An introductory lesson on the RIASEC Holland Codes where students take a career interest quiz, analyze their results, and explore different career pathways through global examples.
A social-emotional lesson for grades K-5 focused on the "Cares & Shares" program. Students learn that being part of a community means both receiving support when needed and contributing back to keep the community strong.
A lesson focused on developing social skills through role-playing scenarios involving respectful disagreement, compromise, and problem-solving in a school setting.
A social-emotional learning lesson designed to help students identify, categorize, and practice various coping skills through an engaging matching game. Students will learn how different strategies help regulate emotions and create their own personal 'Calm Quest' toolkit.
A hands-on lesson teaching students to categorize life's challenges using a ladder metaphor, integrated with Zones of Regulation concepts to help them match their reaction to the problem size.
A restorative practice lesson for K-5 students using a first-aid metaphor to teach accountability and relationship repair after social conflicts. Students learn to assess friendship 'injuries' and apply the right communication 'treatments' to heal them.
A social-emotional learning lesson for grades 3-5 where students act as 'cartographers' to identify, observe, and map acts of kindness within Bedford Public Schools, fostering community awareness and appreciation.
A 20-minute hands-on session focusing on differentiating between big and small school problems and reframing unkind thoughts through a construction-themed lens.
A social-emotional learning lesson for grades K-5 focused on identifying and expressing emotions through facial cues using a fun 'explorer' theme. Students use mirrors and visual aids to build empathy and non-verbal communication skills.
An executive functioning workshop focused on helping students visualize and manage the small transitions (micro-moments) throughout their school day using a cartography-inspired mapping system.
A nature-based grounding lesson for 4th-7th graders that uses garden metaphors to teach emotional regulation and focus techniques. Students will learn the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding method adapted for nature and create a personal 'Peace Patch' plan.
This lesson helps students distinguish between 'mean' behavior and 'bullying' by analyzing intent, frequency, and power dynamics through interactive scenarios and discussion.
A self-awareness workshop focusing on energy management and social endurance, helping students identify social drainers and chargers.
A supportive final session for counseling groups focused on reflecting on interpersonal growth, shared experiences, and the process of saying goodbye.
A comprehensive Social-Emotional Learning lesson for middle schoolers exploring common mental health diagnoses and the power of coping skills during Mental Health Awareness Month.
A social skills group lesson focused on developing meaningful friendships and establishing healthy boundaries through the metaphor of building and protecting bridges.
A foundational lesson on identifying and categorizing emotions using visual tools to improve self-awareness and regulation. Students explore 'The Emotion Lab' to decode their inner feelings and select appropriate response strategies.