Shoreline Self Regulation Plan Lesson Plan
A comprehensive teacher lesson plan for the Beachside Emotions unit, detailing objectives, preparation, and a step-by-step instructional guide.
Calm Seas Strategies Slides
A 7-slide presentation using beach metaphors (waves, tides, sandcastles) to teach emotional regulation and specific self-calming strategies.
The Sandcastle of Patience Reading
An engaging short story about Emma, a girl building a sandcastle, used as a metaphor for emotional frustration and the power of patience and steady rebuilding.
Emotion Tracker Grid Worksheet
A student worksheet with a structured grid for identifying emotional triggers, feelings, intensity levels, and regulation strategies.
Mindful Breathing Sand Activity Guide
A teacher facilitation guide for a mindfulness activity using sand (real or visualized) to anchor calming breath techniques.
Quick Journaling Prompt Worksheet
A reflective cool-down journaling sheet with a specific prompt asking students to apply the beach metaphor to a personal emotional experience.