A 15-minute Tier 1 lesson for 7th-grade students focused on practicing respectful listening during class explanations and discussions to improve learning outcomes and classroom culture.
A comprehensive lesson guiding students through the definition, importance, and real-world application of integrity, culminating in a visually-driven 5-minute presentation.
An interactive, game-show style lesson where students compete in teams to guess the most popular answers to various survey questions. This session promotes teamwork, quick thinking, and social engagement through diverse categories ranging from food to pop culture.
Students learn to adjust their voice volume like a sound engineer, mastering the 'volume dial' for small group collaboration and large group participation. Includes interactive slides and targeted self-reflection tools to build social-emotional awareness.
A follow-up lesson focused on identifying and maintaining healthy boundaries within friendships using an architectural metaphor for building strong social structures.
A focused 30-minute introductory lesson on active listening skills, featuring a lab-themed facilitator guide, instructional slides, and a student practice report.
A comprehensive career exploration unit where middle schoolers investigate their interests, research potential career paths, and design a 'blueprint' for their future professional selves.
A high-impact 25-minute advisory lesson designed to provide 7th graders with immediate, practical tools for emotional regulation and de-escalation when dealing with persistent outside-of-school conflicts.
A cosmic-themed career exploration lesson designed to help middle schoolers connect their current passions and strengths to future career clusters, fostering hope and direction during a demanding academic season.
A comprehensive lesson on self-advocacy for middle schoolers, covering learning strengths, personal boundaries, peer conflict, and IEP accommodations. Students will learn to use 'The Blueprint' framework to communicate their needs effectively.
A collection of portable coping strategies designed to help students manage anxiety, sleep difficulties, and sensory overwhelm in the moment.
A fun, interactive game designed to help students recognize and practice healthy coping strategies through movement and acting.
The final session reviews progress made, identifies ongoing support systems, and focuses on how the student can continue to grow while carrying her mother's memory forward.
Focuses on the physical and emotional 'waves' of grief, teaching the student tangible grounding techniques and self-regulation skills for when the loss feels overwhelming.
This session provides a safe space for the student to share stories about her mother, focusing on preserving memories and identifying the 'missing' pieces of her daily life.
The introductory session focuses on establishing a safe environment, building rapport, and introducing the concept of grief as a landscape of many different feelings.
A fast-paced, interactive 25-minute lesson for Grade 7 that explores the impact of non-verbal communication, specifically focusing on how body language and tone of voice can completely alter the meaning of a spoken message.
Students step into the role of professional event planners to design a classroom celebration that bridges the gap between home and school. They will create a comprehensive plan including activities, budgets, and volunteer recruitment strategies to maximize family engagement.
An alternate assignment for students who missed the Peer to Peer outreach session on community, diversity, and respect. This material guides students through the same core reflections and brainstorming activities as the in-person session.
This lesson focuses on identifying cognitive distortions related to social anxiety, specifically the feeling of being watched and judged by peers, and provides practical tools for 'fact-checking' these thoughts to help a student return to the classroom environment.
A lesson exploring the 1950s and 1960s Civil Rights Movement through the lens of interpersonal connectedness, empathy, and how building bridges between individuals can fuel social change.
The foundational session focusing on identifying the 'Voice Mechanics'—the specific words and phrases needed to advocate for oneself before reaching a breaking point.
Focuses on identifying triggers and the 'anatomy of an incident' using a collaborative problem-solving framework.
The final session for progress review, portfolio completion, and graduation as a 'Master Architect' of self-regulation.
A cumulative role-play session where students apply all previous skills to complex, multi-step real-world scenarios.
An advanced session on negotiating needs with peers and teachers using a collaborative win-win framework.