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.
Printable prompt cards for the reflection circle, designed with clear typography and thematic icons to help students focus during the discussion.
A student-facing worksheet for personal reflection, allowing students to capture their growth, goals, and nervous-excitements before the transition to middle school.
A visually engaging slide deck to guide the circle reflection, featuring clear prompts for each round and supportive visuals for 5th graders.
A comprehensive facilitation guide for a restorative circle reflection, featuring structured prompts, timing, and preparation tips for 5th-grade teachers.
A concise, one-page facilitation guide for a 20-minute SEL session, including a minute-by-minute pacing table and recommended movie clips.
A one-page, super-fast worksheet for a 20-minute SEL session, designed for immediate character check-in and personal regulation practice.
A rapid-fire slide deck for a 20-minute SEL session, focusing on character identification and one core regulation tool.
A comprehensive guide for teachers on how to facilitate the Inside Out SEL lesson, including timeframes, discussion prompts, and an answer key for the student worksheet.
A fun, visual worksheet for students to complete while watching Inside Out, focusing on character identification, movie plot points related to SEL, and personal regulation strategies.
A vibrant slide deck to introduce students to the emotions from Inside Out and set expectations for their movie viewing activity.
A simplified email template for caregivers introducing the 'Inner Explorer' group. Includes placeholders for group day and time, a summary of the 6-week curriculum, and an explanation of key concepts like 'Pebbles vs. Boulders'. Designed for quick copying into an email or school newsletter.
A sorting activity worksheet for first graders to practice identifying the difference between 'Pebbles' (small problems) and 'Boulders' (big problems). Includes a word bank of relatable scenarios and clear sorting areas to reinforce when to seek adult support.
The culminating student worksheet for the Inner Explorer program, updated to include 'Pebbles vs. Boulders' problem sizing. Students document their favorite tool, their support team, and specific plans for handling different problem sizes.
The final teacher's guide for the Inner Explorer program. Focuses on synthesizing the six weeks of learning, guiding students through the creation of their personalized mission plans, and conducting a celebration ceremony to recognize student achievement in self-regulation.
A celebratory and comprehensive review slide deck for the final week of the Inner Explorer program. Summarizes the four key tools learned (Feelings, Breath, Movement, Team), guides students in creating a personalized toolkit, and celebrates their growth as self-regulated learners.
A formal behavioral contract for students using sensory tools (fidgets). Outlines three key rules (Eyes on Speaker, Quiet Hands, Safe Storage), includes a space for students to draw their selected tool, and provides a signature line to foster a sense of responsibility and ownership.
A teacher's guide for introducing fidget tools in the first-grade classroom. Includes a clear 'Tool vs. Toy' demonstration script, behavioral expectations for fidget use, and a classroom management strategy for storing and retrieving sensory tools.
A slide deck for teaching first graders how to use fidgets (Focus Friends) responsibly. Explains the difference between a tool and a toy, provides clear rules for engagement (Eyes Up, Keep it Quiet, Desk Home), and builds anticipation for signing a focus contract.
A set of six printable scenario cards for first-grade role-playing, updated to include the 'Pebbles vs. Boulders' concept. Each card presents a situation and helps students practice deciding whether to solve it independently or seek adult assistance.
A professional teacher's guide for Lesson 4, focused on problem sizing (Pebbles vs. Boulders) and help-seeking behaviors. It outlines how to frame asking for help as a strength and provides a structured script for communicating needs to adults.
A comprehensive guide for teachers and counselors on facilitating the art therapy activities, including de-escalation strategies and discussion prompts.
A guided scribbling exercise designed to help students release emotional energy and identify their current mood through physical movement and color.
A creative blueprint activity where students design their ideal "safe space" or calm corner to promote self-regulation.
An art therapy activity where students map out the people, feelings, and memories that are important to them inside a large heart.
A visual presentation introducing the connection between colors and emotions, using art therapy concepts to help children understand self-regulation.
A refined, black-and-white minimalist worksheet for the Family Culture Scale, featuring nine reflection questions with structured response options and improved page-break handling.
A final reflection and celebration worksheet for the last session of the Basecamp journey, including a section for students to review their growth and a "Certificate of Completion."
A support network mapping activity for Week 7 of the Basecamp journey, helping students visualize and identify the supportive adults and peers in their lives.
An identity-focused worksheet for Week 6 of the Basecamp journey, encouraging students to separate their identity from their parent's actions and focus on their own strengths and future goals.
A coping skills activity for Week 5, helping students create a "Storm Shelter" map of strategies to use when they experience intense or overwhelming emotions.
A resource for Week 4 of the Basecamp journey, providing students with ideas for staying connected with their incarcerated parents and a space to reflect on their communication preferences.
A worksheet for Week 3 of the Basecamp journey focusing on normalization through statistics and debunking common myths related to parental incarceration.
Slides for Week 2 of the Basecamp support group, focusing on identifying emotions using a weather metaphor and the concept of "Name It to Tame It."
A "Weather Report" emotion chart for students to identify and express their current feelings using a weather metaphor (Sunny, Cloudy, Rainy, Stormy).
A student contract for the Basecamp support group, outlining shared agreements on confidentiality, respect, and listening, with space for a custom group rule and a signature.
Introduction slides for the first week of the Basecamp Journey support group, introducing the group's purpose, a welcome icebreaker, and the concept of confidentiality.
A facilitator guide for the first session of the Basecamp Journey support group, providing objectives, a timed facilitation flow, and tips for establishing group safety.
A teacher-facing resource featuring structured discussion cards and facilitator tips to lead meaningful conversations about career anxiety, failure, and psychological flexibility.
A hands-on student worksheet that guides learners through analyzing case studies, mapping their own 'Path A' and 'Path B', and identifying their personal transferable skills.
A narrative reading passage for students featuring case studies of Vera Wang, Reid Hoffman, and Julia Child, highlighting their non-linear career paths and pivot points.
A restorative justice document featuring a guided apology letter template and a personal action plan. Revised with improved page layout, larger response areas, and clearer handwriting guides.
A dual-part worksheet featuring an Integrity vs. Dishonesty T-chart and a structured essay prompt about the importance of honesty in a community. Revised with better header placement and darker lines.
A relatable 3rd-grade short story about a student who steals a drink and regrets the guilt and lying that follow. Revised with improved page breaks and larger response areas.
A 3rd-grade informational article explaining the concept of trust, community safety, and integrity using a bridge metaphor. Revised for better page breaks and printability.
A set of 20 sorting task cards focused on responsibility. Features 10 examples of responsible behavior and 10 examples of irresponsible behavior with clear icons and age-appropriate scenarios for K-4 students. Optimized for sorting activities with uniform visual styling.
Small group activity cards featuring 16 distinct social scenarios. Designed to prompt student groups to role-play respectful reactions and discuss the subsequent positive ripples they create. Includes an instruction guide.
A student worksheet designed for grades K-4. Students complete the Golden Rule sentence, draw a respectful action in a visual ripple diagram, and write a commitment for the day. Resized and optimized for single-page printing with generous drawing space.
A vibrant anchor chart for the classroom that visually illustrates the Golden Rule and the Ripple Effect. Features a clear central metaphor of a water droplet and labels for respectful behaviors. Darkened borders and larger labels ensure high legibility.
A detailed teacher facilitation guide for the Respect Ripple lesson. Includes a 45-minute lesson plan with a hook, direct instruction, small group activities, and differentiation strategies for K-4 students. Optimized for single-page printing.
A colorful and engaging 7-slide presentation for K-4 students teaching the concepts of respect, the Golden Rule, and the ripple effect. Includes visual metaphors, discussion prompts, and real-world examples.
A second expansion pack of 12 "Duty Detective" scenario cards (Cases 25-36), featuring more diverse situations for students to categorize as responsible or irresponsible.
A comprehensive facilitation guide for teachers to deliver the Respect Ripple Effect lesson to a K-4th grade audience. Includes pacing, differentiation strategies for younger and older students, and targeted discussion prompts.
A teacher guide for the 'Playground Problem Solvers' lesson, providing lesson objectives, a detailed teaching procedure, answer keys, and differentiation strategies.
An engaging presentation for 2nd graders that explains speaker's intent, social misunderstandings, and strategies for managing frustration using characters from the story.
A set of printable story cards for a hands-on sequencing activity where students sort the key events of 'The Kickoff Mixup'.
A sequencing graphic organizer styled as a 'Story Path' to help 2nd-grade students organize the events of the story in the correct order.
A 2nd-grade reading passage titled 'The Kickoff Mixup' that explores social challenges at recess, including inclusion, honesty, and misunderstanding, followed by comprehension questions.
A third set of printable scenario cards for the Decision Drive game, featuring topics like digital safety, inclusion, and boundaries.
A hands-on sorting activity for kindergarteners to distinguish between school-appropriate imagery and imagery that should be saved for home. Two pages for board and cut-outs.
A printable social story for students to personalize, reinforcing the message of choosing safe and kind imagery at school. Designed for 8.5x11 printing.
A weekly tracking handout for students to monitor their daily energy levels and progress toward their attitude improvement goal. Designed for quick daily check-ins and end-of-week reflection.
A self-reflection worksheet featuring a rubric for students to rate their attitudes across three key areas: self-talk, peer relationships, and learning resilience. Includes a dedicated goal-setting section.
A visual presentation for the 'Attitude Check Mirror' lesson. Features clean, high-impact slides defining mindset concepts, contrasting fixed vs. growth mindsets, and providing guided reflection prompts for 8th-grade students.
A teacher facilitation guide for the 'Attitude Check Mirror' lesson. Includes a timed pacing guide, activity scripts for mindfulness, and tips for guiding 8th graders through self-assessment.
A student-facing activity sheet for kindergarteners to design a 'Good Sport Award' trophy and draw themselves practicing positive sportsmanship behaviors.
A teacher-facing read-aloud guide for the book 'Sally Sore Loser', providing structured pre-reading questions, during-reading 'Stop & Think' moments, and key vocabulary definitions for kindergarteners.
An engaging and visually vibrant slide deck for kindergarten students, featuring 'Sally Sore Loser' themes, interactive 'Thumbs Up/Down' sportsmanship scenarios, a 'Cool Down Balloon' breathing exercise, and role-play steps.
A comprehensive teacher guide for 'The Gracious Game' lesson, including objectives, materials, procedure, and differentiation strategies for kindergarteners.
A student-facing reflection worksheet shaped like a mason jar where students can draw and write about their favorite memories, growth, and summer goals.
A set of 12 colorful discussion prompt cards designed to facilitate sharing during an end-of-year circle, covering memories, personal growth, and summer excitement.
A comprehensive teacher's guide and facilitation script for a 2nd-grade end-of-year reflective circle focusing on growth, memories, and summer safety.
A peer-evaluation and observer guide for the 'Respect in Every Direction' lesson. It provides a rubric for students to assess role-play performances based on verbal choices, body language, tone, and conflict resolution.
A set of scenario cards for classroom role-play. Each card presents a realistic middle-school conflict requiring a respectful response, categorized by 'Upward' (authority) or 'Outward' (peers) directions.
A script template and resource for students to use during role-play activities. It provides 'Red Light' (disrespectful) and 'Green Light' (respectful) examples, as well as a list of respectful phrases and body language tips.
A student reflection worksheet for the 'Respect in Every Direction' lesson. It includes sections for initial think-pair-share notes, a mapping activity for different types of respect, and a concluding exit self-assessment.
A set of instructional slides for the 'Respect in Every Direction' lesson. It covers the think-pair-share opening, definitions of respect, and the concept of giving respect in different social directions (upward, outward, inward).
A facilitator guide for teachers leading a Mother's Day workshop for 8th-grade boys. It provides a 30-minute pacing guide, instructional strategies for overcoming emotional resistance, and a core philosophy of 'Technical Framing' to encourage vulnerability.
A double-sided student worksheet designed as a 'Structural Blueprint'. It guides students through sketching a childhood memory and writing a heartfelt, vulnerable letter to their mother, using technical prompts to frame emotional expression as a high-value skill.
A visual presentation for 8th-grade boys that frames Mother's Day as a 'Mission' requiring emotional bravery. It uses a technical blueprint aesthetic to make vulnerability feel like a skill to be mastered rather than a weakness.
A visual anchor chart for K-4th graders defining respect through 'Looks Like' and 'Sounds Like' columns. Includes a teacher reference poster and a student activity sheet for drawing and writing personal respect goals.
A peer review checklist and facilitation guide for students to audit each other's physiological safety plans, focusing on actionability and bottom-up efficacy.
The culminating project template for the sequence: a personalized physiological safety plan that synthesizes triggers, cues, somatic interventions, and anchors.
Synthesis slides for Lesson 5, introducing the concept of mental rehearsal and the architecture of a physiological safety plan.
Facilitation guide for the Somatic Toolkit workshop, including station setup instructions and instructional scripts for bottom-up regulation.
Student evaluation scorecard for somatic regulation techniques, allowing learners to test and rate the effectiveness of various bottom-up interventions.
Slides for Lesson 4, detailing bottom-up regulation techniques including the dive reflex, diaphragmatic breathing, and muscular discharge.
Teacher's guide for the Interoceptive Lab, including instructions for the Heartbeat Tracking Task and clinical interpretations of accuracy gaps.
Student lab log for interoceptive accuracy tests and state-sensation mapping, including the Heartbeat Tracking Task (HTT).
A celebratory completion certificate for students who have finished the 'Mood Makers' sequence, recognizing them as 'official Mood Makers and Reset Heroes'.
The final instructional slide deck for Lesson 5, guiding students through synthesizing their research into a "Joy Menu" and practicing their new skills through role-play.
A student worksheet for reflecting on emotional change by creating a visual comic story of identifying a problem, choosing a tool, and achieving a positive mood shift.
Slides for Lesson 3, covering the definition of interoception, its link to anxiety, and biofeedback techniques for improving internal awareness.
A personal visual 'Happy Heart' collage template for Pre-K students to select and display activities identified in previous lessons.
Instructional slides for Lesson 5, reviewing the key concepts of internal weather, movement experiments, and the coping toolbox.
A student-facing restaurant-style menu template for synthesizing and illustrating personal mood-lifting activities and coping strategies.
A Kindergarten reflection and gratitude worksheet for the final lesson, where students identify traits they appreciate in their peers.
Facilitation guide for teachers to lead Pre-K students through creating their personal visual 'Happy Heart' collage.
Answer key and facilitation notes for the Academic Shutdown Analysis activity, providing biological explanations and intervention strategies for each state.
Visual presentation for Pre-K students to conclude the sequence and prepare for their happiness collage.
A teacher guide for the Community Celebration Circle, facilitating a concluding reflection and peer-compliment activity.
A student-facing activity sheet for preschoolers featuring character coloring, emotion identification, and visual reminders of coping strategies.
A teacher-facing interactive script featuring a character named Drip the Raincloud, used to teach preschoolers how to articulate sadness and practice breathing.
Engaging visual slides for a circle-time lesson, teaching preschoolers how to recognize sadness and use Bubble Breaths and communication to cope.
A comprehensive 15-minute lesson plan for preschool teachers focusing on identifying sadness and practicing coping strategies like Bubble Breaths and seeking support.
Visual presentation slides for Lesson 4, distinguishing between adaptive excellence and maladaptive perfectionism while introducing the law of diminishing returns.
Final student synthesis materials for Lesson 5, including a comprehensive Resilience Architecture master plan and a portable, pocket-sized Crisis Card for immediate intervention.
Visual presentation slides for Lesson 3, teaching students how to detach self-worth from academic critique and parse feedback for objective data.
Visual presentation for Lesson 5, synthesizing the sequence and introducing the Resilience Architecture plan and Crisis Card.
Visual presentation slides for Lesson 2, illustrating the ABC model of CBT and common academic cognitive distortions.
Grading rubric and evaluation guide for teachers to assess the final "Reframing Guide" projects while maintaining student confidentiality.
A student budgeting activity for Lesson 4 that teaches students how to evaluate opportunities and practice declining them to protect their academic capacity.
Final project guide and template for students to create their personalized "Reframing Guide," applying CBT techniques to their three most recurring stressors.
The summative student material for the sequence—a Professional Resilience Manifesto template where students synthesize their learning into core commitments and a resilient professional narrative.
Visual presentation for Lesson 4, addressing the economics of energy, role overload, and the "Yes/No/Negotiate" framework in academia.
Final synthesis presentation showing the shift from anxious narratives to balanced reframing, preparing students for their final project.
Teacher facilitation guide for the final lesson, focusing on cognitive rehearsal and the construction of a Professional Resilience Manifesto.
A student worksheet providing a structured 4-panel comic grid for illustrating a compassion scenario. Includes dedicated spaces for the narrative arc and a "Reflection Corner" at the bottom for students to analyze the character's motivations and actions.
An instructional handout for students that breaks down the comic creation process into clear, manageable steps. It includes a checklist of comic elements (bubbles, clouds, symbols) and a visual guide to the 4-panel narrative structure for depicting compassion.
A teacher facilitation guide for the Kindness Chronicles lesson, featuring a detailed 30-minute pacing guide, instructional tips, and a breakdown of the 4-panel story arc. It provides educators with the "Compassion Superpower" framing and specific discussion prompts.
A visually dynamic slide deck that introduces the concept of compassion, basic comic-book storytelling mechanics, and peer-focused scenarios for student inspiration. Designed for a 30-minute 7th-grade lesson with bold, comic-style visuals and clear instructional prompts.
A final comic strip template with creative panel layouts and an integrated reflection section. Designed to facilitate the 15-minute creation phase and the final reflection component of the lesson.
A storyboarding worksheet for planning a three-act comic. It includes sections for conflict, action, and resolution, along with a perspective check to help students think about the internal thoughts of their characters.
A one-page reference guide for students that explains the narrative structure of a compassion-focused comic and provides visual tips for speech bubbles, action lines, and character expressions.
A slide deck for the 'Compassion Comic Strip' lesson, providing a 30-minute pacing guide, definitions of compassion, and peer scenarios to kickstart student ideas.
A teacher implementation guide for the Cartoon Behavior Roadmap system, providing instruction on how to use emojis and graphics to manage classroom behavior.
A student-facing reflection document with fun cartoon-style emojis and graphics, designed for daily self-assessment.
A fun, high-contrast printable classroom poster with cartoon-style graphics and emojis to help students identify their behavior zone.
An engaging slide presentation that defines the Behavior Roadmap, categorized by Green (Safe/Learning), Yellow (Caution/Reminder), and Red (Stop/Unsafe) zones with fun cartoon-style graphics and emojis.
