Ms Carters Learning Loft

Transition Assessments & Activities: Exploring Careers Aligned with InterestsWhat's included① Full Detailed Lesson Plan (Aligned to AL Transition State Standards)② Career Vision Board ③ Career Research Activity ④ Article "The Long Lasting Benefits of Early Career Exploration" ⑤ Worksheet- Reading Comprehension/Written Response More detailsI. Lesson Plan- Standards, objectives, materials, and step by step guide on implementing resource (is broken into two days) II. Career Vision Board- Printa

CAREER EXPLORATION LESSONWhat is it? Everything you need to provide a thorough and engaging lesson on career exploration and exploring personal aptitudes. Intended use? Lesson is aligned to 9th grade transition standards although can be used with any group of students that would benefit from career exploration and identifying personal strengths/aptitudes through assessments What's included?I. Full Detailed Lesson Plan II. Canva Presentation III. Link to Online Aptitude Quiz IV. Aptitude Quiz W

GROWTH MINDSET JOURNALWhat is it? 14-page Growth Mindset Reflective Journal intended to teach social-emotional learning and foster self-reflection, goal-setting, positive self-talk, and inspiration for success. (Ideal for middle school age students & up)INCLUDED IN JOURNAL: 14 pages Growth mindset self assessment Identifying & challenging fixed mindset thoughtsDeveloping a growth mindset through goal settingCreating a SMART goalMotivatorsWhat motivates you? Student surveyVisualizing success thr

DEVELOPING A GROWTH MINDEST UNIT What is it? Printable resources and lessons targeted to teach resilience and skills needed to develop a growth mindset. What's included? (29 pages) Introduction to growth mindset- Infographic HandoutFixed vs. Growth Mindset sorting activity9 Case Studies for students to evaluate Growth Mindset journal (14 days) MORE DETAILSI. Growth Mindset Infographic: Handout to explore fundamental principles of a Growth Mindset & the benefits. II. Case Studies: 9 case

RELATIONSHIP SKILLS/HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS: Social Emotional LearningWhat is it? A slideshow "mini lesson" focusing on the following topics- relationship skills, healthy relationships, setting boundaries, resolving conflicts. Includes 6 worksheets for students to complete independently and a slideshow to be presented to guide students/provide additional SEL instruction. More specificsInfographic: What is a healthy relationship? infographic10 page slideshow to go along with worksheets Reading Co

PEER PRESSURE MINI UNIT: SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING What is it? A SEL mini-unit exploring topics such as what is peer pressure? why are teens susceptible to it? and strategies to resist peer pressure. What's included?What is Peer Pressure? Handout/Infographic 5 short stories with reading comprehension (Topics included= Underage Drinking & Partying, Skipping Class, Fighting , Sexual Activity & Social Media: Risky Challenges to Gain Fame) 10 Task cards (guided group d

SEL: CULTURAL AWARENESS MINI UNIT What is it?Lessons focusing on evaluating own culture as a country/state, explore other cultures & examine the schools culture. Includes- 3 Student activities which explicitly define culture, provide guided activities to explore other cultures and promote cultural acceptance. What is included?I. What is culture? (Explore your own culture worksheet) II. How others perceive our culture handout [“19 Strange things Americans do”] III. Cultures different layers [d

MINI-DEBATING UNIT: WHAT IS IT?A brief introduction to debating including the importance/benefits of being a strong debater, a practice "this or that" debate, an activity for students to draft, plan for, and be apart of a debate. Debate options included- teacher vs. student & student vs. student debate options (16 to choose from) & a rubric included to grade student debates.What is included?Debating: introductionDebating: rules & structure“This or that”: practice debatingDebating topics: student

CAREER DISCOVERY/EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES: What is it? Two career focused activities- researching careers & career discovery activity Intended use? Ideal for exposing students to different career paths and providing an opportunity for them to begin considering what their future career could be. What's included?I. Career exploration research instruction sheet II. Career exploration research student response sheets (2 options) III. Career interest student survey IV. Career discovery activity inst