Detailed step-by-step instructions for students to create their Inside-Out Portraits, focusing on self-expression and the use of colors and symbols.
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 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.
A 1-page classroom resource featuring 4 cut-out discussion cards with guiding questions for student reflection on stress, forgiveness, and summer transitions.
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 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.
A 1-page sorting activity featuring 6 real-world scenario cards designed for small group discussion on categorizing end-of-year conflicts.
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.
An engaging, science-themed counseling lesson where students become 'researchers' to test, rate, and formulate their own personalized mental health coping tools. Students track their emotional 'reactions' and compile a custom recipe for self-care and emotional regulation.
A 2-page student worksheet featuring an emotional backpack mapping graphic organizer and a structured template for writing apologies, forgiveness letters, and tearing off a confidential release coupon.
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 daily morning check-in system designed for middle school boys to assess basic physical and emotional needs during the final week of school, paired with a teacher triage guide for immediate prioritization and action.
A 6-slide presentation deck used to guide students through the lesson metaphor, conflict categories, group activities, and reflection instructions.
