A social work intervention focusing on overcoming task initiation barriers for high school students with ADHD. This lesson provides tactical strategies to bridge the gap between intention and action.
A practical lesson on understanding credit score rankings and the mathematical reality of credit card interest and late fees. Students identify score categories and perform monthly interest calculations.
A high-stakes, competitive spelling and vocabulary challenge for high schoolers focusing on frequent SAT and ACT words. Includes a visual presentation, a student team recording sheet, and a comprehensive proctor's word list.
A social-emotional learning lesson for K-4th graders focused on the 'ripple effect' of kind gestures. Students learn how individual actions impact their classroom and the local Lowell community.
A gentle mindfulness lesson for Pre-K and Kindergarten students that uses water metaphors to teach self-regulation and grounding techniques. Students explore physical sensations of restlessness and practice returning to a state of calm through rhythmic breathing.
A social-emotional learning module designed to help high school seniors manage the anxiety and stress associated with graduating and transitioning to college or the workforce. Students identify personal triggers and build a practical mental health toolkit.
A lesson focusing on sensory grounding techniques to help students manage stress and improve focus.
A 30-minute high school lesson designed to foster empathy and appreciation for school staff by exploring shared challenges and successes through storytelling and a collaborative mural.
A foundational social skills lesson focused on the logistics of planning a hangout and the importance of making clear, actionable invitations versus vague ones.
A lesson focused on executive functioning skills, specifically prioritizing tasks using the Eisenhower Matrix and organizing them into a daily block schedule for maximum efficiency.
A focused lesson on executive functioning skills, specifically teaching students how to prioritize tasks using the Eisenhower Matrix and translate those priorities into a functional visual schedule.
A middle school lesson exploring the critical differences between playful teasing and harmful bullying, grounded in Second Step definitions of power imbalance, intent, and repetition.
A comprehensive psychoeducation lesson designed for teenage girls to explore mindfulness and gratitude as tools for managing anxiety and building self-esteem. Includes a 20+ slide presentation, a personal reflection journal, and a facilitator's guide.
A restorative activity focused on helping a 2nd grade student reflect on exclusionary behavior and create a plan for repair while maintaining self-esteem.
A comprehensive lesson designed for 12th-grade special education students to master essential time management skills needed for the transition to college, focusing on planners, project chunking, and procrastination strategies.