A 2-day intensive workshop where students use NotebookLM to research and design their future careers, exploring advanced features like Audio Overviews, Mind Maps, and Studio outputs with simplified reading levels and visual supports.
A self-directed goal-setting workshop where students in grades 6-10 identify a skill to master over summer break and design a comprehensive 'learning map' to achieve it.
A series of collaborative lessons designed for Best Buddies pairs to foster social connection through shared creative projects, from gardening to storytelling.
A sequence focused on helping students identify the magnitude of social and academic challenges and choosing appropriate coping mechanisms.
A collection of resources focused on using the song 'What a Wonderful World' to explore imagery, vocabulary, and social-emotional mindfulness. Students will connect sensory details to emotions and practice emotional regulation through music and art.
A 5-part series designed for high school SLIFE (Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education) to master the hidden curriculum of school, covering note-taking, organization, and self-advocacy.
A direct, 6-session individual growth sequence for a 6th-grade student to improve self-awareness and manage frustration in math and writing. This straightforward approach focuses on identifying personal strengths, recognizing emotional triggers, and building a practical mindset toolkit for academic success without the use of metaphors.
A comprehensive Social-Emotional Learning unit designed to help students identify, understand, and navigate complex emotional landscapes. Through investigative activities, students become 'Heart Detectives' who look for clues in behavior and internal states.
A three-lesson SEL unit focused on defining kindness, putting it into action, and building a sustainable culture of empathy within the classroom. Students progress from identifying kind acts to becoming active 'kindness catalysts' in their community.
A multi-session intervention program designed to help students understand the classroom 'ripple effect' through perspective-taking and scenario analysis.
A unit focusing on essential professional communication skills for middle grade students, covering both written (email) and verbal (discourse) interactions.
A comprehensive three-part curriculum for high schoolers focused on values-based leadership, self-worth, and ethical decision-making using an architectural 'blueprint' aesthetic.
A comprehensive unit on empathy that guides students through the three main stages: cognitive empathy (perspective-taking), affective empathy (feeling with others), and compassionate empathy (taking action). The sequence uses a 'Heart Cartography' theme to help students map the social and emotional landscape of their communities.
A comprehensive character education program for Pre-K through 5th grade, featuring monthly social-emotional traits, interactive slides, and student-facing activities designed to build a positive school culture.
An 8-week social-emotional learning sequence designed for individual or small-group instruction. It focuses on building emotional vocabulary, identifying physical sensations, and mastering the 'I feel... because...' sentence starter for self-regulation.
A 12-session social-emotional learning journey for 5th graders focusing on self-regulation, self-management, and healthy friendships. Using an explorer-themed curriculum, students develop practical tools for emotional control, organization, and interpersonal connection through creative activities and role-play.
A comprehensive social-emotional learning framework for a school district, aligning CASEL competencies with a year-long monthly calendar and implementation tools for PK-5 educators.
A comprehensive transition program designed for 8th graders to prepare for the academic and social-emotional demands of high school and entry-level employment. The sequence focuses on practical executive functioning, professional communication, and workplace conflict resolution.
A sequence of lessons designed to teach 5th graders core DBT skills including Distress Tolerance and Interpersonal Effectiveness to improve emotional regulation and social interactions.
A 4-part guidance unit for 5th graders transitioning to middle school in the same building. The sequence covers emotional preparation, social changes, coping tools, and creating a lasting legacy.
A comprehensive mental health curriculum focusing on emotional literacy, stress management, coping strategies, and social support. Students cultivate self-awareness and resilience through interactive activities and reflection.
A comprehensive 6-week small group counseling curriculum designed for 3rd-5th grade students to process grief, develop coping strategies, and find a sense of peace through shared experience and creative expression.
A sequence of social-emotional learning lessons designed for 6th-grade students with histories of bullying behaviors, focusing on empathy, perspective-taking, and understanding the internal lives of others.
A comprehensive 10-session curriculum for high schoolers designed to build self-advocacy skills and respect for interpersonal boundaries using Social Thinking and CASEL frameworks.
A comprehensive K-5 sequence focused on device responsibility and digital citizenship, centered on the JHawk Way of being Responsible. Lessons cover transitioning from devices as tools (K-1) to managing online distractions and maintaining integrity (4-5).
A collection of therapeutic tools and activities that utilize popular card and board games to teach Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) skills to children and adolescents.
A K-12 vertical alignment for device stewardship within the Urbandale Community School District, focusing on the JHawk Way of being Accountable.
A gamified simulation for 7th-grade students to practice balancing multiple commitments. Students create avatars, navigate a simulated week, and respond to unexpected 'Chance Cards' to learn about trade-offs and priority management.
A Tier 3 intervention focused on helping neurodiverse 5th-grade students navigate communication breakdowns and social nuances with peers. Students will learn to recognize different communication styles and use scripts and flowcharts to repair misunderstandings.
A comprehensive SEL unit designed to help students navigate their internal emotions, understand others, and resolve conflicts using a navigational theme. This unit covers Self-Awareness, Social Awareness, and Relationship Skills for middle-grade students.
A comprehensive SEL curriculum designed for K-12 students, focusing on self-management, coping skills, social awareness, and responsible decision-making using a nautical 'Navigator' theme.
A career readiness and life skills unit focused on empowering 8th-grade students to take leadership of their lives through intentional goal-setting and long-term planning. Students learn the SMART framework to transform vague wishes into concrete, actionable blueprints for their high school and professional futures.
A comprehensive four-cycle professional protocol program for high schoolers, focusing on the intersection of the district's Acceptable Use Policy, Code of Conduct, and personal accountability across school, home, and future career environments.
A comprehensive K-12 Social-Emotional Learning curriculum focusing on behavior regulation, social skills, and mental health resilience. This sequence provides a developmental pathway from emotional foundations in elementary school to complex coping strategies and social navigation in high school.
A series of lessons designed to help students manage testing anxiety through mindfulness, positive self-talk, and physical relaxation techniques.
A three-part crew series designed for 13-year-olds to address bullying and toxic behaviors through the lens of 'Social Architecture'. Students learn to design, build, and maintain healthy physical, verbal, and social boundaries.