A collection of resources for students in the school counseling center to help them manage their time and emotions while waiting.

A lesson designed to help students reflect on their testing anxiety during the ELA State Exam and equip them with practical coping strategies for future assessments.

A lesson on compassionate empathy, where students move from feeling to doing. Students design 'Impact Missions' to provide support or help to those in need within their school or local community.

A lesson on affective empathy, teaching students how to resonate with others' emotions by identifying shared feelings and using reflective listening. Students practice 'tuning in' to emotional signals to build deeper connections.

A lesson focused on the foundational skills of perspective-taking, where students learn to identify and describe the viewpoints of others in various scenarios. Using the 'Perspective Pilots' theme, students map out different 'viewpoints' to build cognitive empathy.

A financial literacy lesson where students use real-world Buffalo, NY salary data to navigate budgeting and life choices in a simulation inspired by The Game of Life.

A guide for students to understand when and how to contact local authorities in Clay County, focusing on the distinction between emergency and non-emergency services.

A social-emotional learning lesson for middle schoolers focused on replacing offensive or dismissive language with specific feeling words to improve communication and connection.

A comprehensive workshop for parents and caregivers focused on maintaining student and family mental health during the summer transition, featuring practical tools for creating routines and fostering connection.

A comprehensive workshop for parents and caregivers focused on building self-esteem in teens and themselves through positive habits, modeling, and family-wide engagement.

A comprehensive lesson exploring the differences between healthy and unhealthy friendship dynamics through sorting activities, scenario analysis, and personal reflection. Students will learn to identify 'green flags' and 'red flags' in social connections.

A lesson focused on identifying social cues like humor, unavailability, and negative peer behavior through historical context and practical scenarios.

A commemorative set including a certificate of appreciation and a graduation card for a student classroom helper, celebrating their service and their milestone.

A structured guide for 11th-grade students to brainstorm and outline their response to Common App Prompt #6 regarding a topic that captivates them.

An interactive lesson where students become 'Agents of Cooperation' to solve complex teamwork challenges through task cards and group discussion.

A small group social-emotional learning lesson focusing on the Circle of Control. Students learn to distinguish between what they can and cannot influence through the metaphor of a Mission Control dashboard.

A lesson focused on understanding executive functioning skills and developing self-advocacy strategies to manage organizational challenges. Students learn to identify their own cognitive strengths and advocate for the specific tools they need to succeed.

A reflective lesson focused on reinforcing positive behavior and expectations during morning auditorium procedures for middle school students.

A comprehensive lesson for 12th graders focusing on the financial realities of purchasing a vehicle, specifically designed with ADHD and SLD accommodations. Students will explore interest rates, depreciation, and the total cost of ownership.

A restorative justice and behavioral reflection lesson focused on the impact of threatening language, the boundaries between humor and safety, and the real-world consequences of 'jokes' involving violence.

A comprehensive set of tools for 8th graders to track behavioral goals, navigate interpersonal conflicts through role-play, and master the art of assertive communication using I-statements.

A comprehensive lesson identifying common workplace application errors, from resume typos to unprofessional email addresses, and how to fix them.

A comprehensive service-learning framework for middle schoolers to develop leadership skills through the lens of five core values: Courage, Honesty, Acceptance, Respect, and Teamwork. Students will plan, execute, and reflect on a community impact project.

A comprehensive lesson designed for 7th-grade girls to address academic perfectionism, distinguishing between healthy striving and the 'all-or-nothing' trap, and providing practical tools for managing school-related pressure.

An interactive lesson comparing hard and soft skills using card sorting, role-play, gallery walks, and debates to prepare seniors for the workplace.

A comprehensive movie study for 'The Blind Side' focusing on character development, ethics, and leadership through Michael Oher's journey.

A creative vision-boarding lesson designed for 7th graders to explore their identity, values, and coping strategies through a structured 'Calm Blueprint' approach.

This lesson introduces students to the core behavioral skills needed for workplace success, including time management, emotional regulation, and professional social etiquette. Students will practice these skills through real-world scenarios and interactive puzzles.

A lesson focused on navigating conflicts and communication with teachers through role-play and reflective discussion. Students learn to express concerns respectfully and advocate for themselves effectively.

A lesson focused on teaching middle schoolers how to use restorative justice circles to resolve conflicts. Students learn the principles of identifying harm, hearing perspectives, and making things right through role-play scenarios.

This lesson focuses on high school self-awareness and self-management, helping students identify internal signals and develop actionable strategies for emotional regulation. Students will learn to recognize the gap between stimulus and response through a 'systems' metaphor.

A focused social-emotional intervention for 6th graders, using a 'Social Blueprint' metaphor to navigate restorative conversations. It helps students reflect on how their words and actions (intent) create a lasting footprint (impact) on the safety and structural integrity of the classroom community.

A reflective transition lesson for 8th graders moving to high school, focusing on self-assessment, growth mindsets, and goal setting through a creative blueprint-themed worksheet.

Focuses on building healthy social connections and peer support systems. Students learn how to communicate needs and support others through interactive cards and reflection.

A lesson dedicated to understanding stress and anxiety, featuring practical coping mechanisms and self-care strategies. Students create a personalized 'calm down' toolkit.

An introductory lesson focused on identifying and accurately naming a wide range of emotions. Students use visual aids and daily check-ins to build their emotional vocabulary.

A gentle, 30-minute introductory lesson on understanding and navigating grief. It covers different types of loss, normalizes the "weather" of emotions, and provides students with coping tools and empathy strategies.

A lesson exploring the motivations behind 'annoying' or 'odd' behaviors and the impact of verbal threats and mockery on social safety.

A social-emotional learning lesson focusing on the impact of words and perspective-taking, designed for one-on-one intervention with 6th-grade students who struggle with empathy and bullying behaviors.

A vibrant and welcoming orientation presentation for incoming 6th graders at Lovell Middle School, covering school spirit, expectations, activities, and policies.

A lesson exploring 10 key advertising techniques used to influence consumer behavior, based on the Ad Anatomy Field Guide.

A 30-minute Tier 3 intervention lesson for high school students to manage and overcome test anxiety using relaxation techniques, positive affirmations, and practical test-taking strategies.

A comprehensive social-behavioral intervention focused on middle school classroom expectations, personal boundaries, and professional communication.

A comprehensive 10-page packet designed for 7th graders to develop essential social-emotional skills including emotional regulation, reading social cues, conflict resolution, and self-advocacy.

A comprehensive lesson designed for high schoolers to navigate the transition to summer break, focusing on maintaining mental well-being through structure, social connection, and self-care.

A lesson focused on the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique, providing students with a structured scavenger hunt to practice mindfulness and sensory awareness.