A creative project where students author and illustrate original children's books that teach essential life lessons and core values to younger peers.

Students work in small groups to rehearse and perform mystery plays, analyzing their specific plot structures and reflecting on social-emotional themes.

Students learn the fundamental components of a play script and use a model play to identify setting, characters, and plot structure.

Explores personal history and resilience by identifying personal strengths and role models to navigate future challenges.

Focuses on citizenship and interpersonal skills by using the metaphor of building bridges to resolve conflicts and connect with others in their community.

Students use geographical concepts to map their emotions and identify "safe places," building self-awareness and emotional regulation.

A 30-minute counseling lesson for 3rd graders focused on anxiety regulation through grounding techniques. Students will learn the 5-4-3-2-1 method and understand how to "anchor" themselves when feeling overwhelmed.

Reflecting on progress and celebrating the mission's success. Students create a 'Stay-in-Orbit' plan for long-term consistency.

Identifying the ground crew. Students learn how to communicate when they are struggling and who at home and school can help them 'launch' on tough days.

Building practical morning routines. Students create a 'Pre-Flight Checklist' to ensure a successful launch from home to school every morning.

Focuses on the social benefits of school and building a sense of belonging. Students identify their 'Satellite Team'—friends and staff who make school a place they want to be.

Officers investigate the 'Gravity' pulling them away from school. Students identify specific barriers (sleep, anxiety, morning chaos) and scale them from Mouse to Elephant glitches.

The initial meeting of the Launchpad League attendance group. Students establish group norms, identify the 'Gravity' (reasons) that keeps them from school, and understand the mission of being present.

A social-emotional learning lesson for 3rd graders focused on building hope through positive self-talk, growth mindset, and coping strategies for disappointment. Students learn to cultivate their inner 'garden' by replacing negative thoughts with hopeful ones.

A quick 20-minute introductory lesson for primary students (K-4) to define social skills and explore their importance through the lens of 'Social Superpowers'. Includes direct instruction, a roleplay activity, and visual aids.

A targeted one-on-one intervention for a 3rd-grade student struggling with peer conflict, anger management, and accountability. This lesson uses the 'Circle of Control' and perspective-taking to build empathy and self-regulation skills.

A 20-minute lesson teaching K-4 students conflict resolution strategies through a 'Peace Patch' garden theme, focusing on breathing, I-statements, and finding solutions.

A 20-minute lesson for grades K-4 focused on identifying and managing "big" emotions using a weather-themed framework. Students learn to recognize emotional 'storms' and use specific tools to find their way back to 'sunny' skies.

A 20-minute introductory lesson for grades 1-5 where students become 'Kindness Detectives'. The lesson uses a spy/investigation theme to define bullying, distinguish it from teasing, and provide 'mission intel' on becoming an upstander.

A comprehensive bulletin board kit and teacher guide focused on a successful 'Sensational Summer' for PreK-6 students and families in Fostoria, OH. The materials combine practical summer tips for academics and wellbeing with essential local community resources.

A social skills lesson designed to help students handle peer rejection gracefully during playtime by using 'Cool Responses' and finding alternative activities.

A supportive lesson designed for elementary students to practice identifying positive choices and taking responsibility for their actions through a game and a structured reflection tool.

A short mindfulness lesson designed to help elementary students regulate their emotions and reduce anxiety before a test through a guided body scan.

A foundational lesson on identifying and naming emotions using the metaphor of weather patterns to make abstract feelings concrete and manageable for elementary students.

A series of activities designed to help students identify and celebrate their unique strengths, interests, and social successes using a "Superpower" theme.

A 20-minute lunch-friendly lesson for 1st graders focused on cooperation and teamwork through storytelling and 'What Would You Do' verbal scenarios.

A social skills lesson focused on integrity, specifically addressing the impulse to take money from peers, the impact on trust, and strategies for making honest choices.

A comprehensive individual counseling session for 3rd graders focused on creating a personal safety plan, navigating peer conflict, and staying safe online through role-play and structured steps.