Brain Mechanics Teacher Guide
A comprehensive teacher's guide for the 'Brain Mechanics' lesson, featuring instructional steps, vocabulary definitions, and strategies for managing 'stuck' thinking and problem-reaction sizing. Now includes a curated list of recommended books for the lesson.
Brain Power Slides
An engaging slide deck for the 'Brain Mechanics' lesson, illustrating concepts of stuck vs. flexible thinking and matching problem sizes to reaction levels.
My Tool Belt Worksheet
A student worksheet for the 'Brain Mechanics' lesson, featuring drawing areas for self-reflection on 'stuck' thinking and matching exercises for problem/reaction levels.
Problem Sorter Activity Cards
Scenario cards for a hands-on sorting activity where students categorize different problems based on their severity using the 'Brain Mechanics' framework. Includes a 1-5 scale sorting mat.
Brain Mechanics Answer Key
An answer key for the Brain Mechanics lesson, providing suggested categorizations for the sorting activity and correct matches for the student worksheet.
Master Mechanic Certification Assessment
A student assessment for the Brain Mechanics lesson, styled as a 'Master Mechanic Certification' to check for understanding of problem sizes and flexible thinking.
Brain Mechanics Reading Guide
A teacher-facing reading guide for the 'Brain Mechanics' lesson, providing discussion prompts and analysis strategies for recommended books like 'A Little Spot of Flexible Thinking' and 'Soda Pop Head'.
Brain Mechanics Parent Handout
A parent handout for the 'Brain Mechanics' lesson, summarizing key vocabulary, the 1-5 problem scale, and at-home reinforcement strategies for managing stuck thinking and emotional regulation.