Snooze Button Science

A 50-minute lesson for 7th graders on impulse control, exploring the conflict between instant gratification and long-term goals using the 'snooze button' as a central metaphor.

JWJennifer White

Snooze Button Science

A 50-minute lesson for 7th graders on impulse control, exploring the conflict between instant gratification and long-term goals using the 'snooze button' as a central metaphor.

JWJennifer White

Iceberg Investigators Presentation Slides

Weaving Worlds

A 3-lesson unit on culture, identity, empathy, and building an inclusive school community. Students explore the cultural iceberg, share personal perspective narratives, and collaborate on actionable school-wide inclusion plans.

Cynthia Rios

Baggage Check

A small-group counseling kit designed to help rising middle schoolers identify, discuss, and unpack the emotional baggage and academic pressures associated with school transitions.

Julie Donovan

Baggage Check Sorting Worksheet

A single-page printable student sorting worksheet where students classify 8 common middle school stressors into 'Carry-on' (things they control) vs. 'Checked baggage' (things they cannot control).

Julie Donovan

Crew Culture

A three-part social-emotional learning curriculum designed specifically for middle school boys to develop self-esteem, manage digital pressure, and build authentic peer relationships.

Lenny

Brain Brakes

A lesson introducing a retro-game-themed problem-solving and self-regulation model called 'Brain Brakes' for middle schoolers. Students learn to 'Pause' when emotions run high, 'Scan' the situation, 'Select' options, 'Score' pros and cons, and 'Play' their best choice.

Julie Donovan

Baggage Check Reflection Log

A 2-page student-facing reflection booklet styled as a 'Customs Logbook' for students to identify personal stressors and create their transition plans.

Julie Donovan

Crew Control Cooperation

A 3-day small group curriculum for middle schoolers (grades 6-8) focused on cooperation, role delegation, navigating power dynamics, and ensuring equitable team participation. Aligns with CASEL's Relationship Skills and Responsible Decision-Making core competencies.

Erin McFarland

Discourse Dynamics

A modern, high-accountability framework for active listening and structured peer discussion in middle and high school classrooms. Includes an anchor chart, introductory slides, and a teacher facilitation guide.

Lenny

Baggage Check Discussion Cards

A 2-page print-ready sheet of 8 customizable, travel-themed discussion cards styled as 'Boarding Passes' with cutting guides for school counselors to cut out and use.

Julie Donovan

Coping Lab

An engaging, science-themed counseling lesson where students become 'researchers' to test, rate, and formulate their own personalized mental health coping tools. Students track their emotional 'reactions' and compile a custom recipe for self-care and emotional regulation.

diana mclaughlin

Baggage Check Slides

An engaging 6-slide presentation deck that visualizes the travel and baggage metaphor to guide the small-group session from check-in to coping skills.

Snooze Button Science