Shoe Crew Slides
SHOE CREW SESSION
Welcome!
STEP IN
MY SHOES
A simple chat to get to know each other, check our current daily vibe, and check out some helpful classroom support tools.
Name: ________________ Date: ________________
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ICEBREAKER
Vibe Check
Pick Your Kick!
Which of these sneakers matches your energy or vibe right now? Why?
A
The Lightning Bolt
Super active, high energy, ready to move and tackle tasks!
B
The Cozy Slide
Low battery, totally chilled, needing a slow and quiet start.
C
The Heavy Boot
Feeling a little tired, stuck, or facing some heavy steps today.
D
The Scout Sneaker
Observing, listening, steady, and checking out the map first.
Share with the Counselor: "Today, my vibe is like the..."
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ABOUT ME
My School Style
What's My School Style?
We all learn and work in different ways. Which of these sounds most like you when you're doing your best work?
The Group Member
Enjoys working with partners, group science labs, or active team activities.
TEAM WORK
The Independent Focus
Likes quiet working blocks, reading books independently, or focusing on personal tasks.
SOLO WORK
The Maker
Likes hands-on blocks, building things, working with physical materials, or solving practical tasks.
HANDS-ON
The Illustrator
Thrives when drawing, telling visual stories, or sketching creative layouts.
CREATIVE
Let's chat: What is your absolute favorite subject or activity in 6th grade?
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REAL-LIFE RUN
Obstacle Check
When the Path Gets Muddy...
Sometimes, school assignments or social situations can feel like trekking through thick, sticky mud. How does your brain or body feel when:
Highly Energetic
Your body feels restless, full of jittery energy, and you want to walk out or leave your desk.
Physical Signals
Words Feel Stuck
It feels difficult to explain to teachers what you need, making you want to stop talking or ignore instructions.
Communication
Overwhelm
Too much noise, a massive worksheet block, or classmate disruptions make you want to check out or react strongly.
Stress Signals
Let's pick: Which of these is the most common "muddy road" trigger for you?
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OUR SQUAD
School Teamwork
The Ripple Effect
Just like in a team sport or group project, when one person gets stuck or reacts strongly, the whole crew feels the ripple.
Classroom Staff
They want to help you succeed. When we yell or walk away, they get confused about how to best support our learning.
Your Classmates
They are on the path with you. Loud distractions or shutting down makes it hard for friends to focus on their goals.
Team Check: We want our actions to help the whole classroom crew feel safe and focused!
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MY TOOLS
My Setup
Your Support Toolkit
To help you stay on track and feel good, your teacher has three support tools prepped for you:
The Chunk-It Card
Breaking big class assignments down into small, bite-sized steps.
The Pit Stop Corner
A quiet cool-down zone where you can take a quick 3-minute breather.
The Token Board
Earn high-density reward tokens for checking in or using your tools.
Intro Goal: Ask for help first, and you can access all three tools!
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Scenario Sole Cards
SNEAKER CHAT CARDS
Four simple cards to cut out or read together to start the conversation.
GETTING TO KNOW YOU
CARD 1
The Giant Mountain
The teacher hands out a massive worksheet with lots of tiny text and 20 hard math equations. Your head starts spinning!
Let's Chat:
• What's your first reaction when this happens?
• What's one thing a teacher can do to help?
CARD 2
The Stuck Sentence
You want to explain to the teacher why a problem is frustrating or what you need, but the words feel completely stuck inside.
Let's Chat:
• How do you show you're stuck without talking?
• Would drawing or pointing to a tool card help?
CARD 3
The Noise Storm
During group work, the classroom gets incredibly loud. People are talking, moving around, and you feel dizzy or overloaded.
Let's Chat:
• Do loud noises make you feel like leaving the room?
• How do you usually signal that you need a break?
CARD 4
The Stop Sign
You are deeply focused on drawing or playing a game on your Chromebook, and the teacher asks you to put it away and focus on math.
Let's Chat:
• Is it hard to switch your focus quickly?
• What makes it easier to pause what you're doing?
Getting to Know You • Transitional Chat Cards Page 1 of 2
MY VIBE PROFILE
A simple, student-friendly worksheet to record interests and school preferences.
6TH GRADE VIBE SURVEY
Student Name
Best Day of the Week
Vibe Card Choice
Things I Honestly Love!
Check everything that you enjoy doing during your free time or school breaks:
Video Games / Console Drawing / Comic Art Sports / Playing Outside Lego / Building Stuff Listening to Music Hanging Out with Friends
What Makes School Feel Good?
Write down or dictate your ideal setup for focusing on schoolwork:
My Best Classroom Moves
When I need a break or hit an obstacle, the best way for me to ask is (select your top moves):
Verbally asking "Can you help?" Pointing to a Break/Pit Stop card
Taking a 3-minute cool-down break Receiving points on my token board
Counselor Rapport & Baseline Notes
Student Signature
X ___________________________
Counselor Signature
X ___________________________