An 8th-grade lesson focusing on evidence-based study techniques like retrieval practice and spacing. Students will analyze their current habits and design a concrete two-session study plan for upcoming material.
Students build a customized coping toolkit, including personal coping cards and sensory break options, and practice applying these tools to real-world scenarios.
Students learn to recognize the physical warning signs their bodies give before an impulsive action or strong emotion occurs, creating a personal 'body map' of signals.
A counseling unit designed for Tier 2 middle school groups or one-on-one sessions, focusing on developing a growth mindset and building resilience through interactive missions and reflection.
Students identify and reframe 8 common cognitive distortions using an Uno-inspired framework. This lesson combines social-emotional learning with academic growth mindset strategies through interactive slides, a custom card game, and reflective practice.
A comprehensive lesson on conflict resolution, teaching students to navigate disagreements through active listening, empathy, and collaborative problem-solving using the 'Conflict Compass' framework.
A high-energy, 30-minute session where 8th graders transition from planning to proof by assembling a 'Success Portfolio.' Students curate artifacts of their goals, systems, and self-advocacy to create a tangible roadmap for high school success.
A 30-minute introductory lesson for 8th graders to help them transition to high school by creating a structured four-year vision encompassing academic, social, and personal dimensions.
A 30-minute progress monitoring lesson for 8th graders to assess their high school readiness, submit evidence of self-advocacy, and commit to one specific growth goal.
A 30-minute lesson for 8th graders to navigate the transition to high school by identifying goals, supports, and actionable timelines. Students will develop agency by creating their own roadmap for success.
A 30-minute lesson designed for 8th graders to prepare for the social transitions of high school. Students will explore strategies for making new friends and practice initiating conversations in new environments.
A 30-minute career and college readiness lesson for 8th graders to explore high school extracurricular opportunities. Students research clubs, sports, and activities to build a 'Top 3' plan for their transition to high school.
Students learn to advocate for their academic and emotional needs by drafting respectful email and conversation scripts. This 30-minute lesson focuses on the 'anatomy of an ask' and provides structured practice for communicating with authority figures.
This 30-minute lesson helps 8th graders prepare for high school by auditing their current habits and designing two specific 'system upgrades' to handle the increased autonomy and rigor of 9th grade. Students will differentiate between individual habits and the systems that support them.
A 30-minute transition lesson for 8th graders to explore their evolving identity, identify personal strengths, and address fears as they prepare for high school.
A health-focused lesson on the risks of vaping, strategies to resist peer pressure, and the importance of school reporting protocols for maintaining a safe campus environment.
A reflective lesson designed for students who missed an end-of-quarter incentive, focusing on accountability, emotional regulation, and proactive goal setting for the upcoming quarter.
A lesson designed to help middle school students identify their unique character strengths and connect them to their extracurricular interests, fostering self-awareness and personal growth.
A group counseling session focused on developing empathy and perspective-taking through interactive discussion and creative reflection. Students will explore how different backgrounds and experiences shape how we see the world.
A lesson designed to help middle and high school students translate their deep interests and specialized knowledge into accessible conversations with peers while monitoring nonverbal cues.
This lesson teaches students how to transition from a volunteer position to a paid role by demonstrating high-value workplace behaviors like initiative, reliability, and teamwork. It is designed for diverse learners, including those in job-readiness programs and students with social/communication goals.
A critical look at school safety protocols, focusing on the importance of maintaining a closed campus and the risks associated with unauthorized visitors and deliveries.
A comprehensive lesson for middle and high school students on using softening phrases to improve social pragmatics in person and online. Students learn to identify blunt language and apply 'social buffers' to provide feedback more effectively.
A 1:1 counseling session focused on developing essential executive functioning skills. Students learn to navigate planning, organization, and time management as commanders of their own daily 'missions'.