Savvy Shopper Facilitator Guide

A detailed facilitator guide for the Smart Shopping lesson, including learning objectives, a step-by-step instructional sequence, materials list, and discussion prompts focused on unit pricing and savvy consumer habits.

JHJill Heller

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My Own Beat

A transition curriculum for an 8th-grade student moving to high school, using music and guitar metaphors to cultivate individuality, self-confidence, independent decision-making, and positive peer connection. This 2-lesson unit empowers him to choose his own path, join clubs aligned with his interests, and build supportive friendships.

Marcia Cullinane

The Main Stage

Provides concrete transition planning, club matchmaking, independent research techniques, and actionable steps to find, join, and thrive in high school extracurricular activities where like-minded peers gather.

Marcia Cullinane

Inner Waters Conversation Starters

A 2-page discussion guide and personal journal designed for Unitarian Universalist youth groups. It contains a sacred circle covenant, chalice readings, empathy iceberg reflections, and small group prompts centered on inherent worth and interdependence.

Jessica Lothrop

Iceberg Investigators Presentation Slides

Weaving Worlds

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.

Cynthia Rios

Solo Session

Focuses on developing individuality over conformity, redefining leadership through quiet confidence, resisting peer pressure, and assessing the quality of friendships. It helps the student understand that carving out their own path is like playing a custom solo.

Marcia Cullinane

Main Stage Slides

A visual slide presentation for Lesson 2, outlining the practical transition steps to research and join school clubs independently, and sharing actionable conversational starters.

Marcia Cullinane

Volume and Values

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.

Marcia Cullinane

Time Capsule

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.

Amy Sampson

Solo Session Slides

A visual slide presentation for Lesson 1, introducing the guitar metaphor of "rhythm vs. solo," outlining quiet leadership, and showcasing techniques for boundary-setting.

Marcia Cullinane

Career Launchpad Curriculum

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.

Hope Campbell

Brag Without Bragging Lesson Plan village

Brag Without Bragging

A 45-minute lesson for 10th graders on mastering the STAR method to answer behavioral interview questions confidently and professionally.

Ryan Kelly

Backstage Pass Guide

A facilitator's guide and debrief framework for Lesson 2, providing instructions for helping students research high school directories, sample completed club matchmaking sheets, and conversational roleplay activities.

Savvy Shopper Facilitator Guide