Friendship Quest Story DocumentThe Friendship Forest A Social Skills Adventure Name: ___________________________ Date: ___________________________ In the heart of the Mossy Woods lived a squirrel named Sam. Sam loved to climb and jump, but sometimes, Sam felt a little bit lonely. Sam wanted to make a new friend but wasn't quite sure how to start. 1 The Brave Hello One morning, Sam saw Pip the Rabbit sitting by the Great Oak. Sam's heart went "thump-thump." Sam took a deep breath, walked over, and said, "Hi! I'm Sam. Can I sit here?" Pip smiled and said yes! 2 The Magic Question Sam noticed Pip was holding a shiny blue stone. Instead of grabbing it, Sam asked, "That stone is cool! Where did you find it?" Pip's eyes lit up. Friends love it when we ask about things they like! 3 The Helping Hand Later, Pip's snack rolled under a prickly bush. Sam didn't wait to be asked. Sam reached under the bush and handed the snack back. "Here you go, Pip!" Being a friend means helping out. Your Friendship Journey What is one "Brave Hello" you can say to someone tomorrow? Draw a picture of you and a friend doing something fun together! Facilitator Notes: Friendship Quest Key Skills Taught: Initiating conversation (The Brave Hello) Showing interest in others (The Magic Question) Kindness and cooperation (The Helping Hand) Discussion Prompts: How do you think Sam felt before saying hi? What can you ask a friend to show you care? What makes someone a "good" friend to you?
Breathing Power Posters DocumentFlower & Candle A Simple Way to Find Your Calm Smell the Flower Take a deep, slow breath in through your nose. Imagine you are smelling your favorite flower. Blow the Candle Blow your breath out slowly through your mouth. Imagine you are blowing out a birthday candle. Repeat 3 times to feel peaceful 5-Finger Breathing Trace Your Way to Quiet Thoughts Trace around your fingers! Breathe In Breathe Out Put your pointer finger at the base of your thumb. Breathe IN as you slide up to the top. Breathe OUT as you slide down the other side. Keep going until you've traced your whole hand! Lazy 8 Breathing Looping Your Way to Calm Breathe IN Breathe OUT Left Side Start in the middle. Go up and around the left circle as you breathe in. Right Side Cross back through the middle and go around the right circle as you breathe out. Use your finger to follow the path as you breathe. Square Breathing The 4-Step Path to Stillness HOLD (4 SEC) BREATHE OUT (4 SEC) HOLD (4 SEC) BREATHE IN (4 SEC) Follow the edges of the square! Perfect for when you feel overwhelmed or "stuck."
Problem Solver Cards DocumentProblem Solver Cards Conflict Resolution Scenarios Cut along the dotted lines The Peace-Maker Formula 1 Stop & Breathe Check your engine 2 Say the Problem Use "I" statements 3 Think of Ideas Win-Win solutions 4 Pick the Best One Try it out together Scenario 1 The Swing Stealer "You've been waiting 5 minutes for the swing. Just as it's your turn, someone else runs up and jumps on it before you can get there." Role Play: Student A: The Waiter | Student B: The Runner Scenario 2 The Lost Game "You are playing a board game with a group. One person starts changing the rules because they are losing, and it makes the game unfair." Role Play: Student A: Rule-Follower | Student B: Rule-Changer Scenario 3 The Mean Whisper "You see two friends whispering and looking at you. Then they laugh. You feel like they might be saying something unkind about you." Role Play: Student A: The Observer | Student B: The Whisperer Scenario 4 The Broken Masterpiece "You spent all recess building a tall block tower. A classmate accidentally knocks it over while they are running past." Role Play: Student A: The Architect | Student B: The Runner Scenario 5 The Left-Out Lunch "Your usual friends are all sitting at a table with a 'saved seat' for someone else. They tell you there's no room for you today." Role Play: Student A: The Friend | Student B: The "Saver" Scenario 6 The Borrowed Marker "You lent your favorite scented marker to a friend. When they give it back, the tip is smashed and there's no cap on it." Role Play: Student A: The Owner | Student B: The Borrower "Peace isn't the absence of conflict, it's the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means."
Mood Map Tracker DocumentMood Map Tracker My Weekly Feelings Journal Name: ___________________________ Week of: ___________________________ GREAT OKAY MEH SAD UPSET OTHER DayMy MoodThe "Why" (Optional)Monday | | Tuesday | | | | Wednesday | | | | Thursday | | | | Friday | | | End of Week Reflection What made you feel the most proud this week?
Memory Garden Activities DocumentMemory Garden Activities for Healing & Hope Name: ___________________________ The Support Tree Grief can feel like being caught in a storm. Who are the people who help you stay rooted and strong? Write or draw them on the branches below. MY SUPPORT TREE The Memory Jar Fill this jar with happy memories of the person or thing you miss. You can use words, colors, or drawings to capture how you feel. I remember when... Understanding the Waves Grief is like the ocean. Sometimes the water is calm and peaceful. Other times, a big wave comes out of nowhere and makes us feel overwhelmed. It is okay for the waves to be big. It is okay for the waves to be small. They will always eventually wash back out to sea. Draw how your waves feel today Note for Facilitators: These activities are designed to provide a safe outlet for expression. Always monitor students for signs of severe distress and follow school protocols for crisis intervention. Encourage students that there is no "right way" to feel or draw in their garden.
