A trauma-informed play-based toolkit designed for young children (age 4) to explore emotions, learn self-regulation, and build a sense of safety through a board game, movement cards, and drawing prompts.
Reviewing the current routine to cut unnecessary steps and maximize morning efficiency as the intervention nears completion.
Applying habit-stacking techniques to ensure the new morning routine becomes an automatic behavior rather than an effort.
Creating 'If-Then' plans for common morning emergencies like missed alarms, lost keys, or transportation issues.
Expanding the support network by identifying 'allies' in the building and at home who can provide morning encouragement.
Coaching students on how to have proactive conversations with teachers to rebuild trust and manage first-period expectations.
A data-driven session where students analyze their attendance patterns from the first two weeks and adjust their routines.
Addressing anxiety or school-avoidance behaviors that contribute to tardiness through simple grounding and planning techniques.
Identifying internal 'whys' and personal values to shift from extrinsic rewards to a sense of self-directed success.
Focuses on physical organization, creating a designated 'launchpad' for school items to eliminate morning decision fatigue.