A structured discussion guide for teachers to lead reflections on the film and the collaborative clay activity, featuring targeted questions and follow-up prompts.
An interactive student worksheet for practicing the 'reframe' technique of optimism. Includes guided and open-ended thought reframing and a creative drawing area.
A vibrant, high-energy 6-slide deck designed for an elementary classroom presentation. Includes the sunflower analogy, the 'Optimism Glasses' metaphor, and interactive scenarios.
A comprehensive 30-minute teacher guide for teaching optimism, featuring a structured lesson flow, teacher scripts, and differentiation strategies for K-5.
A creative reflection worksheet where students design a personal "Flag of Courage" and write a pledge to be an upstander. Replaces the comic strip activity to focus on commitment and symbolism. Revised for single-page printing and cleaner work area.
A set of printable scenario cards for small group activities. Each card presents a realistic bullying or exclusion scenario and challenges students to apply the '3 Ds' of intervention strategies to practice being an upstander. Revised with selection circles.
A visually dynamic slide presentation designed to guide a class through the concepts of upstanding, different types of courage, and the '3 Ds' of intervention strategies. Features high-contrast design and large text for accessibility. Revised with improved button contrast.
A comprehensive teacher's guide for a 45-minute social-emotional learning lesson on becoming an upstander. Updated to include the Courage Flag Pledge activity and corrected table layout.
A comprehensive facilitator guide for teachers or counselors. Includes lesson objectives, a step-by-step small group plan, and discussion prompts for teaching grounding exercises to primary students.
A sensory-themed board game for small groups. Students navigate a "Grounding Garden" path, completing quick sensory tasks (sight, sound, touch, movement) to reach the finish line. The path follows a logical numbering system for clear flow.
A two-page printable bifold booklet for students. Features a front cover, sensory drawing prompt, breathing exercise, and a reflection back cover. Designed for easy folding and primary student use.
A vibrant visual anchor chart for K-4 students illustrating the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique with clear icons and kid-friendly descriptions. Perfect for a calm-down corner or small group instruction.
A 3-question exit ticket to assess 2nd-grade student understanding of the 'Brain House' concepts, including identifying which part of the brain is in charge during emotional flips and the importance of naming feelings.
An interactive student worksheet for 2nd graders to practice labeling the hand model of the brain, identifying personal body signals of big emotions, and practicing the 'Name It to Tame It' sentence starter.
A visual slide deck introducing the 'Brain House' hand model, the concept of 'flipping your lid', and the 'Name It to Tame It' technique for 2nd-grade students. Includes an embedded instructional video.
A comprehensive teacher-facing 4-week curriculum guide for the 'Brain House Explorers' unit, detailing weekly learning goals, key activities, and essential vocabulary based on Dan Siegel's Name It to Tame It concept.
A student reflection worksheet for the self-advocacy lesson, allowing students to identify challenges and practice communication scripts, optimized for single-page printing.
A professional observation and assessment tool for teachers or counselors to track student self-advocacy skills across four key classroom scenarios, optimized for one-page printing.
An interactive slide deck featuring four real-world classroom scenarios to help students practice self-advocacy and communication skills.
A formal but friendly certificate of completion for the Lunch Bunch series, recognizing students as "Lunch Bunch Believers" and highlighting their unique contributions to the group.
A celebratory final slide deck for the Lunch Bunch series. Focuses on reflection, recognizing individual growth, and reinforcing the commitment to regular school attendance as part of a community.
Facilitator guide for the final Lunch Bunch session, focusing on celebration, reflection on growth, and committing to future school attendance goals.
A printable "puzzle postcard" for students to design and write to peers who have been absent, reinforcing the message that every student's presence is valued.
A Session 3 slide presentation focusing on the impact of absenteeism. Uses puzzle visuals to show how every student's presence completes the group and encourages supportive communication.