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A 6-lesson social-emotional learning sequence on gratitude spanning Kindergarten through 5th Grade. Each lesson features 3 curated read-aloud books and an individually designed printable worksheet focused on relationship skills and expressing appreciation to family, peers, teachers, and community members.

A 5th Grade lesson examining deep, long-term appreciation, mentorship, and building a classroom culture of recognition. Covers The Tree in Me, Thank You, Ma'am, and The Junkyard Wonders.

A comprehensive Teacher Pacing and Facilitation Guide spanning Kindergarten through 5th Grade. Provides age-appropriate lesson roadmaps, classroom setup checklists, small group management routines, and differentiation strategies.

A comprehensive unit for the first week of Kindergarten, focusing on establishing essential classroom routines, carpet rules, lining up procedures, and safe material handling.

A 4th Grade lesson focusing on family, school community, and cross-cultural expressions of thankfulness. Covers A Chair for My Mother, We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga, and The William Hoy Story.

A printable 1-page document for 5th Grade containing two identical copy-saving, cut-apart exit tickets to check students' appreciation for family members and school mentors.

A comprehensive suite of social-emotional learning pre-tests aligned with district CASEL standards. Includes teacher observation checklists for K-1, visual self-reports for grades 2-3, and scenario-based reflective assessments for grades 4-6 across all five CASEL domains.

A 3rd Grade lesson focusing on peer appreciation, inclusive behaviors, and recognizing the ripple effect of small kind deeds. Covers An Awesome Book of Thanks!, Each Kindness, and The Many Colors of Harpreet Singh.

A printable 1-page document for 4th Grade containing two identical copy-saving, cut-apart exit tickets to check students' appreciation for family members and school mentors.

A comprehensive elementary welcome week lesson sequence spanning Kindergarten through 5th Grade. Provides age-appropriate, beautifully structured lessons and resources for establishing ELA, Math, Science, and SEL routines on day one.

A 2nd Grade lesson focused on appreciating small acts of kindness, peer inclusion, and the thought behind gestures. Covers Those Shoes, The Invisible Boy, and Thank You, Mr. Panda.

A printable 1-page document for 3rd Grade containing two identical copy-saving, cut-apart exit tickets to check students' appreciation for their positive ripples of kindness.