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Stop. Think. Talk-It-Out.

Empower your students with real skills to navigate challenges, build relationships, and thrive—at school and in life.

A complete SEL curriculum designed for middle and high school success.

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The Stop-Think-Talk-it-Out Method

A simple, memorable framework that helps students move from impulsive reactions to thoughtful, controlled responses.

Stop-Think-Talk-it-Out method

Why Schools Choose Stop-Think-Talk-it-Out

Key benefits of the curriculum

What's Included

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Complete Lessons

50+ ready-to-teach lessons with clear objectives, activities, and reflection prompts.

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Student Projects

Engaging digital projects: videos, podcasts, collages, and social media campaigns.

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Teacher Resources

Implementation guides, classroom strategies, and professional development materials.

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Assessment Tools

Track student progress with built-in rubrics and data collection forms.

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Flexible Delivery

Works in advisory, classrooms, counseling, or as a school-wide initiative.

CASEL-Aligned

Built on the national standard for social-emotional learning competencies.

CASEL Core 5 Competencies

Essential skills for lifelong learning, well-being, and success.

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Self-Awareness

Understanding emotions, strengths, and personal values

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Self-Management

Managing emotions and setting meaningful goals

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Social Awareness

Empathy and understanding diverse perspectives

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Relationship Skills

Communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution

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Responsible Decision-Making

Making constructive choices about behavior

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Frequently Asked Questions

What grade levels does this work for? +
The curriculum is designed for middle school (grades 6–8), but the Stop-Think-Talk-it-Out method is adaptable for elementary and high school. Materials can be customized to fit your students' developmental level.
How much time does each lesson take? +
Lessons range from 30 to 60 minutes. Many can be broken into shorter segments to fit your schedule. Teachers can extend projects over multiple sessions based on their needs.
Do teachers need special training? +
The curriculum is designed to be teacher-friendly with clear, step-by-step lesson plans. We provide professional development and support. Most teachers find the method intuitive and pick it up quickly.
Can this be used school-wide? +
Yes! The curriculum works both ways—school-wide for a unified culture, or in individual classrooms. The shared framework makes it easy to scale across your school over time.
How does this align with state standards? +
Our curriculum is built on CASEL Core 5 competencies, which align with most state SEL standards. We provide documentation showing how each lesson connects to specific standards.

Ready to Transform Your School?

Join schools across the country using Stop-Think-Talk-it-Out to build emotionally intelligent students and create positive, inclusive learning environments.