A detailed lesson plan for teaching kindergarteners the social skills of joking. It includes instructional steps, body language identification, and structured role-play scenarios focused on empathy.
A revised math-themed anchor chart for conversation skills, now optimized to fit on a single page with a non-wrapping horizontal equation metaphor. Teach A+G+O=Connection with clear visual variables.
A teacher's facilitation guide for the Calm Down Crew lesson, specifically tailored for kindergarten. It includes instructional scripts, reset spot setup advice, and support strategies for younger learners.
A visually engaging slide deck designed for kindergarten students on managing frustration. It features realistic photos of children, simple breathing exercises, identifying helpers, and a tour of a classroom reset spot.
A creative drawing activity sheet where students sketch their mental 'Safe-House', using a blueprint-inspired layout with guided prompts for sensory elements. Optimized for print with improved contrast, layout, and designated student work areas in the footer.
A student worksheet designed for mapping personal sensory triggers and physical 'storm signs' as a precursor to building their mental safe-house. Now optimized for a single-page layout.
A comprehensive teacher guide for facilitating the Sensory Safe-House lesson, including learning objectives, materials, timed lesson flow, and differentiation strategies.
An instructional slide deck for students that introduces the concept of 'Sensory Storms' and provides a framework for designing a mental 'Safe-House' for self-regulation.
An answer key and teacher reference sheet for the 'Gear Shift Worksheet', providing the correct engine levels for various scenarios and pedagogical tips for teaching self-regulation.
A simple worksheet for Pre-K and Kindergarten students to practice identifying engine speeds through coloring, drawing their own feelings, and matching classroom activities to the correct energy level.
A hands-on activity printable for students to create their own 'Engine Speedometer' with a movable arrow to track and communicate their internal energy levels throughout the school day.
A vibrant slide deck for students that introduces the car engine metaphor for energy levels, featuring clear visual cues for blue, green, and red speeds and interactive scenario checks.
A teacher facilitation guide for the 'Body Engine Tuner' lesson, providing step-by-step instructions, vocabulary, and differentiation strategies to help students understand self-regulation through an engine metaphor.
A clear, step-by-step handout for the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique. Provides visual cues and practice spaces for students to identify sensory inputs, helping them stay centered and present.