Root cause analysis and brainstorming techniques for everyday problem-solving. Equips learners with ethical frameworks and risk-benefit evaluation skills to predict consequences and make informed choices.
Scenario cards for teacher use during Lesson 5 to facilitate role-playing exercises on self-advocacy and obstacle problem-solving.
A final project worksheet where students create a comic strip illustrating a personal self-advocacy experience, from obstacle to resolution.
Visual slides for Lesson 5 that facilitate role-playing scenarios where students practice applying all the self-advocacy skills learned in the sequence.
Printable desk flip cards (Green, Yellow, Red) for students to communicate their task status and need for assistance non-verbally.
Visual slides for Lesson 4 that introduce non-verbal communication tools like desk flip cards and hand signals for effective classroom self-advocacy.
A student worksheet for practicing the language of specificity, transforming vague requests into clear, two-part help commands.
Visual slides for Lesson 3 that teach students how to transform generic complaints into specific, actionable requests using the 'Specificity Robot' metaphor.
Classroom reference cards that visually categorize which problems should be directed to peers vs. teachers, reinforcing the 'Ask 3 Before Me' routine.
A student worksheet for identifying appropriate helpers for specific classroom scenarios and reinforcing the 'Ask 3 Before Me' routine.
Visual slides for Lesson 2 that help students identify different 'helpers' in the classroom and practice the 'Ask 3 Before Me' strategy.
A teacher facilitation guide for the 'Effort Jar' hook activity, providing a script and pedagogical strategies for teaching the tipping point concept.
A student worksheet for practicing the 'Try 3 Before Me' strategy and identifying the tipping point between independent effort and asking for help.
Visual slides for Lesson 1 that introduce students to the concept of the 'Tipping Point'—the moment to transition from independent effort to asking for help.
Gallery walk instructions and reflection prompts for the final lesson, emphasizing the transfer of working memory strategies to other subjects.
A visual reference card for students to keep at their desks, featuring the S.B.T.T. (Stop, Breathe, Think, Try) protocol for emotional regulation.
Visual presentation for the "Overcoming Obstacles" lesson, modeling the Stop-Breathe-Think-Try (SBTT) protocol for emotional regulation during structural failures.
A facilitation guide for teachers on managing the "Stop and Check" intervals, including pacing models and non-verbal redirection strategies.
A student log for the "Stop and Check" intervals, designed to encourage self-monitoring and task adherence during the building phase.
Visual presentation for the construction phase, introducing the 7-minute focus challenge and the "Stop and Check" intervals to support task adherence.
Instructions for teachers on setting up the supply station simulation and facilitating the "one-trip" working memory challenge.
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.
A worksheet for Lesson 5 where students identify and analyze classroom 'hotspots' where controlling blurting is most difficult.
A graduation certificate for students who successfully complete the 8-week Thought Tamers program.
A worksheet for Lesson 7 helping students learn how to repair the social environment after an accidental blurt.
An expanded set of 20 scenario cards for Lesson 6 where students analyze complex social situations and determine how to use their 'Thought Filter' effectively.
A visual strategy guide for Lesson 4 teaching students the 5-second pause technique to control verbal impulses.
A worksheet for Lesson 3 exploring the social consequences of blurting on teachers and peers.
A sorting worksheet for Lesson 2 where students classify various thoughts as either 'Inside' or 'Outside' thoughts.
An introductory slide deck for Lesson 1 explaining the 'Inside vs. Outside' thought framework using an agent theme.
An editable version of the data tracking sheet for the teacher to monitor student progress over the 8-week program.
An 8-week teacher guide outlining the session progression for a group focused on controlling blurting using the Inside/Outside Thought framework.
A printable sheet featuring six high-value "Transition Boost" tickets worth five points each, intended for whole-class recognition of extraordinary behavior during recess transitions (quiet, safe, and direct).
A behavior tracking log for teachers and staff to record incidents of social conflict, measuring the student's ability to identify problem size and choose safe regulation strategies.
A visual reference guide for students illustrating seven regulation strategies to use during social conflicts, using the 'Problem Pilot' theme.
A worksheet for identifying Small vs. Big Problems and selecting appropriate regulation strategies. Includes multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank questions designed for 4th-grade comprehension.
Slide deck for Lesson 5 summarizing all strategies and introducing the 'Expert Pilot' checklist concept for the final project.
Teacher facilitation guide and a cut-and-paste 'Troubleshooting Toolkit' desk strip for Lesson 5, helping students finalize their personal problem-solving system.
Slide deck for Lesson 4 that normalizes the trial-and-error process and teaches students resilience through 'Scout Talk' and the 'Success Loop'.
Teacher facilitation guide and 'Trial and Error Tracker' for Lesson 4, designed to help students persevere through multiple attempts at a task.
Slide deck for Lesson 3 focusing on cognitive flexibility and finding 'Plan B' solutions when classroom tools or methods are unavailable.
Teacher facilitation guide and 'Swap It!' challenge cards for Lesson 3, encouraging students to find alternative tools and methods when facing obstacles.
Slide deck for Lesson 2 focusing on the 'Rewind' cognitive strategy, providing visual examples of sequencing actions backward to solve problems.
Teacher facilitation guide and a 'Rewind the Tape' worksheet for Lesson 2, teaching students how to sequence their actions backward to find lost items.
