Rollercoaster Map Teacher Guide
A teacher facilitation guide providing the rationale, preparation steps, and a timed 25-minute roadmap for the Emotional Rollercoaster lesson. It includes clear instructional steps to guide students through identifying, mapping, and regulating their emotions.
Peaks & Valleys Slides Deck
A visual presentation for the Emotional Rollercoaster lesson, introducing students to the concepts of emotional peaks, valleys, triggers, and bodily sensations. It uses a rollercoaster metaphor to help 7th graders visualize their mood swings and prepare for self-regulation mapping.
Mood Mapping Sheet Worksheet
A student worksheet for identifying and mapping emotional peaks and valleys. It includes a structured table for logging triggers and bodily cues, and a large rollercoaster diagram work area for visual mapping and strategy selection.
Strategy Swap Activity
A student activity featuring a deck of printable coping strategy cards and a reflection table. Students match specific self-management tools to their identified emotional peaks and valleys and explain the rationale for their choices.
Mindful Minute Cool-Down
A mindful breathing guide and reflection tool for the Emotional Rollercoaster lesson. It features a structured "4-2-6" breathing exercise designed to help students regulate their emotions and a space for post-exercise reflection.