The introductory materials for the Brain Glitch Defense curriculum, including the facilitator guide, roadmap, and core objectives.

The core lesson of the Brain Glitch series, introducing cognitive distortions as 'system glitches' and using a cooperative board game to teach students how to identify and debug them.

A high-speed micro-lesson designed to give students actionable strategies for de-escalating conflicts with peers and teachers in under 10 minutes. Updated with the Peace Protocol framework.

Focuses on building daily routines and taking ownership of school materials and assignments to foster academic independence.

Introduces growth mindset concepts to help students view challenges and mistakes as opportunities for improvement rather than failures.

Explores the shifting nature of middle school friendships, setting healthy boundaries, and practicing inclusive social habits.

Empowers students to communicate their needs to teachers and peers using respectful, effective language and scripts.

Teaches students how to break down large projects into manageable steps and accurately estimate task duration to prevent procrastination.

A quick, celebratory check-in for 8th graders as they prepare for high school. Includes a student flyer for goal-setting and a teacher guide for facilitating the transition discussion.

A lesson focused on analyzing the arguments and perspectives within the text 'The Digital Paper Trail', specifically looking at the ethics and legality of using social media in hiring.

A lesson exploring how building strong interpersonal connections with teachers, peers, and school staff can make daily school life smoother, more supportive, and more efficient.

A dynamic lesson where students engage in movement-based 'icebreakers', a collaborative bridge-building craft, and reflective discussions on what makes a team successful.

This lesson helps students identify personal barriers to school attendance, set actionable attendance goals, and reflect on the connection between presence and their future aspirations. It also provides teachers with a supportive framework for family communication regarding attendance.

An intensive lesson focusing on the immediate impact of theft and lying, using a peer case study to bypass defensive shut-down mechanisms.

A high-energy, modern performance-themed 10-minute lesson designed to help middle school students understand that attendance is their "Reliability Capital."

An interactive board game lesson designed for middle schoolers to identify and reframe negative thinking patterns—like catastrophizing and perfectionism—that fuel test anxiety.

A gaming-themed toolkit for 8th-grade students to master state testing anxiety. This lesson uses video game metaphors like 'power-ups' and 'boss battles' to teach tactical reframing and grounding techniques.

An introductory lesson on stock market fundamentals, covering key terminology, the difference between individual stocks and index funds, and a hands-on investment simulation.

A transformative lesson on happiness as a trainable skill, focusing on the power of self-talk, daily habits, and cognitive reframing to improve mental well-being for both students and staff.

This lesson covers three essential workplace behaviors for life skills students: following instructions, being honest, and asking for clarification through social stories, scenarios, and self-monitoring tools.

This lesson provides students and educators with a comprehensive overview of the Indiana GPS (Graduation Pathways System) requirements for the Class of 2029 and beyond, focusing on the differences between the GPS Diploma and GPS Diploma Plus.

Reflect on the service experience, celebrate successes, and plan for future community involvement.