A student-facing emotional check-in worksheet where kindergarteners can identify their feelings by circling expressive faces and drawing their own.
A comprehensive teacher guide for the Listening Leaders lesson, including pacing, scripts, and differentiation strategies for kindergarten.
A listening comprehension activity where students respond to verbal 'Stop' and 'Go' commands by coloring corresponding circles on their sheet.
A kindergarten-friendly worksheet for identifying the components of whole body listening and visualizing oneself as a good listener.
An engaging slide deck designed for kindergarten students to introduce the concept of whole body listening and practice responding to 'Stop' and 'Go' commands.
A high-contrast coloring worksheet for kindergarteners featuring 'Heart Detective' scenes. Students color recognizable icons representing sharing, helping, including others, and listening, reinforcing the empathy lesson's core values.
A printable 'little book' template and a matching mission drawing sheet for kindergarten students. The book reinforces the 'Heart Detective' metaphor, teaching children to identify feelings in others and respond with empathy, while the drawing sheet provides space for reflecting on their own acts of kindness.
A vibrant and visually engaging slide presentation for kindergarteners to learn about empathy. It uses a 'Heart Detective' theme with simple scenarios and clear visual icons to teach children how to notice and respond to the feelings of others.
A comprehensive 30-minute lesson plan for kindergarten teachers on teaching empathy using the 'Heart Detectives' theme. Includes a step-by-step procedure, teacher scripts, and instructional tips.
A teacher's discussion guide for the book "Last Day Blues" by Julie Danneberg. Includes pre-reading, during-reading, and post-reading questions to help students process transition emotions.
A comprehensive teacher's lesson guide for the garden-themed transition lesson. Includes a 40-minute pacing guide, instructional objectives, material lists, and facilitation tips for managing student emotions. NOW UPDATED with physical book recommendations.
A set of four printable feeling cards (Excited, Sad, Nervous, Proud) for young students to use as visual aids during the transition lesson. Designed to be cut out and used as popsicle stick puppets.
A drawing-based reflection worksheet for students to document their favorite memory from the current year and something they are excited about for the next grade level. Designed with large work areas and primary-ruled lines for young learners.
A teacher's read-aloud script for an original story about a sprout outgrowing its pot. The story serves as a metaphor for transitioning to a new grade, featuring pausing points for class discussion.
Visual presentation to guide a transition lesson for young learners. NOW UPDATED to reference the book "Last Day Blues" and include sections on normalizing complex feelings and a reflection activity.
A comprehensive teacher guide for facilitating the 'Behavior Detectives' lesson, including instructional steps, discussion prompts, and key concepts for teaching expected vs. unexpected behaviors.
A student worksheet for identifying expected vs. unexpected behaviors and explaining their social impact, following the 'Behavior Detectives' theme.
An instructional slide deck for teaching expected vs. unexpected behaviors through the theme of 'Behavior Detectives.' Includes definitions, impacts on others, and situational challenges.
A visual anchor chart for the 'Behavior Detectives' lesson, clearly defining expected and unexpected behaviors using a detective-themed aesthetic. It highlights the impact of behaviors on others' thoughts and feelings.
Superhero-themed behavior desk strips for kindergarteners, condensed into a single-page layout with three strips per sheet. Features Monday-Friday tracking with AM/PM slots for four specific behavioral goals. Standardized for consistent icon sizing and tracking areas.
A mindfulness worksheet based on the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique, designed to help students manage anger by engaging their senses. Revised for maximum handwriting space and a single-page layout.
Answer key for Classroom and Cafeteria worksheets. Revised for layout and print clarity.
A comprehensive teacher guide for the Behavior Detectives unit, including key terminology, instructional strategies, and focus areas for classroom and cafeteria lessons.