Hero Training Manual LCSW Facilitator Manual
KINDERGARTEN HERO GUIDE
Week 1: Play-Based Regulation Baseline (IEP Goal: G1)
Student Age Kindergarten
Clinical Session Objective
Measure natural behavioral baselines across five core prompts (Direction, Transition, Coping choice, Communication, and Task) under a playful, low-demand Superheroes in Training theme adapted specifically for kindergarten attention spans and fine-motor developmental norms.
Kindergarten Kit Check
Kindergarten Hero Logbook Workbook
Coping & Comm Card Cut-outs
1-5 Battery Chart & 1 Crayons set
Timer or soft-chime sandglass
Kindergarten Adaptation Rules
Keep Cues Concrete: Minimize abstract rules. Use the visual cards explicitly.Encourage Drawing: Let the student express themselves via circles/colors rather than text.Shorter Duration: Limit the final task to exactly 2 minutes of quiet focus.
Kindergarten Pacing Blueprint
0-5m
Warm-Up & Battery Scan
Welcome child with positive energy. Open Logbook Page 1. Let them color their battery check-in utilizing the emoji meter. Establish safety and outline when the session ends.
5-7m
Superpower Framing (Activity 1)
Explain that heroes practice focus and listening. Tell the child that we are playing "5 Hero Checks" today to find their core skills. Keep it fun and playful!
7-18m
The 5 Hero Trials (Activity 2)
Conduct trials. Do not pre-teach or lead. Prompt naturally once or twice as needed, logging the delay. Guide the student to practice Balloon Breathing immediately afterward.
18-25m
Briefing & Word Trace (Closing)
Trace the word "BREATHE" on page 3. Draw a hero smiley face. Congratulate them with a sticker or mini emblem for finishing training Day 1!
Kindergarten Superpowers Guide • Week 1 Manual Page 1 of 2
Kindergarten Clinical Script
PLAY-BASED TRIAL SCRIPT
Read italics verbatim. Model simple hand gestures. Track response behavior quietly.
Playful Introduction
"Hello, Friend! Today we are visiting our Superpower Room. You are a superhero in training! Superheroes practice cool skills like looking, listening, and taking deep breaths. Let's do a couple of quick checks to see how your battery feels today."
1 Direction Trial
Simple task demand
"Let's look at page 1 of our logbook. Can you draw your first initial or a small star in this name box right here?"
Observe: Does the child begin within 10-15s? Log prompt level.
2 Transition Trial
Material switch / physical clean up
"Great work. Now, let's close our book, put our hands on our knees, and slide it to the side so we have a clean desk."
Observe: Pivot compliance, resistance, or task retention delay.
3 Coping Choice Trial
Simple emotional choice
"If school feels a little tricky, which hero power on this sheet would you want to try? Deep Breath, Squeeze Toy, or Counting?"
Observe: Spontaneous choice vs hesitation or non-response.
4 Communication Trial
Asking for support
"If you wanted to take a super quick rest, can you point to this visual card with the hourglass to show me?"
Observe: Style of communication (verbal, pointing, physical cue).
5 Focus Shield Task (2-Minute Duration Probe)
Tracing and coloring activity
"Now let's try a focus mission. We are going to trace the lines inside this shield on page 2. I'm going to start this timer for 2 minutes. Let's see how much we can trace before the chime!"
Observe: Task retention, visual focus, off-task looking, or verbal refusal.
Integrated Coping Practice (Post-Baseline)
"We finished our 5 trials! High five! Now let's try our Balloon Breathing. Smell the flowers (Inhale 4s)... now blow out the birthday candles (Exhale 6s)! Awesome hero breathing."
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Hero Registry Data Sheet Confidential Registry
HERO TRIAL DATA LOGGER
IEP Goal G1 Monitoring • Low-Demand Baseline Session
Provider: Ms. Hartman, LCSW
Session Goal: G1 (Baseline)
Student Name
Session Date
Attendance
Present Absent
Opportunities Logged
5 / 5 Trials
Quantitative Trial Outcomes
Trial Domain Prompt Level Required Latency / Delay Outcome Status Clinical Observations 1. Direction Write Name on Logbook Ind. / 1-Prompt / 2+ / ND ________ sec Complied / Refused 2. Transition Shift Workbook Away Ind. / 1-Prompt / 2+ / ND ________ sec Complied / Refused
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| 3. Coping Choice Pick Tool for Frustration | Ind. / 1-Prompt / 2+ / ND | ________ sec | Chosen / Not Chosen |
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| 4. Communication Indicate Request Strategy | Ind. / 1-Prompt / 2+ / ND | ________ sec | Expressed / Silent |
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| 5. Brief Task 2-Min Focus Shield Activity | Ind. / 1-Prompt / 2+ / ND | ________ sec | Complete / Partial |
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Prompt & Engagement Aggregates
Independent (No Prompts): ____ / 5
Minimal Help (Exactly 1 Prompt): ____ / 5
High Help (>1 Prompt / Non-Compliant): ____ / 5
Total Redirections Needed: ____ times
Engaged Task Duration (minutes): ____ min
Qualitative Baseline Notes
Trigger / Context Observations
Actual Communication Strategy Selected
Next Session Core Focus & Therapeutic Target
Hero Tracking Registry • Confidential Clinical Sheet Page 1 of 2
Evaluation Rubric
CLINICAL EVALUATION RUBRIC
Criteria for grading base capacity and determining therapeutic progress under Goal G1
Level 4: Master Hero (Advanced)
Independent
Student completes directions and transitions in less than 10 seconds without resistance. Student spontaneously chooses a correct emotional/coping strategy and models appropriate proactive communication. Zero verbal redirections needed during task blocks.
Level 3: Hero Cadet (Proficient)
1 Prompt Target
Student complies with transition and task direction instructions within 30 seconds, requiring only 1 verbal or visual prompt. Able to identify and choose a coping resource when prompted directly. Retains focus with minor support during brief task trials.
Hero Training Logbook My Superpower Book
HERO-IN-TRAINING!
1
My Name or Initial (Write or Draw!):
How is Your Energy Battery?
How does your superhero body feel inside right now? Color one block!
LEVEL 1 😡
Mad / Sad
LEVEL 2 ☹️
Tired
LEVEL 3 😐
Okay
LEVEL 4 😊
Happy
LEVEL 5 🤩
Super!
My Favorite Superhero Trick:
💨 Deep Breath
🧸 Squeeze Toy
🖐️ Count to 5
Super Kid Training Logbook Page 1 of 3
Mission 5 (Focus Trial)
MY FOCUS SHIELD MISSION
Trace the dotted shapes inside the shield to charge up your hero shield power!
1. Trace Circles
2. Trace Lines
3. Trace Zig-Zag
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4. Color it in!
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💡 Tip for Coach Hartman:
Prompt the child to close the book and shift it to the side to baseline transitions.
Super Kid Training Logbook Page 2 of 3
Breathing Tool & Word Trace
MY BALLOON BREATHING TRACK
Follow the path with your finger: breathe in big like a balloon, then blow it out slowly!
🎈 1. Inhale Big!
💨 2. Blow it out!
Up, up, up!
Down, down, down!
My Hero Trace-and-Smile
Trace the word when school is hard:
B R E A T H E
Draw yourself with your cool hero smile!
Super Kid Training Logbook Page 3 of 3
Hero Trial Scenario Cards Printable Visuals
HERO ACTION CARDS
Cut out these visual cards. Hold them up to guide the kindergartener play-by-play.
#01
1
DRAW STAR
"Let's trace or write!"
Pick your pencil and draw a little star or your first initial in your new book box!
Direction baseline ⭐
#02
2
CLEAN DESK
"Close and slide!"
Close your workbook with a happy clap and slide it over to make a big clean space!
Transition baseline 📂
#03
3
CHOOSE TOOL
"What can help you?"
Which cool superhero trick feels best right now? Let's pick and practice!
Coping choice baseline 🧠
#04
4
ASK FOR HELP
"Raise your hand!"
Show me with your finger or hand if you need a little helper or a tiny rest break!
Communication baseline 🙋
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I NEED A PAUSE
"I want to sit quiet for 1 minute."
Tap this card to take a break
🤝
HELP ME, PLEASE
"Can we do this together?"
Tap this card to get support
Hero Accessories • Print & Cut Sheet Page 1 of 2
Kindergarten Calming Tool
SUPERPOWER BATTERY METER
Laminate this page and stick it on the student's desk for visual self-regulation check-ins.
5 🤩
SUPER HAPPY & CALM
My engine is perfect! I am ready to play, listen, and focus.
4 😊
GOOD ENERGY
I feel great! I can follow directions and do my clean-up jobs.
3 😐
OKAY PROTOCOL
I am doing okay. My body feels steady and I'm ready to learn.
2 ☹️
LOW FUEL (TIRED)
I'm a little wiggly or cranky. I need a breathing break soon.
1 😡
OVERHEATING! (SAD / MAD)
My battery is red! I need to point to a break card right away.
Hero Accessories • Print & Cut Sheet Page 2 of 2
Hero Home Guide School-to-Home Bridge
HERO TRAINING HOME MANUAL
Provider
Ms. Hartman, LCSW
Dear Hero Family,
This week, your child officially started their Superpowers in Training program! In our counseling room, we use a fun, empowering superhero theme to help your kindergartener practice listening, task transitions, asking for help, and managing big feelings (IEP Goal G1). This guide shares our clinical baseline strategies so you can easily reinforce these skills in your daily home routine.
Our "Superpower Room" Words
🔋 The Superpower Battery (1-5)
We use a 1 to 5 visual meter (with emojis!) to rate body energy. If your child feels frustrated or hyper, they have "Low Fuel" (Level 2). When calm, they are "Fully Charged" (Level 5).
🎈 Balloon Breathing
We practice deep, controlled breathing. We inhale slowly for 4 seconds ("smell the flowers, blow up the balloon") and exhale for 6 seconds ("blow out the candles").
Reinforcing Hero Skills at Home
1
Playful "Command 1" Transitions
Kindergarteners struggle most when shifting between tasks (e.g., shutting down tablets, cleaning up toys). Use transition warnings: "In 2 minutes, we are going to do a fast clean-up pivot. Put your hands on your knees when done!" Let them practice slides or high-fives as a completion marker.
2
The 2-Minute Desk Quest
At home, practice building focus. Set a simple physical timer for exactly 2 minutes and do a quiet, uninterrupted puzzle, maze, or coloring page together. Praise their "focus shield" power!
3
Nightly Battery Checks
Before bedtime or dinner, ask: "Where is your hero energy battery right now?" Let them check with their hand on their chest or point to our emoji system. This builds natural body awareness.
My 5-Day Mini Hero Tracking Log
Check off with your child each night after doing 1 Balloon Breath together!
DAY 1 🎈
DAY 2 🎈
DAY 3 🎈
DAY 4 🎈
DAY 5 🎈
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Home Reinforcement Tool
HERO HOME REWARD EMBLEMS
Print, cut out, and stick or glue these badges onto your child's 5-Day Log when they complete their tasks!
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Balloon Breath Master
Awarded for taking slow, calming inhales and exhales at home!
Calm Breath
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Fast Clean-Up Pivot
Awarded for sliding toys aside and cleaning up with zero reminders!
