Mood Mechanics Slides
A set of 10 instructional slides for the Mood Mechanics lesson, using a blueprint/workshop theme to teach emotion recognition, regulation tools (breathing, grounding, reframing), and empathy. Designed for grades 3-5 with large text and clear visuals.
Mood Mechanics Teacher Guide
A comprehensive teacher facilitation guide for the Mood Mechanics lesson, featuring slide-by-slide instructions, discussion prompts, movement activities, and UDL differentiation strategies.
Mood Mechanics Logbook
A 2-page student logbook for identifying body clues, practicing cognitive reframing (The Mindset Switch), and planning a personal coping toolkit. Features a blueprint aesthetic for SEL engagement.
Mood Mechanics Clue Cards
Visual emotion clue cards for the Empathy Repair Shop activity. Includes body clues for acting out frustration, worry, sadness, and excitement to help students practice identifying emotions in others.
Mood Mechanics Family Connection
A family connection handout for the Mood Mechanics lesson, explaining the car engine analogy and key regulation tools. Includes a "Home Mission" for families to practice emotional check-ins together.