Students invent non-verbal hand signals for key academic concepts to prompt memory retrieval during learning and review.
A social-emotional learning lesson using a compass metaphor to help K-5 students re-establish empathy, kindness, and community after time away from school. Students explore the four 'cardinal points' of connection: Notice Needs, Speak Kindness, Everyone's Invited, and Work Together.
A lesson for K-2 students on interpreting non-verbal social cues using a traffic light metaphor. Students learn to recognize 'Green' (open/ready), 'Yellow' (cautious/check-in), and 'Red' (stop/need space) signals in their peers, especially during high-energy transitions.
Course synthesis and graduation. Reflecting on the journey from impulsive to intentional Pathfinder.
Mastering boundaries. Learning when and how to say 'No' or 'Yes' to family, friends, and strangers.
Financial literacy basics. Categorizing needs vs. wants to build long-term planning skills.
Learning to see failure as data. Celebrating 'Beautiful Oops' moments and messy progress.
Applying logic to everyday challenges. The 'Pathfinder Step System' for making thoughtful choices.
Practical tools for managing exam stress and academic pressure. Transitioning from panic to self-awareness.
Developing empathy and social awareness to build an inclusive community.
Training the brain for better focus and memory retention. Strategies for mindful attention.
Recognizing physical signs of fear and panic. Grounding strategies for high-stress situations.
Exploring self-acceptance and building self-confidence by celebrating individual strengths.
Managing big emotions and stopping impulsive reactions. Techniques for cooling down when feeling fear or anger.
Introduction to the growth mindset. Focus on the 'Power of Yet' and building resilience when facing initial failure.
Achieving inner peace and summarizing the EQ journey for graduation.
The importance of honesty and taking responsibility for one's actions.
Basic financial literacy: needs vs. wants and the value of saving.
Viewing failure as a bridge to success and building resilience.
Managing the stress of exams and performance pressure through relaxation and planning.
Developing self-awareness and self-acceptance through identifying personal strengths.
Learning boundaries and when to say Yes or No to parents, friends, and strangers.
Boosting focus and memory skills for better learning and organizational habits.
Overcoming fear, panic, and anxiety using grounding techniques and sensory awareness.
Developing problem-solving and decision-making skills to make thoughtful choices.
Managing impulsive behavior and big emotions like anger through self-regulation techniques.
Mastering the concept of the 'Power of Yet' and building self-confidence through a growth mindset.
A supportive session for parents at Burlington Public Schools focused on enhancing parenting skills, self-care, and family relationships through the Parenting Journey program.
A social-emotional learning lesson for first graders focusing on kindness, honesty, anger management, and the value of classroom work. Students learn to use their 'superpowers' to create a respectful and focused learning environment.
Master the 'Vault Savings' and use sequence words.
Go 'Static Unplugged' from screens and learn contractions.
Activate 'Beam Focus' and identify adverbs.
Use 'Radar Listening' and learn the 5 W question words.
Expand the 'Loop Inclusion' circle and master pronouns.
Fill the 'Heart Helper' jar and identify helping verbs.
Fix 'Pixel Perfection' fears with 'Glitch Magic' and compound words.
Shift perspective with 'Ray Sunshine' and discover synonym power.
Develop 'Iron Grit' and the 'Power of Yet' with verb suffixes.
Find peace with 'Mist Zen' visualization and master sentence punctuation.
Build bravery against 'Worry Wings' using the 'Hero Shield' and descriptive adjectives.
Manage the 'Fire Flare' of anger using the 'Hero Chill' method and identify action verbs.
A lesson for grades 3-4 on the "Link" strategy for building on ideas and identifying team strengths.
A lesson for grades 3-4 on grounding techniques and practicing gratitude to build a positive mental "weather map."
A lesson for grades 3-4 on setting milestones and maintaining effort through the middle of a difficult task.
A lesson for grades 3-4 on identifying community "ripples" and planning small-scale service projects within the school.
A lesson for grades 3-4 focused on using assertive I-Statements and understanding different points of view during disagreements.
A lesson for grades 3-4 on deeper problem solving, distinguishing fact from opinion, and investigating the root cause of issues.
A K-2 lesson on sharing and taking turns to complete simple group activities on the shared trail.
A K-2 lesson on basic emotional regulation using the "Five Senses Search" to stay calm and happy.
A K-2 lesson focused on trying again and using the "Power of Yet" through simple physical challenges.
A K-2 lesson introducing the concept of helping others and noticing needs in the immediate classroom community.
