Students learn to regulate high-energy enthusiasm and practice inclusive play. This lesson introduces the 'Sunshine Scale' for self-monitoring intensity and the 'Open Gate' concept to encourage group play rather than exclusive pairs.
A quick daily reflection activity for middle school students to process their day, identify emotional highs and lows, and build self-awareness through journaling.
Prepares 12th graders for the transition to professional life, focusing on finalizing credentials and bridging Work-Based Learning into post-secondary success.
Guides 11th graders through the practicalities of Internships and Apprenticeships, focusing on preparation and the application process.
Engages 10th graders in exploring Industry-Recognized Credentials (IRCs) and Pre-Apprenticeships as steps toward specialized career pathways.
Introduces 9th graders to the core concepts of Work-Based Learning, focusing on Project-Based Learning and School-Based Enterprises to build initial interest and awareness.
A comprehensive guide to mastering entry-level and academic interviews through the STAR method, practical scenarios, and self-reflection. Students will build a portfolio of stories to demonstrate their skills to future employers and admissions officers.
A comprehensive restorative justice toolkit focused on honesty and integrity for middle schoolers, featuring circle scripts, reflection sheets, and trust-rebuilding plans.
A 30-minute lesson for 2nd and 3rd graders focused on identifying big feelings (anxiety, sadness, anger) and practicing specific coping strategies through a collaborative small-group game.
A 1st-grade lesson on self-esteem and inner beauty inspired by the book 'Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon.' Students explore positive character traits and create a hands-on 'Inner Beauty Bloom' craft to celebrate their unique qualities.
A hands-on introduction to basic budgeting and grocery shopping. Students practice identifying prices, comparing costs, and making simple purchasing decisions using dollars and cents with high visual support.
A 30-minute SEL lesson for 3rd-5th graders focusing on the power of perspective-taking and empathy through the metaphor of walking in someone else's shoes. Students explore how different experiences shape how we see the world.
A 10-minute social-emotional learning lesson focused on identifying overreactions and understanding how our emotional responses affect the people and environment around us, specifically in situations of loss or mistakes.