includes interactive slides for group discussion and printable task cards for practice.
Introduces the Social Intelligence Academy and explores "Vibe Checks"—the criteria for healthy, high-functioning middle school friendships.
This lesson introduces students to the core concepts of Agile and Scrum through the lens of team dynamics. Students will explore roles, ceremonies, and the critical importance of communication in high-performing teams.
A single-session group activity for eighth-grade boys focused on building respectful communication skills and the art of the weekly check-in. This lesson uses a sports-inspired theme to make social-emotional learning accessible and engaging.
A 24-minute counseling session focused on social perspective-taking, specifically helping students identify the underlying motivations and professional pressures that influence staff member actions and directives.
A collection of low-energy, silent activities and games designed for students to engage in after high-stakes testing, focusing on visual puzzles, logic challenges, and creative drawing.
A social-emotional learning lesson designed for students with trauma backgrounds and impulse control challenges. It focuses on 'Scene Scanning'—assuming positive intent and dissecting social interactions through a detective-style lens to improve perspective-taking and reduce reactivity.
Final reflection, celebration of growth, and planning for the journey ahead.
Reviewing various coping skills and creating a personalized 'Survival Kit' for future use.
Focusing on the power of breath and mindfulness as internal tools for regulation.
Identifying cognitive distortions or 'tricky trails' and learning to reframe thoughts using a 'Thought Compass'.
