Weathering the Storm Slides
A slide deck designed for direct instruction on identifying emotional 'weather,' recognizing the signs of shutting down, and utilizing communication strategies and coping tools to persevere through difficult tasks.
Weathering the Storm Teacher Guide
A comprehensive teacher guide for the Weathering the Storm lesson, featuring facilitation scripts, discussion prompts, and specific instructional strategies for supporting students through emotional shut-down.
Inside Weather Tracker Worksheet
A reflective student worksheet for tracking emotional state, practicing task decomposition (micro-stepping), and identifying helpful communication phrases during moments of frustration or sadness.
Storm Signal Cards
A set of printable communication cards for students to signal their emotional state or needs (e.g., needing a break, feeling sad, wanting to work together) without needing to speak.
Calm Navigator Desk Reference
A visual desk reference or anchor chart for students, featuring step-by-step instructions for 4-4-4 breathing, the micro-stepping strategy, and the 'Power of Yet' growth mindset reminder.
Inside Weather Chart
A comprehensive visual chart mapping weather states to emotional feelings and providing specific self-regulation tools for each state.
Weekly Weather Log Check In
A weekly tracking chart (Monday-Friday) for students to log their 'Inside Weather' three times a day, providing space for quick reflections and emotional self-monitoring.
