An engaging visual presentation for grades 1-3 using a workshop theme to teach the four tools of a sincere apology.
A personal reflection journal for students to document their testing mindset, identify proud moments, and sign a "Calm Contract" commitment.
A two-page student worksheet for mapping physical stress cues and practicing the "thought flip" technique to reframe testing anxiety.
A presentation designed to guide students through the Calm Before the STAAR workshop, featuring visual aids for breathing, stress identification, and thought reframing.
A detailed facilitation guide for teachers to lead the Calm Before the STAAR workshop, including learning objectives, materials, and step-by-step instructions.
A comprehensive teacher's guide for the Emotional Backpack sequence. Revised with improved layout, clarified context for resources, and fixed page break logic. Now condensed to 2 pages for easier use. Revised for better spacing and professional layout.
A large-format anchor chart for classroom display. Revised for better contrast and layout reliability, ensuring all sections fit within the printable viewport. High-contrast design for visibility. Interactive 'Our Gear' section for student names.
A printable 'patch' activity where students choose regulation strategies to customize their personal 'Emotional Backpack'. Revised with improved layout grouping to prevent page break issues and larger drawing areas. Outlined versions for coloring. Now condensed to 2 pages.
A student worksheet for identifying anger cues, practicing 'I' Statements through a realistic scenario, and choosing a personal regulation strategy. Revised with better spacing for handwriting and fixed layout breaks. Now condensed to 2 pages.
A high-visual slide deck for teaching emotional regulation and conflict management. Includes clear metaphors like the 'Emotional Backpack', 'Warning Signs', 'Box Breathing', and 'I Statements' designed for EAL and neurodivergent learners. Revised for improved visual consistency and content clarity.
A two-page resource featuring a student-facing compassion anchor chart and a teacher-facing discussion guide with leveled questions and scenarios.
