A visual presentation for the introductory counseling session that introduces the 'Brave Traveler' metaphor, the concept of the 'Worry Bully,' and how anxiety feels in the body.
A parent handout for the 'Brain Mechanics' lesson, summarizing key vocabulary, the 1-5 problem scale, and at-home reinforcement strategies for managing stuck thinking and emotional regulation.
A teacher-facing reading guide for the 'Brain Mechanics' lesson, providing discussion prompts and analysis strategies for recommended books like 'A Little Spot of Flexible Thinking' and 'Soda Pop Head'.
A student assessment for the Brain Mechanics lesson, styled as a 'Master Mechanic Certification' to check for understanding of problem sizes and flexible thinking.
An answer key for the Brain Mechanics lesson, providing suggested categorizations for the sorting activity and correct matches for the student worksheet.
Scenario cards for a hands-on sorting activity where students categorize different problems based on their severity using the 'Brain Mechanics' framework. Includes a 1-5 scale sorting mat.
A student worksheet for the 'Brain Mechanics' lesson, featuring drawing areas for self-reflection on 'stuck' thinking and matching exercises for problem/reaction levels.
An engaging slide deck for the 'Brain Mechanics' lesson, illustrating concepts of stuck vs. flexible thinking and matching problem sizes to reaction levels.