Closing Circles Teacher Guide
A detailed lesson plan and teacher guide for school counselors or K-2 teachers, providing scripts, standards alignment (CASEL/ASCA), and a Massachusetts-specific pedagogical context. Revised to consolidate content onto fewer pages.
Warmth Wishes Slides
A visual presentation for K-2 students to guide the transition discussion, including emotion check-ins, metaphors for change, and goodbye practice options. Revised with improved iconography and age-appropriate visuals.
Memory Garden Worksheet
A student worksheet for K-2 students to draw and describe their favorite memory from the school year as part of the emotional transition process. Revised to include primary writing lines and consolidate onto one page.
Goodbye High Fives Activity Cards
A set of printable activity cards for K-2 students to practice different ways of saying goodbye, incorporating visual, verbal, and kinesthetic responses. Revised to fit onto a single page and use valid icons.
Summer Hearts Family Guide
A family-facing take-home guide for parents and caregivers to help their K-2 children navigate the emotional transition from the school year to summer break. Revised for single-page consolidation and readability.