Emotion recognition ranging from basic feelings to complex nuances and mixed states. Strengthens accurate self-assessment through identity exploration, strength identification, and values-based decision making.
A visual presentation for the 4th-to-5th grade transition lesson. Features high-impact slides on reflection, school values, and a group brainstorm for "The Navigation Kit." Revised for better balance and visibility.
A reflection and goal-setting worksheet for 4th graders. Includes sections for the Navigation Kit, school values, and academic goals. Revised for more writing space.
A comprehensive teacher facilitation guide for the 4th-to-5th grade transition lesson. Includes detailed steps for the Hook, Reflection, and the new Small Group Brainstorm activity. Revised for perfect 2-page flow and legibility.
The Reflection Chamber Journal, redesigned with a pink and rose theme. This two-page journal includes reflection prompts, habit trackers, and clarity ratings for student self-assessment.
A student mapping worksheet updated with a pink and rose aesthetic. It helps students connect current behavior choices to future consequences and end-of-year goals.
A visually dynamic slide deck exploring the concept of the 'Mirror Effect,' now themed in various shades of pink and rose. It features high-contrast visuals on visualization, decision paths, and future rewards.
A comprehensive teacher guide for the Future Self Mirror lesson, updated with a professional pink and rose color palette. It includes learning objectives, instructional sequences, and support strategies.
Slide deck for 4th grade Upstander Elite, featuring 'Confessions of a Former Bully' by Trudy Ludwig, the bullying circle, and power shift strategies. Optimized for high contrast and fixed rendering.
Slide deck for 3rd grade Power Protectors, featuring 'Tease Monster' by Julia Cook, bullying definitions, and the 4 upstander power moves. Optimized for classroom delivery.
Legacy reflection handout for 5th-6th grade. Features status auditing, a leadership move brainstorm, and a school legacy pledge with high-contrast work areas.
Slide deck for 6th grade Social Leadership, exploring school culture audits, 'Restart' themes, and building a legacy of advocacy. Optimized for high contrast and fixed rendering. Includes conflict vs bullying comparison.
Slide deck for 5th grade Impact Influencers, exploring 'Zero' by Kathryn Otoshi, social capital as power, and single significant events in cyberbullying. Optimized for high contrast and fixed rendering. Includes conflict vs bullying comparison.
Slide deck for 2nd grade Inclusion Squad, featuring 'The Invisible Boy' by Trudy Ludwig, bullying definitions, and specific includer strategies. Optimized for visual engagement.
Slide deck for 1st grade Friendship Force, featuring 'Trouble Talk' by Trudy Ludwig, bullying definitions, and the seesaw model of power. Optimized for high contrast and fixed icon rendering.
Upstander challenge handout for 3rd-4th grade. Features scenario sorting between conflict and bullying based on imbalance of power, plus a writing area for upstander scripting.
Creative drawing and coloring worksheet for PK-K students. High-contrast printable with a focus on upstander actions and the core bullying definition checkboxes.
Slide deck for Kinder Kindness Knights, featuring 'Bully B.E.A.N.S.' by Julia Cook, bullying definitions, and hero roles. Optimized for high contrast and fixed rendering.
Slide deck for PK Kind Crusaders, featuring 'One' by Kathryn Otoshi, bullying definitions, and the Stop-Walk-Talk strategy. Optimized for high contrast, clear lesson transitions, and verbatim definitions.
Counselor guide for 6th grade using 'Restart' by Gordon Korman to explore school culture and legacy. Includes the printable Legacy Pledge handout page. Fixes header spacing and box height.
Counselor guide for 5th grade using 'Zero' by Kathryn Otoshi to explore social capital, cyberbullying, and influencer responsibility. Includes the printable Impact Reflection case study and pledge handout page.
A student-facing worksheet for practicing self-advocacy scripts and reflecting on impulsive behaviors. It includes guided scenarios and creative spaces for students to develop their own 'Power Words'.
A set of visual anchor charts and desk reference cards featuring the 'Brain Remote' concept. It provides clear, actionable steps for students to manage impulsivity and use self-advocacy language.
A vibrant, interactive slide deck designed for touchscreen displays. It uses the 'Brain Remote' metaphor to teach impulsivity control, conflict resolution, and self-advocacy through engaging visuals and prompts.
A slide deck for introducing Vocabulary Role Play, providing script frames and audience guidelines for practicing emotional vocabulary.
Teacher guide for vocabulary role play and student scenario cards for practicing emotional vocabulary in social contexts.
A slide deck for teaching word intensity and synonyms for emotions, helping students 'level up' their vocabulary from basic to advanced terms.
A teacher guide and student vocabulary collection sheet for expanding emotional vocabulary using 'Word Gradients' and word families.
A visual slide deck explaining the Mood Map concept and how color-coded quadrants help students identify their energy and emotional state.
A teacher lesson plan and a student Mood Map organizer using color-coded visual scaffolding to categorize emotions by energy and pleasantness.
A slide deck that guides students through the 'Mirror Me' activity, demonstrating how to use modeled talk to understand and express emotions.
Teacher guide for modeled talk and a student drawing worksheet for matching emotions to physical gestures and expressions.
A visual presentation slide deck introducing the 'Heart Weather' daily routine and non-verbal signals for emotional check-ins.
A teacher instructional guide and student reference sheet for implementing daily non-verbal signals to check student emotional readiness, based on the 'Predictable Routines and Signals' strategy.
A student-facing reflection log for tracking daily progress on 'minding your business' social skills goals. Features large, readable text and guided writing lines. Fits on a single page.
Slide deck for Day 5 of community circles focusing on 'Focus Force' and avoiding distractions. Includes greeting, shout-outs, scenario practice, and Scattergories.
Slide deck for Day 4 of community circles focusing on 'Drama Detours' and avoiding rumors. Includes greeting, shout-outs, scenario practice, and Scattergories.
Slide deck for Day 3 of community circles focusing on 'The Silent Station' and ignoring peer corrections. Includes greeting, shout-outs, scenario practice, and Scattergories.
Slide deck for Day 2 of community circles focusing on 'The Exit Strategy' and walking away from conflict. Includes greeting, shout-outs, scenario practice, and Scattergories.
Slide deck for Day 1 of community circles focusing on 'Conversation Lanes' and staying out of others' talk. Includes greeting, shout-outs, scenario practice, and Scattergories.
A comprehensive facilitation guide for the week of community circles, featuring instructional notes, scenario scripts for each day, and Scattergories master lists. Includes a student recording sheet.
A detailed facilitation guide for the TK lesson 'Foundations of Calm'. Includes scripts for the 'Wiggle & Freeze' activity, Turtle Breathing technique, and the Butterfly Hug demonstration. Updated to match the Academy theme.
A detailed slide-by-slide facilitation guide for the 3rd grade 'Mindful Masters' lesson. Includes scripts for explaining the 'Observe, Name, Reroute' technique and instructions for the mapping activity.
A detailed slide-by-slide facilitation guide for the 1st grade 'Stress Detectives' lesson. Includes scripts for explaining body signals, the 'Stop & Search' technique, and instructions for the Body Signal Search activity.
A detailed slide-by-slide facilitation guide for the 2nd grade 'Calm Crusaders' lesson. Includes scripts for explaining the difference between 'Mouse' and 'Elephant' problems and guidance for proactive vs. reactive toolkits.
A detailed slide-by-slide facilitation guide for the TK/Kindergarten lesson 'Little Breathers'. Includes simple counselor scripts, child-friendly analogies for stress, and instructions for interactive breathing practice.
A double-sided student and teacher resource featuring audience discussion prompts, a written reflection area, and a 4-point drama rubric focusing on SEL skills.
A set of printable prompt cards for drama class, featuring conflict scenarios, refusal skill models, and secret character twists to deepen empathy and perspective-taking.
A comprehensive 60-minute lesson plan for 4th-grade drama, integrating SEL concepts like empathy and conflict resolution through warm-ups, direct instruction, and group improv.
A detailed facilitation guide for the 6th grade 'Resilience Strategy' lesson. Provides scripts, mature analogies for transition stress, and instructions for practicing Box Breathing. Terminology updated for a more sophisticated 6th grade audience.
A detailed facilitation guide for the 5th grade 'Zen Warriors' lesson. Includes scripts for explaining 'Thinking Traps', 'The Flip' self-talk technique, and 'The 10-10-10 Rule' for perspective shifting.
A final consolidated student worksheet that fits perfectly on one page, featuring balanced reframing boxes and darkened grounding lines.
A revised teaching script consolidated into two pages with headers repeated on each page for professional consistency and no awkward splits.
A finalized slide deck with polished text rotation for breathing exercises and improved quote layout.
A revised lesson plan for teachers, consolidated into two pages to avoid awkward breaks and improve readability.
A detailed facilitation guide for the 4th grade 'Stress Scientists' lesson. Includes counselor scripts, biology-themed analogies for brain function, and interactive prompts for the 'Scientific Method' practice.
A comprehensive teacher guide for the Grit Gear lesson, including strategies like self-talk, chunking, breathing, and help-seeking.
A visual presentation introducing 'Grit Gear' strategies—self-talk, chunking, breathing, asking for help, and more—to help students overcome difficult or boring tasks.
A reflective worksheet for students to identify and plan 'stick-with-it' strategies like self-talk, chunking, and power breaks for challenging tasks.
A personal reflection journal for students to document their testing mindset, identify proud moments, and sign a "Calm Contract" commitment.
A two-page student worksheet for mapping physical stress cues and practicing the "thought flip" technique to reframe testing anxiety.
A presentation designed to guide students through the Calm Before the STAAR workshop, featuring visual aids for breathing, stress identification, and thought reframing.
A detailed facilitation guide for teachers to lead the Calm Before the STAAR workshop, including learning objectives, materials, and step-by-step instructions.
A detailed slide-by-slide facilitation guide for the 1st/2nd grade combo lesson 'Pressure Patrol'. Provides specific counselor scripts, interactive activity prompts, and pedagogical tips for each slide.
A comprehensive presenter script for the 'Coffee with the Counselors' parent session. It provides slide-by-slide talking points, visual cues, and transition phrases, maintaining a warm and collaborative tone for the school counselor to use during the presentation.
A one-page template for families to create a personal 'Coping Deck' of strategies. Styled after UNO cards, it provides space for children to draw or write their own Skip (Pause), Reverse (Reframe), Wild (Help), and Next Step (Movement) techniques.
An 14-slide presentation for parents titled 'Coffee with the Counselors' that uses an UNO card metaphor to explain childhood anxiety and provide practical coping strategies. The design features a warm coffeehouse aesthetic mixed with vibrant UNO card visuals and comprehensive speaker notes.
A teacher-facing instructional guide and printable student visual for the 'Heart Shield' lesson. Includes a 10-minute scripted discussion and an anchor chart poster with self-affirmations.
A 5-slide visual presentation for a 10-minute lesson on coping with family rejection. It covers emotional identification (Mad/Sad), self-affirmation strategies (The Shield), and identifying supportive adults.
A quick formative assessment tool for students to reflect on their emotional state. Revised for better contrast and larger work area.
A visually bold classroom anchor chart summarizing core strategies for cooling down anger. Revised for single-page layout.
A student activity sheet where children select their preferred coping strategies and illustrate themselves using these tools. Revised for single-page layout and improved header.
A facilitation guide for teachers leading the Joy Architect unit. Includes pacing guides, key discussion questions for each phase, and pedagogical tips for maintaining the architectural metaphor.
A visual slide deck guiding students through the 5 phases of Joy Architecture, from site inspection to long-term maintenance. Features an architectural blueprint theme with clean lines and bold headings.
A consolidated graphic organizer worksheet that fits all five phases of the Joy Architect lesson into a single, blueprint-themed page. Students can track their progress from site inspection to final construction schedule.
A comprehensive teacher facilitation guide for the 'Road to State Exam Mania' sequence, featuring persona coaching, behavior management strategies (using wrestling metaphors), lesson-specific tips, and a bank of discussion questions.
A creative drawing and strategy reinforcement worksheet for Kindergarten. Features a large shield area for students to draw inclusive actions and reminders for the Stop-Walk-Talk strategy.
Counselor guide for Kindergarten using 'The Recess Queen' by Alexis O'Neill. Includes lesson script, Stop-Walk-Talk strategy review, and instructions for the Hero Heart Shield activity.
Slide deck for Kindergarten Hero Heart, featuring 'The Recess Queen' by Alexis O'Neill. Focuses on the role of the 'Includer', the Stop-Walk-Talk strategy, and identifying bullying vs. conflict.
A visual sorting and drawing worksheet for PK students to distinguish between kind and mean choices. Features large icons for non-readers and a creative drawing area for personal kindness moves.
Counselor guide for PK using 'The Sour Grape' by Jory John. Includes lesson script, Hero Oath, and instructions for the Kindness Grapes sorting/coloring activity.
Slide deck for PK Kindness Kingdom, featuring 'The Sour Grape' by Jory John. Focuses on identifying purposeful mean behavior vs. kind choices and introduces the 'Check-In' upstander strategy.
Day 5 slides focusing on the transition from awareness to acceptance and the Acceptance Ally pledge. Expanded for a full 15-minute lesson with teacher notes. Revised layout for better PDF rendering of teacher notes. Now with improved spacing and contrast. Now with improved spacing and contrast.
Day 4 slides introducing the 'Inclusion Protocol': Wait, Invite, and Adjust. Now expanded for a full 15-minute lesson with teacher notes. Revised layout for better PDF rendering of teacher notes. Now with improved spacing and contrast.
Day 3 slides focusing on communication diversity, including AAC, body language, and non-traditional listening styles. Expanded for a full 15-minute lesson with teacher notes. Revised layout for better PDF rendering of teacher notes. Now with improved spacing and contrast.
Day 2 slides exploring sensory processing differences and the 'volume knob' analogy for hyper- and hypo-sensitivity. Expanded for a full 15-minute lesson with teacher notes. Revised layout for better PDF rendering of teacher notes.
Day 1 slides focused on introducing the 'Mind Lab' and the concept of Neurodiversity using the fingerprint analogy. Now expanded with teacher notes and more slides for a full 15-minute lesson. Revised layout for better PDF rendering of teacher notes. Now with improved spacing and contrast.
Printable exit tickets for students to record daily 'Lab Discoveries'. Revised for 4 slips per page with improved writing space and contrast.
A set of 6 printable vocabulary cards with definitions and icons, designed for 3rd-5th graders to learn key terms related to Autism Acceptance. Revised to fit on a single page.
A highly detailed 5-page teacher guide for the Mind Lab unit, featuring day-by-day scripts, discussion prompts, prep checklists, and specific learning objectives for each 15-minute session.
A set of 20 conversation cards designed to help students find common ground. Each card features a prompt and a connection-building activity.
A facilitator's guide for the Common Threads conversation activity, including instructions for various gameplay modes and tips for fostering deeper connections.
A student-facing reading and activity sheet exploring the history of wrestling championship belts, their symbolism, and how students can build their own academic legacy.
A detailed teacher facilitation companion for the Kickoff Mania slides, providing talk tracks for the 'Belt vs. Legacy' discussion, discussion prompts, and implementation steps for the Ubuntu mission.
A teacher-facing companion guide for the 'Main Event Mindset' slides, providing slide-by-slide scripts, instructional instructions for managing test anxiety, and post-test decompression strategies.
A detailed teacher facilitation guide for Week 4 of the 'Road to State Exam Mania' sequence, focusing on Ganas (drive) and Virtus (grit) for the final exam push and the 'Mania Gala' unit wrap-up.
A detailed teacher facilitation guide for Week 3 of the 'Road to State Exam Mania' sequence, focusing on ELA state exam preparation and the 'Testival' pep rally.
A detailed teacher facilitation guide for Week 2 of the 'Road to State Exam Mania' sequence, focusing on Autism Acceptance Week and celebrating neurodiversity.
A detailed teacher facilitation guide for Week 1 of the 'Road to State Exam Mania' sequence, focusing on kickoff motivation and the Creed Value of Ubuntu.
A teacher facilitation guide for Lesson 5, including instructions for the 'Barrier Relay Race' and a unit conclusion.
A culminating sorting activity where students categorize various problem scenarios into the four task barrier types.
A culminating slide deck for the 'Barrier Blitz' lesson, reviewing all 4 types of task barriers and preparing students for the final sorting activity.
A teacher facilitation guide for Lesson 4, including instructions for the 'Stakeout Walk' and sensory mapping activity.
A mapping activity for students to identify 'Hot' and 'Cool' sensory zones in their classroom to manage environmental distractions.
A slide deck for Lesson 4 teaching students about sensory and environmental barriers to focus.
A teacher guide for Lesson 3, including instructions for the LEGO hook and advocacy scripting for students.
A worksheet for students to identify and differentiate between material barriers and information barriers in various classroom scenarios.
A slide deck teaching students how to identify information and clarity barriers, differentiating between 'I don't have it' and 'I don't get it.'
A teacher guide for Lesson 2, including instructions for the 'Mystery Bag' hook and how to facilitate a 'Supply Scan' in the classroom.
A worksheet for students to perform a 'Supply Scan' and identify physical materials needed for their tasks.
A slide deck teaching students about physical and material barriers, introducing the 'Supply Scan' technique.
A teacher facilitation guide for Lesson 1, including instructions for the Statue Game hook and the Body Mapping core activity.
A worksheet for students to identify and map the physical signals of frustration and being 'stuck' in their own bodies.
An introductory slide deck for the 'Stuck Signals' lesson, using a Task Detective theme to help students recognize the physical and emotional sensations of being stuck.
A comprehensive teacher facilitation guide for the Brain Lab Advocacy sequence, providing implementation tips for simulations, role-plays, and long-term support strategies.
An answer key for the Lesson 3 Instruction Chopper Worksheet, providing clear breakdowns of the practice scenarios.
A student worksheet for the final lesson, where students write their personal 'Power Phrase' motto on a star-themed pledge sheet to be displayed on the 'Wall of Action'.
A printable template for students to create their personalized 'Brain Shield' desk reference card, with prompts for their signal, magic sentence, and action plan.
Engaging slides for Lesson 5 that guide the student self-reflection process and introduce the 'Wall of Action' graduation ceremony.
Instructional slides for Lesson 5 that guide students through the creation of their personalized 'Brain Shield' desk reference card.
A comprehensive teacher's guide for the fifth lesson, focused on student self-reflection and creating a 'Wall of Action' with personal self-talk mottos.
Challenge cards for Lesson 4 containing fast-paced instruction scenarios for students to practice their self-advocacy scripts during role-plays.
A set of role-play scenario cards for Lesson 4, allowing students to practice diagnosing barriers (Wall, Fog, Slog) and delivering self-talk prescriptions.
Slides for Lesson 4 that introduce the 'Pace Patrol' role-play activity, defining roles for the 'Fast Talker' and the 'Pace Patroller' and reviewing key self-advocacy scripts.
Engaging slides for Lesson 4 that guide the "Freeze and Fix" improvisational game and present role-play scenarios for students to practice self-talk solutions.
A worksheet for Lesson 3 where students practice breaking down complex multi-step instructions into clear, single-step numbered lists.
A comprehensive teacher's guide for the fourth lesson, outlining role-playing scripts and the "Freeze and Fix" improvisational activity.
Slides for Lesson 3 that teach students how to identify 'cut lines' in complex directions and rewrite them into numbered, single-step lists.
A student worksheet for the third lesson, using an oversized 'prescription pad' design to practice writing self-talk power phrases for different task barriers.
Instructional slides for Lesson 2 that introduce the 'One Thing' script and provide guidance on how to use it respectfully and effectively.
Engaging slides for Lesson 3 that match specific self-talk 'prescriptions' to diagnosed problems like boredom and difficulty.
A student reflection worksheet for Lesson 1 where they identify their physical sensations of cognitive overload and visualize their current 'fizz level'.
A comprehensive teacher's guide for the third lesson, matching specific self-talk 'prescriptions' to diagnosed problems like boredom and difficulty.
A student worksheet for the second lesson, acting as a 'Patient File' where students diagnose a character's barrier to task initiation and practice 'I feel' statements.
