A game designed for individual play to help a student practice identifying emotions and choosing effective coping strategies in a self-directed way.
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 lesson introducing a retro-game-themed problem-solving and self-regulation model called 'Brain Brakes' for middle schoolers. Students learn to 'Pause' when emotions run high, 'Scan' the situation, 'Select' options, 'Score' pros and cons, and 'Play' their best choice.
A printable two-page student activity worksheet designed as a 'Quest Log'. Students apply the 5-step Brain Brakes self-regulation and decision-making model to a scenario of their choice, completing structured, light-background writing blocks to identify feelings, brainstorm options, score pros/cons, and draft a final action script.
A three-part social-emotional learning curriculum designed specifically for middle school boys to develop self-esteem, manage digital pressure, and build authentic peer relationships.
A comprehensive socio-emotional learning lesson for 6th graders designed to address end-of-year social tension and academic stress. Through the metaphor of an 'emotional backpack,' students identify grudges, regrets, and misunderstandings, learning actionable strategies for apology, forgiveness, and emotional release before the summer transition.
Printable scenario task cards with a retro video game design. Features 8 realistic middle school situation quests plus a blank custom card, complete with a quick-reference guide and emotional heat levels to help peer groups practice self-regulation and problem-solving.
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 modern, high-accountability framework for active listening and structured peer discussion in middle and high school classrooms. Includes an anchor chart, introductory slides, and a teacher facilitation guide.
An interactive slide deck featuring a retro video game 'Pause Menu' aesthetic. It teaches the 5-step Brain Brakes problem-solving model (Pause, Scan, Select, Score, Play) to help middle schoolers manage strong emotions and make deliberate decisions during high-stress scenarios.
A 3-day small group curriculum for middle schoolers (grades 6-8) focused on cooperation, role delegation, navigating power dynamics, and ensuring equitable team participation. Aligns with CASEL's Relationship Skills and Responsible Decision-Making core competencies.
A 1-page classroom resource featuring 4 cut-out discussion cards with guiding questions for student reflection on stress, forgiveness, and summer transitions.
A comprehensive career exploration framework and counselor planning toolkit for grades K-12. This curriculum maps academic subjects to real-world career paths (college, trade school, and workforce) and provides counselors with implementation templates, annual pacing calendars, and a school-wide Career Day blueprint.
