A collection of highly engaging, sketchbook-style journaling worksheets designed specifically for 12-year-old girls. This lesson focuses on self-esteem, managing stress and anxiety, navigating friendships, and constructively communicating and expressing anger.

A warm, celebratory parent support group session focused on reflecting on school year successes, planning screen-free summer adventures, and setting growth goals.

Celebrating the group's progress. Students review their ninja strategies, complete a post-assessment, and receive their graduation badges.

Mastering goal setting and action planning. Students learn to break big, overwhelming tasks into small, manageable 'ninja-steps'.

Enhancing sustained attention and concentration. Students practice blocking out distractions using the Focused Ninja's techniques.

Developing emotional self-regulation. Students learn to scan their bodies for early warning signs of distraction, restlessness, or frustration.

Teaching impulse control through the 'Stop and Think' method. Students learn to pause before reacting, using the concept of an invisible defensive shield.

Introducing the group, establishing norms, and meeting Impulsive Ninja and Focused Ninja. Students complete a baseline self-assessment of their focus and impulse control.

Five 10-minute daily SEL scripts and visual slides focusing on handling strong feelings and managing stress daily (emotion regulation).