An updated 1-4 scale grading rubric for the Luis at Camp story that explicitly requires and evaluates student use of textual evidence in their responses.
A comprehensive social skills curriculum sequence designed for small groups (specifically 3rd graders) to master recognizing feelings, conversational turn-taking, and conflict resolution over three structured lessons, including visual prompts, role-play scripts, and teacher guides with tracking tools.
Students learn to use constructive 'I-statements' and collaborative problem-solving scripts to de-escalate and resolve minor conflicts with peers.
A completed 2-page teacher example of the Homecoming Banquet Placemat for the novel "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" by Grace Lin. Features specific, high-quality sample student responses mapping Minli's journey while leaving classmate names and signatures blank for pedagogical modeling.
A comprehensive restorative leadership and peer advocacy sequence designed for students transitioning to middle school. It guides students from understanding their social influence to actively protecting peers and spreading positive school culture.
Students master conversational turn-taking by staying on topic, active listening, and practicing alternating conversation 'serves' and 'returns'.
Student-facing Peace Maker Script Guide and Scenario Practice Cards. Features a structured 3-step 'I-statement' visual helper and 4 role-play scenario cards depicting common third-grade playground and classroom conflicts.
An accelerated, high-impact review of Fundations Level 2 phonics concepts, consolidating Units 11-17 into an intensive curriculum. This sequence focuses on double vowel syllables (vowel teams), multi-syllabic words, and essential high-frequency heart words to build rapid decoding and spelling mastery.
Students learn to read emotional clues using facial expressions, body language, and situational contexts to understand how peers feel.
Visual instruction slides for Lesson 3 (Peace Makers). Covers "I-statements" and the conflict resolution script with colorful diagrams, child-friendly scenarios, and modeling prompts.
A 5-day Tier 2 behavior intervention sequence for grades 3-5 focused on recognizing and adapting to social norms across different school settings. Aligned with CASEL Self-Awareness and Social Awareness competencies, the sequence uses the concept of the 'Social Dial' to help students regulate their energy and volume.
The celebratory final meeting of the book clubs, designed as a festive victory banquet. Students commemorate their protagonist's return through a grand ceremonial toast, active crossover badge trading with other groups, and a high-interest 5-minute teaser of the Hero's Journey mapping project.
A step-by-step facilitation guide for educators to deliver the Peace Makers mini-lesson on scripted conflict resolution. Includes instructional scripts, a visual 'I-statement' formula, and a master monthly tracking summary to evaluate if the target student achieved the 4 out of 5 opportunities goal.
