Written and verbal communication standards for the workplace, including email etiquette, presentation delivery, and professional phone conduct. Develops collaborative skills for teamwork, constructive feedback, and efficient time management.
A cumulative assessment where students produce a final 'Consultancy Report' prescribing a comprehensive organizational plan for a client or themselves.
Students evaluate and pitch various organizational tools, from digital apps to paper checklists, learning to match specific scaffolds to different brain types.
Explores the emotional roots of procrastination and provides concrete strategies like the 5-minute rule to break the cycle of avoidance.
Focuses on professional communication and self-advocacy, teaching students how to request support and extensions effectively before deadlines pass.
Students step into the role of consultants to analyze a 'disaster' case study, examining a fictional student's backpack and schedule to diagnose root causes of disorganization.
As a culminating activity, students participate in rotating mock interviews acting as both interviewers and interviewees. They utilize rubrics to provide constructive feedback on body language, eye contact, and answer quality. This applies all previous skills in a high-stakes simulation.
Students learn common interview questions and the purpose behind them. They practice the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure their answers effectively. The lesson involves watching video examples of strong versus weak interview responses.
Students explore the norms of professional correspondence, distinguishing between casual texting and workplace communication. They practice drafting inquiries about job openings via email and role-play professional phone etiquette. The focus is on tone, clarity, and appropriate greetings.
A culminating activity where students participate in mock interviews, rotating between roles as interviewers and interviewees to apply their skills in a realistic setting.
Students learn interview mechanics, including the STAR method for behavioral questions and non-verbal communication techniques to prepare for professional interactions.
Students practice code-switching between casual and professional communication, focusing on email etiquette and active listening skills required for workplace success.
Using the skills identified previously, students learn the standard structure of a resume and draft their own beginner resume, focusing on formatting for readability and impact.
Students analyze their current activities, hobbies, and school responsibilities to identify 'hard' and 'soft' skills relevant to the workplace, bridging the gap between student life and professional expectations.
In this writing workshop, students examine sample resumes to understand structure, formatting, and clarity. They then draft their own entry-level resume using the skills identified in the previous lesson. Peer review focuses on formatting and the use of action verbs.
Students analyze their current activities, chores, and school responsibilities to identify marketable soft and hard skills, translating these experiences into professional language suitable for a first job application.
Students synthesize their learning into a final project, creating a visual brochure and presenting their chosen career path to the class.
Students practice professional communication through social etiquette simulations and by drafting a formal email to an employer.
Students use online tools to research a specific job profile, identifying essential data such as salary, required education, and daily responsibilities.
Students differentiate between 'Hard Skills' (technical abilities) and 'Soft Skills' (interpersonal traits) and explore why employers value both.
Students identify their personal interests and personality types using a simplified RIASEC model to explore how they align with the 16 National Career Clusters.
A culminating mock interview where students record, playback, and self-assess their performance using a rubric.
Mastering the formal conclusion of an interview, including final questions, thank-you etiquette, and the "camera-off" confirmation.
Teaches technical proficiency in screen sharing, managing digital environments, and presenting portfolios professionally.
Covers the technique of looking at the camera lens rather than the screen to maintain eye contact and delivering focused answers.
Focuses on the etiquette of joining calls, managing waiting rooms, and the first 30 seconds of a virtual connection.
Students identify signs of engagement or boredom in others through muted video analysis and discuss strategies for re-engaging an interviewer virtually.
Students analyze how different colors and patterns translate on camera and select appropriate attire for a professional virtual setting.
Students learn to use exaggerated nodding and facial mirroring to show active listening in digital environments where verbal affirmations can disrupt audio.
Learners practice sitting techniques that project energy without being distracting, focusing on 'anchoring' themselves while allowing for natural hand gestures within the camera frame.
Students investigate the geometry of virtual eye contact, learning why looking at the face on the screen breaks connection and practicing the discipline of speaking directly to the webcam lens.
Students create a technical checklist and perform a final readiness test in a simulated 'launch' scenario.
A hands-on guide to navigating common virtual meeting interfaces like Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet with professional etiquette.
Students conduct audio tests to identify background noise and manage software settings for voice clarity.
Learners experiment with camera height and framing using the Rule of Thirds to achieve professional visual presence.
Students inventory necessary equipment including webcams, microphones, and speakers, and practice physical placement for stability and accessibility.
Focuses on maintaining assertive communication skills over the long term through self-reflection, action planning, and building a support network.
Focuses on practicing assertive communication within group dynamics, such as school projects or social circles, highlighting turn-taking and active listening.
Focuses on polite refusal strategies, practicing saying “no” assertively, and handling pushback through guided role-play.
Focuses on defining and identifying different types of personal boundaries—physical, emotional, and digital—and practicing how to set them clearly.
Introduces the concept of assertiveness versus passive and aggressive communication, with a focus on crafting clear I-statements.
A practical life skills lesson focused on managing personal care needs, scheduling medical appointments, and completing essential personal information forms. Designed for Level 2 learners with simplified text and visual supports.
Une demi-journée d'immersion pour découvrir les métiers du commerce et de la vente, spécifiquement le Bac Pro MCV Option B. Les élèves explorent la formation à travers des activités pratiques de prospection et de valorisation de l'offre.
Une série d'activités pour aider les élèves à identifier et formuler les questions essentielles à poser avant et pendant un stage en entreprise.
A middle school exploration into career clusters, personal interests, and real-world career research through informational interviewing.
A comprehensive middle school counseling lesson focused on self-discovery and career exploration. Students map their strengths, interests, and values to potential career paths through guided reflection and research.
Students finalize and submit their audio files for both an outgoing greeting and a left message. The class conducts a listening gallery walk to critique and appreciate the final products.
Students experiment with recording their scripts using digital tools, focusing on avoiding 'reading voice' (monotone). They practice smiling while talking to warm up the recorded audio.
In this culminating lesson, students rotate through stations acting as receptionists for a fictional event. They must handle a series of inbound calls using the scripts and protocols learned throughout the sequence.
Shifting focus to the caller, students learn the structure of leaving a message: Intro, context, call to action, and contact info repetition. They practice 'looping' their phone number (saying it twice).
Students participate in 'blind' listening exercises where they must answer the phone and immediately categorize the caller's need. This connects the greeting phase to the listening phase of a call.
Students practice the etiquette of asking permission before placing a caller on hold and checking back in. The lesson focuses on time perception and polite phrasing to prevent caller frustration.
Students draft scripts for their own professional voicemail boxes, ensuring they include essential elements like name validation, absence explanation, and instructions for the caller. Peer review focuses on removing slang.
Students learn the four essential components of a standard business greeting—salutation, organization name, self-identification, and offer of assistance—and practice drafting and delivering their own scripts.
Students apply their skills to unpredictable 'curveball' scenarios in a collaborative roundtable format.
Students practice professional call screening and learn to handle suspicious calls while maintaining security and boundaries.
Students simulate a 'disaster' scenario where a project phase goes wrong or a computer crashes, requiring a plan adjustment. They learn strategies for renegotiating deadlines and condensing work without sacrificing quality.
Students practice forecasting how long specific academic tasks take and learn to add contingency buffers for unexpected delays. They review past assignments to compare estimated vs. actual time.
Students create a simplified Gantt chart to visualize overlapping commitments and project phases. They color-code concurrent tasks to identify potential bottlenecks.
Starting from a fixed due date, students work backward to place milestones on a calendar, learning to sequence dependent tasks.
In this capstone lesson, students synthesize their learning into a 'User Manual' for their own brain. They document personalized strategies for physical, digital, and temporal organization to build self-advocacy and long-term habits.
Students investigate the efficiency costs of multitasking and context switching. Through timed experiments, they compare sequential task completion with 'batching' strategies to develop more efficient workflow habits.
This lesson focuses on digital literacy through the lens of organization. Students learn effective file naming conventions, folder hierarchies, and inbox management strategies to prevent 'digital hoarding' and improve information retrieval speed.
Students analyze the impact of their physical environment on focus and productivity. By auditing workspace case studies and their own study areas, they learn to design spaces that minimize distractions and optimize ergonomics.
Students explore the neurological basis of executive function, focusing on working memory and inhibition. They engage in simulations like the Stroop Effect and memory overload tasks to understand why organizational systems are necessary for cognitive efficiency.
Students learn to identify 'hidden' sub-tasks within complex assignment prompts, using an aviation-themed approach to flight-plan their academic work.
Focuses on the concept of opportunity cost through role-playing scenarios, teaching students to analyze the value of what is given up when making choices.
Introduces time as a finite currency through a game economy where students 'buy' activities, establishing the foundational constraint of resource management.
A lesson focused on helping students identify their personal strengths and areas for future development through self-reflection and scenario-based analysis.
A 30-minute lesson for 8th graders on the essentials of professional interviewing, focusing on preparation, presentation, and the elevator pitch. Students will practice their skills and document their progress using Unrulr.
A lesson focused on functional communication skills for conducting informational interviews with creative professionals, specifically animators and tattoo artists. Students learn to draft open-ended questions and structure a professional conversation.
Building essential job-seeking skills, including application completion, interview preparation, and understanding job roles.
Planning social gatherings, managing invitations, and practicing etiquette for holiday and community events.
The capstone unit of the program, where students apply all learned skills in complex, multi-step simulations of independent adult life.
Navigating healthcare settings, identifying body parts and symptoms, and practicing social scripts for making and attending medical appointments.
Building professional habits, understanding workplace social cues, and practicing teamwork in a job setting.
Essential skills for maintaining a household, including chores, laundry, and daily organization.
Practical application of money skills through budgeting, price comparison, and navigating a shopping environment.
Empowering students to speak up for their needs, understand their rights, and communicate effectively in various personal and community situations.
Navigating the community using public transportation, reading schedules, and practicing safety and social etiquette while traveling.
Essential knowledge for identifying hazards, handling tools safely, and maintaining a hygienic cooking environment through visual checklists and simulations.
Foundational materials for the Life Skills Launchpad, including binder covers, dividers, and sequence-wide tracking systems.
Building essential social cues, conversational scripts, and self-advocacy skills for various community and professional settings.
A deep dive into identifying currency, understanding value, and managing basic transactions through visual supports and hands-on practice.
Essential templates, tracking sheets, and the overall framework for the Life Skills program to ensure consistent daily structure and progress monitoring.
Practicing the core skills of independent living, including home maintenance, personal advocacy, and daily scheduling.
Preparing for the workforce with mock interviews, professional communication practice, and on-the-job simulations.
Developing social-emotional awareness through event planning, role-play conversations, and meaningful peer interactions.
A reflective session designed for 8th-grade students to evaluate their communication choices and understand the impact of classroom disruptions, specifically focusing on respectful advocacy when work is completed.
A reflective lesson designed for 8th-grade students to analyze their communication styles, specifically focusing on how to advocate for themselves respectfully when they have completed work, and understanding the collective impact of classroom disruptions.
A comprehensive lesson on restaurant etiquette covering menu reading, ordering, manners, volume control, tipping, and conflict resolution.
A concise 15-minute introduction to classroom norms centered on the core values of Respect, Integrity, and Safety. Students will define these values and commit to a shared culture of success.
This lesson teaches students the importance of respecting personal space and how to contribute positively to group work. It uses social story modeling to show clear examples of 'expected' behaviors in various classroom scenarios.
A social skills lesson focused on navigating common holiday situations like family gatherings, egg hunts, and conversations using an Easter theme. Includes interactive slides for group discussion and printable task cards for practice.
A 24-minute counseling session focused on social perspective-taking, specifically helping students identify the underlying motivations and professional pressures that influence staff member actions and directives.
A lesson designed to help middle school students navigate the transition to high school by identifying and accessing academic, mental, and behavioral health supports.
Reviewing accomplishments, celebrating growth, and planning for continued success beyond the program.
Developing mental resilience and grit to push through the most demanding academic period of the term.
Focuses on building effective communication with teachers and peers to advocate for needs and seek support.
Identification of emotional triggers and the development of a 'toolbox' of regulation strategies for when things get difficult.
Teaching students how to estimate time for tasks and build a sustainable weekly schedule.
Focuses on breaking down large tasks into smaller, manageable steps and prioritizing work based on deadlines and importance.
Students will organize their physical workspace, digital files, and set primary academic goals for the final 7 weeks.
A comprehensive introduction to middle school life, helping students navigate the transition from elementary school with confidence. This lesson focuses on organizational skills, social dynamics, and school-day logistics.
A high-energy, 30-minute session designed to help students master the art of the 'passing period'—moving between classes efficiently, reducing stress, and arriving prepared. Students will identify personal 'traffic jams' and develop a customized 'Transit Map' for their school day.
A comprehensive guide to high school graduation requirements and academic planning for transitioning students. Includes a visual presentation and a printable tracking checklist.
A high-stakes engineering challenge where students use the 4Cs and Computational Thinking to design, build, and document the ultimate cup tower structure.
This lesson introduces students to the core concepts of Agile and Scrum through the lens of team dynamics. Students will explore roles, ceremonies, and the critical importance of communication in high-performing teams.
This lesson teaches students how to decline social invitations politely using 'The Soft No' formula. Students will practice acknowledging the invitation, stating their unavailability briefly, and closing with a warm sentiment to maintain social connections.
Reflecting on the 10-week journey and creating a personal communication contract for the future.
How to define, communicate, and maintain personal boundaries in a healthy way.
The framework for offering and accepting genuine apologies to repair damaged relationships.
A functional skills lesson focused on navigating a restaurant experience on a budget, covering menu reading, budget planning, social etiquette, and group check splitting.
An industrial-themed teamwork lesson where students act as "Mind Mechanics" to apply the 4Cs and Computational Thinking to a complex engineering challenge.
A single-session group activity for eighth-grade boys focused on building respectful communication skills and the art of the weekly check-in. This lesson uses a sports-inspired theme to make social-emotional learning accessible and engaging.
A collaborative approach to problem-solving that seeks 'win-win' outcomes for all involved.
Techniques for emotional regulation and de-escalation when a conversation starts to get 'hot'.
Exploring non-verbal communication, including body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice.
Learning to use 'I' statements to express feelings and needs without triggering defensiveness in others.
Mastering active listening techniques to ensure the receiver is fully tuned into the sender's message.
Identifying the 'static' or triggers that lead to conflict and understanding the root causes of misunderstandings.
Introduction to communication styles and building a baseline understanding of how we send and receive information.
An introductory lesson covering the fundamentals of peer mediation, including the role of the mediator, the five-step process, and essential communication skills.
A comprehensive suite of tools designed to help students master collaborative skills, from role management to conflict resolution and self-reflection.
An interactive board game experience covering essential life skills including financial literacy, time management, communication, and career readiness.
A dynamic 45-minute lesson designed for 8th-grade student-athletes to develop core leadership skills, focusing on integrity, teammate support, and mental resilience. students will create a personal leadership plan to implement in their sports and school life.
A 30-minute intervention lesson designed for middle school students to address verbal interference and disrespectful behavior, focusing on self-awareness and communication strategies.
A comprehensive lesson designed to help middle school students develop the skills to respond to open-ended questions using full, detailed sentences across various social contexts including the classroom, lunchroom, and conflict situations.
