A series of resources and lessons aimed at equipping middle school students with the executive functioning skills needed for academic success.
A transformative leadership program designed for 8th-grade boys, focusing on academic buy-in, the heavy historical significance of cultural symbols, and elevating their public influence from low-level edge-lord behavior to respected legacy leadership. Includes school lessons, weekend homework packs, and a parent reflection guide.
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 single-page printable student sorting worksheet where students classify 8 common middle school stressors into 'Carry-on' (things they control) vs. 'Checked baggage' (things they cannot control).
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.
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 2-page student-facing reflection booklet styled as a 'Customs Logbook' for students to identify personal stressors and create their transition plans.
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 2-page print-ready sheet of 8 customizable, travel-themed discussion cards styled as 'Boarding Passes' with cutting guides for school counselors to cut out and use.
An engaging 6-slide presentation deck that visualizes the travel and baggage metaphor to guide the small-group session from check-in to coping skills.
