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Lowell Public Schools

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9th Grade

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29 Lessons

Attendance Boosters

A 6-session, 25-minute small-group course for 10th graders focused on understanding attendance barriers, setting goals, and building strategies to improve attendance. This course empowers students to take ownership of their learning by identifying challenges, creating action plans, and supporting each other in a collaborative environment.

Tier 2
8/20

Strengths Showcase

In this 25-minute one-on-one coaching session, 10th graders will identify and leverage their personal strengths to enhance group dynamics and collaborative experiences. This individualized Tier 3 lesson empowers students with self-awareness and confidence, equipping them with practical techniques for positive contributions in group settings.

Tier 3
8/20

From Fists to Words

In this 30-minute individual lesson, 10th-grade students will learn strategies to manage and de-escalate physical altercations. By practicing conflict-resolution skills, students will be empowered to replace aggression with positive communication and self-control. Audience: 10th grader; Duration: 1 session of 30 minutes; Tier: 3 (Individual Lesson).

Tier 3
6/18

THRIVE Toolkit

The THRIVE Toolkit introduces 12th grade students to a six-step framework (Tune In, Hope, Reflect, Integrate, Visualize, Execute) for enhancing daily mental wellness through group counseling techniques. This Tier 2 psychoeducational group lesson spans one 60-minute session and equips students with strategies to manage stress, build resilience, and support one another in a small-group setting.

Tier 2
6/18

What’s Your Stress Style?

A guided session where 12th grade students in a Tier 2 group identify their personal stress responses and develop personalized coping toolkits, helping them manage stress more effectively in real life. Audience: 12th Grade Group. Sessions: 1 session, Duration: 55 minutes.

Tier 2
8/20

Fuel Your Fire

In this 5-session series, 10th grade boys will explore what drives them, set meaningful goals, and build sustainable motivation habits. Through group-based activities and a culminating project, students will learn to unlock their inner drive and support each other’s growth. Each 35-minute group session focuses on practical strategies and peer collaboration to boost motivation.

Tier 2
6/18

Academic Power-Up

A five-session group intervention designed for 10th grade boys to boost academic skills through collaborative discussions and hands-on activities. This Tier 2 MTSS lesson fosters strategic study habits, goal setting, and peer support to drive measurable academic gain.

Tier 2
6/18

Focus Formula

A 5-session group program for 10th grade boys on improving academic focus using practical strategies and collaborative exercises. This series builds self-awareness, goal-setting, and concentration techniques to help students stay on task and succeed in their studies.

Tier 2
8/20

Motivation Station

In this 5-session unit, 11th grade boys explore what motivates them and tackle class avoidance by engaging in interactive activities, discussions, and a culminating project. Supporting group students through targeted MTSS Tier 2 strategies, each 35-minute session builds skills for self-awareness, goal-setting, and collaborative problem-solving.

Tier 2
6/18

Escape Avoidance Trap

In this 5-session group lesson for 10th grade males, students will explore how avoidance impacts academic and personal success, learn strategies to face challenges, and practice real-world skills to break the avoidance cycle. Each 40-minute session includes a focused lesson plan, engaging slide deck, group discussion, and hands-on activity.

Tier 2
6/18

Healing Canvas

An individual Tier 3 trauma-focused art therapy project for 10th graders, spanning multiple 70-minute sessions. Students use expressive painting to process trauma memories and emotions, guided by structured reflections and self-assessment. This project fosters emotional insight, coping skills, and therapeutic self-expression.

Tier 3
6/18

Inner Compass

This lesson guides a 12th grade student through an individual counseling technique called values clarification. Over a 55-minute session, students will build a personalized “compass” to guide future decisions, enhancing self-awareness and alignment with their core beliefs.

Tier 3
6/18

Resilience Recipe

In this individual counseling lesson, 12th grade students discover their personal resilience ‘ingredients’ and learn to blend strengths into everyday life. This session empowers students to identify coping strategies, self-awareness skills, and action steps to build lasting resilience.

Tier 3
6/18

What’s Your Inner Compass

An individualized counseling session guiding a 12th grader to identify personal values and goals for the college transition, fostering self-awareness and decision-making skills. This Tier 3 lesson is one 45-minute session to empower seniors with clarity before graduation.

Tier 3
6/18

Master Your Calm

In this 6-session group unit, 10th graders will explore and practice effective coping skills for anxiety through discussion, hands-on activities, and reflective worksheets. Building a toolkit of strategies will empower students to recognize triggers, manage anxious thoughts, and create healthy routines, making a real difference in their daily lives.

Tier 2
8/20

Think-Feel-Act Loop

In this Tier 2 group session, 10th grade students explore how their thoughts influence feelings and behaviors through a structured CBT framework. Over a 35-minute session, students engage in interactive mapping and scenario analysis to build cognitive awareness and self-regulation skills.

Tier 2
6/18

Ready to Talk?

A one-on-one session plan that uses open-ended prompts to help a 9th grade student explore feelings and build trust in a 30-minute Tier 3 counseling setting.

Tier 3
6/18

Future You

In this 20-minute, Tier 3 module, an 11th-grade student reflects on how their current choices shape their future self. Through guided planning, journaling, and self-checking, learners develop responsible decision-making skills critical for long-term growth.

Tier 3
6/18

Are You Your Worst Critic?

This lesson guides 10th graders to identify and challenge negative self-talk, replacing it with growth-oriented narratives to boost self-awareness and confidence. Engaging activities foster real-life application of self-awareness and a growth mindset through reflection and collaboration. Audience: Grade 10, Tier 1, 1 session (45 minutes).

Tier 1
6/18

Focus & Feelings

A 60-minute, one-on-one coaching session for 10th-grade boys with attention challenges. Students will explore personal focus blockers, practice advanced self-regulation strategies, and set actionable goals to maintain concentration during academic tasks.

Tier 3
6/18

Taming the Panic

This two-session individual lesson helps students understand and manage panic attacks through coping strategies and self-awareness. In 30-minute sessions, students will learn practical tools, discuss their experiences, and practice calming activities. Includes videos to reinforce learning.

Tier 3
6/18

Building Lasting Bonds

In this 6-session couples’ workshop, partners will explore key aspects of romantic relationships—from effective communication to shared goals—to deepen understanding and connection. Each 30-minute session includes guided discussions, interactive activities, and reinforcing worksheets tailored for small groups. Perfect for couples seeking tools to strengthen trust, empathy, and intimacy.

Tier 2
6/18

Inside the Teenage Brain

A four-session exploration of adolescent brain development for 11th graders, covering neurobiology, decision-making, emotions, and mental health. This unit helps students understand their own brains, improve self-awareness, and apply growth strategies. Includes hands-on activities, guided discussions, and a culminating project.

Tier 1
6/18

Brain Power Play

In this three-session high school class, students explore how adolescent brain development influences decision-making. By understanding brain structures, impulse control, and real-life scenarios, students will become more aware decision-makers. Audience: 10th grade, 3 sessions, 35 minutes each.

Tier 1
5/13

Brains in Bloom

In this three-session 10th-grade unit, students will explore adolescent brain development, uncovering how their brains grow, adapt, and influence behavior. By discussing real-life scenarios, engaging in hands-on activities, and completing reflective worksheets, learners will better understand themselves and their peers—empowering healthier choices and stronger academic focus.

Tier 1
5/13

Inside the Adolescent Brain

In this engaging 30-minute lesson, 9th graders will explore the powerful changes happening in their developing brains. Discover why teenagers think, feel, and react the way they do and learn strategies for harnessing these changes for better focus and decision-making.

Tier 1
5/13

Early Alert Toolkit

A focused small-group toolkit for 8th graders to practice early alerts, check-ins, and referral protocols—boosting collective vigilance in a 40-minute session. This Tier 2 intervention helps students identify risk signs, collaborate on alert strategies, and reinforce supportive communication skills.

Tier 2
5/12

Goal Mapping

In this 45-minute small-group session, 10th graders will use solution-focused brief therapy techniques to map concrete steps toward their personal goals using the miracle question—boosting clarity and motivation. This Tier 2 group counseling lesson guides students in defining their goals, visualizing success, and creating action plans to foster self-efficacy and progress.

Tier 2
5/12

Can You Find Stillness?

In this 45-minute individualized counseling session, the 9th grade student will explore mindfulness-based techniques to manage stress and build self-awareness through guided practice. This session fosters coping skills and emotional regulation, helping the student find calm in daily life.

Tier 3
5/12