A lesson focused on executive functioning skills, specifically helping students use logical 'IF-THEN' frameworks to overcome task initiation hurdles and start their work independently.
Encourages students to define their personal legacy and set goals for the rest of the school year.
Provides practical tools for de-escalating conflict and handling disagreements without aggression.
Focuses on social cues, reading the room, and assertive communication skills.
Explores the characteristics of healthy vs. toxic friendships and how to choose the right 'squad'.
Teaches self-regulation and impulse control strategies using a 'remote control' metaphor for the brain.
Focuses on the physical and social transition to middle school, identifying stressors, and setting group expectations.
A comprehensive workshop for Assistant Principals on designing professional development that respects adult learning principles and drives school-wide improvement. Participants move from needs assessment to instructional design and evaluation strategies.
A lesson focused on the mathematical mechanics of credit card interest, including APR calculations, compounding effects, and the financial impact of different interest rates.
A high-energy brainstorming session designed to empower peer helpers to design and implement initiatives for school inclusion and community spirit. Students will transition from abstract goals to concrete action plans using a 'Culture Architect' framework.
An 11th-grade lesson focused on building a safe and inclusive classroom community through co-created norms, shared values, and an exploration of intent versus impact. Students will collaborate to design a "Class Constitution" that fosters psychological safety.