A comprehensive lesson designed for 7th grade students to identify and shift away from co-dependent 'trauma bonding' behaviors toward healthy, resilient friendship boundaries. It focuses on the 'both can be true' philosophy—acknowledging hard things while maintaining individual emotional ownership.

A large-group SEL lesson focused on character, exploring the concept of doing the right thing even when no one is watching through interactive discussions and reflective activities.

A comprehensive lesson exploring the motivations behind academic dishonesty and the long-term impact of cheating on personal integrity and community trust. Students analyze realistic scenarios and build a personal 'blueprint' for ethical decision-making.

A guide for students and staff on how to safely navigate and respond to physical conflicts in a school setting, focusing on de-escalation, safety, and restorative practices.

A set of resources designed for a therapeutic program to address class and work avoidance using a witty, nautical winter theme. Focuses on self-regulation, coping skills, and the impact of individual behavior on the school community.

A set of resources designed for a therapeutic program to address class and work avoidance using a witty, nautical winter theme. Focuses on self-regulation, coping skills, and the impact of individual behavior on the school community.

A game-inspired goal-setting activity designed for parent-teacher conferences, focusing on identifying student strengths and growth areas through a 'future quest' lens.

This lesson helps high school students identify and navigate social conflict, specifically focusing on scenarios where teasing crosses the line into bullying. Students will analyze 8 realistic scenarios to develop empathy and bystander intervention strategies.

A comprehensive workshop for K-1st grade parents to design stress-free morning routines that foster independence and positive school starts.

The capstone lesson where students synthesize their learning into a final project and apply survival lessons to their own lives.

A reflective session where students track Brian's (and their own) growth over the course of the novel.

Develops adaptability and resilience by practicing survival problem-solving and reflecting on personal setbacks.

Examines the nature of courage, distinguishing it from the absence of fear through Brian's risky survival tasks.

Explores the psychological impact of isolation and the development of self-reliance and inner strength.

Analyzes the relationship between choices and consequences, teaching students how to make responsible decisions under pressure.

Introduces growth mindset and the power of perseverance, comparing Brian's initial despair to his growing determination.

Focuses on emotional regulation and the shift from panic to problem-solving, identifying healthy coping strategies for real-life challenges.

Students explore the impact of sudden change and map their own identities, drawing parallels to Brian's sudden transition from his old life to the wilderness.