A teacher resource for setting up the stepped-reward challenge, including reward ideas and a student tracking sheet.
A coin value worksheet without visual supports. Students convert coin names and quantities (e.g., "4 Dimes") into numerical values and calculate the total for each "bag."
A comprehensive teacher's guide for the Money Mastery unit, including learning objectives, lesson breakdowns, and differentiation strategies for coin counting and budgeting.
Teacher answer key for the Snack Shop Budget Worksheet, including sample affordable combinations and common student pitfalls.
A student worksheet for identifying snack prices, calculating totals for pre-set lists, and making spending choices within a $1.00 budget.
Instructional slides for calculating total costs and making budgeting decisions, featuring "The Golden Rule of Spending" and clear comparison examples.
Teacher answer key for the Coin Detective Worksheet, including visual matching solutions and total value calculations.
A visual slide deck introducing the four main US coins (penny, nickel, dime, quarter) with their identification features and values. features a "Coin Detective" theme.
A coin identification and value worksheet using a "Coin Detective" theme. Includes a field guide, matching activity, and basic counting problems.
A comprehensive teacher/counselor guide for the TK 'Foundations of Calm' lesson. Includes pacing, scripts for delivery, and strategies for physicalizing the concepts of stress and calm.
A foundational worksheet for TK students to identify emotions through coloring and express their calm place through drawing. Features a visual reminder of 'Turtle Breathing'.
A foundational 7-slide presentation for TK students focusing on the difference between 'wiggly' (stressed) and 'still' (calm) bodies. Introduces Turtle Breathing and the Butterfly Hug as essential tools.
A creative comic-strip worksheet for Lesson 6 where students draw the difference between a 'Filter Slip' and a 'Master Tamer' response.
A practice worksheet for Lesson 4 where students practice using the 5-second brake technique with various scenarios.
A final reflection worksheet for students to review and summarize the strategies learned throughout the 8-week Thought Tamers program.
