Assessment rubric for the Inside-Out Art Challenge, focusing on self-expression, effort, and verbal reflection rather than artistic ability.
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 high-energy, lunch-friendly social-emotional learning lesson designed to help students recognize everyday small wins, express genuine appreciation for peers, and celebrate the growth and resilience involved in overcoming daily challenges.
An engaging 5-slide presentation using a retro-arcade visual style. It serves as a visual anchor during the lunch session, guiding students through defining mini-wins, executing peer appreciation cards, and planning resilience strategies.
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 small-group counseling kit designed to help rising middle schoolers identify, discuss, and unpack the emotional baggage and academic pressures associated with school transitions.
A printable, highly visual student worksheet themed as an arcade player dashboard. It features customizable avatar spaces, sections to record daily micro-wins, peer appreciation shout-outs, and a reflection zone for reframing setbacks.
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 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 1-page facilitation guide for school counselors or educators to lead a structured, high-energy Lunch Bunch session. It includes a game-themed pacing timeline, active discussion prompts, and strategies for managing a group of distracted eaters.
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 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 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.
