A creative counseling session designed for students who are hesitant to share feelings verbally. This lesson uses a "Hidden Gallery" art activity to explore the difference between public personas and private emotions in a low-pressure, symbolic way.
A suite of professional case note templates for school counselors, designed for efficiency and clarity in documenting student support sessions. These templates follow a blue and gold theme and utilize best-practice intervention checklists.
A 35-minute SEL session for 7th-grade girls focused on empathy and the impact of words, designed for a group that may be resistant or 'tough' while accommodating shy students.
A 35-minute SEL session focused on the 'Stop and Think' method, understanding consequences, and using calming strategies to make responsible decisions.
A focused 6th-grade lesson on time management, prioritization, and student responsibilities, teaching practical strategies like the 'Big Rocks' method and distraction management.
A 30-minute counseling session designed to help students navigate parental pressure and the feeling of being misunderstood by articulating their emotions clearly and maintaining control over their reactions.
A 20-minute counseling session for an 8th-grade student with an intellectual disability to help them identify and respond to uncomfortable situations using body signals and clear communication.
A high-energy, 35-minute session designed for 8th-grade girls to explore internal motivation and create a visual representation of their personal goals.
A final simulation of the PSAT environment followed by a detailed review of common challenges and personal goal setting for future test performance.
Comprehensive review of PSAT math domains, including Algebra, Problem Solving, and Data Analysis, focusing on both multiple-choice and student-produced response questions.
An introduction to the PSAT 8/9 purpose and format, followed by deep-dive strategies for the Reading and Writing modules, including vocabulary in context and evidence-based comprehension.
A dynamic lesson focused on mastering active listening through the metaphor of audio engineering, helping middle schoolers tune out distractions and tune into connection.
A 35-minute session on setting realistic, meaningful goals using the 'Blueprint' method to help students visualize their future success and break it down into actionable steps.
A 35-minute lesson focused on building confidence and normalizing asking for help for 6th-grade girls. The lesson uses a 'Power Moves' theme to frame self-advocacy as a strength.
A quick 15-minute SEL warm-up focused on developing social filters. Students learn to distinguish between internal thoughts and appropriate external speech using a 'Thought Traffic' metaphor.
A two-day exploration of the 'Friendship Peer-a-mid' levels, helping students understand the spectrum of social connections from friendly greetings to close friendships, and how to navigate the transitions between them.