Working in pairs, students vocalize their thinking process while solving a problem while a partner records their steps. They analyze these recordings to identify where their logic deviated from the correct path.
Explores professional communication and organization using digital calendars for shift management and navigating professional social media for networking.
Focuses on the digital job search process, including navigating online applications, uploading resumes, and maintaining internet safety and privacy during the search.
An introduction to workplace computer use, covering hardware basics, logging in, file management, and creating professional memos using word processing software.
A comprehensive lesson on workplace prioritization and task management across food service, office, and janitorial roles. Students learn to distinguish between urgent and important tasks using real-world scenarios.
A collection of tools to help students in residential settings prepare for their school day through social-emotional reflection.
Establishing a weekly planning routine and reflecting on personal executive function tools for long-term success.
Developing time estimation skills and learning how to break large projects into manageable chunks.
Transitioning to digital organization using Google Calendar, reminders, and managing digital clutter.
Mastering physical organization systems including binders, lockers, and study spaces using color-coding strategies.
Learning how to create actionable checklists and prioritize tasks effectively using the 'Brain Dump' method.
Introduction to the concept of executive function as the 'brain's boss' and the importance of planning for middle school success.
A lesson designed for 6th-grade boys to develop social awareness by identifying non-verbal "help signals" and practicing prosocial responses in school and sports settings.
Students learn how to integrate their tasks and project steps into a daily and weekly planner system.
Students develop the skill of 'time sensing' by estimating task duration and accounting for transitions and distractions.
Students practice the 'chunking' method to turn overwhelming projects into manageable, bite-sized steps.
Students learn to categorize tasks using a priority matrix to identify what needs immediate attention versus what can wait.
A CBT-based lesson for middle school students to develop self-advocacy skills using the 'Catch, Check, Change' framework across academic and social scenarios.