A lesson focused on empowering students to use specific self-advocacy strategies when faced with challenging academic tasks. Students learn to 'Ask a Peer then Teacher' and use the 'Two-Try Rule' before seeking help.
A nostalgic end-of-year scavenger hunt for 5th graders, celebrating their journey through elementary school. Students solve clues that lead them to key locations across the campus, reflecting on their growth from Kindergarten to 5th grade.
A comprehensive 15-minute introductory session for 8th graders in San Diego Unified School District to prepare for the transition to high school, covering credits, GPA, and A-G requirements.
Covers AI hallucinations, the necessity of cross-referencing sources, and the core principles of academic honesty in the age of AI.
Teaches students the art of the prompt, focusing on specificity and context to get better academic support without skipping the thinking process.
Introduces the concept of AI as a 'co-pilot' rather than an 'autopilot', clarifying appropriate vs. inappropriate use cases for school projects.
A lesson designed to help first graders identify and understand their social 'sparks'—triggers that cause big emotions during peer interactions. Students learn to recognize these moments and begin developing self-regulation strategies through a detective-themed exploration.
A 15-minute lesson for 1st graders focusing on how small acts of kindness create a ripple effect throughout their community. Students plan specific kind acts for both their classroom and home environments.
Focuses on verbal delivery and confidence using the Look-Think-Say technique.
Teaches the 1-3-6 rule and visual design principles for creating clean, effective slides.
Focuses on identifying strong versus weak slides and understanding the core purpose of a presentation.
A 15-minute session assessing physiological indicators of anxiety, school-based triggers, and the effectiveness of identified coping strategies through a 'Worry Watch' investigation.
A 3rd-grade counseling lesson focused on resolving friendship and exclusion conflicts by identifying emotions, exploring multiple perspectives, and finding solutions.
A foundational lesson on recognizing and practicing self-love and healthy expressions of love toward others through self-care, affirmations, and boundaries.
A mindfulness lesson for K-2 students using sensory grounding techniques (5-4-3-2-1) to manage high energy through a nautical 'anchor' metaphor.
A social-emotional lesson for 5th graders focused on personal boundaries, body language, and the difference between intent and impact. Designed for school counselors working with neurodivergent students using restorative practices.