A lesson designed for adults with IDD to understand and practice socially appropriate behaviors across different settings including work, public spaces, and social gatherings.
A comprehensive orientation for the Workforce Internship program, covering policies, expectations, and success strategies for new interns at Commonpoint Queens.
A social-emotional lesson designed for young learners to navigate the difference between leading and being 'bossy,' focusing on self-regulation, flexible thinking, and kind communication.
A lesson designed to help 3rd graders identify sensory triggers, understand how sensory overload affects their emotions, and develop strategies for self-regulation and communication.
A comprehensive career exploration lesson for 6th-grade students, focusing on identifying personal interests and connecting them to career clusters. This lesson includes a professional counselor write-up addressing theoretical foundations, diverse learner needs, and systemic factors.
Students learn about different career paths, the difference between trade school, college, and entry-level work, and select their starting career for the game.
A foundational lesson for early learners (Pre-K to 1st Grade) that introduces the concept of choices and consequences through the metaphor of exploring a trail. Students learn to use simple decision trees to navigate everyday social and personal scenarios.
Students explore the concept of cooperation through the metaphor of building bridges, learning to share ideas, take turns, and contribute to a common goal. This lesson uses a construction theme to teach essential social-emotional skills for 2nd and 3rd graders.
A lesson designed for third-grade students to identify anger triggers and practice specific coping strategies like movement breaks and sensory input.
A comprehensive lesson for adults on emotional regulation and mindfulness, focusing on identifying intense emotions and practicing grounding techniques.
A comprehensive 90-minute one-on-one training session designed to build confidence in job searching, understanding requirements, and practicing assertive communication. This lesson bridges the gap for a learner transitioning to working with a job coach by focusing on practical digital skills and interpersonal confidence.
A comprehensive financial literacy lesson for high school students covering budgeting, saving, and credit basics, aligned with ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors. Students engage in a realistic budget simulation to apply their learning to real-world scenarios.
A comprehensive elementary school counseling lesson teaching K-5 students self-regulation strategies including belly breathing, slow counting, and safe space visualization. Students will create a physical 'Calm-Down Toolkit' to use when experiencing big emotions.
An individual counseling lesson designed for an 11th-grade student with ASD to build self-awareness regarding personal strengths, emotional triggers, and communication patterns as they prepare for post-secondary transitions.
This second session dives deep into the 'Power Imbalance' component of bullying, using role-play to practice emotional regulation. It includes a formal scenario assessment to track progress on identifying emotions and using coping strategies.
A daily check-in and check-out system designed to foster trust, open communication, and a stronger bond between a teacher and a student through consistent, low-stakes reflection.
A supportive lesson designed for 3rd-grade students in foster care, focusing on understanding why home changes happen and developing healthy coping strategies using a 'Safe Harbor' theme.