A printable lesson handout for 'Adulting 101' Lesson 3. It focuses on the concepts of bills, paydays, and basic money math (addition and subtraction) with practice areas for students to calculate totals.
A teacher guide for implementing and customizing the portable emotion coreboards. Includes introduction steps, communication prompts, and differentiation strategies for various student needs.
Full-page printable emotion coreboards (Basic and Complex) featuring clear emoji visuals and high-contrast color coding for easy identification.
A teacher facilitation guide for the 'Middle School Quest' lesson. It provides pacing suggestions, discussion prompts for each game level, and tips for managing student anxiety during the transition.
A student worksheet designed as a 'Character Sheet' to accompany the transition game. Students identify their personal strengths, identify supportive adults, brainstorm conversation starters, and practice problem-solving for common middle school challenges.
A gamified presentation to introduce incoming middle schoolers to their new environment. It includes scenario-based levels focused on meeting new people, navigating changes like lockers and schedules, and choosing good friends, all with a retro-gaming 'Level Up' aesthetic.
Financial Friday presentation slides. Connects financial literacy to stress management by introducing the concept of a 'Resiliency Fund' (emergency savings) and distinguishing between needs and wants. Now with improved text contrast and balanced visual layout.
Talk It Out Thursday presentation slides. Focuses on assertive communication using 'I' statements and identifying social support networks as a component of resiliency.
Wellness Wednesday presentation slides. Introduces the biology of stress (Fight or Flight vs. Rest and Digest) and leads students through the 4-7-8 breathing technique as a resiliency tool. Now features a split 'Wellness Menu' across two slides to ensure readability and full content visibility.
Time Management Tuesday presentation slides. Focuses on the 'Big Rocks' analogy and the concept of 'Buffer Zones' to mitigate time-related stress and build scheduling resiliency.
A visual presentation for Mindset Monday focusing on the 'Power of Yet' and building mental resiliency. Includes a bell ringer, the Stress Balloon analogy, and guided instructions for independent work.
A printable student workbook containing daily bell ringers, independent activities, and exit tickets for the entire Resiliency week. Uses a durable 'Field Guide' aesthetic with high-contrast labels and clear, boxed work areas for students. Organized to ensure each day's work is easily readable and contained.
A detailed teacher facilitation guide for the Resiliency unit, providing a weekly overview, daily 54-minute pacing breakdowns, instructional ideas for whole-group activities, and independent work summaries. Day-by-day lesson plans are organized for clear viewing.
Final student synthesis materials for Lesson 5, including a comprehensive Resilience Architecture master plan and a portable, pocket-sized Crisis Card for immediate intervention.