Rainy Day Lesson Plan
A concise, teacher-facing lesson plan outlining the 15-minute instructional arc for 'It's Okay to Have a Rainy Day,' complete with objectives and time-stamped activities.
Rainy Day Slides Deck
A 6-slide visual presentation for first graders that uses the 'rainy day' metaphor to explain sadness, encourage empathy, and normalize various emotional states.
Rainy Day Discussion Script
A comprehensive teacher's discussion guide with a scripted opening, story pause points, and reflection questions to facilitate a deep yet gentle conversation about sadness.
The Bear Who Felt Blue Story
A short, illustrated story about a bear who experiences a 'rainy day' heart and friends who support him by simply being present, reinforcing the normalization of sadness.
Parent Connection Sadness Handout
A parent-facing handout that explains the 'rainy day' lesson and provides actionable tips for validating and supporting a child's sadness at home.
Heart Weather Poster
A classroom anchor chart or poster designed for daily 'heart weather' check-ins, allowing students to identify and normalize their current emotional states.
Heart Weather Reflection Worksheet
A student reflection worksheet where first graders can draw their current 'heart weather,' identify their emotions, and write about self-care strategies.