Building Our Circle Lesson Plan
A comprehensive teacher guide for the 'Building Our Circle' lesson, including a 30-minute sequence, prep checklist, and instructional tips for 7th-grade educators.
Building Our Circle Slides
A visual presentation for the 'Building Our Circle' lesson, guiding students through group agreements, icebreakers, emotion identification, and the co-creation of classroom norms.
Emotion Faces Flashcards Worksheet
A set of printable emotion flashcards featuring common expressions (Happy, Sad, Angry, Surprised, Scared, Disgusted) for identification and discussion.
Self Awareness Prompt Worksheet
A guided reflection worksheet for students to identify a recent emotional trigger, analyze their reaction, and plan positive management strategies.
Empathy Role Play Cards Worksheet
A set of 6 role-play scenario cards designed to help students practice empathetic listening and supportive communication in pairs.
Communication Norms Poster Project
A large-format printable poster used to record the co-created communication norms for the classroom, intended for permanent display.
Community Sharing Ball Warm Up
A guide for a "talking piece" warm-up activity where students share introductions and fun facts to begin building community.
Reflection Exit Ticket Worksheet
A quick reflection worksheet for students to consolidate their learning about community, empathy, and classroom norms at the end of the lesson.