A sorting activity where students categorize shared stressors from an anonymous "drop box" into personal or systemic categories to facilitate normalization.
A teacher and parent guide for effectively implementing emotional regulation tools, focusing on truthfulness, personal space, and calming strategies for second-grade students.
A set of printable "Calm Down" cards with visual strategies for emotional regulation, box breathing, sensory tools, and self-reflection on truthfulness and personal space.
A daily reflection journal for second-grade students to track their emotions, truthfulness, personal space, and use of calming strategies with emoji check-ins and checkboxes.
A feedback and coaching guide for administrators that provides a structured framework and high-leverage coaching prompts for delivering post-walkthrough feedback.
An observer calibration guide for administrators that provides concrete examples of what to look for and listen for during classroom walkthroughs, categorized by the four domains of the MPS Walkthrough Tool.
A reference guide for administrators that maps the MPS Walkthrough Tool domains directly to the specific standards and indicators of the MA DESE Model Rubric for Classroom Teacher Evaluation.
A refined, consolidated classroom walkthrough tool for administrators, designed to capture evidence of high-leverage teaching practices aligned with MA DESE standards. It groups the original district indicators into concise, high-impact categories.
A student introduction slide deck for the Daily Power Tracker. Updated categories to match the tracker chart: "I had my materials", "I stayed focused", and "I started and worked hard on my work".
A printer-friendly greyscale teacher implementation guide for the Daily Power Tracker. Updated categories and levels with high-contrast elements for clear printing.
A printer-friendly greyscale version of the daily subject-by-subject tracking chart. Optimized for clear printing with high-contrast borders and pure black text. Designed to fit strictly on one page.
A guide for teachers and staff explaining how to use the Daily Momentum Tracker, including definitions for scoring categories and tips for effective implementation.
A comprehensive daily tracking sheet for students to monitor behavioral goals and build positive momentum throughout the school day. Features sections for goal setting, period-by-period scoring on readiness and focus, and a final reflection.
A calming, visually appealing flyer designed to advertise a Wellness Bingo challenge to staff members, emphasizing a low-pressure approach and the benefits of self-care.
A facilitator guide for teachers to lead the Word Wisdom lesson, including learning objectives, key definitions, pacing, facilitation tips for sensitive topics, and an answer guide for I-statements.
A 5-slide visual presentation to introduce the concepts of professionalism, impact vs. intent, microaggressions, and the mechanics of 'I' statements.
An individual reflection worksheet for students to process concepts of professionalism, the impact of microaggressions, and practicing 'I' statements for conflict resolution.
A set of 12 printable discussion cards categorized by topic to facilitate small-group conversations about language impact, professionalism, and conflict resolution.
A comprehensive teacher resource for facilitating the Voice Power lesson. It includes legal context on the McKinney-Vento Act, trauma-informed teaching tips, facilitation prompts for scenarios, and external resource links.