The Skill Builder's Workshop

"Study Charms: Because Who Needs Luck!" 🍀🍀🍀 — Study Skills Bulletin BoardTransform your classroom into a magical learning space with this Lucky Charms-inspired study skills bulletin board! "Study Charms" takes the beloved cereal aesthetic — rainbow sparkles, colorful marshmallow charms, and a cheerful leprechaun mascot — and turns it into a powerful visual reminder that academic success isn't about luck. It's about strategy, habits, and hard work! This bulletin board is perfect for middle sch

The Election Series is a comprehensive Unit broken down into individual lessons, ordered to create the most comprehensive understanding of the process and our responsibilities as citizens. This particular lesson focuses on the many different types of elections.ObjectiveBy the end of this lesson, students will be able to explain core democratic principles underlying American government and trace the historical expansion of voting rights from 1787 to present including key constitutional amendments

What is a Dopamine Menu? A dopamine menu is a personalized collection of healthy, accessible activities that naturally boost your brain's feel-good chemicals without relying on digital devices. Think of it like a restaurant menu, but instead of food, you're choosing activities that give you quick hits of satisfaction, accomplishment, and joy. Why Do Students Need This Now? With the wave of new phone policies sweeping across schools nationwide, students are experiencing a significant shift in

The Election Series is a comprehensive Unit broken down into individual lessons, ordered to create the most comprehensive understanding of the process and our responsibilities as citizens. This particular lesson focuses on the concept of "Power" and how that translates into Civic duty/responsibility.Objective Students will understand the concept of civic duty and the power of citizens in a democratic society. They will be able to define key vocabulary terms and explore real-world issues that de

DEARMAN: Your Guide to Hard Conversations with Friends What is DEARMAN? DEARMAN is a helpful acronym that gives you a roadmap for those tough conversations we all need to have sometimes. Whether you need to tell a friend they hurt your feelings, ask someone to change their behavior, or work through a disagreement, DEARMAN helps you communicate clearly and kindly. Why Do We Need This Skill?Middle and high school friendships can be complicated. You might need to: Tell a friend they're being mean

The Election Series is a comprehensive Unit broken down into individual lessons, ordered to create the most comprehensive understanding of the process and our responsibilities as citizens. This particular lesson focuses on the many different types of elections.ObjectiveStudents will be able to identify and describe the different types of elections in the United States (local, state, and federal), explain their roles and significance in the democratic process, and distinguish between primary and

ARE YOUR STUDENTS USING FIDGETS EFFECTIVELY OR ARE THEY JUST PLAYING WITH TOYS? Take the guesswork out of fidget management with this comprehensive, research-based one-page guide designed specifically for general education teachers! Included: This ready-to-use reference guide provides everything you need to make informed decisions about fidget use in your classroom: ✓ Clear explanation of WHY fidgets work and WHICH students benefit most ✓ Observable indicators showing when a fidget is HELPING

This worksheet was created for students in a Functional Living curriculum. Students prepare their order ahead of time. The steps walk the students through each decision they need to make in the process of ordering, including customizations/specializations, price of their order, how much money they should give to the cashier and how much money they should get back. This worksheet also includes and ordering script for students to write out their order and can practice ordering in group activities