An experiential lesson where students first encounter a frustrating scheduling experience before learning and practicing clear communication strategies for setting any type of appointment.
A comprehensive social skills lesson for middle school life skills students to distinguish between kind peer behaviors (Friend Choices) and unkind behaviors (Mean Choices), including response strategies for bullying.
A 40-minute session where students identify their unique strengths through a creative inventory and design a personal 'Strength Signal'. This lesson focuses on internal self-reflection to build external confidence and a sense of belonging in the school community.
A collection of themed thank-you flyers and documents to express gratitude to local businesses for their support during Teacher Appreciation Week at West Lee Middle School.
A lesson designed for 8th graders to understand neurodiversity and develop specific strategies for managing ADHD burnout through a tech-themed 'troubleshooting' lens.
A lesson designed to help 6th-grade students explore and identify their leisure interests and hobbies. Through visual presentations and a personal inventory, students learn to articulate what they enjoy doing in their free time.
A final review session where students complete their readiness checklists, ask lingering questions, and celebrate their growth through the transition group.
Explores the changing social landscape of middle school, including making new friends, maintaining old ones, and understanding school rules/consequences to avoid 'getting in trouble'.
Addresses academic shifts including managing multiple teachers, understanding different class formats, and the transition to more formal grading systems. Focuses on organization and communication.
Focuses on the logistical anxieties of middle school, specifically mastering lockers and navigating a larger building without getting lost. Students practice combination locks and map-reading skills.
A lesson focused on developing inferencing skills through visual and textual clues, designed for 6th-grade students with neurodiverse needs. Students will learn the 'Evidence + Schema = Inference' formula and apply it to various scenarios.