Revised facilitator guide replacing the balloon demo with a "Heavy Load" backpack demonstration. Updated scripts and activities to focus on the weight of stress and how help-seeking lightens the load.
Four conversation starter cards designed to prompt low-pressure discussion about goals, difficulty, and mutual support. Ideal for helping a quiet group of students open up during a social skills lesson.
A hands-on activity sheet where students draw their personal goals and a method of supporting others on flower petals and leaves. These are designed to be cut out and assembled into a collaborative group flower.
A vibrant and supportive slide deck for 3rd-grade students that defines goals and motivation using garden-based metaphors. It includes discussion prompts and visual examples designed to engage a quiet group of girls.
A detailed facilitator guide for a 30-minute social skills lesson, specifically tailored for a small group of quiet 3rd-grade girls. It includes pacing, engagement strategies, and lesson objectives focused on motivation and goal-setting.
A set of printable role-playing cards featuring realistic school-based conflict scenarios. Each card provides a prompt for students to practice their I-statement skills, complemented by an observer checklist to ensure quality feedback during peer practice.
A worksheet designed for students to practice constructing I-statements. It includes identification tasks to distinguish between blame and self-advocacy, structured writing spaces for the 4-part formula, and a creative drawing area for emotional awareness.
A comprehensive teacher's guide for the "Speaking My Needs" lesson. It provides a structured timeline, detailed facilitation instructions for each activity, discussion prompts, and differentiation strategies for various learner needs.
This slide deck introduces the concept of I-Statements using a "Talk Toolkit" theme. It covers the difference between blame-based communication and self-advocacy, provides a clear 4-part formula, and includes guided practice scenarios for students.