A visual slide deck teaching 5th/6th grade special education students (3rd/4th grade level) the four main steps of starting a conversation: approaching, greeting, asking questions, and listening.
Student worksheet for practicing the T.H.I.N.K. filter and 'Pump the Brakes' technique. Includes scenarios for transitions, blurting, and disagreements, plus a cut-out desk strip.
Teacher facilitation guide updated with the 'Pump the Brakes' car metaphor and the T.H.I.N.K. filter. Includes scripts and an observation log for tracking behavior.
Printable desk strips for an ADHD student. Features the T.H.I.N.K. filter and the 'Pump the Brakes' car metaphor in high-contrast, gamer-themed designs.
Instructional slides for a 5th grade student focusing on impulse control through the 'Inner Remote' and 'Pump the Brakes' metaphors. Includes specific scenarios for transitions and the T.H.I.N.K. filter.
A reflection worksheet for 6th-grade boys to identify physiological signs of anger, personal triggers, and de-escalation strategies in a professional, direct format. Revised for improved student work area spacing and printability.
A facilitator guide for a 30-minute group counseling session for 6th-grade boys, focusing on identifying personal triggers and developing de-escalation strategies without thematic metaphors. Revised for improved layout and guaranteed single-page fit.
A reference card containing word banks for values and strengths to help students who may struggle to brainstorm ideas during the identity session.
A professional facilitation guide for counselors to lead a 30-minute pair session on identity, including timing, scripts, and therapeutic prompts.
An identity-focused worksheet for students to map out their core values, strengths, challenges, and future goals, designed to facilitate partner discussion.
A creative, technical-themed worksheet for two students to independently reflect on their identity and then engage in a guided peer discussion about their values, strengths, and future goals.
A facilitator's guide for a 30-minute counseling session for two students, providing a structured timeline, prompts, and tips for exploring self-identity through the "Identity Blueprint" metaphor.
A set of printable drawing paths for the String Sync activity, ranging from easy (circular) to extreme (the Vortex spiral). Each path includes start/end markers and decreasing path widths to increase the teamwork challenge.
A comprehensive facilitator guide for the String Sync teamwork activity, including setup instructions, step-by-step procedures, and guided debrief questions focusing on communication and problem-solving.
A refined student worksheet for reflecting on daily experiences using two distinct buckets for 'good' and 'hard' events, now completely anonymous without name fields.
An observation and peer-feedback tool for students acting as "Critics" during role-plays, focusing on eye contact, tone, and the use of respectful language.
A set of six printable scenario cards featuring realistic social situations for 3rd graders to practice their respectful communication skills.
A student-facing reference sheet and planning guide that provides respectful phrases and body language tips to help students prepare for their role-play performances.
A detailed teacher's script for the 30-minute lesson, featuring time-stamped sections, speaking prompts, and classroom management actions for the Kindness Theater activities.