A Social Detective case story about Maya's over-competitiveness during kickball, focusing on identifying social clues and the impact of negative sportsmanship on teammates.
A teacher-facing guide providing psychological context and practical implementation strategies for using the Focus Finder Checklist with students who struggle with work-avoidance due to anxiety.
A calming, step-by-step visual checklist designed to help students with anxiety overcome the paralysis of starting a task. It uses grounding techniques, environment setup, and micro-goals to build momentum.
A quick exit ticket for Lesson 1 where students identify an 'Extreme Thinker' bug and its red flag words from a scenario. Designed as two per page for easy printing.
The final exit ticket for Lesson 5 focusing on Not Fair Frank's 'Fair vs. Same' concept and a general unit reflection. Provided as two per page.
An exit ticket for Lesson 4 focusing on swapping 'should' statements and identifying the circle of control. Provided as two per page.
A revised exit ticket for Lesson 3 focusing on distinguishing between facts and Marty/Jazz-style guesses. Provided as two per page with adequate writing space.
A revised exit ticket for Lesson 2 focusing on Filtering Freddy and finding a silver lining in a negative situation. Provided as two per page with improved layout.
A revised quick exit ticket for Lesson 1 where students identify an 'Extreme Thinker' bug and its red flag words from a scenario. Designed as two per page for easy printing.
A comprehensive teacher resource for delivering 'The Kind Beacon' lesson. It includes pacing guides, discussion prompts for empathy and humility, and extensions for continuing character education in the classroom.
A single-page action plan worksheet for 5th graders to practice daily charity and helpfulness. Optimized to fit on a single 8.5"x11" sheet with a 'Drama Shield' reflection section.
A single-page reflective writing worksheet for 5th graders to consider their personal character goals using a compass metaphor. Optimized to fit on a single 8.5"x11" sheet.
A 6-slide presentation designed for 5th graders to explore kindness, empathy, and character. It uses a 'Light the Way' nautical theme to help students visualize their reputation as a beacon for others.