Calm Compass Warm Up
An introductory warm-up activity for the Steady Storms lesson. It helps students check in with their current emotions using a weather metaphor and reflect on their reactions to hearing 'no'.
Pivot Power Reading Guide
A 2-page reading guide that uses a story metaphor (Stormy Sam) to explain why big emotions happen and provides three concrete tools (The Anchor, Cool-Down 10, Pivot Pitch) for emotional regulation.
Storm Tracker Worksheet
A worksheet for identifying physical signs of anger/sadness (The Flare), reflecting on the consequences of past outbursts (The Debris), and planning a 'Pivot' for future situations.
Scenario Shuffle Cards
A set of 4 practice scenarios (Scenario Shuffle) where students must contrast a 'Storm Reaction' (tantrum/aggression) with a 'Pivot Power' response.
Storm Stopper Quiz
A 5-question multiple choice quiz to assess student understanding of core concepts from the Pivot Power reading guide, including 'The Flare', 'Debris', and the three Pivot tools.
Steady Scholar Test
A comprehensive 2-page unit test assessing vocabulary, tool application, and reflective writing on managing disappointment and anger.
Zen Zone Cool Down
A final reflection activity (Zen Zone Cool Down) to conclude the Steady Storms lesson. It includes an affirmation and a commitment to using one of the learned tools.
Steady Storms Facilitator Guide
A guide for educators to implement the Steady Storms lesson, including a suggested instructional sequence, goal-setting for each activity, and practical implementation tips.
Storm Shield Stretch
A movement-based mindfulness warm-up activity that helps students ground themselves and prepare for emotional regulation through four specific stretches.
Repair Kit Worksheet
A worksheet focused on the 'Debris'—the aftermath of emotional outbursts—and teaching students three specific methods (Apology, Restoration, Trust Bridge) to repair relationships and situations.
Pivot Hero Comic Worksheet
A creative comic-strip worksheet that allows students to visualize the four stages of emotional regulation: The Trigger, The Flare, The Pivot, and The Outcome.
Calm Harbor Exit Ticket
An exit ticket style cool-down activity (Calm Harbor) that asks students to reflect on a specific challenge from the day and their emotional response.
Morning Forecast Log
A 5-day emotional check-in log (Morning Forecast) that helps students identify emotional trends and patterns throughout their school week.
Thought Swapper Worksheet
A worksheet (Thought Swapper) focused on cognitive reframing, helping students identify negative internal dialogue ('Stormy Thoughts') and replace them with regulated alternatives ('Clear Sky Thoughts').
Weather Radar Warm Up
A preventative warm-up activity (Weather Radar) that encourages students to anticipate potential triggers in their school day and pre-select a regulation tool.
Pivot Menu Worksheet
A choice board worksheet (The Pivot Menu) that allows students to pre-select their favorite physical, mental, and verbal regulation strategies from a provided list.
Disagreement Detective Worksheet
A worksheet (Disagreement Detective) that helps students analyze peer conflicts by mapping out different perspectives and practicing the language of compromise.
