Introduces 'The Strategist' identity, focusing on the power of the 'Long View' and the core logical framework of 'If This, Then What?' through Alexander's grand vision.
A synthesis lesson where students combine their knowledge of clusters, paths, and skills to create a personalized career vision.
Practical training in professional communication, dress codes, and workplace behavior expectations.
Introduction to high-demand soft skills like communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, and their importance in the modern workforce.
An exploration of the various educational and training routes available after high school, including apprenticeships, college, university, and direct entry.
Students will explore the 16 career clusters to identify broad areas of interest and understand how different jobs relate to one another.
A supportive session for parents at Burlington Public Schools focused on enhancing parenting skills, self-care, and family relationships through the Parenting Journey program.
Synthesizing learned skills into a personalized maintenance plan for long-term anxiety management.
Navigating social anxiety, peer interactions, and building confidence in social settings.
Identifying and challenging 'glitches' or cognitive distortions that fuel anxiety through negative thought patterns.
Learning and practicing physical relaxation techniques, including breathwork and muscle relaxation.
Introduction to sensory grounding techniques as the first compartment in the mental wellness toolbox.
Identifying specific environmental, social, and academic situations that trigger the brain's internal alarm system.
Focused on helping students recognize the physical sensations of anxiety in their bodies through 'sensor' mapping.
An introductory session to normalize anxiety as a common human experience and explain its function as a safety system that sometimes needs recalibration.
A lesson for grades 3-4 on the "Link" strategy for building on ideas and identifying team strengths.
A lesson for grades 3-4 on grounding techniques and practicing gratitude to build a positive mental "weather map."
A lesson for grades 3-4 on setting milestones and maintaining effort through the middle of a difficult task.
A lesson for grades 3-4 on identifying community "ripples" and planning small-scale service projects within the school.
A lesson for grades 3-4 focused on using assertive I-Statements and understanding different points of view during disagreements.
A lesson for grades 3-4 on deeper problem solving, distinguishing fact from opinion, and investigating the root cause of issues.
A K-2 lesson on sharing and taking turns to complete simple group activities on the shared trail.
A K-2 lesson on basic emotional regulation using the "Five Senses Search" to stay calm and happy.
A K-2 lesson focused on trying again and using the "Power of Yet" through simple physical challenges.