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Haltom City, Texas, United States
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With a strong foundation in education, prevention, criminal justice, and social services, I have a deep understanding of how these fields intersect. I believe that education holds the power to create transformative change on individual, familial, and community levels, by equipping students with the skills they need to thrive in all areas of life.
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Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) Complete Lesson Bundle
Teach youth about Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) in a thoughtful, trauma‑informed, and engaging way with this complete lesson bundle. Designed for middle and high school Health, Child Development, Human Growth, and Family & Consumer Sciences courses, this resource helps youth understand what SBS is, why it happens, and how to prevent it, while building empathy, emotional awareness, and real‑world coping skills. This lesson goes beyond facts. Youth learn how to recognize stress, understand infant cry
7th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences, For All Subjects
Communication Skills for Real Life
Help your youth build stronger communication skills with this clear, engaging, and culturally grounded lesson on communication, active listening, and conflict styles. This resource gives facilitators everything they need to teach communication in a way that feels relevant, emotionally safe, and easy to implement, no extra prep required. Youth will explore how messages are sent and received, practice active listening, analyze real‑life communication breakdowns, and learn how different conflict s
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences, Social Emotional Learning, Speaking & Listening
6 Weeks of Engaging Brain Breaks for Middle/High School Students!
Bring joy, connection, creativity, and calm into your classroom with this easy‑to‑use collection of 6 Weeks of Brain Break & Community‑Building Activities organized into four intentional categories: Creative Thinking, Movement, Peer Connection, and Mindfulness. Each activity is quick, low‑prep, and designed to help students reset, reconnect, and re‑engage in ways that feel joyful, safe, and human. Whether your class needs an energy boost, a moment of grounding, a chance to laugh together, or a
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences, For All Subjects, Social Emotional Learning
The Game of Life Choices: A Responsible Decision-Making & Resilience Game
The Game of Life Choices: A Responsible Decision‑Making & Resilience GameThis resource was used successfully in a T‑TESS Formal Observation, demonstrating its effectiveness, engagement, and alignment with instructional best practices. The Game of Life Choices is a hands‑on, highly engaging activity that helps youth explore how their choices shape their direction. Through real‑life scenarios, youth practice pausing, reflecting, and making intentional decisions that align with who they are and who
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Plan Your Path: A Holistic Life‑Path Discovery Guide
Help youth explore who they are and make aligned, realistic decisions about their future with this 7‑step, identity‑based planning guide. Instead of pushing youth to choose one “perfect” career, this resource helps them understand their personality, strengths, values, interests, and real‑life circumstances so they can create meaningful pathways that fit who they are right now. What Youth Will LearnYouth will: Discover their personality typeIdentify their top strengthsExplore interests using the
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences, For All Subjects, Social Emotional Learning
Can You Afford To Adult? – Budgeting & Financial Literacy Game
This lesson begins with a warm‑up activity and an introduction to budgeting basics, giving students the foundation they need to make informed financial choices. Then, the interactive budgeting game challenges middle and high school students to test their decision‑making skills in a fun, engaging way. Students must earn enough money to cover a monthly rent of $1,556 by guessing the prices of everyday items and deciding whether each one is a Need or a Want. Correct guesses earn money, while incorr
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences, Financial Literacy, Social Emotional Learning
Community Cultural Wealth: Discovering My Strengths
Help youth explore and celebrate their personal and cultural strengths using Dr. Tara Yosso’s Community Cultural Wealth framework. This resource guides youth through reflection, discussion, and creative expression, helping them build confidence, empathy, and a deeper understanding of the strengths they carry within themselves, their families, and their communities. What’s IncludedYouth‑friendly definitions and examples of all six types of cultural wealthReflection questions that promote self‑awa
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences, For All Subjects, Social Emotional Learning
Exploring Values: $10 to Build Your Ideal Partner
This engaging, interactive activity invites youth to explore the qualities they value in a partner through a creative $10 budgeting challenge. Using a limited “budget,” youth choose from a list of traits to “build” their ideal partner, encouraging meaningful reflection on values, boundaries, and what helps them feel supported in relationships. This resource is perfect for sparking conversations about alignment, personal values, and relationship expectations. It can be used on its own or as an ad
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Honoring My Whole Self: A Guided SEL Reflection on Identity & Authenticity
Help youth explore identity, emotional safety, and authenticity with this powerful self‑reflection activity. Honoring My Whole Self guides youth through the masks they wear, the parts of themselves they show the world and the parts they protect. Through thoughtful prompts, grounding reminders, and an empowering truth‑claiming activity, youth build self‑awareness, confidence, and healthy boundaries. This resource is trauma‑informed, culturally responsive, and designed to support youth in understa
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences, For All Subjects, Social Emotional Learning
Empathy & Perspective-Taking SEL Worksheet – 6 Print-Ready Pages!
Help youth build emotional intelligence, social awareness, and stronger classroom connections with this engaging SEL resource. This 6‑page, print‑and‑go activity guides youth through meaningful self‑reflection, a relatable real‑world scenario, and opportunities to practice empathy and perspective‑taking, all with zero prep required. What’s InsideClear, youth‑friendly explanations of empathy and perspective‑takingScenario‑based analysis to help youth apply both skills in real lifePersonal reflect
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences, Social Emotional Learning, Speaking & Listening
Youth Success Planner: Reflect, Set Goals, and Improve Grades
Help youth reflect on their academic progress, set meaningful goals, and build habits that support their success with this easy‑to‑use 5‑page Youth Success Planner. Designed for middle and high school youth, this resource creates a judgment‑free space for self‑reflection on grades, challenges, and next steps, all while helping them build confidence in their ability to move forward. What’s Included✔ Reflection on current strengths (“What’s working”) ✔ Identifying challenges & brainstorming reali
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences, For All Subjects, Social Emotional Learning
Class Culture Kit: Build & Reflect on a Positive Classroom Agreement
Build a strong, respectful classroom culture from day one with this ready‑to‑use Class Culture & Code Kit. Rooted in social‑emotional learning, student ownership, and trauma‑informed practice, this resource guides your class through co‑creating shared expectations and revisiting them mid‑year to reflect, reset, and realign. Perfect for middle and high school classrooms, this kit includes: Creating Our Class Code Presentation: A step‑by‑step visual guide that explains the “why,” prompts meaningfu
6th - 12th
Classroom Community, Family Consumer Sciences, Social Emotional Learning
Back-to-School SEL "Get to Know Me" Google Slides - Culturally Responsive
Start the school year with intention and connection using this culturally responsive, trauma-informed “Get to Know Me” activity designed specifically for middle and high school students. This resource goes beyond surface-level icebreakers; it invites students to reflect on their identity, emotions, culture, strengths, and needs in a safe and student-centered way. Students will engage with thoughtful prompts aligned with Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) practices, followed by a light “This or That
6th - 12th
Classroom Community, Family Consumer Sciences, Social Emotional Learning
Daily SEL Bell Ringers | 6 Weeks of No-Prep Prompts for Reflection and Growth
6 Weeks of No-Prep SEL Bell Ringers – Just $1 per week!Bring consistency, connection, and critical thinking into your classroom with this 6-week Daily SEL Warm-Up resource, perfect for bell ringers, advisory periods, or reset moments when students need to refocus. This no-prep, ready-to-use Google Slides resource helps you get to know your students on a deeper level while equipping them with essential social-emotional skills. Each of the 35 slides includes a: Mood Check-Ins: Help students build
6th - 12th
Classroom Community, Family Consumer Sciences, Social Emotional Learning
Reflect & Repair Worksheet – A True Restorative Practice Tool w/ Teacher Guide
Support restorative conversations, emotional regulation, and meaningful repair with this relational, trauma‑informed reflection tool. Designed for middle and high school youth, this resource guides everyone involved through a calm, dignity‑centered process for understanding harm, naming needs, and rebuilding trust, without punishment or shame. This 3‑part tool can be used in classrooms, counseling settings, reset spaces, or restorative conversations to help youth reflect honestly, repair relatio
4th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Critical Thinking Worksheet + Card Game
Help middle and high school youth strengthen their critical thinking skills with this engaging worksheet and collaborative classroom game. Youth will learn how to slow down, examine the small picture (details), zoom out to understand the big picture (context), consider multiple perspectives, and form their own well‑supported opinions. What’s IncludedA ready‑to‑print worksheet introducing youth to critical thinking with guided practice3 scenario cards (school news, social media/pop culture, real‑
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences, For All Subjects, Social Emotional Learning
Highs & Lows: Reflect & Reset – SEL Check-In & Coping Strategies
Help youth build emotional awareness, self‑reflection, and resilience with this simple yet powerful bell ringer and 30‑day coping challenge. Perfect for daily or weekly check‑ins, this resource supports youth in noticing their highs and lows, exploring coping strategies, and practicing emotional regulation in a calm, judgment‑free way. What’s IncludedFacilitator Guide – Clear tips for using this resource through journaling, pair & share, class discussion, or exit tickets.Highs & Lows Bell Ringer
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Emotional Wellness Kit: Mood Meter, Reflection and Strategy Guide
Support youth in building emotional awareness, self‑regulation, and confidence with this simple, powerful Emotional Wellness Kit. Designed for daily check‑ins or as-needed support, this toolkit helps youth identify how they’re feeling, reflect on their emotions, and choose strategies that help them reset with care. What’s IncludedMood Meter – A visual, youth‑friendly tool for daily emotional check‑ins.Reflection Slips – Gentle prompts that help youth process what they’re feeling and why.Boost Yo
5th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences, Social Emotional Learning
50 Printable Praise Cards for Student Encouragement | SEL & Growth Mindset
Help your students feel seen, valued, and motivated! These Printable Praise Cards are designed to highlight resilience, kindness, effort, and growth. Each card includes space for personalization and comes with a Teacher Implementation Guide to support consistent use and SEL integration in your classroom. 50 unique Praise CardsReinforces Positive BehaviorGrowth-mindset AlignedBuilds Student Confidence SEL-supportedEasy Print-and-Go FormatA small card can make a big impact!
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Exercise for Emotional Regulation and Mindfulness
Support your students in reconnecting with the present moment with this simple, sensory-based 5‑4‑3‑2‑1 Grounding Exercise. This activity invites students to pause, notice their surroundings, and use their senses as a way to feel more anchored and aware. It’s a gentle, choice-based tool that students can use during moments when their mind or body feels busy, overwhelmed, or disconnected. Students will list 5 things they can see, 4 things they can touch, 3 things they can hear, 2 things they can
6th - 12th
Family Consumer Sciences, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
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About the store
Experience
With a strong foundation in education, prevention, criminal justice, and social services, I have a deep understanding of how these fields intersect. I believe that education holds the power to create transformative change on individual, familial, and community levels, by equipping students with the skills they need to thrive in all areas of life.
Teaching style
I believe every student deserves to feel seen, heard, valued, and safe. My teaching is rooted in connection, dignity, and the belief that young people thrive when they are met with genuine respect. I create learning spaces where students can show up as their whole selves, not just the parts they think the world will accept. My approach blends trauma‑informed practices, culturally responsive teaching, and real‑world relevance. I design learning experiences that help students understand themselves, build emotional awareness, and develop the confidence to walk in their truth. Through reflection, dialogue, and hands‑on activities, I support students in exploring identity, strengthening their voice, and practicing healthy boundaries. I prioritize relationships, belonging, and psychological safety. When students feel grounded and supported, they are more open to learning, growing, and taking meaningful risks. My resources are crafted to be accessible, thoughtful, and deeply human, tools that empower students not just academically, but personally.
My own education history
I earned my B.S. in Criminal Justice from Texas Wesleyan University in 2012 and obtained my Family and Consumer Science teaching certification in 2018.
Additional biographical information
Born and raised in Texas, I live by the principle that our actions, not just our words, reflect who we truly are. I believe we rise to the level of our beliefs, and I strive to model what I stand for in every aspect of life. My purpose guides how I move through the world, and I aim to live with integrity in everything I do. If you'd like to connect and learn more about who I am beyond creating educational lessons, follow me on TikTok: @FeliciaMonique08.
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