Engine Check Lesson Plan
A comprehensive 2-page lesson plan for teachers, detailing a 20-minute SEL lesson using the engine metaphor. Includes step-by-step facilitation instructions, movement-based warm-up rules, guided discussion questions, and differentiation tips for supporting 2nd graders with self-regulation.
Engine Speeds Slides
An interactive 6-slide presentation for 2nd graders introducing the car engine metaphor for emotional regulation. Visually outlines the physical and emotional feelings of running 'Too Slow', 'Too Fast', and 'Just Right', using bold retro designs with large, readable text.
Engine Rev-Up Game Cards
A set of 4 large, high-visibility printable signal cards for the teacher to hold up during the movement-based warm-up game. Features bold icons, retro colors, and clear body-movement cues ('Slow Speed', 'Redline Speed', 'Cruising Speed', and 'Pit Stop') visible from across the classroom.
Speed Sorting Cards
A 1-page printable worksheet featuring a Sorting Mat and 6 daily scenario cards. Students cut out or write the letters of scenarios (e.g., yawning, playground running, quiet reading) and place them in the 'Too Slow', 'Too Fast', or 'Just Right' engine compartments.
Engine Check-In Dial
A 1-page personal reflection worksheet for students. Features a large, retro dashboard engine speed dial where second graders color and draw a needle pointing to their current energy speed, with writing lines to identify a regulation strategy.
