As a culminating project, students build a comprehensive reference matrix comparing requirements across all studied institution types. They present on how to tailor a single applicant's profile for multiple disparate pathways.
Consolidates learning into a sustainable self-love manifesto and long-term habits.
Covers boundaries, social energy, and protecting one's personal peace.
Teaches students to notice 'glimmers' or micro-joys in their physical and digital environments.
Focuses on self-compassion, identifying the inner critic, and conducting an inventory of personal strengths.
An introduction to health insurance basics, focusing on premiums, co-pays, and co-insurance. Students will learn to calculate out-of-pocket costs and compare different insurance models for medical visits.
A fast-paced 30-minute lesson designed to help 6th graders master their schedules using the Eisenhower Matrix. Students learn to distinguish between urgent and important tasks to boost productivity and reduce stress.
Students will learn the 'Peace Path' steps to resolve conflicts, specifically focusing on sharing and using 'I messages' to communicate feelings.
A comprehensive assessment covering job interview preparation, execution, and follow-up techniques to evaluate student readiness for the professional world.
A review of all skills through a scavenger hunt and a graduation celebration to honor the new Master Detectives.
Introducing 'If/Then' conditional directions and logical thinking through color-coded activities.
Practicing multi-step directions (2-step sequences) through interactive physical challenges.
Developing the ability to follow visual cues and modeled directions to complete tasks.
Focusing on auditory processing and following one-step directions accurately using physical movement.
Introduction to the group, establishing the 'Detective Code' of looking and listening, and practicing immediate 'Stop and Listen' responses.
A 30-minute professional development session for school staff on implementing restorative circles in staff meetings to build community and trust.
A comprehensive professional development session for elementary teachers on implementing restorative practices, focusing on building community through the Connect, Correct, and Consequence phases.
A professional development session for high school teachers focusing on restorative practices, emotional regulation, and the implementation of proactive care plans. This lesson equips educators with the tools to handle chronic emotional challenges and foster deep connection with students in grades 9-12.
Focuses on selecting and practicing specific coping tools to use while climbing the Courage Ladder.
Teaches students how to break their fears down into manageable steps using an exposure hierarchy, or 'Courage Ladder'.
Explores the cycle of avoidance and how it reinforces anxiety, helping students understand why 'running away' makes the fear grow stronger over time.
Introduces students to the concept of anxiety as a 'false alarm' system, focusing on identifying the physical and mental symptoms of their specific fears.
A high-level seminar lesson for Master's students focusing on identifying and managing Benne and Sheats group roles within the context of ethical dilemmas in school counseling. Students engage in immersive role-plays to practice group facilitation and conflict resolution.
Concluding the group, celebrating progress, and preparing for life after the sessions.
Creating a personalized coping plan and "safety shelter" for managing future emotional challenges.
Developing interpersonal skills and identifying social supports to build a reliable safety net.
Focusing on mindfulness and grounding techniques to stay present and calm during periods of high stress.
Teaching cognitive restructuring techniques to challenge distorted thoughts and find more balanced perspectives.
Introducing cognitive distortions and how negative thought patterns cloud our perception of reality.
Identifying the physical and emotional symptoms of anxiety and depression and how they manifest as "internal storms."
Introduction to the group, establishing safety and norms, and introducing the weather metaphor for emotions.
A lesson focused on identifying peer pressure and developing refusal skills through realistic high school scenarios. Students analyze social dynamics and practice making healthy choices in difficult situations.
A set of visual resources to help students master their morning arrival routine using a fun space mission theme. Includes an individual student checklist and a classroom display poster.
A comprehensive lesson to help students master the end-of-day routine, focusing on packing their backpacks efficiently and lining up for dismissal.
Focuses on the difference between 'talking back' and 'advocating respectfully,' providing students with concrete tools to handle disagreements with authority figures.
A lesson focused on developing task initiation skills by teaching students how to break down and understand complex directions independently using a mission-themed framework.
A social story lesson using Numberblocks characters to teach kindergarten students the routine of packing up at the end of the school day.
A fast-paced, 3-hour intensive prep lesson for TSIA 2 and SAT, focusing on high-leverage skills in Reading, Writing, and Math through 45-minute active learning 'sprints'. Designed for high schoolers, including those working below grade level, with simplified strategies and visual aids.
A foundational lesson for kindergarteners to understand empathy through sharing, helping, and recognizing how their actions impact others. Students will engage with relatable scenarios to practice 'walking in someone else's shoes'.
A 60-minute professional development session for teachers focused on emotional regulation through the lens of SCARF threats and Tuckman's stages of group development. The lesson emphasizes that emotional discomfort is a natural part of growth and provides tools for navigating triggers independently.
Focuses on identifying feelings of frustration and anger, and equips students with a toolbox of coping strategies and assertive communication techniques to resolve conflicts.
This lesson teaches students in grades 1-3 how to use the Five Steps of Communication and Zones of Regulation to effectively ask for and respond to a friend's attention. Students will learn to identify their emotional state and follow a structured approach to social interaction.
A lesson focused on teaching students how to effectively communicate their academic needs to teachers through professional and clear scripts.
A collection of resources for parents of middle schoolers to understand, manage, and communicate through teen anger, including coping strategies and boundary-setting tools.
A comprehensive resource designed to facilitate a supportive and structured reentry meeting for students returning from mental health hospitalization. This toolkit includes an agenda, planning organizer, and checklist to ensure all critical areas of support are addressed.
A collection of parent-facing materials designed to bridge the gap between school and home for middle school students.
Focuses on processing and executing exactly two instructions in sequence. Ideal for building foundational working memory and transition skills.
Students master the 'Read First' strategy and practice multi-step execution through academic, social, and routine-based scenarios designed to test precision and focus.