Chat Spark Cards
A set of printable conversation starter cards designed for small group lunch sessions. Each card includes a fun opinion-based prompt and a suggested follow-up question to help students practice reciprocal conversation.
Chat Catalyst Visuals
A set of visual cues and sentence stems for reciprocal conversation. Includes a large classroom/group anchor chart and small printable table tents to remind students to share opinions and ask follow-up questions.
Chat Cafe Slides
A visual slide deck to introduce the Chat Cafe concepts. Includes definitions of opinions, the importance of follow-up questions, and a visual representation of the "Conversation Loop" for small group instruction.
Chat Cafe Teacher Guide
A teacher facilitation guide for the Chat Cafe lunch group. Includes a 30-minute lesson plan with a "Menu" structure (Appetizer, Main Course, Dessert), material setup, key terms, and differentiation strategies.
Chat Cafe Reflection Sheet
A student self-reflection sheet for the Chat Cafe lunch group. Features a checklist for conversation skills, a star-rating system for group dynamics, and a writing prompt for social observations.
Chat Cafe Tracker
A teacher observation tracker to monitor student progress in conversation skills during small group sessions. Includes space for recording opinion-sharing, follow-up questions, and qualitative notes for up to six students.