A high-energy, 30-minute lesson for 7th graders focused on defining and practicing respect for oneself, others, and the community to foster a positive classroom 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.