Amanda Nickles

In this final session on family dynamics and divorce, middle school small groups will reflect on coping strategies, reinforce communication skills, and celebrate growth. This lesson is important to help students consolidate learning, foster resilience, and strengthen peer support in navigating family changes.

In this 30-minute individual session, a 6th grader will learn structured problem-solving strategies through engaging brain teasers and real-world puzzles. This session builds critical thinking and boosts confidence in tackling academic and everyday challenges.

In this lesson, students will explore personal challenges and learn resilience strategies through guided discussion and role-play. They’ll develop a practical toolkit for coping with obstacles, building confidence and lifelong growth skills. Audience: Grades 6-8; 1 session (60 minutes).

Students will use creative journaling techniques to envision and map out their summer goals. This lesson encourages reflection and forward-thinking, allowing students to explore their ambitions in a relaxed, no-pressure format. Audience: Grades 6-8; Duration: One 60-minute session.

In this 30-minute individual lesson, a 7th grader will develop key social skills like active listening, making eye contact, and starting conversations. This targeted session helps the student build confidence and real-world social fluency through guided practice and reflection.

In this individual 30-minute session for a 6th grader facing a parent’s substance abuse disorder, students will learn coping strategies, build resilience, and identify trusted support networks. This lesson provides emotional support and practical tools to empower students dealing with challenging home environments.

An individual counseling activity that helps an 8th grade student identify and create a personalized safe space or ‘calm spot’ in their mind to manage anxiety and stress. This Tier 3 lesson pack includes a guided plan, visualization slides, counselor script, blueprint worksheet, and reflection journal to support one-on-one sessions, lasting 30 minutes.

A 30-minute one-on-one lesson for 6th graders focused on developing strategies to recognize, understand, and regulate emotions. This Tier 3 session provides personalized support and tools to help students gain confidence in managing their feelings in real-time.

In this 30-minute individual lesson, a 6th grader will explore the Circle of Control to understand what part of their life they can influence. This self-awareness skill helps students build resilience and reduce stress by focusing energy on actionable areas. Audience: 6th grade student; Tier 3 support; 1 session, 30 minutes.

In this 30-minute individual lesson, a 6th grade student will explore the concept of perception—how our brain interprets the world through our senses. This lesson is vital for helping the student become aware of how perception shapes understanding and behavior, building self-awareness and critical thinking skills. Audience: one 6th grade boy, Tier 3 individual support.

A one-on-one, 30-minute individual session to help an 8th grader understand and practice kindness. This Tier 3 lesson uses reflection, games, and journaling to build empathy and self-awareness.

In this eight-session group series, 7th graders will explore what anxiety is, identify personal triggers, learn coping strategies, and support one another in managing worries. Through interactive activities, discussions, and skill-building exercises students will develop emotional resilience and healthy stress-management habits.

This resource empowers your 7th graders to identify common classroom distractions and strategies to maintain focus, laying the foundation for a positive learning environment. This Tier 1 MTSS lesson is designed for a single 30-minute session with a 7th grade class focused on behavioral supports.

This lesson encourages students to reflect on personal growth over the academic year, focusing on celebrating small steps of progress. Using interactive exercises, students learn to recognize and appreciate their efforts, building a positive outlook towards future challenges. Ideal for a single class session with 45-60 minutes duration for upper elementary or middle school students.

This one-on-one behavior support packet guides a 7th grade student through personalized coping strategies and emotional tracking in a 30-minute session. Building self-regulation skills fosters resilience, academic focus, and well-being.

Daily one-on-one support for a 6th grade student to reflect on emotions and behaviors, set goals, and track progress over time. This individual Tier 3 session takes 20 minutes and includes guided questions, a worksheet for self-reporting, and journal pages for deeper reflection. Perfect for supporting behavioral growth and self-awareness.

In this one-on-one counseling session, the student will craft a personalized resilience-building plan by exploring their strengths and using narrative reframing techniques. This targeted, evidence-based approach supports individual growth and emotional wellness. Audience: Individual counseling student; Duration: one 25-minute session.

In this 30-minute Tier 2 small-group lesson for 7th graders, students will explore what self-esteem means, identify personal strengths, and practice strategies to boost their confidence. This session empowers students to build a positive self-image and develop resilience by recognizing and celebrating their unique qualities.

In this 30-minute Tier 2 small-group lesson, 7th graders will explore self-esteem, recognize their strengths, and craft positive affirmations to boost confidence. Building self-awareness and peer support empowers students to develop a healthier self-image and stronger social connections.

In this 30-minute, one-on-one lesson, a 7th grader will learn what empathy truly means by stepping into someone else’s perspective. Developing empathy early helps students build stronger relationships, resolve conflicts peacefully, and become more understanding peers.