Visual slide deck for Lesson 4, explaining the BATNA acronym and how leverage works through alternative planning.
The final personal coping plan document for students, allowing them to synthesize their learning from all four sessions into a single "blueprint" for future use.
Slide presentation for Session 4, reviewing the unit's core concepts (Detection, Reframing, Regulation) and guiding students through the creation of their personal coping blueprints.
Coping strategy menu for students to trial and rate different physical and grounding techniques (e.g., box breathing, grounding) to identify what works best for them.
Slide presentation for Session 3, introducing physical coping mechanisms like controlled breathing, the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique, and explaining the physiological benefits of these strategies.
Student worksheet featuring common middle school stressors as "Stinky Thoughts" scenarios. Students practice cognitive reframing by writing realistic and positive "Power Thoughts" for each situation.
Slide presentation for Session 2, focusing on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and teaching students how to identify and reframe cognitive distortions.
Student activity sheet for Session 1. Students identify their physical stress symptoms on a body map and list their primary personal triggers.
Slide presentation for Session 1, introducing the concept of stress using the pressure cooker analogy and explaining the body's fight/flight/freeze response.
Unit pre- and post-assessment to measure student growth in identifying stressors and coping strategies.
Facilitator guide for the 4-week unit, including ASCA alignment, objectives, and weekly plans.
An updated behavior reflection document for 8th graders, emphasizing the 'Ripple Effect' of disruptive behavior on classmates and the teacher during free time. It features a modern, clean design with structured sections for analyzing classroom impact and planning restoration.
A reflective document for students to process their communication choices and consider the impact of disruption on their peers and classroom culture.
A reflective slide deck for 8th-grade students exploring the impact of classroom disruptions and the importance of professional communication and self-regulation.
A companion worksheet for students to process their communication styles and the impact of their actions on the classroom environment, providing space for self-reflection and action planning.
A slide presentation for 8th-grade students focusing on communication skills and the impact of classroom disruptions, specifically addressing how to handle situations when work is completed early.
A student reference handout that maps UNO card colors and symbols to high school transition topics and discussion prompts.
A facilitation guide for teachers to lead the High School Shuffle activity, including game mechanics, discussion prompts, and classroom management tips.
A slide deck for introducing a game-based SEL activity using UNO cards to discuss high school transition topics like academic pressure and social connections.
