Modern Mastery
Practical tools to succeed in today’s world—through clear lessons, creative worksheets, and strategies that build confidence and independence in learning.
Create an Academic Goal for the Week!
If we want to take decisive action in life, we need clarity. We need to weed out distractions that steal our focus. For the following task, students need to make a goal for the week in five words or fewer.
Build Your Academic Confidence!
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How Do You Deal With Disappointment
Disappointment is a topic I often discuss with my students. Some students are devastated when they get a bad grade or don’t make a sports team. These experiences, of course, help mold us into more compassionate and courageous people. Students
How Can You Build Your CREATIVE COURAGE?
Building creative courage involves developing the confidence and resilience to take risks, embrace vulnerability, and express your unique ideas. Here is a lesson for students to think of ways they can build their creative courage. Worksheet:
How Can You Become Better at COLLABORATING With Others?
When I provide the reason why we do things in my classroom, participation increases. Students need to know the purpose of each lesson and task. Here is a mini-lesson that explains why many of our classroom activities involve collaboration. Then
Create a Plan to Stop PROCRASTINATING!
We live in a busy and high-demand society where time management is key. We also live in a world with many distractions (smart phones, social media, TV, etc.) I believe it is essential for students to acquire the soft skills
Create a Plan to be a More ORGANIZED Student
Many of my students are disorganized. Here is a writing prompt for students to sit, think, and create a personalized plan on how they can be more organized at school Worksheet: More Prompts Like This One Here: Donate to Tolentino
Your Public Speaking Journey
Many of my students HATE public speaking. Here is an activity for students to see public speaking through the prism of a “personal journey.” First, students are expected to write down their experiences and fears when it comes to public
