A high-energy review lesson for upperclassmen covering grief models, interpersonal skills, and stress management using a buzzer-style trivia game.
A lesson teaching high school students evidence-based study strategies including chunking, the Pomodoro technique, active recall, and flashcards to prepare for final exams.
A project-based learning experience where students plan a local day trip in Lake County, focusing on budgeting, transportation, and functional math skills for independence.
An 85-minute intensive session designed to help students identify, manage, and overcome test anxiety using Joseph Casabarro's 'Taming the Dragon' principles. Students will learn physiological calming techniques and cognitive reframing strategies.
A comprehensive lesson designed to help students master the art of presenting to an audience of educators. It covers slide design, poster layouts, professional etiquette, and public speaking techniques.
A Social-Emotional Learning lesson focused on identifying the 'signal' of loneliness, understanding its triggers, and building emotional awareness. Students explore loneliness as a natural human experience through a slide presentation and a two-page reflective journal.
This lesson provides school social workers with a clinical and practical framework for identifying and supporting students struggling with anxiety, depression, and self-harm. It includes evidence-based interventions and safety planning tools specifically for the school environment.
Students explore the neurological impact of gratitude, learning how brain chemistry affects social resilience and stress. The lesson culminates in a 'Legacy Letter' activity where students apply these concepts by writing to a staff member.
A comprehensive exploration of the biological foundations of empathy, focusing on mirror neurons and their role in social cohesion during high-stress transitions. Students will investigate how their behavioral choices create an 'emotional echo' within their peer groups.
A comprehensive exploration of the financial, professional, and practical realities of life after graduation, designed to prepare students for the transition to adulthood.
An intervention lesson designed to help students build a visual network of support before long school breaks, ensuring they have a plan for connection and safety outside the school building.