Brain Boss Warm Up Handout
A quick 5-minute warm-up activity for first graders to check in with their emotions using thumb signals and introduce the concept of 'bossing' their brain.
Brain Boss Facilitation Guide
A comprehensive teacher facilitation guide for the Boss Your Brain lesson, including prep steps, materials, and a timed step-by-step instructional procedure.
Brain Boss Slides
An interactive slide deck for the Boss Your Brain lesson, introducing self-regulation concepts and three specific calming 'superpower' strategies for first graders.
Brain Boss Reading Passage
A student-facing reading passage that introduces the concept of self-regulation using a 'super remote control' metaphor, suitable for first-grade reading levels.
Brain Boss Discussion Questions
A set of discussion questions designed to help first graders reflect on self-regulation concepts, feelings, and the importance of being the 'boss' of their actions.
Brain Boss Activity Cards
Printable activity cards featuring four self-regulation 'superpowers' (Deep Breath Dragon, Count to Calm, Squeeze & Release, Wiggle & Freeze) for student use.
Feeling Frenzy Game Cards
A set of matching game cards featuring various feelings (Mad Monster, Sad Cloud, etc.) and corresponding self-regulation superpower strategies.
My Regulation Superpower Worksheet
A student worksheet where first graders draw a big feeling they've experienced and identify a self-regulation 'superpower strategy' to manage it.
Self-Regulation Check-in Quiz
A short multiple-choice and open-response quiz to assess first graders' understanding of self-regulation concepts and strategies.
Brain Boss Cool Down Activity
A 3-minute cool-down activity for the end of the Boss Your Brain lesson, guiding students through a final breathing exercise and reflection on their new self-regulation skills.