A collection of materials designed to help upper elementary and middle school students understand the nature of worry, differentiate it from control, and practice effective action-oriented strategies.

A comprehensive Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) lesson designed for 6th graders to identify, de-escalate, and avoid social drama. Students will learn the 'Drama Cycle' and practice practical strategies for maintaining healthy peer relationships both online and offline.

A comprehensive lesson teaching middle schoolers the fundamentals of goal setting using the SMART framework, featuring informational reading, narrative examples, and practical application.

A comprehensive lesson on the social nuances of initiating, negotiating, and finalizing plans with friends, focusing on social cues and resilience.

Students learn the four parts of a meaningful apology and practice 'repairing' relationship damage through role-play and reflection.

An introduction to active listening and 'I' statements as essential tools for de-escalating disagreements without damaging the friendship foundation.

Students explore the characteristics of healthy vs. unhealthy friendships, creating a personal 'blueprint' for the kinds of connections they want to build.

Consolidates learning by identifying traits of healthy vs. unhealthy friendships and teaching coping strategies for social stress. Students complete a final 'Lab Report' reflection.

Provides practical strategies for resolving conflicts, specifically targeting disagreements over game rules. Students practice using I-statements and finding compromises.