Why Do We Try Discussion Guide

A student handout containing four printable, cut-out "Voice Power Pocket Cards." Students color, write their names, and cut out these visual reminder cards to carry in their pockets or tape to their desks to support self-advocacy in the general education classroom.

A student-facing printable practice worksheet for kindergarteners. Features name and date fields, a white creative drawing space to illustrate using their "Strong Voice", and a match-by-coloring activity for help, breaks, and sensory tools.

A comprehensive teacher lesson plan and facilitator script for a kindergarten counseling session on self-advocacy. Features step-by-step guidance on teaching students to ask for help, breaks, or sensory tools, with specific phrasing for preparing for the group's transition/termination.

A comprehensive teacher-facing resource detailing the final session outline for the Friendship Garden small group. It provides pacing, structured discussion prompts, a closing circle ritual, and facilitation instructions for the keepsake posters.

An interactive, beautifully themed keepsake coloring poster for 2nd-3rd grade students. It combines garden-themed coloring illustrations with short, creative reflection prompts to celebrate their friendship journey.

A gorgeous 8-slide digital planner for summer tutoring in June, July, and August 2026. Includes time/subject blocks, attendance checkboxes, and notes in a retro school dashboard aesthetic with 24px+ readable text sizes.

A delightful, print-ready keepsake coloring poster designed for primary grades (K-1st). It features beautiful garden graphics with bold outlines for easy coloring, minimal writing, and an interactive drawing frame to celebrate friendship growth.

A 6-slide presentation deck designed for 16:9 projection to guide daily small group lessons. Features large, high-visibility typography (minimum 24px), dark clinical blueprint themes, and visual anchors to explain emotional mapping, guilt vs. shame, and cognitive reappraisal.

A professional 2-page teacher facilitation and curriculum guide outlining the 4-day, 20-minute daily small group intervention. Includes detailed step-by-step scripts, exact timestamps, CASEL framework alignment, common misconceptions, and facilitation techniques.

A 4-page student work booklet containing interactive physical mapping activities, cognitive reappraisal templates, guilt vs. shame scenario case files, and synthesis reflection sheets.

An identical pre- and post-test assessment for middle school students to evaluate their understanding of guilt vs. shame and excitement vs. anxiety before and after the 4-day intervention. Includes scenario-based multiple-choice and short-answer questions.

A comprehensive facilitation guide for counselors to run the 20-minute end-of-year transition lesson for grades K-2. Emphasizes somatic breathing, hands-on drawing prompts, co-regulation, helper circles, and active chanting to reduce transition anxiety.

An interactive EOY transition activity booklet for K-2 students, featuring friendly hiking-themed drawing frames, emoji check-ins, circle-the-answer coping tools, and a bold coloring 'Brave Motto' to process next-grade adjustments in a concrete, sensory-friendly way.

A comprehensive facilitation guide for counselors to run the 20-minute end-of-year transition lesson. Includes structured pacing, discussion prompts, active listening tips, and support strategies for upper elementary students.

An interactive transition booklet for upper elementary students (grades 3-5). Features reflective hiking-themed prompts to capture accomplishments, design a visual summer coping backpack, build a support network, and address next-grade anxieties.

A comprehensive facilitation guide for counselors to run the 20-minute end-of-year transition lesson. Includes structured pacing, discussion prompts, active listening tips, and support strategies for upper elementary students.

An interactive transition booklet for upper elementary students (grades 3-5). Features reflective hiking-themed prompts to capture accomplishments, design a visual summer coping backpack, build a support network, and address next-grade anxieties.

A visual, student-facing activity sheet featuring a "Behavior Dial" layout (Volume, Movement, and Energy levels 1-5) used during Days 3 and 4 to practice and document behavior adjustments.

A set of printable school setting cards (Hallway, Cafeteria, Art Room, Library) and specific physical behavior 'Clue Cards' for students to sort and discuss during Day 2.

An identical 1-page pre and post-assessment sheet used to measure student growth in recognizing social norms, interpreting environmental clues, and adjusting behavior across school settings.

A comprehensive 2-page teacher facilitation guide featuring step-by-step small-group lesson plans (20-minute daily sessions) aligned to the CASEL Social Awareness framework. Includes detailed timestamps, script prompts, and instructional tips for grades 3-5.

A set of 4 printable visual cue cards for K-2 classroom norms (Listening, Sharing, Raising Hand, Being a Friend). Designed to be printed on a single sheet, cut in half, and used as teacher desk prompts, carpet visuals, or classroom mini-posters.

An identical pre and post student-facing assessment sheet for grades K-2. Features large checkboxes, visual helper emojis, clean borders, and name/date fields, allowing teachers to assess student progress on active listening, sharing, and hand raising.

A detailed, 2-page teacher facilitation guide for the 3-day SEL small group sequence. Includes daily 20-minute plans with exact timestamps, teacher scripts, CASEL Social Awareness alignments, materials list, and student group strategies.

A printable 1-page document with 3 cut-out daily reflection exit tickets corresponding to Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3 of the Crew Control curriculum. Features short reflection boxes and visual balance meters for student self-assessment.

An interactive team tracking sheet where student groups assign specialized crew roles (Navigator, Recorder, Advocate, Builder) and log voice participation metrics in real-time.

A printable 1-page activity sheet featuring 6 scenario discussion cards with realistic middle school group dilemmas (e.g., dominant leaders, passive bystanders, cliquey gatekeepers) and guiding prompts for small group roleplay.

An identical pre- and post-test designed for assessment on Day 1 (Pre) and Day 3 (Post). Features 5 scenario-based questions to measure student growth in role division, self-advocacy, and handling power imbalances.

A comprehensive 2-page small group facilitation guide for teachers, breaking down the 3-day curriculum (20 minutes per day) with minute-by-minute timestamps, lesson plans, CASEL alignments, and intervention strategies for navigating group power dynamics.

A 9-slide classroom presentation with high-contrast, modern visual themes designed to introduce incoming freshmen to communication styles and perspective-taking.

Printable small-group roleplay scenario cards themed around high school peer conflicts. Cards are structured to guide students through communication style practice and perspective-shifting.

An interactive two-page guided student worksheet containing communication style notes, perspective-taking exercises, a video reflection block, and a self-reflection exit card.

A comprehensive teacher lesson plan detailing pacing, learning objectives, instructional scripts, perspective-taking exercises, and discussion guidelines for teaching communication styles.

A vibrant, superhero-themed presentation to introduce 4th grade students to their new Chromebook responsibilities and the 'Make Kindness Your SuperPower' initiative at Edgewood Intermediate.

An expanded 2-page teacher facilitation guide for the Tech Hero initiative, with detailed instructional steps, restorative reflection questions, and classroom support strategies at Edgewood Intermediate.

A comprehensive 2-page family guide and contract for 4th grade Chromebook use, adjusted to perfectly fill each page with a professional layout and improved spacing to ensure print-readability at Edgewood Intermediate.

A simple, highly visual K-2 puzzle page featuring a mini 6x6 word search with simple summer words and a 'Sandy Path' coloring maze to help the surfer reach the beach.