Trait Trek Worksheet
Trait Trek
Name:
Date:
Mission: Scout for your extraordinary traits!
Check the boxes and write your thoughts below.
Kindness Compass
I helped a friend.
I used kind words.
I shared with others.
I listened carefully.
I showed kindness when I:
Mountain Climber
One thing that was hard for me was:
I kept trying by:
When I finished, I felt:
😊 Proud
🤩 Excited
💪 Strong
My Hidden Gem
What is something you are really good at?
Draw your talent!
The Bridge Builder
"You and a friend both want to play with the same toy. What can you do?"
1
We can take turns.
2
We can play together.
3
I can ask for help.
I would pick number:
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Trait Trek Teacher Guide
Trait Trek Guide
Facilitation & Differentiation for IEP Students
Purpose
This material is designed to help students recognize their internal strengths. For many IEP students, self-reflection can be abstract; this worksheet provides concrete visual markers and limited choice formats to make internal traits tangible.
Modifications Included
- Reduced visual clutter
- Visual icons for every trait
- Sentence frames/starters
- Limited choice problem solving
- Large writing and drawing areas
Facilitation Tips
Kindness Compass
Ask the student to "find the heart." Read the checkboxes aloud. If the student struggles to think of a time they were kind, offer a prompt: "Remember when you let Sarah go first in line?"
Mountain Climber
Explain that grit is like climbing a mountain—it's hard, but you keep going. Use the emojis at the bottom to help the student identify the feeling of achievement.
My Hidden Gem
Encourage drawing for students with dysgraphia or limited written expression. A talent can be as simple as "being a good friend" or "loving Legos."
Further Differentiation
| Need | Strategy |
|---|
| Non-Verbal / Limited Speech | Use physical counters to place on the "check boxes" or allow pointing to the scenario options. |
| High Anxiety | Provide "I'm great at..." examples beforehand to reduce the pressure of self-generation. |
| Motor Processing | Scribe for the student in the response boxes, or allow them to use stickers to "answer" prompts. |
Extension: Scout Badges
After completing the worksheet, give the student a physical "Scout Badge" (sticker or paper cutout) for the trait they are most proud of that day. This reinforces the positive self-reflection through immediate reward.