Our Daily Lessons packets were first created in the spring of 2020 as an emergency response to COVID-19, when students in juvenile justice facilities were left without consistent access to instruction. Now revised, these materials are designed to provide engaging, meaningful academic opportunities. 

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What’s Inside

Each packet includes activities in English, Math, Science, and Social Studies, as well as enrichment tasks that support:

• Social and emotional learning

• Creative expression and art

• Problem-solving 

The lessons are organized around weekly themes, designed to help students make connections between academic content and real-world ideas. Current themes include:

• Identity Week – exploring questions of self, belonging, and personal expression.

• Power Week – examining structures of power, influence, and agency.

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How to Use the Daily Lessons

• Flexible Applications: The lessons can be printed and distributed directly to students, or used as supplemental resources for coursework, short-term placements, new arrivals, or substitute coverage.

• Teacher Engagement Matters: While the packets stand on their own, they are not intended to replace direct instruction. We encourage facilitators and teachers to use the lessons as a springboard for active teaching, discussion, and connection.