A teacher's guide for the 15-minute 'Focus Detectives' lesson, aligned with the Second Step PDF headings: Brain Builder, Getting Started, Practice, and Check. It provides scripts and modeling prompts for teaching attention skills.
A set of four guided discussion 'cards' for teachers to lead a circle time conversation, focusing on normalizing transition feelings and celebrating discoveries made during the scouting activity.
A hands-on activity sheet for Pre-K students to guide them through building their own binoculars and provide a visual 'scout checklist' for identifying positive features of their future Kindergarten classroom.
A vibrant visual presentation for Pre-K students to introduce the concept of curiosity, the 'Big School Quest', and how to use their binoculars to find exciting things in their new Kindergarten environment.
A comprehensive teacher's lesson plan for 'Big School Binoculars', detailing the mission objectives, supply list, step-by-step instructional flow, and guiding questions for Pre-K students.
A set of four printable discussion prompt cards for teachers to facilitate social-emotional circle time conversations. Revised to fit onto one page with improved cut guides.
A four-page student memory journal featuring drawing spaces for self-reflection on growth, kindness memories, and future aspirations. Revised for improved contrast and visual consistency.
A vibrant, visual slide deck for Kindergarteners to introduce the concept of a time capsule, reflect on their growth, and brainstorm memories of kindness.
A comprehensive teacher's guide for the Kindness Time Capsule lesson, including learning objectives, a materials checklist, and step-by-step instructional procedures. Revised for better page-flow.
A landscape-style footer banner for the welcome bulletin board. Designed to be printed in landscape mode.
A detailed read-aloud script for teachers to use during the Hand-in-Hand Heart lesson, providing a gentle narrative framework for discussing emotional bonds and summer transitions.
A printable craft activity for Pre-K students to create their own Hand-in-Hand Heart, reinforcing the concept of emotional connection through a tactile experience.
A vibrant, Pre-K friendly slide deck to accompany the Hand-in-Hand Heart lesson, featuring simple visuals and prompts for classroom discussion.
A comprehensive lesson plan for Pre-K educators to facilitate the Hand-in-Hand Heart lesson, including objectives, materials, and step-by-step instructions.
An answer key and response guide for counselors to interpret student work. Provides specific indicators of concern versus healthy processing for both elementary and secondary materials.
A professional development slide deck for school staff. Covers the definition of prolonged grief, classroom signs, emotional regulation strategies, and practical communication systems to support students.
A middle and high school level journal addressing the complexities of prolonged grief. Focuses on identity, communication strategies (like the traffic light system), and building a robust adult support map.
An elementary-level therapeutic journal focused on emotional identification and basic regulation skills. Uses a 'Heart Garden' theme with drawing prompts and somatic exercises suitable for younger students.
A comprehensive professional guide for school counselors detailing strategies for addressing Prolonged Grief Disorder. Includes developmental considerations, emotional regulation tools, and communication frameworks for all school levels.