A 30-minute Tier 2 small group lesson for 9th-grade students to identify and practice healthy coping skills for managing stress and emotions. Students build a personal 'coping toolbox' through discussion and interactive activities.
A therapeutic activity designed to help middle and high school students distinguish between child and adult responsibilities during family transitions like divorce. This lesson focuses on establishing healthy emotional boundaries and reducing parentification.
A comprehensive 60-minute session designed for teenagers with ADHD to explore emotional regulation, communication strategies, and the nuances of literal vs. abstract thinking.
This lesson helps students move from making excuses to taking ownership of their actions. Through interactive scenarios and reflective exercises, students learn the '3 As' of accountability: Admit, Apologize, and Amend.
Focuses on identifying various levels of anger, understanding personal triggers, and practicing 'I feel' statements to improve communication and self-regulation.
A high-energy, 15-minute session designed to help students process Interim Assessment results by reframing struggles through growth mindset and gratitude. Students will learn to 'tune up' their internal monologue and identify actionable steps forward.
Students will learn how to present their best selves during a job interview by mastering professional hygiene, active listening techniques, and polite communication strategies.
Students identify and categorize core human needs (safety, belonging, respect, autonomy) that drive behavior in conflicts.
An 8th-grade guidance lesson focused on mastering the 'pause' technique and coping strategies to navigate the social and academic challenges of transitioning to high school.
A high-school level lesson focused on developing social awareness and group cooperation skills through an investigative lens. Students learn to 'read the room' and adapt their behavior to support group goals.
In this session, students identify personal stressors and participate in a tactile 'Stress Soup' activity to visualize the physical and emotional impact of cumulative stress. They then explore 'cooling' strategies to prevent overflow.
A supportive small-group session for students to express and process grief through a creative art activity and guided discussion.
An interactive game-based lesson where students explore the consequences of bullying and the power of empathy through a 'ripple' metaphor.
A comprehensive guide to mastering the art of professional communication. Students learn to navigate email structure, tone, and etiquette for academic and professional success.
This lesson introduces math-based grounding techniques to help students manage anxiety or overstimulation by engaging the logical side of the brain. It includes portable prompt cards and structured worksheets featuring counting, arithmetic, and geometry challenges.
Reflect on progress made, celebrate growth, and finalize the transition plan for high school.
Develop cognitive flexibility to handle unexpected schedule changes and high school social transitions.
Identify common distractions and develop strategies to maintain focus in a more demanding academic environment.
Learn the power of owning your actions and how to use accountability partners to stay on track.
Identify the major differences between middle and high school and plan for the environmental transitions ahead.