Independence Builders Lesson Plan
A comprehensive teacher guide for conducting a 30-minute one-on-one lesson focused on emotional regulation and independence for 1st-grade students.
Discussion Prompts Guide
A set of targeted discussion prompts for teachers to facilitate a one-on-one conversation about emotional identification and regulation strategies.
Calm Down Reflection Sheet
A child-friendly reflection sheet for 1st-grade students to express their learning about emotional regulation strategies and the use of break cards.
Break Card Templates
Printable cards with simple phrases and icons for students to use when they need to request a break.
Emotion Cards Resource
Printable emotion cards with friendly icons to help students identify and express their feelings.
Break Card Visual Guide
A visual guide to help the student understand when and how to use break cards.
Sensory Choice Menu
A visual choice board to help students independently select a calming sensory activity during their break.