An empowering lesson designed for students in grades 4-8, focusing on identifying bullying behaviors, understanding the power of the bystander, and learning practical, safe strategies to become an 'upstander'.
A comprehensive intervention designed to help students identify and challenge cognitive distortions during high-stakes testing seasons, focusing on cognitive reframing techniques to build resilience.
Students become 'Social Detectives' to investigate the hidden meanings behind facial expressions, body language, vocal pitch, and sarcasm through interactive investigation and role-play.
A 30-minute interactive lesson focused on identifying negative self-talk and reframing mistakes as learning opportunities. Students develop a personal 'Inner Hero' persona to combat self-doubt.
Students embark on a career exploration project where they research a profession of interest, focusing on education, salary, and job outlook. This lesson provides the project framework, evaluation criteria, and a step-by-step guide to conducting professional research.
A lesson exploring the emotion of awe and descriptive language through the book 'Awe' by Chana Stiefel, designed for 3rd and 4th-grade students.
A high-impact, 10-minute school counseling session for 6th graders on defining and setting SMART short-term and long-term goals. Students will learn the SMART criteria and apply it to both academic and personal growth areas.
An introductory lesson for 7th graders to explore the 17 Colorado Career Clusters and identify high-demand industries within the state. Students will learn how their interests align with future career paths in the Colorado economy.
A mentor-facilitated program designed to build student confidence through positive self-talk, growth mindset exercises, and practical coping strategies. The materials provide a structured but flexible framework for meaningful 1-on-1 sessions.
A session focused on the 'how' of school, teaching students to manage their time through backwards planning and organizing their physical and digital learning spaces. Activities include a 'Time Thief' movement game and backpack/folder audits.
A foundation-building session focused on establishing psychological safety, group norms, and the shared purpose of the Academic Rebound program. Students participate in movement-based activities to build connection and define what they need from each other to succeed.
The final session celebrating growth. Students reflect on their progress, set long-term SMART goals with a growth mindset, and participate in a final 'Launchpad' celebration.
Focused on communication skills, students learn how to advocate for their needs with teachers. Includes role-playing scenarios for asking for help and practicing professional email etiquette.