Real vs Make Believe

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.

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 designed for upper elementary students to understand, practice, and monitor showing respect for others' differing opinions through structured role-play and reflective tools.

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.

A practical Life Skills lesson for Grades 5-8 focusing on distinguishing between public and private spaces, recognizing appropriate behaviors for each, and applying concrete boundaries to promote safety and personal dignity.

Addresses personal agency: Demonstrate perseverance, Demonstrate a work ethic, Challenge yourself, and Use your time wisely. Students learn goal-setting, academic stamina, and time management.

Introduces the principles: Accept constructive feedback, Be reflective, and Show gratitude. Students learn how to receive feedback constructively and practice mindfulness through gratitude journaling.

Focuses on the personal core principles: Love yourself, Be positive, and Walk with a purpose. Students explore self-identity and set a baseline for their high school experience.

A comprehensive preparation and reflection kit for 7th graders embarking on high school visits. It includes a field observation guide, a student-panel interview sheet, and a teacher facilitation guide.

A culminating reflection and community project lesson where students synthesize all five CARES values. Students create a class pledge, award certificates, and design a community action project to show their learning.

A social-emotional learning lesson centered on self-control, emotional regulation, and mindfulness. Students practice somatic grounding and cool-down techniques to manage big emotions in real-time.

A social-emotional learning lesson on empathy, active compassion, and perspective-taking. Students learn to recognize emotional cues in others and practice walking in someone else's shoes to solve social dilemmas.

A social-emotional learning lesson teaching personal accountability, civic responsibility, and classroom roles. Students identify how their individual choices affect the safety and success of the whole community.

A social-emotional learning lesson focused on assertive communication, active listening, and setting respectful boundaries. Students practice using "I-Statements" to express their needs and opinions respectfully.

A social-emotional learning lesson focusing on cooperation, collaborative problem solving, and group agreement. Students explore how to share ideas, compromise, and build together as a team.

An interactive SEL board game session for Kindergarten and First-Grade students, focusing on identifying emotions, understanding the size of problems, and practicing calming breathing strategies. Includes a printable game board, situation cards, assembly parts, and a comprehensive counselor guide.

A beginning-of-the-year lesson teaching students the schoolwide HALLS procedure for safe and respectful hallway transitions. This lesson covers explicit teacher modeling, interactive student roleplay, and self-assessment of the HALLS expectations.

A resource hub designed to support teachers in managing classroom adjustments and implementing trauma-informed strategies for students experiencing acute family transitions.

A lesson focusing on the power of expressing appreciation to build a positive community. 3rd-5th grade students reflect on school-year supporters and create physical 'tokens of thanks' to display in a classroom gallery walk, facilitating a positive transition to the next grade.

An operational guide and student handbook for West Lee Middle School Pride, providing comprehensive rules, procedures, and logistical information for families and students.

A comprehensive classroom expectations rollout for Week 1 of the school year. Includes a teacher guide and three separate grade-band slide decks (K-2, 3-5, 6-8) designed with a Marley Park green and yellow superhero theme.

A comprehensive kindergarten classroom management lesson that uses the fun metaphor of space bubbles to teach students how to line up, respect personal space, keep hands to themselves, and maintain physical distance.

Day 4 of the Calm Co-Pilots intervention. A final review where students assemble their personal Calm Kit, practice choosing a strategy with adult prompting, and complete the post-assessment.

Day 3 of the Calm Co-Pilots intervention. Focuses on requesting a 5-minute break and practicing structured rest using sensory supports, cards, and timers with adult prompts.

Day 2 of the Calm Co-Pilots intervention. Focuses on deep breathing using physical, tactile tracing mats to anchor their focus and regulate their physical response to big emotions.

Day 1 of the Calm Co-Pilots intervention. Students explore different emotional states, complete their pre-assessment, and learn to identify when their engines are running too hot, too cold, or just right.