High school resources to help teenagers manage time, energy, and attention

High school and the first year of college bring new demands for independence, focus, and responsibility. The Finding Flow Solutions curriculum for grades 9–12 and higher education uses neuroscience to help students strengthen executive functioning, manage stress, set meaningful goals, and overcome procrastination. These lessons give teens the practical tools they need to direct their attention, regulate emotions, and build resilience. By connecting brain science with real‑world strategies, the curriculum prepares students not just for academic success in high school, but also for the challenges of university and life beyond graduation.

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Foundations of Flow

Foundations of Flow: 5 lessons with PPT and student journals

Looking for a more engaging way to help students focus their attention and complete assignments? Introduce them to Mihaly Csikszentmihályi’s research on Flow Theory, and show them how to “get in the flow” when they’re working so tasks feel more enjoyable and meaningful!

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Grades

9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Ed

Subjects

Life Skills, Study Skills, Executive Functioning

Subjects

Productivity, Deep focus, Task prioritization, Cognitive endurance

Self-Directed Learning

Self-Directed Learning Unit: 10 lessons to prepare students for Project-Based Learning

Do your students need more scaffolding and support before they can succeed with project-based learning and student-directed learning experiences? Teach them the metacognitive, mindset, and organizational skills they need to feel confident taking charge of their learning.

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Grades

9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Ed

Subjects

ELA, Life Skills, Study Skills, Executive Functioning

Subjects

Productivity, Organization, Goal-setting, Flexible thinking, Self‑driven improvement

Managing Time

Time Management Unit: 10 lessons with PPT and student journals

Are your students struggling to meet deadlines and complete work on time? Teach them the metacognitive, mindset, and organizational skills they need to manage their time effectively and efficiently.

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Grades

9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Ed

Subjects

ELA, Life Skills, Study Skills, Executive Functioning

Subjects

Productivity, Time blocking, Focus stamina, Organization

Focused Attention

Focused Attention Unit: 10 lessons with PPT and student journals

Concentrating and paying attention are teachable skills! You can show your students how to manage cell phone distractions, avoid procrastination, and build capacity for focus, attention, and concentration.

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Grades

9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Ed

Subjects

ELA, Life Skills, Study Skills, Executive Functioning

Subjects

Productivity; Deep focus, Distraction resistance, Sustained attention, Habits of learning

Maximizing Energy

Energy & Stress Management: 10 lessons with PPT and student journals

Students need enough energy to participate fully in learning, but not so much energy they can’t sit still and focus. This unit will help students understand how to monitor the factors which impact their energy levels, and create daily habits that help them shift low-energy moods and maximize high-energy moods.

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Grades

9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Ed

Subjects

ELA, Life Skills, Study Skills, Executive Functioning

Subjects

Energy awareness, Stress regulation, Recovery habits, Study habits

Cultivating Creativity

Creative & Divergent Thinking: 10 lessons with PPT and student journals

Your students can enhance their creative problem-solving and divergent thinking abilities. In this unit, they’ll learn to tap into their own unique brand of creative thinking and cultivate strategies to help them be more creative:

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Grades

9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Ed

Subjects

ELA, Life Skills, Study Skills, Executive Functioning

Subjects

Idea generation , Divergent thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Creative expression

Cultivating Creativity

Discounted Bundle: All 6 Units

Purchase all 6 units for high school now at a deeply discounted rate.

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Grades

9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Ed

Subjects

ELA, Life Skills, Study Skills, Executive Functioning

Subjects

Productivity, Flow Theory, Self-Directed Learning, Time Management, Focus and Attention, Energy Management, Creativity

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