Introduction to growth mindset through the metaphor of gardening, helping students see that effort is the 'water' that helps their skills grow.
A Social-Emotional Learning lesson for 3rd graders exploring how personal experiences and emotions act as 'mirrors' that shape their perspective on conflicts. Students practice identifying multiple valid viewpoints to build empathy and resolve playground disagreements.
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 professional development module for school staff focused on using restorative practices to de-escalate big emotions and foster emotional regulation in students.
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 high-energy, 20-minute lesson on sportsmanship, focusing on how to be a 'Game Day Great' by handling wins and losses with grace. Includes slides, a small group guide, an anchor chart, task cards, and a board game.
A lesson focused on identifying and challenging cognitive distortions through the 'evidence for vs. against' technique, styled as a psychological investigation.
A series of activities and practices designed to build foundational reading comprehension, writing structure, and cognitive focus skills through the metaphor of a productive factory.