A deep dive into empathy and inclusion using three pivotal clips from the movie Wonder, including guided reflections and AVID structured discussion techniques.
A hands-on workshop guiding students through creating a therapeutic rice sock infused with essential oils for personal stress relief.
A fast-paced, 10-minute session designed to motivate high school juniors to secure Work-Based Learning (WBL) opportunities for the summer and plan their senior year transitions.
A lesson focused on helping 6th-grade students understand the connection between school attendance, personal goals, and their sense of belonging within the school community.
A hands-on lesson designed to help students identify, analyze, and dismantle stereotypes through a visual sorting activity and reflective discussion. Students explore how the brain uses shortcuts and why those shortcuts can be harmful when applied to people.
A 20-minute Tier 1 SEL lesson focused on building school connectedness and relationship skills for 7th graders, specifically targeting OUSD Standard 4B. Students identify a campus adult and practice low-stakes 'micro-interactions' to foster a sense of belonging.
A comprehensive lesson designed to help 4th-grade students manage test anxiety using deep breathing and positive self-talk. Students learn to recognize physical signs of stress and transform negative thoughts into empowering ones.
A 20-minute SEL lesson focused on building school connectedness through small, low-stakes interactions with campus adults, aligned with OUSD Standard 4B.
A social-emotional learning lesson for 4th graders focused on social awareness and perspective-taking using an aviation-inspired 'Perspective Pilots' theme. Students learn to recognize others' feelings and viewpoints to navigate social situations effectively.
A comprehensive session for high school parents explaining the critical link between attendance, the Texas 90% rule, and graduation success.
A comprehensive training session for high school counselors on facilitating effective 504 review meetings, focusing on legal compliance, standardized testing, and post-secondary transitions.
A Pokémon-themed lesson where students identify the four Zones of Regulation through interactive scenarios and choice-based activities. Students learn to recognize emotional states and select appropriate regulation 'moves'.
A fun and interactive bingo game designed for 4th and 5th graders to explore various self-care strategies across physical, emotional, social, and digital domains. Students learn to identify and practice healthy habits for mental and physical well-being.
Students will learn to identify the four emotional zones (Blue, Green, Yellow, Red) and recognize their own physical and emotional cues for each.
A high-energy, interactive lesson teaching 4th and 5th graders about diverse self-care strategies through a themed BINGO game. Students will learn to categorize coping mechanisms into Digital & Hygiene, Social & Creative, Mental & Mindfulness, and Physical & Sensory groups.