A teacher-facing guide for a movement-based courage game. Includes a facilitation guide and four full-page printable classroom signs for each "Brave Zone."
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.