Students simulate the actual process of going to a guidance counselor or teacher with a friend (or on their behalf). They demystify what happens after the report is made.
A presentation-based game designed to help incoming middle schoolers navigate the social and logistical changes of their new school. Students will face scenarios, build their 'character stats,' and learn strategies for making friends and managing transitions.
This lesson helps middle school students identify when they need help and practice self-advocacy through a relatable social story, checklists, and sentence starters.
Connects financial literacy with stress management, teaching students how to handle money-related anxiety through basic budgeting and awareness.
Teaches communication skills and conflict resolution as vital tools for navigating social stress and maintaining support networks.
Covers physical and mental wellness strategies, including breathing exercises and healthy habits, to maintain a resilient body and mind.
Explores how effective scheduling and prioritization can reduce stress and prevent burnout.
Focuses on developing a growth mindset and the 'Power of Yet' to build mental toughness and perspective when facing setbacks.
A small group session for 6th-grade girls focused on building self-confidence by navigating social dynamics, understanding peer pressure, and identifying healthy friendship traits.
This lesson provides middle and high school teachers with actionable strategies for managing students who sleep in class, moving from frustration to empathetic problem-solving. It covers root causes, immediate intervention techniques, and long-term support systems.
The final session focuses on maintaining healthy social boundaries, the role of forgiveness in growth, and group closure.
Students apply a conflict mediation model to realistic middle school scenarios, focusing on sustainable compromise and healthy boundaries.