A teacher's guide for implementing the "Cares & Shares" program, providing pedagogical philosophy, sensitive delivery tips, and lesson facilitation strategies to build a dignity-centered community.

A student-facing checklist for the "Cares & Shares" program, providing concrete and age-appropriate ways for students to contribute to their school community after receiving support.

A vibrant and welcoming slide presentation designed for elementary students to explain the "Cares & Shares" program, focusing on community interdependence and the value of contributing back to the school.

Small, durable strategy cards that can be cut out and placed on a ring for portable, independent use by students needing a quick calming reminder.

A cut-and-paste sorting worksheet where kindergarteners choose their favorite calming strategies to place in their personal "Peace Patch" box.

A comprehensive guide for educators on setting up a calming corner and introducing the Peace Patch materials to kindergarten students.

A simple, visual reflection worksheet for kindergarteners to identify their feelings before and after using a calming strategy, with plenty of space for drawing.

Four large, tactile breathing cards designed for young children to trace with their fingers, featuring Flower/Candle, Square, Rainbow, and Hand breathing techniques.

A visual choice board for kindergarteners featuring six simple, independent calming strategies with clear icons and minimal text.

A reflection journal for students to process their observations from the kindness expedition, focusing on specific acts seen and their personal impact.

A mapping activity where students draw a map of their school and mark landmarks where acts of kindness were observed using a visual key.

A slide deck that introduces the concept of social cartography and guides students through the 'Kindness Cartographers' expedition at Bedford Public Schools.