A comprehensive life-skills unit focused on practical financial literacy, featuring a fast-paced budgeting simulation where students navigate career choices, monthly expenses, and unexpected life events using color-coded visual supports.
A social skills training program designed for high school students to master the art of non-verbal communication and conversation flow. The sequence focuses on 'decoding' social situations through observation and structured interaction techniques.
A series of lessons designed to equip students with the foundational skills needed to navigate the professional world, secure employment, and thrive in their careers.
A series of lessons designed to teach high school students essential functional reading skills for independent living, focusing on everyday texts like labels, ads, and instructions.
Una serie de lecciones diseñadas para adolescentes de 13 años sobre las habilidades de DBT (Terapia Dialéctica Conductual), enfocándose en la integración de valores en la vida diaria a través de la Mente Sabia, la efectividad interpersonal y la regulación emocional.
A two-lesson sequence exploring the intersection of media literacy and financial literacy, teaching students to identify persuasive techniques and uphold consumer rights and responsibilities.
A 5-day writing unit where students explore their multiple intelligences and future aspirations through the structure of a personal essay. Students master the mechanics of hooks, background building, and thesis construction to create a professional self-portrait.
A comprehensive bulletin board set for families focusing on summer safety, health, learning, and community resources with a bright, sunny theme.
A K-12 vertical alignment for device stewardship within the Urbandale Community School District, focusing on the JHawk Way of being Accountable.
A comprehensive series on mindfulness and stress management, covering physiological responses, social pressures, family dynamics, and academic stress with practical coping strategies.
A collaborative engineering challenge designed to strengthen group communication through constrained problem-solving in a space exploration scenario.
A comprehensive unit designed to prepare students for the transition to adulthood, focusing on financial literacy for college, professional resume writing, and exploration of STEM career opportunities.
A project exploring mental health awareness through creative marketing, focusing on neurodiversity and celebrating the 'spark' of fast-paced minds.
A comprehensive 3-part sequence for middle school students to develop digital accountability and agency, transitioning from external rules to internal standards of professionalism.
A comprehensive unit on business finance basics, focusing on the mechanics of income, expenses, and the fundamental accounting equation. Students explore the practical differences between gross and net figures and how they impact business health.
A functional math and life skills unit where students manage a simulated monthly income, navigate unexpected expenses, and prioritize needs versus wants.