Olivia Watzke

In this 45-minute activity, middle school students will observe and map positive and negative climate hotspots in campus hallways to support PBIS & MTSS's whole-school climate improvement. Through hands-on observation and data logging, students will identify patterns and brainstorm solutions to foster a more positive school environment.

Teams embark on a scavenger hunt of random acts of kindness, encouraging positive interactions schoolwide. This Tier 1 classroom activity for 8th graders engages students in meaningful, collaborative challenges that build empathy and improve school climate in a single 40-minute session.

In this one-session, 60-minute Tier 1 lesson for 7th graders, students will assess their school’s hallway climate, co-create a respectful code of conduct, and design persuasive posters that promote positive behavior. This unit builds collaboration, civic responsibility, and creative expression through the Hallway Harmony Campaign.

Mindful Moments is a personalized, 20-minute per session mindfulness protocol designed for a single 7th grade student, focusing on stress reduction, emotional regulation, and improved focus through guided practices. This Tier 3 resource provides a clear plan, slide deck, script, journal prompts, and warm-up to build lifelong self-care skills.