Turning Frowns Around

A comprehensive unit on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) mindfulness skills, taking students from somatic anchoring and cognitive understanding to collaborative, station-based performances that demonstrate 'What' and 'How' skills.

A high-energy, 15-minute movement game designed to teach kids ages 5-12 how to make smart, safe decisions online. Through rapid-fire scenario cards, students act as Cyber Sleuths to solve digital cases and investigate cyber threats.

A 1-page student pre- and post-activity assessment sheet. It features visual self-ratings, a matching game for safety zones, and creative writing/drawing prompts suitable for mixed ages (5-12).

A hands-on sequence designed to empower teens with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) concepts. Through engaging escape rooms, creative drama challenges, and real-life scenarios, students master dialectics and emotional regulation.

An interactive, dual-level digital safety lesson designed for youth ages 5-12, covering key concepts of digital privacy, cyberbullying, and safe gaming through collaborative activities and differentiated scenario cards.

A 2-page printable activity containing 8 scenarios (4 for ages 5-8, 4 for ages 9-12) formatted as cuttable cards. Each card includes a relatable digital scenario, age-appropriate language, and an official teacher safety verdict (Green, Yellow, or Red).

A 6-week curriculum for 7th-grade students focusing on social-emotional skills, decision-making, and fostering a positive return to school.

A comprehensive goal-setting and reflection lesson designed to help students analyze their academic and social-emotional progress, identify roadblocks, and create actionable growth plans.

A 1-page teacher facilitation guide for the 15-minute 'Share Shield' movement game. It includes physical setup instructions, game rules, mixed-age differentiation tips for ages 5-12, and post-game debrief questions.

A dynamic, high-energy advisory lesson focused on collaboration, communication, and learning from failure through an interactive tower-building constraint challenge.

A dual-level, printable 1-page exit ticket (split top/bottom for Junior and Sentinel tracks) to easily assess students' understanding of the S-C-R-E-E-N digital safety rules.

A highly interactive, gamified lesson where students work in teams to shop their fridges first. Students analyze different household inventories, plan 3 days of meals, and compile optimized grocery lists to minimize food waste and save money.