A professional development module for school staff focused on using restorative practices to de-escalate big emotions and foster emotional regulation in students.
A collection of restorative practice tools designed to help students reflect on their actions, understand the impact of their behavior, and create a plan for restoration following peer conflict, classroom disruption, social media incidents, or academic dishonesty.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on accepting 'no', respecting personal space boundaries, and reflecting on behavioral choices. Students learn to navigate social challenges with the 'Peace Pilot' framework for staying calm and respectful.
A comprehensive end-of-year portfolio project where students build a professional Google Site to showcase their instructional practices, previous projects, and future career plans in education.
A social skills lesson for speech therapy sessions focusing on identifying and practicing 'tuned in' vs 'tuned out' behaviors using a radio/broadcast signal metaphor.
A lesson focused on identifying and challenging cognitive distortions through the 'evidence for vs. against' technique, styled as a psychological investigation.
A 6th-8th grade social-emotional learning lesson designed to combat end-of-year burnout. Students explore neuroplasticity and cognitive flexibility through hands-on 'engineering' of their own mental responses to setbacks.
Navigating emotional regulation and frustration by understanding 'garden weather' and using tools to handle academic storms.
Developing executive functioning skills for sustained attention, treating focus as a toolkit for tending to academic tasks.
Introduction to growth mindset through the metaphor of gardening, helping students see that effort is the 'water' that helps their skills grow.
A hands-on financial literacy simulation where students manage a month of income and expenses, navigating real-world trade-offs and unexpected financial hurdles.
A small group counseling lesson focused on identifying emotions and implementing a 3-step self-regulation plan. Students learn to navigate feelings like happy, sad, mad, tired, confused, scared, and worried using a detective-themed strategy.
A collection of role-play scenarios and teacher guidance designed to help kindergarten students practice conflict resolution using 'I-statements' and navigate peer pressure.
A collection of printable banners, headers, advice cards, and community resource listings to create an engaging summer-themed bulletin board.
A comprehensive lesson on critical thinking for high schoolers, focusing on identifying biases, logical fallacies, and evaluating information in a digital age.
A comprehensive introduction to the GED exam tailored for young adults, focusing on the benefits, subject areas, and practical steps to success. This lesson demystifies the test and helps students build their own 'blueprint' for graduation.
Prepares students for the upcoming changes of a new school year or classroom by identifying what stays the same and what will be different.