An interactive scavenger hunt for kindergarteners and their families to complete during Open House, featuring check-boxes for classroom locations and student work displays.
A facilitator guide for a 20-minute introductory session focused on literal problem differentiation and reframing unkind thoughts. Removed all building/architect metaphors. Background set to white for ink efficiency.
A literal problem-scaling worksheet and reference guide. Removed all architect/blueprint metaphors. Focuses on Big vs. Small problems and ties in the Desk Support Strips. Background set to white for ink efficiency.
A literal cognitive reframing game featuring 'Flip-Bricks'. Students identify an unkind thought and 'flip' it to reveal a concrete strategy. Removed all construction/demolition metaphors. Background set to white for ink efficiency.
A literal student worksheet for identifying strategy choices (Deep Breaths, Stop Think Choose, Ask for Help) for common school problems. Features clear checkboxes and a drawing area. Background set to white for ink efficiency.
A bold, literal presentation for teaching self-regulation strategies (Deep Breaths, Stop Think Choose, Ask for Help). High-contrast and direct for students with ADHD.
A facilitator guide for a 20-minute direct session focusing on literal self-regulation strategies (Deep Breaths, Stop Think Choose) and using Desk Strips. Background set to white for ink efficiency.
A concise, one-page teacher guide designed for a 20-minute art/SEL lesson. Includes a strict pacing guide, specific discussion prompts for K-1 students, and technical tips for using tempera cakes efficiently in a short timeframe.
A print-ready student worksheet with a large, framed canvas area for tempera cake painting. Includes decorative motifs and a simple prompt to help Kindergarten and 1st-grade students visualize their growth over the school year.
A colorful slide deck for a 20-minute art lesson. It covers the SEL theme of transitions and change, demonstrates how to use tempera paint cakes, and provides a creative prompt for students to paint their growth gardens.
A set of movement-based warm-up cards for K-2 students that use physical play to introduce the concepts of growth and metamorphosis.
A printable activity sheet with butterfly and cocoon templates for students to externalize their fears and visualize their growth for the upcoming school year.
A visual presentation for students that explains metamorphosis as a metaphor for personal growth and transitions, including step-by-step activity instructions.
A comprehensive teacher's guide for the Cocoon of Courage lesson, including learning objectives, materials, step-by-step instruction, and differentiation strategies for K-2 students.
Updated Fifth Grade Slides with a dedicated learning goals slide (Slide 2) featuring the learning target, success criteria, and JHawk Way requirement for alignment with the updated teacher guide.
Updated Fifth Grade Teacher Guide with the JHawk Way requirement at the top and success criteria positioned near the learning target for better visibility and sequence alignment.
Updated Fourth Grade Slides with a dedicated learning goals slide (Slide 2) and consistent Success Criteria icons. Improved contrast on final slides for better classroom visibility.
Updated Fourth Grade Teacher Guide with the JHawk Way requirement at the top and success criteria positioned near the learning target for better visibility. Revised layout to prevent orphaned sections and optimize document length.