Grades 6-8
Middle School Program
Open Parachute's middle school program prepares students for managing change and transition so they can thrive academically and socially.
Open Parachute lessons teach middle school students to consider their thoughts and actions, which equips them to make healthy choices and apply themselves academically.
Program Outcomes
An independent pre/post study found that Open Parachute significantly improved outcomes.
- Increased ability to focus on academic tasks
- Increased resilience in times of change
- Increased self-esteem
- Increased communication skills
See how Moody Middle School Builds Stronger Connections
Hear from teachers, counselors, and students about how Open Parachute helped create a safer space for students to open up, connect with their peers, and realize they’re not alone.
Lesson Themes
Lessons cover a variety of topic areas, including:
Self-Esteem
Friendship
Leadership
Seeking Support
Stress
Managing Change
Find the right lesson themes to address your classroom needs
Purposeful Middle Years Focused Content
Our Transitions program for grades 5 to 9 focuses on building skills that help students thrive during times of change. We boost self-esteem, self-awareness, and empowerment to prepare students for their educational journey. This program comes in addition to our library of dedicated middle-years-focused lessons.
Flexible plans for diverse educators
Hands-on experiential learning
Exercises for inside and outside the classroom
Engaging activities to build community
Explore different Lesson Types:
Each lesson type is designed for a different purpose. Find the best fit for your class!
Brain Breaks
5-15 min lessons to embed well-being into classroom routines.
Skill-Builders
5-20 min lessons that help students practice targeted mental health skills.
Positive Pathways
20-30 min lessons that teach practical well-being skills to maximize students' ability to focus and excel at school.
Student Voice
20-30 min lessons featuring videos of real peer-aged youth with lived experience, guiding students to learn universal mental health skills for overcoming challenges.
Grab-and-go lessons for all classroom needs
Grade-level specific content
Pre-prepared lessons (standalone and/or sequenced)
Varied lesson types for differentiation
Translatable content for diverse language learners
Weave Mental Health Skills into every classroom
Trauma-informed, evidence-based content
Built by educators and clinical psychologists
Accessible for all educators with limited preparation
For Youth, by Youth
Our core lessons feature videos of real peers with lived experience to guide your students through authentic narratives of growth and change. These peer stories help students grasp concepts quicker and practice skills faster, giving them more brain power for their academics.
Built-in Assessment Tools to monitor student learning
Award-winning, easy-to-navigate online platform
- Search for lessons by keywords, competencies or tier
- 98% of educators find the platform 'very accessible'
- Good Design Award Winner for excellence in social impact
- ISO 27001 certified to safeguard school and user data
Bring Open Parachute to Your Middle School
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