Ready Set Slides Classroom Crew Kickoff
Day 1 • Routines
Ready, Set, Crew!
Building our safe, joyful, and caring classroom together through our daily routines and superpowers.
Today's Story Quest: How do our daily habits help everyone learn and feel welcome?
Storybook Connection
Read-Aloud Chat
1
What Did You Notice?
When the characters in our story felt confused or overwhelmed, what routines helped them feel calm and safe?
2
Our Classroom Goal
Routines are not just rules—they are the team agreements that protect our learning time and keep friends happy.
Turn and talk to a partner: What is one routine you already know?
Whole-Body Listening
Routine 1
Eyes
Watching the speaker with focus and care.
Ears
Listening to hear every clue and word.
Hands & Feet
Resting calmly in your own personal space.
Heart
Caring about what your classmate is sharing.
Superpower Chant: "Eyes, Ears, Hands, and Heart!"
Smooth Moves & Transitions
Routine 2
1
Freeze & Look
When the chime rings, hands stop and eyes look right away.
2
Quick Clean
Put your materials back where they live before moving.
3
Gentle Steps
Walk with quiet feet to your next station or carpet spot.
Class Practice: Let's do a 10-second transition test right now!
Tool Guardians
Routine 3
Marker Click!
Push the cap until you hear the “SNAP” so markers stay juicy.
Safe Scissors
Hold the closed blade in your fist when walking across the room.
Book Care
Turn pages gently from the corner and return books spine-out.
When we care for our classroom tools, everyone has what they need to create!
Routine Radar Activity Routine Radar Activity
Classroom Crew Kickoff • Lesson 1
Name:
Date:
Complete the challenges below to show how your classroom superpowers help everyone learn and feel safe!
1
Whole-Body Listening Mission
Draw a line connecting each body part to its superpower job:
Eyes
Ears
Hands & Feet
Caring Heart
Resting calmly in my space
Watching the speaker
Caring about what others share
Listening to hear the directions
2
Tool Guardian Choice
Which choice shows caring for our supplies? Fill in the circle beside the best crew habit:
When using markers, press the cap until it makes a loud "click."
Leave glue sticks open on the rug while walking away.
Carry scissors with closed blades pointed down inside your fist.
3
Routine Superpower in Action
Draw & Write
Draw yourself doing a great classroom routine (cleaning up, listening on the rug, or lining up safely):
My Promise:
When our teacher gives the quiet signal, I will
Crew Champion Status: I know our classroom routines and I help keep our room safe!
Teacher Check:
Routine Launch Teacher Guide Routine Launch Teacher Guide
Lesson 1 Facilitation & Read-Aloud Roadmap
Target: 35–45 Mins
Use this guide alongside any back-to-school read-aloud (e.g., Our Class is a Family , All Are Welcome , or Chrysanthemum ) to establish rock-solid expectations.
Interactive Read-Aloud Prompting Arc
Before Reading
"Look at the classroom on this cover. What makes a classroom feel welcoming and calm instead of chaotic?"
Goal: Activate prior schema on school spaces.
During Reading
"Notice how the characters listen to one another. What does their body language show us about their respect?"
Goal: Anchor whole-body listening behaviors.
After Reading
"What is one routine we can start today so every single friend gets to learn and share without worry?"
Goal: Bridge story lessons directly to room rules.
High-Impact Practice Drills (10–12 Mins)
1
The 5-Count Freeze Challenge
Teacher rings chime or plays a tambourine tap. Students immediately freeze like ice sculptures, place hands on lap, and lock eyes on the teacher before the count of 5. Celebrate quick quiet times!
2
The "Marker Snap" Auditory Drill
Pass out dry-erase markers or colored markers. Practice capped/uncapped cycles. When teacher says "Snap Check!", the whole room snaps caps simultaneously until one crisp, synchronized click echoes.
3
Rug-to-Table Marshmallow Walk
Students pretend they are stepping on giant fluffy marshmallows. Zero thumping feet, hands resting gently by sides, smiling at neighbors along the walkway.
Common Day-1 Hiccups & Responsive Teacher Scripts
Hiccup: Blurting out while on rug
"I notice your brain has great ideas! Remember our Whole-Body Listening superpower: keep that bubble inside until called."
Action: Touch ear gently as nonverbal visual reminder.
Hiccup: Rushing and dropping supplies
"Our classroom tools work best when we move at a safe walking pace. Let’s reset together and practice a steady carry."
Action: Have student re-walk the tool back to tray.
Multilingual & Sensory Accommodation: Pair all verbal routine cues with tactile hand motions (finger to lip, hand to ear, pointer to eye) and visual icon cards on desk corners.
Kindness Spark Slides Classroom Crew Kickoff
Day 2 • Friendship
Kindness Radar!
Spotting ways to welcome friends, invite others to join in, and fill our classroom with caring words.
Kindness Radar Question: How can one friendly smile change someone's entire school day?
Storybook Spotlight
Heart Chat
A
Feeling Left Out
In our story, how did characters look and feel when nobody asked them to sit down or play along?
B
The Power of Inviting
What happened as soon as one courageous friend said, “Come sit by me!” or “Do you want to build too?”
Remember: In our classroom, everyone always has a place at our table.
The Golden Invite
Superpower #1
Look Around
Scan the rug, playground, or lunch table for classmates sitting alone.
Flash a Smile
A warm smile and a friendly wave lets someone know it is safe to approach.
Say the Magic Words
“Would you like to play with us?” or “There is an open spot right here!”
Class Echo Chant: “Make room, make friends, open up the circle!”
Speaking Sunshine
Superpower #2
Sunshine Words (Lift Up!)
☀️ "Great try! You can do it!"
☀️ "Can I share these colored pencils with you?"
☀️ "I love the way you built that tower!"
Storm Words (Ouch!)
🌧️ "You can't play with us."
🌧️ "These are only my toys."
🌧️ "Your drawing looks weird."
Challenge: Give one genuine Sunshine compliment to a classmate today!
What Would You Do?
Roleplay Drill
Recess Scenario
The Solo Swinger
You and your friend are playing tag. You notice Leo sitting alone on the tire swing looking down at his sneakers. What can your Kindness Radar do?
“Hey Leo, want to join our tag team?”
“Can we swing together side-by-side?”
A kind friend notices, steps up, and welcomes others in!
Friendship Recipe Activity Friendship Recipe Activity
Classroom Crew Kickoff • Lesson 2
Name:
Date:
Mix up the best recipe for being a welcoming, sharing, and encouraging classroom friend!
1
Key Friendship Ingredients
Check the ingredients you want to put into our classroom friendship bowl:
Inviting Someone In “Would you like to play with us?”
Sharing Our Supplies Trading colors or taking gentle turns
Sunshine Compliments “You did a wonderful job on that!”
Caring Cheerleader Cheering for friends when they try hard
2
Sunshine Words Speech Bubble
Write or finish the sentence you can say to invite someone sitting alone:
“Hi! Do you want to come play
with me? We have room for you!”
3
Draw Friendship in Action
Recess or Centers
Draw a picture of you inviting or sharing with a classmate:
My Daily Friendship Pledge:
“Today, I will use my Kindness Radar to make sure nobody feels left out.”
Sign Here:
Circle Play Teacher Guide Circle Play Teacher Guide
Lesson 2 Facilitation & Friendship Coaching
Target: 35–45 Mins
Facilitation guide for cultivating inclusive play, verbal kindness, and peer-to-peer connection alongside your friendship read-aloud.
Read-Aloud Discussion Touchpoints
Initial Empathy Check
"Look at Brian’s face when no one picks him for the game. What does his body tell us about how he feels inside?"
Focus: Body language literacy.
Turning Point Clue
"What did Justin do that changed everything? Did it take magic, or did it just take a small kind choice?"
Focus: Accessible kindness acts.
Classroom Commitment
"If someone in our room is ever looking for a friend at recess, what is our crew rule?"
Focus: Collective responsibility.
3-Minute Partner Roleplays (Knee-to-Knee)
A
The "Open Circle" Drill
Partner 1 pretends to build blocks alone. Partner 2 walks up, taps floor gently, and asks: “Is there room for me to build too?” Partner 1 smiles and says: “Yes! You can use these blue blocks!” Then switch roles.
B
The "Sharing Timer" Trade
Partner 1 holds a favorite toy. Partner 2 says: “Can I have a turn when you are finished?” Partner 1 replies: “Sure, I’ll pass it in two minutes!” Practice the joy of giving and the patience of waiting.
Recess & Playground Inclusion Protocol
The "Buddy Bench" Rule
Teach students that sitting on the designated bench or rug corner means: "I’m looking for someone to play with."
Expectation: If you see someone on the bench, run over and invite them.
When Someone Says "You Can't Play"
Teacher intervention script: "In our crew, our games have room for everyone. How can we make this a 4-player game?"
Never allow exclusive play clubs or gatekeeping in shared zones.
Post-Recess Kindness Shoutouts: Spend 3 minutes after recess celebrating students who noticed someone sitting alone or shared playground equipment.
Peace Patrol Slides Classroom Crew Kickoff
Day 3 • Problem Solving
Peace Patrol!
Learning how to notice big feelings, press our calm-down brakes, and solve friendship bumps with powerful words.
Peace Clue: It is completely okay to feel mad, sad, or frustrated—it's what we DO that matters!
Storybook Connection
Feelings Check
1
Body Clues
When characters get angry or worried, how does their body warn them? (Clenched fists, red cheeks, fast heartbeat, tummy butterflies!)
2
The Power of the Pause
Before yelling or pushing, what happens when a character stops and takes three deep breaths to reset their brain?
Feelings are visitors. They come and go, but we are always the boss of our choices!
The 3-Step Calm Brake
Reset Routine
Step 1: STOP
Freeze your hands and body. Tell yourself: “I need to pause right now.”
Step 2: BREATHE
Smell the flower (in through nose), blow out the birthday candle (out through mouth).
Step 3: CHOOSE
Pick a calming tool: drink water, stretch, squeeze a cushion, or talk it out.
Practice Together: Let's take two giant balloon breaths right now!
The Peace Talk Formula
Speaking Up
When something bothers you, use your "I-Statement":
Part 1
“I feel...”
(sad / frustrated / left out)
Part 2
“When you...”
(took my block / walked away)
Part 3
“Can we please...”
(take turns / ask first)
Using "I-Statements" tells friends how we feel without blaming or shouting!
Small Bumps vs. Big Problems
Problem Radar
Small Bump (We Can Fix!)
• Both wanting the same yellow crayon
• Accidentally bumping into someone in line
• Disagreeing on what game to play
Solution: Take turns, rock-paper-scissors, or use an I-statement.
Big Problem (Get Teacher!)
• Someone gets physically hurt or falls
• Someone feels unsafe or scared
• Words that keep hurting after asking to stop
Solution: Tell an adult immediately—that is being a helper!
Peace Patrol Superpower: Solving small bumps makes our whole classroom stronger!
Calm Down Pathway Worksheet Calm Down Pathway Worksheet
Classroom Crew Kickoff • Lesson 3
Name:
Date:
Follow the Peace Patrol Pathway whenever you have big feelings or bump into a friendship problem!
1
Name Your Feeling
Circle how your body feels when a situation feels hard or tricky:
😤 Frustrated
🥺 Left Out
😡 Angry
😰 Worried
2
Pick 2 Calming Tools
Check the 2 strategies you will use to help your brain cool down:
3 Balloon Breaths In nose, out mouth
Drink of Water Cool and refreshing
Calm Down Corner Quiet reset space
3
Build My Peace Talk Formula
Complete the peaceful I-Statement sentences below:
1. I feel (sad / upset / mad)
2. When (what happened?)
3. Please (ask / share / take turns)
4
Peace in Our Room
Drawing Challenge
Draw two friends taking turns, sharing, or shaking hands after solving a small bump:
Official Peace Detective: I use my words to solve small bumps peacefully!
Badge Earned:
Peace Table Teacher Guide Peace Table Teacher Guide
Lesson 3 Facilitation & Conflict Mediation Protocol
Target: 35–45 Mins
Equip students with self-regulation habits and an enduring peer mediation routine to handle everyday classroom friction independently.
Read-Aloud Facilitation Prompts
Emotion Spotting
"What did Sophie feel right before she exploded? Where do you feel anger or frustration in your own body?"
Validates all feelings as normal.
Calm Down Discovery
"Notice what helped her calm down: breathing fresh air and listening to nature. What is your calm-down superpower?"
Identifies self-regulation tools.
Repairing & Reconnecting
"How did the family welcome her back when she was calm? How do we welcome friends back after a rough moment?"
Focuses on restorative closure.
The 4-Step Peace Table Protocol (When Conflict Occurs)
1
Breathe & Cool: Both students sit at the Peace Table and take 3 balloon breaths. No talking until heart rates and bodies are still.
2
Person A "I-Statement": Holds the talking stone: "I felt frustrated when you pulled the car, please ask first."
3
Person B Reflection: Holds the stone: "I hear that you felt frustrated. Next time I will ask before grabbing."
4
The Peace Agreement: Choose a solution (take turns with timer, share the supply, or move to different centers) and do a high-five or fist-bump.
Setting Up the Calm Corner Kit
Visual Feelings Wheel
Laminated chart with facial expressions so students can point to their current emotional state without needing words.
Sensory Reset Tools
Include a 2-minute liquid motion timer, a soft squishy pillow, and a pinwheel for practicing gentle exhalations.
Peace Talk Prompt Card
A sturdy desktop stand displaying: "I feel ____ when you ____. Please ____." for easy reference.
Proactive Mindset: Conflict is not a failure of classroom management; it is our richest curriculum for teaching lifelong emotional intelligence.
