Stop-and-think strategies, impulse management, and SMART goal setting for personal growth. Develops internal motivation, stress reduction techniques, and resilience through proactive planning and monitoring.
A game-based simulation sequence for 8th-grade students to master time and energy management. Students treat time as a finite currency, navigate trade-offs through opportunity cost simulations, and design a sustainable weekly schedule.
A comprehensive sequence for 10th-grade students on mastering the post-interview phase. Students move from understanding complex corporate hiring timelines to effectively navigating check-ins, rejections, and job offers with professional poise.
A comprehensive project-based unit exploring how strategic payroll deductions like FSAs, HSAs, and retirement contributions build long-term wealth and manage risk. Students move from basic tax calculations to designing a 'Payroll Strategy Guide' for a career-ready future.
A 5-lesson sequence exploring how technology uses schedules of reinforcement (fixed and variable) to drive engagement. Students analyze gamification, social media mechanics, and ethical design to build digital literacy.
This sequence explores the psychological and neurological mechanisms of delayed gratification, moving beyond willpower to evidence-based strategies like commitment devices and environmental architecture. Students will analyze hyperbolic discounting, fMRI brain studies, and implementation intentions to build a personalized framework for long-term goal achievement.
This sequence explores the psychology behind spending, focusing on impulse control, emotional triggers, and the economic concept of opportunity cost. Students move from basic needs/wants categorization to developing a personalized mindful spending plan.
A high-school level sequence exploring the psychological and digital mechanisms of modern advertising. Students learn to identify neuromarketing, algorithmic targeting, influencer tactics, and dark patterns to develop critical consumer autonomy.
A comprehensive suite of lessons designed for high school students to master digital citizenship and essential executive function skills. Topics include digital footprint management, goal setting, time prioritization, organization, and overcoming procrastination.
A 3-week, Tier 2 social-emotional learning sequence designed for high school students to develop self-regulation strategies for emotional management, attention focus, and impulse control.
A comprehensive sequence for high school students focusing on essential life skills, including emotional self-regulation and financial literacy through budgeting.
A three-session financial literacy course designed for transition-age young adults with special needs, focusing on income, expenses, tracking, and personal budgeting.
A comprehensive financial literacy sequence designed to take students from basic money concepts to advanced budgeting, goal setting, and investment basics. Suitable for diverse learners in a workshop setting.
A transformative journey for students to reclaim their time and attention from digital distractions through a structured detox challenge and habit-building exercises.
A 10th-grade sequence focused on building a digital ecosystem to manage multiple commitments. Students learn to use calendars, reminders, file management, and distraction-blocking tools to reduce cognitive load and improve organizational compliance.
A simulation-based sequence where 10th-grade students act as 'Student-Consultants' to master schedule management and adaptive resiliency. Students learn to handle 'Chaos Factors', negotiate deadlines, and manage energy levels to maintain balance amidst competing demands.
A comprehensive sequence on metacognitive error analysis, teaching students to categorize, analyze, and learn from their mistakes to improve test-taking performance. Students move from simple error classification to deep retrospective correction and personal strategy development.
A comprehensive sequence for 9th-grade students focusing on self-advocacy, communication skills, and boundary setting to manage schedule conflicts and prevent burnout. Students learn to recognize stress signals, draft professional requests, negotiate deadlines, and prioritize tasks during crises.
This sequence guides 8th-grade students through the engineering of their physical and digital environments to support executive function. Students move from understanding the neurological 'why' of organization to building a personalized operating manual for their own workflow optimization.
A comprehensive sequence where 8th-grade students act as 'organizational consultants' to diagnose and solve scheduling conflicts and executive functioning challenges through case studies. Students learn root cause analysis, professional self-advocacy, emotional regulation strategies for procrastination, and tool evaluation before creating a final consultancy report.
This sequence transforms highlighting from a passive activity into a rigorous, systematic method for information processing. Students evaluate current habits, establish hierarchical color systems, develop marginal shorthand, and apply these strategies to complex texts to create effective study tools.
A 5-lesson sequence for 9th-grade students on the DBT 'PLEASE' framework. Students explore how physical homeostasis (illness treatment, nutrition, avoiding substances, sleep, and exercise) acts as a primary defense against emotional dysregulation by shortening their 'emotional fuse.'
A 5-lesson sequence for 9th-grade students focused on developing social awareness and safety by identifying peer behavioral shifts and escalation warning signs through objective observation and non-verbal analysis.
A comprehensive 5-lesson unit on the Crisis Cycle, focusing on identifying triggers, escalation stages, and intervention points through a technical mapping and simulation lens. Students move from theoretical understanding to retroactive detective work to understand behavioral patterns.
This sequence explores the critical importance of single-step focus in vocational environments. Students analyze how working memory limitations impact safety and quality, practicing sequential execution through industrial case studies, SOP development, and high-stakes simulations.
A vocational and life skills sequence for 7th-grade students focusing on working memory through single-step directions. Students explore how strict adherence to sequences ensures safety and success in fields like aviation, cooking, digital security, and emergency response.
A task management sequence for 10th-grade students focusing on self-talk as a tool for independent work initiation. Students analyze performance psychology, simulate peer coaching, and develop personalized 'Launch Codes' to overcome procrastination and academic paralysis.
A comprehensive sequence for transition-age students to master self-talk strategies for task initiation in professional and independent living contexts. Students move from analyzing workplace failures to building a personalized 'Standard Operating Procedure' for overcoming task paralysis.
A 5-lesson unit for 7th graders on the formal structure of peer mediation. Students transition from observers to facilitators, learning to maintain neutrality, set ground rules, reframe toxic language, and guide parties toward mutually agreed-upon solutions.
A comprehensive sequence for 10th-grade students to master the Leitner System of spaced repetition. Students build physical study boxes, learn to design high-quality active recall cards, and develop the self-honesty and routines required for long-term memory retention.
A comprehensive high school unit on interest-based negotiation and formal mediation. Students move from understanding individual interests to facilitating multi-party resolutions using the Harvard Negotiation Project framework and professional mediation stages.
A comprehensive 5-lesson sequence on the psychological and interpersonal mechanics of managing high-conflict situations. Students explore the neuroscience of anger, practice verbal and non-verbal de-escalation, use the Iceberg Model to find root causes, and master assertive communication through simulations.
A comprehensive 9th-grade sequence teaching the DBT FAST acronym (Fair, Apologies, Stick to values, Truthful) to help students maintain self-respect in social interactions. Students progress from conceptual understanding to active dialogue practice and immersive simulation.
A 5-lesson sequence for 10th-grade students focusing on project management skills like backward design, task deconstruction, and time estimation to balance multiple commitments.
A comprehensive 5-lesson unit for 10th-grade students focusing on executive functioning skills to balance multiple commitments. Students learn time auditing, the Eisenhower Matrix, task batching, and weekly triage systems to develop a personalized priority protocol.
In this inquiry-driven sequence, students explore behavioral activation, investigating how their actions influence their emotions. They learn to distinguish between pleasure and mastery activities, conduct personal experiments to track mood changes, and create a personalized evidence-based plan for mood regulation.
A comprehensive 5-lesson series designed to help 9th-grade students in academic support settings transform their passive highlights and annotations into active retrieval-based study tools. Through a 'Study Blueprint' theme, students move from auditing their existing notes to building outlines, concept maps, and flashcards, culminating in a personalized study guide for an external subject.
A 5-lesson workshop series for 10th-grade students to master the PLEASE skills from DBT. Students conduct personal audits, troubleshoot lifestyle barriers, and design a sustainable 'Vulnerability Reduction Plan' to bolster emotional resilience.
A project-based sequence where 9th-grade students act as 'Lifestyle Architects' to design personalized protocols for reducing emotional vulnerability using the PLEASE acronym. Students audit their habits, research evidence-based strategies, and create a sustainable plan for emotional resilience.
A comprehensive executive function sequence designed for 10th-grade students to master the art of breaking down complex, multi-day projects into manageable steps using backward planning and realistic time estimation.
An advanced sequence for 10th-grade students focusing on interleaved practice as a companion to spaced repetition. Students move from understanding the 'mixing' effect to building sophisticated retrograde study calendars for cumulative exams.
A 5-lesson unit for 10th-grade academic support focused on leveraging digital spaced repetition software (SRS) to automate memory retention and track learning progress through data.
A comprehensive sequence for 10th-grade students exploring the biological and psychological foundations of memory. Students investigate the Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve, compare passive and active study methods, and conduct a personal 5-day experiment to prove the efficacy of spaced repetition over cramming.
An inquiry-based exploration into the neuroscience of memory, focusing on the Forgetting Curve and how spaced repetition can 'hack' the brain for long-term retention. Students move from understanding memory decay to designing their own efficient study schedules based on biological principles.
This sequence integrates spaced repetition strategies directly into current academic content, turning the practice into a habit through gamification and mastery tracking. Students apply their systems to vocabulary, math facts, and core concepts relevant to their grade level, helping them visualize their growth over time.
A comprehensive sequence designed to teach 7th-grade students the science and practice of spaced repetition. Students learn to design effective flashcards, build a physical Leitner Box system, and master the sorting algorithms required for long-term memory retention.
A comprehensive sequence introducing 9th-grade students to the Leitner System, combining the science of the Forgetting Curve with the practical skill of building and maintaining a spaced repetition study system.
A comprehensive sequence for 10th-grade students focusing on the financial realities of student loan repayment, the impact of debt-to-income ratios, and evaluating the long-term ROI of post-secondary education choices. Students progress from basic math to strategic advisory, culminating in a complex case study analysis.
This sequence shifts focus from the design of the study guide to its utility, emphasizing active recall and self-testing strategies to help students distinguish between familiarity and actual mastery of material.
A project-based unit where students act as organization consultants to evaluate, redesign, and implement efficient physical systems in their classroom. Students learn systems thinking, visual communication, and the psychology of environmental design to create a more functional learning space.
This sequence focuses on the fundamental skills of organizing personal academic materials, specifically backpacks and binder systems. Students begin by auditing their current organizational state, identifying pain points, and move through color-coding, binder architecture, labeling, and establishing daily routines.
This sequence explores the long-term financial implications of student loans, focusing on repayment plans, budgeting, and return on investment (ROI). Students transition from understanding borrowing mechanics to simulating the real-world impact of debt on lifestyle and career choices.
This sequence teaches 10th-grade students in academic support settings how to synthesize course materials into accessible, high-quality study guides. Students learn to inventory resources, extract essential concepts using the '10% rule', format for cognitive accessibility, and predict assessment questions to master their content.
This sequence teaches 10th-grade students how to transform linear notes into visual study aids. Students explore dual coding theory, comparison matrices, flowcharts, and 'One-Pagers' to enhance memory and comprehension, culminating in a personal library of study templates.
This sequence empowers 10th-grade students to manage cognitive resources by treating attention as a limited currency. Students move from self-diagnosis of working memory gaps to the creation of a personalized 'Focus Protocol' for sustained academic persistence.
This sequence explores the interpersonal application of positive reinforcement in leadership, coaching, and mentoring contexts. Students examine how leaders influence group culture and individual performance through specific praise and recognition systems.
A 5-lesson unit for 10th-grade students focused on identifying, testing, and applying mnemonic strategies tailored to specific academic tasks and individual cognitive profiles. Students transition from understanding task types to building a personalized executive function toolkit.
This sequence helps students understand and apply chunking and association strategies to overcome working memory limitations. Through a series of game-based lessons, students will learn to organize data into manageable patterns to increase their cognitive processing capacity.
This sequence guides 9th-grade students through the practical application of exposure hierarchies. Acting as 'clinical consultants,' students analyze specific phobias, social anxiety variables, and stalled progress, eventually designing a comprehensive care plan rooted in personal values.
This sequence explores the psychological concept of Radical Acceptance, teaching students to distinguish between acceptance and approval. Students will analyze case studies, relationship dynamics, and civic advocacy to understand how acknowledging reality is the first step toward effective change.
A comprehensive introduction to Radical Acceptance for 10th graders, focusing on the core equation that Pain + Resistance = Suffering. Students learn to distinguish facts from judgments, move from willfulness to willingness, and develop practical cognitive strategies for distress tolerance.
A comprehensive sequence exploring the psychological mechanisms of systematic desensitization. Students learn to analyze the anxiety-avoidance cycle, quantify distress using the SUDS scale, and design incremental exposure hierarchies to promote habituation and resilience.
This 10th-grade sequence explores the biological foundations of DBT PLEASE skills, teaching students how physical health directly impacts emotional regulation. Through inquiry and analysis, students learn to reduce emotional vulnerability by managing physiological factors like sleep, nutrition, and exercise.
This sequence connects behavioral observation to the biological science of the stress response. Students investigate the 'why' behind warning signs by studying the sympathetic nervous system and the 'fight, flight, or freeze' response, culminating in a biological profile of behavioral escalation.
This sequence explores the psychology of group dynamics and community care. Students learn to recognize burnout, offer effective support, and advocate for cultures where requesting breaks is normalized and valued.
A 5-lesson sequence designed for 10th-grade students to master physical organization. Students audit their current systems, implement color-coding and binder workflows, organize ancillary supplies, and establish long-term maintenance routines to support executive function.
This inquiry-based sequence focuses on self-assessment and continuous improvement in the interview process. Students will develop habits for immediate post-interview reflection, analyze performance gaps, learn to process feedback with a growth mindset, and create actionable plans for professional growth.
A 5-lesson workshop series focused on the somatic (body-based) connection to radical acceptance. Students learn to identify physical signs of resistance and use specific physiological techniques like Willing Hands and the Half-Smile to influence their emotional state and foster acceptance of difficult situations.
A 5-lesson sequence designed for 10th-grade students to overcome executive function barriers to task initiation. Students learn to identify internal blocks like anxiety and perfectionism, and develop a toolkit of strategies including chunking and the 'sloppy copy' technique to gain momentum and start tasks independently.
A 5-lesson sequence for 10th graders focusing on the somatic and experiential aspects of radical acceptance, moving from identifying physical resistance to building a personalized mindfulness routine.
A scientific, inquiry-based exploration of anxiety, the amygdala, and habituation. Students learn how the brain's alarm system works and how to retrain it through evidence-based exposure hierarchies.
This sequence explores the physiological and psychological mechanisms of exposure therapy, moving from neurobiological foundations to the ethical application of therapeutic interventions. Students analyze the 'avoidance trap,' learn to quantify distress using SUDS, and distinguish between habituation and inhibitory learning through clinical case study analysis.
This sequence transforms students into 'Trap Detectives' who can identify and eliminate common distractors in academic tests. Students learn to spot extreme language, half-right traps, and out-of-scope answers through gamified lessons and role-reversal activities.
A vocational readiness sequence designed for 9th-grade students with working memory needs, focusing on the 'Stop-Listen-Do' protocol to master single-step directions in workplace environments. Students engage in simulations ranging from clerical work to assembly line tasks, emphasizing active listening and verification.
A high-energy, game-based sequence for 10th-grade students to master keyboard shortcuts for window management and multitasking. Students transition from basic app switching to managing complex virtual workspaces, culminating in a competitive 'Olympics' event.
A high-school level interpersonal communications lab focused on the FAST acronym (Fair, No Apologies, Stick to Values, Truthful). Students transition from self-reflection to active behavioral rehearsal to build 'muscle memory' for self-respecting communication.
A comprehensive 5-lesson sequence for 10th-grade students focused on the FAST module of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Students learn to navigate interpersonal conflicts while maintaining their self-respect through exercises on fairness, reducing over-apologizing, identifying core values, and practicing truthfulness.
A 5-lesson sequence for 9th-grade students focused on organizing physical environments like lockers and desks to minimize distraction and maximize focus. Students move from public shared spaces to private study zones, culminating in ergonomic and supply management skills.
This skill-building sequence focuses on communication strategies for seeking crisis support, moving beyond just knowing phone numbers to practicing the specific scripts and techniques needed to facilitate help for oneself or others. Students learn to articulate urgent needs, overcome physiological stress responses, perform 'warm handoffs' as bystanders, and navigate the follow-up steps after a crisis call.
