A 45-minute lesson for Grade 5-6 students that explores self-discipline as a 'muscle' that can be trained. Students learn about delayed gratification, the WOOP goal-setting method, and practical strategies to overcome instant gratification.
A lesson focused on developing a growth mindset through the 'Power of Yet' and solution-oriented thinking. Students learn to reframe challenges as temporary hurdles in their learning process.
A social skills lesson focused on initiating interactions, responding to others, and interpreting body language within a school environment using a secret agent 'decoder' theme.
A comprehensive lesson on social communication skills, focusing on initiating interactions, responding to others, and interpreting body language in a school setting.
A comprehensive packet to help 5th graders and their families navigate the transition to middle school, featuring reflection guides, practical skills, and updated resource lists.
A social-emotional learning lesson for middle schoolers that uses the metaphor of a camera lens to explore perspective-taking, empathy, and conflict resolution. Students analyze film-style scenarios and photographic prompts to understand how different backgrounds and emotions shape our view of the world.
A comprehensive lesson teaching middle school students the 'anatomy' of a meaningful thank you note, specifically designed for Teacher Appreciation Week. Students move from understanding the components of gratitude to drafting and finalizing their own professional yet personal messages.
A lesson focused on interoception and identifying physical body signals associated with different emotions to help students recognize their feelings early.
A counseling-focused lesson designed to help students navigate school-based social interactions, focusing on joining groups, maintaining conversations, and understanding social boundaries.
A practical introduction to budgeting for students getting their first part-time job, focusing on income, fixed vs. variable expenses, and using tools like calculators to manage money.
A family-focused session using standard card and block games to identify and reframe anxiety symptoms. Parents learn to lead conversations about stress through playful metaphors.
An engaging presentation and resource set designed to help parents support 4th graders through anxiety using relatable metaphors and practical coping strategies.
Complete Facilitator Answer Key and resources for The Chill Quest.
Focusing on self-care, renewal, and reflecting on the summer journey.