A comprehensive lesson designed for 7th grade students to identify and shift away from co-dependent 'trauma bonding' behaviors toward healthy, resilient friendship boundaries. It focuses on the 'both can be true' philosophy—acknowledging hard things while maintaining individual emotional ownership.

A comprehensive collection of evidence-based coping strategy handouts for middle schoolers, focusing on the biological and psychological 'why' behind each technique. Designed for 7th-grade boys with a tactical, engineering-inspired 'Survival Guide' aesthetic.

A lesson designed for early elementary students to learn the social mechanics of making friends, specifically focusing on starting conversations, asking questions, and discovering shared interests through a social story and interactive cards.

A 30-minute Social Emotional Learning lesson for 5th graders focused on identifying and stopping aggressive humor and mean-spirited 'jokes'. Students will learn to distinguish between playful banter and harmful humor and practice setting clear boundaries.

A large-group SEL lesson focused on character, exploring the concept of doing the right thing even when no one is watching through interactive discussions and reflective activities.

Reframes the student's role as the oldest sibling into a leadership 'Superpower,' focusing on positive attention and self-regulation at home.

Explores how actions create ripples that affect friends and family, helping the student build social awareness and empathy.

Focuses on the 'Big Pause' - learning to identify the physical signs of impulsivity and using a mental remote control to slow down before reacting.

A lesson for 4th graders exploring the importance of honesty, the impact of lies on trust, and how to tell the truth even when it's hard.

A lesson focused on developing emotional intelligence through identifying and practicing various coping strategies and regulation techniques.

A lesson for kindergarteners to establish foundational classroom expectations, focusing on active listening, following directions, and cooperating as a "Classroom Crew."

A lesson introducing 4th graders to emotional regulation and practical coping strategies for managing big feelings like anger, frustration, and anxiety.

A lesson focused on fostering a culture of kindness within the school community, targeting interactions between students and teachers through discussion and active practice.

A comprehensive lesson exploring the motivations behind academic dishonesty and the long-term impact of cheating on personal integrity and community trust. Students analyze realistic scenarios and build a personal 'blueprint' for ethical decision-making.

A guide for students and staff on how to safely navigate and respond to physical conflicts in a school setting, focusing on de-escalation, safety, and restorative practices.

A 30-minute Social-Emotional Learning lesson where 5th-grade students reflect on their growth and write a letter to their future selves about using SEL skills in middle school.

Students investigate the physical manifestations of low self-esteem and depression. They learn to identify the 'Bio-Feedback Loop' where body language and physical sensations reinforce negative self-perception.

Students conduct movement experiments to see how physical activity impacts their mindset. They observe the difficulty of maintaining a low mood while engaging in high-energy positive actions.

Using complex character scenarios, students apply behavioral activation principles to analyze social-emotional challenges. They diagnose negative feedback loops and prescribe evidence-based action interventions.

Students practice role-playing the transition from recognizing a negative feeling to choosing a positive action. They use 'Joy Menus' to simulate real-world application of emotional regulation strategies.

In this culminating lesson, students create a personal 'Bounce-Back Plan' emergency card. They identify three specific actions they can take when feeling low to build resilience and autonomy.

A nautical-themed lesson focusing on decision-making skills for middle-grade students, introducing the 'Pause, Plot, Pilot' framework to navigate tricky situations and peer pressure.

A lesson focused on teaching students self-regulation techniques through mindful breathing, featuring the infinity loop strategy.

A set of resources designed for a therapeutic program to address class and work avoidance using a witty, nautical winter theme. Focuses on self-regulation, coping skills, and the impact of individual behavior on the school community.

A set of resources designed for a therapeutic program to address class and work avoidance using a witty, nautical winter theme. Focuses on self-regulation, coping skills, and the impact of individual behavior on the school community.

Finalizes the quest by teaching SMART goal setting and reflecting on the skills learned throughout the 6-week program.

Deepens study strategies with mnemonic devices and summarization techniques to expand the student's academic toolkit.

Addresses the 'Boss Battles' of academic life: procrastination and stress, providing students with tools to manage big projects and anxiety.

Covers active note-taking and the basics of active recall to transform passive reading into active learning.

Introduces time management tools like planners and priority matrices to help students navigate their academic schedule.

Focuses on setting the stage for success by organizing physical and digital spaces and adopting a growth mindset for the quest ahead.

A game-inspired goal-setting activity designed for parent-teacher conferences, focusing on identifying student strengths and growth areas through a 'future quest' lens.

Learning mindfulness and mental strategies to handle internal distractions and return focus to the task at hand.

Developing practical strategies to mitigate external distractions by modifying the environment and setting boundaries.

A cumulative review lesson where students practice categorizing various scenarios into internal or external distraction types.

Understanding how physical body signals like hunger, fatigue, and discomfort act as internal distractions.

Identifying mental internal distractions like daydreaming, worries, and planning for the future while trying to work.

Exploring how digital devices, notifications, and apps act as powerful external distractions in the modern world.

Focusing on physical environment distractions such as noise, visual clutter, and people, and how they impact concentration.

An introduction to what distractions are and the fundamental difference between internal (thoughts/feelings) and external (environment/tech) distractions.

A lesson focused on creating sensory tools to help students manage big emotions and practice mindfulness through hands-on crafting.

A lesson focused on creating sensory tools for self-regulation, specifically a calm-down water bottle.

A lesson focused on sensory tools for emotional regulation, specifically the creation and use of calming bottles as a mindfulness technique.

The foundational lesson for individual anger management, focusing on identifying internal physical signals of anger and building a customized toolkit for regulation. This lesson provides the essential 'blueprints' and 'tools' needed for the student to begin self-monitoring and proactive problem-solving.

A Parent-Teacher Conference initiative focused on building a 'Kindness Tree' to celebrate student growth and positive character through small, impactful acts.

A targeted 15-minute intervention for 7th-grade girls focusing on the 'Pause and Play' decision-making strategy. This session helps students analyze the potential outcomes of their choices in social and academic contexts.

A school-wide initiative to foster empathy and positive behavior through a collaborative Kindness Tree activity. Students perform kind acts, record them on leaves, and watch their community kindness grow visually.

Consolidates coping strategies into a tangible 'Calm Down Kit.' The student creates portable strength cards and learns anchoring techniques for use during the school day.

Connects physical sensations, particularly nausea and stomach tightness, to emotional states through a guided body scan and a body mapping art activity.

Focuses on identifying and externalizing complex emotions through mindful observation and abstract art. The student explores the 'Storm' metaphor to understand their current feelings and physical sensations.