Studio 13

Studio 13 is a peer-led social-emotional learning program for middle school students. Each session places a small group inside a scene from a novel — a moment of grief, rage, shame, or wonder — where they encounter an antagonist who pushes, and a Fire Keeper who holds the space. Students don't analyze the emotion. They enter it, argue with it, and find their way back out. The goal is a kind of emotional literacy that can only be built by going somewhere real and returning intact.

For Facilitators

Run sessions with your squad. Access scripts, game rules, and Fire Keeper sheets.

For Coordinators

Program overview, SEL framework alignment, and implementation guides.

For Researchers

Theoretical foundations, taxonomy documentation, and API access.

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