Introductory slides for Lesson 4 focusing on the 'Circle of Trust' and identifying adults who can help with online safety.
A revised math-themed anchor chart for conversation skills, now optimized to fit on a single page with a non-wrapping horizontal equation metaphor. Teach A+G+O=Connection with clear visual variables.
A teacher's facilitation guide for the Calm Down Crew lesson, specifically tailored for kindergarten. It includes instructional scripts, reset spot setup advice, and support strategies for younger learners.
A visually engaging slide deck designed for kindergarten students on managing frustration. It features realistic photos of children, simple breathing exercises, identifying helpers, and a tour of a classroom reset spot.
A creative drawing activity sheet where students sketch their mental 'Safe-House', using a blueprint-inspired layout with guided prompts for sensory elements. Optimized for print with improved contrast, layout, and designated student work areas in the footer.
A student worksheet designed for mapping personal sensory triggers and physical 'storm signs' as a precursor to building their mental safe-house. Now optimized for a single-page layout.
A comprehensive teacher guide for facilitating the Sensory Safe-House lesson, including learning objectives, materials, timed lesson flow, and differentiation strategies.
An instructional slide deck for students that introduces the concept of 'Sensory Storms' and provides a framework for designing a mental 'Safe-House' for self-regulation.
An answer key and teacher reference sheet for the 'Gear Shift Worksheet', providing the correct engine levels for various scenarios and pedagogical tips for teaching self-regulation.
A simple worksheet for Pre-K and Kindergarten students to practice identifying engine speeds through coloring, drawing their own feelings, and matching classroom activities to the correct energy level.
A hands-on activity printable for students to create their own 'Engine Speedometer' with a movable arrow to track and communicate their internal energy levels throughout the school day.
A vibrant slide deck for students that introduces the car engine metaphor for energy levels, featuring clear visual cues for blue, green, and red speeds and interactive scenario checks.
A teacher facilitation guide for the 'Body Engine Tuner' lesson, providing step-by-step instructions, vocabulary, and differentiation strategies to help students understand self-regulation through an engine metaphor.
A clear, step-by-step handout for the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique. Provides visual cues and practice spaces for students to identify sensory inputs, helping them stay centered and present.
A visually engaging handout listing essential coping strategies for students, including breathing, positive self-talk, and social support. Designed to be a long-term reference for managing anxiety.
A comprehensive teacher's guide for facilitating the "Bravery Bash" closing session. Includes session objectives, a pacing guide, materials list, and professional tips for managing the transition and celebrating student success.
High-quality, printable completion certificates for students finishing an anxiety small group. Designed with a "Courage" theme, these awards validate student effort and provide a tangible reminder of their coping strategies.
A printable board game designed for small groups to review anxiety management skills. The "Mountain Move" game features "Question" squares for verbal reflection and "Challenge" squares for physical grounding/breathing exercises, encouraging collaborative learning.
A printable "Calm Quest Bingo" game where students interact to find peers who use various anxiety-management strategies. This reinforces group connections and reviews coping skills in a fun, social way.
A vibrant and engaging slide deck designed for the final session of a small group about anxiety. It features a "Summit Success" theme, recaps key learnings, provides game instructions, and facilitates a meaningful closing reflection.
A teacher guide for implementing and customizing the four portable emotion and strategy coreboards. Includes board overviews, implementation steps, and differentiation strategies.
Full-page printable emotion and strategy coreboards (Basic, Complex, Calming, and Coping) featuring clear emoji visuals and high-contrast color coding for school use. Replaced abstract "Sensory" strategy with concrete "Stomp Feet" visual and renamed "Wall Push" to "Push". Updated "Stretch" emoji for clarity. Adjusted font sizes for better text fit.
A teacher's guide and answer key for 'The Giggle Trap' lesson. It provides expected student responses for the worksheet, clarifies common student misconceptions, and offers extension activities to reinforce empathy.
A student reflection worksheet where children analyze scenarios involving laughing at others. It encourages them to identify 'feeling clues' and plan kind 'detective actions' instead of laughing.
A detailed read-aloud script for teachers titled 'Ouch Moment'. It features a relatable story about a playground accident, integrated 'Pause & Think' prompts, and discussion questions focused on building empathy and avoiding the 'Giggle Trap'.
A visually engaging slide deck for Kindergarteners about empathy, focusing on why we shouldn't laugh when others make mistakes. It uses simple concepts like 'Heart Detective' and 'Look for Clues' with minimal text and large, friendly icons.
A facilitation guide for daycare providers, outlining implementation strategies and verbal scripts. Updated for better layout and to avoid awkward page breaks.
A 'Super Reward Menu' showcasing five no-cost incentives for daycare children, including choices for music, stories, snacks, fort-building, and leadership roles.
A visual incentive tracker for three children, featuring five check-boxes for stars and a trophy icon to mark reaching a reward milestone. Updated with better contrast, rule reminders, and placeholder icons.
A visually engaging wall poster using a 'Squad Mission' theme to display four core daycare rules (Tidy Up, Gentle Hands, Listen Up, Kind Voices) with large icons for 4-5 year olds.
A printable set of discussion and role-play cards designed for kindergarteners. This expanded set now includes 12 concrete scenarios for practicing reading body language and distinguishing between friendly and hurtful humor.
A high-engagement social story for kindergarteners about a character named Sam who learns that jokes are only funny if everyone is laughing. It emphasizes reading facial expressions and apologizing when a joke hurts feelings.
A vibrant, high-contrast visual anchor chart for the classroom that uses a stoplight metaphor (Green Light vs. Red Light) to help kindergarteners identify body language cues of laughter vs. hurt feelings.
A detailed lesson plan for teaching kindergarteners the social skills of joking. It includes instructional steps, body language identification, and structured role-play scenarios focused on empathy.
A two-page student activity sheet for the Kindness Catchers lesson, including a bucket drawing area, a personal kindness mission box, and a sorting activity for kind vs. unkind behaviors.
Visual slides for the Kindness Catchers lesson, defining bucket filling and dipping with bright, kid-friendly graphics and discussion prompts.
A comprehensive teacher's guide for a K-2 lesson on kindness, featuring learning objectives, a hook, read-aloud discussion points, a movement-based game, and differentiation strategies.
Una versión en español de la guía para padres para ayudar a manejar la ansiedad por separación matutina utilizando el marco de las Zonas de Regulación y el concepto del 'Puente de Corazón'. Optimizada para caber en una sola página.
A supportive guide for parents to help manage morning separation anxiety using the Zones of Regulation framework and the 'Heart Bridge' concept.
Pocket-sized reminder cards for Kindergarten students, featuring the three 'Garden Fixer Tools' and the 'Sorry Steps' for conflict resolution. Revised for font consistency and page layout.
A student worksheet for the Garden Fixers lesson, featuring a tool-matching activity, a drawing space for conflict resolution, and a visual checklist for the 4-part apology. Revised for layout and usability.
Engaging presentation slides for Kindergarten students, introducing the concept of 'conflict weeds', problem-solving tools, and the 4-part apology process.
A teacher facilitation guide for the Garden Fixers lesson, detailing instructional steps for teaching conflict resolution and the 4-part apology through a gardening metaphor. Revised for tighter layout.
A Zones of Regulation-themed student worksheet for identifying current feelings and choosing a Green Zone coping strategy, updated to include 5-finger breathing.
A comprehensive printable toolkit for students and parents based on the Zones of Regulation, featuring 5-finger breathing, 3 blank Green Talk cards, a detailed 13-item visual schedule, and parent guides in English and Spanish.
A 4-page social story incorporating Zones of Regulation language and 5-finger breathing to help students manage morning anxiety. Optimized for readability.
A comprehensive teacher guide for managing separation anxiety using the Zones of Regulation framework, updated with Carpet Time terminology, 5-finger breathing, and a 13-step schedule reference.
A facilitator's guide for the Seating Snag Comic Strip, providing instructional goals, discussion prompts, and replacement strategies for student emotional regulation.
A 4-panel comic strip template for students to explore a scenario where friends are separated in class. Includes blank speech bubbles and a reflection section for social-emotional learning.
A spring-themed emotions thermometer for developmental kindergartners, featuring a flower that grows through the four zones of regulation. Students can color the different stages and draw their own face.
A comprehensive teacher guide for the Kindness Architects lesson, providing instructional steps for teaching proactive kindness and managing the collective building activity.