A worksheet for students to analyze and audit post-interview thank-you notes, identifying key professional components and critiquing effectiveness.
A 3-lesson unit on culture, identity, empathy, and building an inclusive school community. Students explore the cultural iceberg, share personal perspective narratives, and collaborate on actionable school-wide inclusion plans.
A reflective lesson designed to help high school freshmen write a meaningful letter to their future senior selves, capturing a snapshot of their current life, establishing goals, and offering advice and encouragement.
A highly professional, 2-page print-ready Counselor Reference Sheet for middle school counselors in 2026. It covers three major behavioral priorities: Apathy & Low Motivation, Reactive Aggression & Dysregulation, and Digital Distress & Distraction. Includes actionable immediate pivots, a Tiered Intervention Matrix, a Rapid Assessment Protocol, and a writable follow-up log with spacious writing areas.
A comprehensive restorative leadership and peer advocacy sequence designed for students transitioning to middle school. It guides students from understanding their social influence to actively protecting peers and spreading positive school culture.
A 45-minute lesson for 10th graders on mastering the STAR method to answer behavioral interview questions confidently and professionally.
A multi-page student workbook containing goal-setting templates, a structured letter-writing scaffold with sentence starters, and a printable envelope label with an oath of confidentiality.
A transition curriculum linking heavy metal passion with character, true rebellion, and leadership. Features an in-school coaching workshop and a parallel at-home action journal for tonight.
A collection of visual prompts and break cards designed to support students in self-regulation and managing emotions within the school environment.
A structured, single-page brainstorming sheet and graphic organizer designed to scaffold students' thoughts across personal, academic, and advice categories before writing their letter.
A comprehensive 4-day small-group social-emotional learning sequence for grades 3-5. Aligned with the CASEL Social Awareness framework, this unit teaches students to identify how expectations and social norms change across different school environments and how to adapt their behaviors successfully.
A high-energy, collaborative staff training session built around a competitive trivia game. Staff work in teams to analyze realistic scenarios and master MetroWest YMCA's Social Networking Policy (Appendix IV, Updated 6/2024), emphasizing child safety, professional boundaries, and brand protection.
A visually striking and highly structured presentation designed to guide high school freshmen step-by-step through the process of writing their letters to their future senior selves.
