A social-emotional learning lesson for middle schoolers that uses a mechanical metaphor to teach genuine conflict resolution and restitution beyond basic apologies.
A supportive session for parents at Burlington Public Schools focused on enhancing parenting skills, self-care, and family relationships through the Parenting Journey program.
Synthesizing learned skills into a personalized maintenance plan for long-term anxiety management.
Navigating social anxiety, peer interactions, and building confidence in social settings.
Identifying and challenging 'glitches' or cognitive distortions that fuel anxiety through negative thought patterns.
Learning and practicing physical relaxation techniques, including breathwork and muscle relaxation.
Introduction to sensory grounding techniques as the first compartment in the mental wellness toolbox.
Identifying specific environmental, social, and academic situations that trigger the brain's internal alarm system.
Focused on helping students recognize the physical sensations of anxiety in their bodies through 'sensor' mapping.
An introductory session to normalize anxiety as a common human experience and explain its function as a safety system that sometimes needs recalibration.
A lesson for grades 3-4 on the "Link" strategy for building on ideas and identifying team strengths.
A lesson for grades 3-4 on grounding techniques and practicing gratitude to build a positive mental "weather map."
A lesson for grades 3-4 on setting milestones and maintaining effort through the middle of a difficult task.
A lesson for grades 3-4 on identifying community "ripples" and planning small-scale service projects within the school.