Hero Mindset Guide Teacher Guide
Simple Hero Guide
Quick Reset Plan • Grade 1
Action Plan
The Goal
Switch from "Fast Brain" (hyper) or "Sad Brain" (crying) to "Hero Brain" in 3 easy steps.
The Signal
Teach the boys to recognize the "Big Feeling" using one word: "BUMP!"
The 1-2-3 Reset
1
FREEZE!
Put your hands on your shoulders. Give yourself a big "Hero Hug" squeeze. This stops the wiggles or the crying for just a second.
2
FLOWER & CANDLE
Smell the flower (big breath in through nose). Blow out the candle (slow breath out through mouth). Do this 3 times.
3
COUNT TO 3
Slowly tap your leg: 1... 2... 3... Now you are ready to listen or say "I'll see you later, Mom!"
Mission: Spotting the Clues
Before using the Reset, boys must find their Hero Signals. Use the Hero Signal Spotter worksheet to identify:
The Zoom Clues: Loud voice, jumping feet, wiggly hands. If you see these, the engine is Red.
The Heavy Clues: Hot face, puffy breathing, tight tummy. If you see these, a Storm is coming.
For the "Goodbye Blues"
The Hand-Trace: Have the child trace Mom's hand on a piece of paper before she leaves. When they feel sad, they put their hand on top of hers to "reconnect."
For the "Fast Engine"
Wall Power: If the child isn't listening, have them do 5 "Wall Pushes" (pushing the wall as hard as they can). This burns off "fast energy" so they can hear your words.
Tip: Always use the same hand signals. A "Stop" hand signal helps the hyperactive child pause without you having to shout.
Emotion Decoder Worksheet
My Hero Check-In
Name:
1. How is my engine?
Circle the engine that matches your feeling right now.
Too Slow (Sad / Tired)
Just Right (Ready / Calm)
Too Fast (Angry / Wild)
2. My Reset Plan
What will you do to get to "Just Right"? Draw it below.
Draw your favorite way to calm down!
I am a Hero!
Breathe
Count
Ready
Hero Signal Spotter Activity Sheet
Hero Signal Spotter
Find the clues before the "BUMP!"
Mission 4
Is my Engine too Fast?
Circle the "Speedy Clues" your body gives you when you need a Reset.
My voice is very LOUD
My feet want to JUMP
I can't HEAR the teacher
My hands are WIGGLY
Is a Big Feeling Coming?
Circle the "Quiet Clues" your body gives you when you need a Reset.
My face feels HOT
My breathing is PUFFY
My tummy feels TIGHT
My eyes feel STICKY
When I see a clue...
I stop and reset!
1
Freeze
2
Breathe
3
Count
