A detailed facilitator's script for a 30-minute social skills lesson. Includes specific 'Say' and 'Do' columns for activities, with a focus on differentiating changes from lies and teaching coping strategies.
A teacher-facing facilitation guide for the Thought Garden lesson, including learning objectives, discussion prompts, prep checklists, and troubleshooting tips for common student misconceptions.
A student worksheet where 3rd graders categorize automatic thoughts as positive, negative, or neutral and practice reframing a negative thought into a positive or neutral one.
A vibrant slide presentation for 3rd grade students that introduces the garden metaphor for automatic thoughts, defining positive (flowers), negative (weeds/ANTs), and neutral (rocks) thoughts with examples.
A reflective student worksheet for the lesson on Tough. It includes sections for identifying bullying behaviors according to the school's definition and a creative perspective-taking activity.
A facilitation guide for the Sam's New Path lesson, including ASCA alignment, learning objectives, and slide-by-slide discussion prompts for the book Tough.
A bright and engaging 4-slide presentation focused on the book Tough by Erin Frankel. It reinforces the school's definition of bullying while teaching 3rd graders about perspective-taking through Sam's character.
A reflection sheet for 2nd and 3rd graders that encourages both drawing and writing. It focuses on the emotional experience of giving and receiving 'Magic Words'. Features standard primary lines (dashed midlines) and watermark icons. Consolidated to a single page.
A worksheet for 2nd and 3rd graders with large writing lines (32px+ height) and simplified prompts. It includes a Magic Word Bank to help younger students identify strengths in their peers. Consolidated into a single page with space for 2 friend reflections.
A facilitation script tailored for 2nd and 3rd grade teachers. It uses simplified metaphors ('Heavy vs. Shiny' words) and a clear 3-step formula. Consolidated into a single-page layout for easy classroom use.
A 5-slide presentation designed for 2nd and 3rd graders. It uses high-contrast colors, large fonts (min 28px), and simplified concepts to teach the difference between generic and specific appreciation. Includes a new word bank slide and improved text contrast.
A teacher's guide for the 2nd-3rd grade version of the 'Appreciation Alchemists' lesson. It simplifies the core concepts of specific feedback into 'Magic Words' and provides a clear pacing guide for younger learners. Optimized for a single-page layout.
A reflection journal page called 'The Crucible', designed for students to introspect on their experience giving and receiving high-quality feedback. It emphasizes the long-term social benefits of these skills for upcoming transitions.
A structured activity sheet for students to practice the 'Transmutation Formula'. It now includes 'The Alchemist's Vocabulary' word bank, alongside dedicated space to draft specific, impact-focused appreciation for three different classmates.