A high-energy, 30-minute lesson where 7th graders practice refusal skills through immersive role-play scenarios that test their loyalty and values.

A 30-minute lesson for 7th graders on predicting long-term consequences of complex social choices using multi-level decision trees. Students move beyond immediate effects to explore 3rd and 4th-order impacts of their decisions.

A hands-on workshop guiding students through creating a therapeutic rice sock infused with essential oils for personal stress relief.

A hands-on lesson designed to help students identify, analyze, and dismantle stereotypes through a visual sorting activity and reflective discussion. Students explore how the brain uses shortcuts and why those shortcuts can be harmful when applied to people.

A 20-minute Tier 1 SEL lesson focused on building school connectedness and relationship skills for 7th graders, specifically targeting OUSD Standard 4B. Students identify a campus adult and practice low-stakes 'micro-interactions' to foster a sense of belonging.

A 20-minute SEL lesson focused on building school connectedness through small, low-stakes interactions with campus adults, aligned with OUSD Standard 4B.

A practical, step-by-step project for students to learn how to budget for and select a vehicle within their monthly means.

A deep dive into empathy and inclusion using three pivotal clips from the movie Wonder, including guided reflections and AVID structured discussion techniques.

A collection of materials for a school-wide neurodiversity month celebration, including event flyers and inspirational posters.

A mental fitness workout designed to sharpen students' critical thinking skills through a series of 'exercises' focusing on logic, bias detection, and perspective-taking.

A 30-minute interactive discussion lesson designed for 7th-grade students with ADHD, focusing on reclaiming personal identity and resisting peer-driven narratives. The lesson uses a cinematic metaphor of being the 'director' of one's own life script.

A presentation and workshop for parents and caregivers to understand school avoidance and how to break the accommodation cycle in middle schoolers.

A self-guided exploration of emotional regulation tools tailored for neurodivergent teens dealing with depression and anxiety, focusing on sensory management and cognitive reframing.