Volcano Tamer Activity
Volcano Tamer Activity
Read-Aloud Companion • My Mouth Is a Volcano!
Self-Control Lab Calm the Eruption
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My Body's Volcano Warning Signs
Just like Louis in the story, our bodies give us signals right before an interruption erupts! Check all the signals you feel when you have something exciting to say:
Tummy starts rumbling or bouncing
Words tickle my tongue and teeth
I start wiggling or leaning forward
Heart races and breathing speeds up
Draw or describe your #1 biggest signal that an eruption is coming:
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The 4-Step Lava Cool-Down Technique
Story Strategy
1. Trap the Words
Push the words gently against the back of your teeth!
2. Deep Inhale
Take a deep, slow breath right in through your nose.
3. Push Air Out
Breathe air out your nose while keeping words locked in!
4. Safe Turn
Wait patiently until it's your turn to speak nicely.
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Eruption Check: Emergency or Cool Down?
Circle your choice for each situation
A. You know the exact answer to the math problem the teacher just asked!
Cool Down & Raise Hand Emergency Erupt
B. You smell smoke or notice water flooding across the computer cart!
Cool Down & Raise Hand Emergency Erupt
C. You remembered what your dog did before school and want to tell a friend.
Cool Down & Raise Hand Emergency Erupt
D. Your reading partner suddenly trips, cuts their knee, and is crying.
Cool Down & Raise Hand Emergency Erupt
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Classroom Conversation Lab
Speaking & Listening Norms • My Turn, Your Turn
Part 2 Practice Respectful Listener
When My Mouth Erupts...
- • The speaker loses their train of thought.
- • Classmates feel like their ideas don't matter.
- • Important instructions get missed.
When I Am An Active Listener...
- • My eyes are gently looking at the speaker.
- • My brain is thinking about what they are saying.
- • I wait for a natural pause before chiming in.
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Partner Conversation Challenge
Paired Practice
Roleplay Instructions:
Partner A shares for 1 minute: "My absolute favorite game or recess activity and why."
Partner B practices the 4-Step Lava Cool-Down: listen quietly without interrupting. Then swap roles!
My Partner's Name:
Question 1: How did it feel when your partner listened to your whole idea without erupting?
Question 2: While listening, did you feel your volcano bubbling? What trick helped you hold your lava?
Official Volcano Tamer Pledge
I promise to respect my teachers and classmates by keeping my lava cool. When an exciting thought bubbles up, I will take a slow nose breath, lock the words behind my teeth, and wait for my turn so everyone can be heard!
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