Peer relationship navigation, conversational turn-taking, and stress management strategies within supportive group settings. Develops communal belonging through shared mental health education and collaborative skill practice.
A reflection worksheet for Session 3, where students practice identifying conflicts and using "I" statements to propose solutions.
A comprehensive facilitator script for Session 3 of Control Commanders, providing word-for-word guidance and instructional cues for the teacher.
Conflict scenario and active listening cue cards for Session 3, used to facilitate role-playing of peaceful resolution strategies.
Visual presentation for Session 3 of Control Commanders, covering conflict resolution and active listening techniques.
A detailed lesson plan for Session 3 of Control Commanders, focusing on conflict resolution, active listening, and “I” statements.
Scenario cards for the Session 2 charades activity, detailing various emotional triggers and their intensity levels to help students recognize emotional escalation.
A worksheet for Session 2, where students identify personal emotional triggers and use an Emotion Thermometer to gauge their intensity and plan calming strategies.
A comprehensive facilitator script for Session 2 of Control Commanders, providing word-for-word guidance and instructional cues for the teacher.
Visual presentation for Session 2 of Control Commanders, covering emotional triggers and the emotion thermometer.
A detailed lesson plan for Session 2 of Control Commanders, focusing on identifying emotional triggers and using an Emotion Thermometer to gauge intensity.
A reflection worksheet for Session 1, where students identify personal challenges with self-control and plan a specific strategy for the future.
Instructional guide for the movement games used in Session 1, including Red Light, Green Light Freeze and Impulse Control Tag.
Scenario cards for the Session 1 icebreaker activity, designed for students to practice pausing before responding to social situations.
A comprehensive facilitator script for Session 1 of Control Commanders, providing word-for-word guidance and instructional cues for the teacher.
Visual presentation for Session 1 of Control Commanders, covering the definition of self-control, why it matters, and game instructions.
A detailed lesson plan for the first session of Control Commanders, focusing on defining self-control and practicing impulse control through movement games.
Student worksheet for Lesson 3, reflecting on the concept of 'time and place' for sharing and practicing the 'Soft Stop' boundary-setting technique.
Reference sheet with 'Victory Lap' celebration scripts and a final reflection exit ticket for the community building sequence.
Slides for Lesson 5 focusing on authentic ways to celebrate peer successes and the importance of positive reinforcement in the classroom community.
Student worksheet for Lesson 4, provide a structured blueprint for brainstorming and planning a solution to a identified classroom challenge.
A visual presentation for a virtual tour of Joyce Middle School, highlighting the library, cafeteria, gym, and hallways.
A student-facing discussion guide to help 6th graders express excitement, ask questions, and address concerns about Joyce Middle School.
A 20-minute lesson plan for orienting new 6th graders to Joyce Middle School, including introduction, virtual tour, and Q&A.
A script for a guided relaxation activity focusing on deep breathing and visualization to help students manage stress.
A detailed facilitation guide for the 4th grade 'Stress Scientists' lesson. Includes counselor scripts, biology-themed analogies for brain function, and interactive prompts for the 'Scientific Method' practice.
A detailed slide-by-slide facilitation guide for the 1st/2nd grade combo lesson 'Pressure Patrol'. Provides specific counselor scripts, interactive activity prompts, and pedagogical tips for each slide.
A student reflection template for middle school girls to process their social media habits, identify comparison triggers, and curate a healthier digital environment.
A set of four discussion cards designed to help students analyze the "behind-the-scenes" reality of social media posts, challenging body image standards and "filtered" content.
A comprehensive facilitator guide for a 45-minute counseling session for middle school girls, focusing on social media comparison, body image, and digital well-being.
A final summary worksheet and commitment plan for students graduating from 'The Forge', reinforcing the key skills and support systems learned over the 6-week curriculum.
Final slide deck for 'The Forge' curriculum, reviewing the key concepts of the engine, gauges, coolants, and code updates while establishing a long-term maintenance plan.
A graphic organizer for mapping out a personal support network ('Pit Crew') and establishing clear communication protocols ('Radio Codes') for seeking help.
Slides for the fifth lesson of 'The Forge', teaching students about the importance of support networks ('The Pit Crew') and how to identify different people who can help them manage their emotions.
A cognitive reframing worksheet for 7th-grade boys, helping them practice turning negative, automatic thoughts ('Buggy Code') into more realistic and helpful ones ('Patch Code').
Slide deck for the fourth lesson of 'The Forge', introducing cognitive reframing as 'software updates' and teaching boys how to identify and patch 'buggy' thought patterns.
Personalized coping strategy cards for students to identify their best 'coolant' techniques, providing a quick-reference guide for emotional regulation in high-pressure moments.
Instructional slides for the third lesson of 'The Forge', teaching 7th-grade boys practical coping strategies like the 4-7-8 breathing technique and 5-4-3-2-1 sensory grounding.
A worksheet for identifying and rating personal emotional triggers and warning signs, designed to help 7th-grade boys recognize escalation before it reaches a critical point.
Slides for the second lesson of 'The Forge', focusing on identifying external triggers ('Pressure Points') and internal bodily warning signs ('Gauges') of emotional escalation.
A student worksheet for the first lesson of 'The Forge', allowing boys to perform a 'system diagnostic' on their own physical emotional sensations and survival modes.
A visually engaging slide deck for the first lesson of 'The Forge', introducing emotions as a biological engine and exploring the fight, flight, and freeze survival modes.
A comprehensive facilitator's guide for 'The Forge' 6-week emotional regulation curriculum, outlining weekly objectives, protocols, and the industrial-themed instructional approach for middle school boys.
An optimism reframing worksheet that helps students transform negative "storm cloud" thoughts into hopeful, action-oriented "light" thoughts. It uses the concept of cognitive reframing to build resilience and agency.
A classroom anchor chart detailing the four pillars of the HOPE framework: Relationships, Environments, Engagement, and Emotional Support. Designed to remind students of the positive experiences that build their resilience and hope.
A student-facing reflection log for tracking daily progress on 'minding your business' social skills goals. Features large, readable text and guided writing lines. Fits on a single page.
Slide deck for Day 5 of community circles focusing on 'Focus Force' and avoiding distractions. Includes greeting, shout-outs, scenario practice, and Scattergories.
Slide deck for Day 4 of community circles focusing on 'Drama Detours' and avoiding rumors. Includes greeting, shout-outs, scenario practice, and Scattergories.
Slide deck for Day 3 of community circles focusing on 'The Silent Station' and ignoring peer corrections. Includes greeting, shout-outs, scenario practice, and Scattergories.
Slide deck for Day 2 of community circles focusing on 'The Exit Strategy' and walking away from conflict. Includes greeting, shout-outs, scenario practice, and Scattergories.
Slide deck for Day 1 of community circles focusing on 'Conversation Lanes' and staying out of others' talk. Includes greeting, shout-outs, scenario practice, and Scattergories.
A comprehensive facilitation guide for the week of community circles, featuring instructional notes, scenario scripts for each day, and Scattergories master lists. Includes a student recording sheet.
A set of four creative discussion cards for small groups, designed to facilitate conversations about internal values, social influences on motivation, and recovery from academic setbacks.
A student worksheet featuring personal motivation identification, a 4-week goal-setting blueprint, and a social support mapping section to help students internalize their academic drive.
A high-impact 5-slide presentation designed to engage students in understanding the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, while providing a framework for academic goal setting.
A comprehensive 45-minute lesson plan for educators focusing on social-emotional and academic motivation, including learning objectives, materials, and a step-by-step facilitation guide.
A student-facing log for tracking completed morning meeting questions and recording a detailed reflection on a favorite prompt.
A facilitator's guide providing instructions, category breakdowns, and implementation strategies for using morning meeting prompt cards.
A set of 16 vibrant, themed morning meeting task cards covering community building, reflection, imagination, and "would you rather" questions.
A visual anchor chart for the classroom wall illustrating the Science of Hope (Goals, Agency, Pathways). It uses high-contrast colors and bold icons to serve as a daily reference for students building their resilience and goal-setting skills.
A set of 20 conversation cards designed to help students find common ground. Each card features a prompt and a connection-building activity.
A facilitator's guide for the Common Threads conversation activity, including instructions for various gameplay modes and tips for fostering deeper connections.
A student reflection worksheet for the Signal Seekers game. Consolidated onto a single page with corrected rating scale styling and improved readability.
A consolidated one-page facilitator guide for the Signal Seekers game. Includes objectives, procedure, a reference key for the body language signals, and discussion prompts. Updated with improved layout to ensure single-page printing.
A collection of printable prompt cards for the Signal Seekers game. Includes 4 Talker prompts and 6 Listener challenges that focus on body language and active listening. Updated with corrected grammar and improved print layout.
A revised comprehensive school counseling referral form for teachers, optimized to fit on a single page. It features clearer sections for social concerns, a more functional interventions table, and improved spacing for student work areas.
