Camp Director Guide Teacher Resource | Social Skills
Camp Participation
K-1 Classroom Behavior Instructional Script
Behavior Goal
Classroom Participation (80%)
Focus Behaviors
Area, Focus, Directions, Routines
Target Audience
Kindergarten & First Grade
Materials Needed
Visual Cards, Desk Strips, Trackers
1
Gathering at the Campsite (Warm-Up - 5 Mins)
Gather students at the circle rug. Introduce the camp theme: we are now a crew of Happy Campers on a daily adventure.
Scripted Cue: "Gather 'round the campfire, campers! To stay safe and have fun on our big trail ride today, we need to train our bodies to follow the Camp Code. When we are Happy Campers, we make our classroom the best place to explore together!"
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The Happy Camper Code (Instruction - 10 Mins)
Use the Trail Guide Visual Kit to teach the four key actions. Keep modeling explicit, repetitive, and physical:
1. Keep Your Campsite
Stay inside designated learning areas (desk, rug spot, table chair).
2. Watch the Trail Guide
Keep eyes on the speaker, voices quiet, hands in lap, ears listening.
3. Follow Map Directions
Execute classroom instructions within 10 seconds alongside peers.
4. Complete Camp Chores
Independently complete arrival, cleanup, and circle transitions.
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Campsite Challenge (Guided Practice - 10 Mins)
Practice each skill through roleplay games. Praise campers who demonstrate the target behavior.
Active Modeling: Play "Red Light, Green Light" to practice staying inside boundaries ("Back to Campsite!").Speaker Check: Whisper "Camp Guide says..." and have students track you with quiet bodies.Prompting Guide: If a student struggles, use the verbal formula: "Check your Campsite, Ranger [Name]!" paired with pointing.
Instructional Strategy: High-Frequency Positive Reinforcement Camp Participation Series
Assessment & Tracking Toolkit
Daily Progress Tracker
Observational Measurement Tool for 80% Classroom Participation Goal
Calculating the 80% Success Target
The school day is divided into 5 block intervals . To meet the 80% goal , a student must demonstrate classroom participation in at least 4 out of 5 blocks daily. Mark a Yes (Y) or No (N) for each segment based on the criteria below.
Participation Criteria
Target Behavior Operational Definition for K-1 Success 1. Campsite Area Sits or stands safely inside the designated learning area (e.g., center table, spot on rug, independent chair) for the duration of the task. 2. Watch Guide Directs eyes to teacher/speaker, keeps body still, mouth quiet, and ears open during direct instruction. Requires ≤ 1 prompt. 3. Follow Map Follows direct group teacher directions (e.g., "stand up", "get a pencil") within 10 seconds of instruction. 4. Camp Chores Independently initiates transitions, cleans up when prompted, and engages in established classroom routines.
Weekly Observation Worksheet
Student: ____________________ Week: __________
Daily Block Intervals Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Block 1: Arrival & Morning Routine Y / N Y / N Y / N Y / N Y / N Block 2: Direct Instruction & Rug Time Y / N Y / N Y / N Y / N Y / N Block 3: Center Rotations / Ind. Work Y / N Y / N Y / N Y / N Y / N Block 4: Group Activity & Transitions Y / N Y / N Y / N Y / N Y / N Block 5: Choice Time & Dismissal Pack Y / N Y / N Y / N Y / N Y / N Total Yes / 5 Blocks ___ / 5 ___ / 5 ___ / 5 ___ / 5 ___ / 5 Goal Met? (Min. 4 out of 5 Yes) YES / NO YES / NO YES / NO YES / NO YES / NO
Prompting Standard: Provide max 2 prompts before scoring block as "No". Camp Participation Series
Trail Guide Visual Kit Printable Desk Support & Visual Cards
Trail Guide Visual Kit
✂️ Cut out desk strips and prompt cards along the dotted lines.
Desk Strips (Taped to student workspaces)
Ranger Space
My Campsite
Name:
1. Stay in Area
2. Watch Guide
3. Follow Map
4. Camp Chores
Ranger Space
My Campsite
Name:
1. Stay in Area
2. Watch Guide
3. Follow Map
4. Camp Chores
Visual Cue Cards (For direct non-verbal prompting)
Camp Step 1
My Campsite
Stay inside my seat or designated spot.
Check-in
Camp Step 2
Watch Guide
Look at teacher, keep mouth quiet, ears open.
Check-in
Camp Step 3
Follow Map
Follow peer group directions quickly.
Check-in
Camp Step 4
Daily Chores
Start activities and cleanup when asked.
Check-in
Usage Note: Laminate strips and cards for multiple uses. Use as visual pointing cues. Camp Participation Series
Daily Trail Record
My Daily Trail Tracker
I can be a Happy Camper all day!
Ranger Name: ____________________
🌲 Ranger Mission: Follow the path from morning to afternoon! After each block, if you stay in your campsite, watch the guide, follow the map, and do your chores, color in the campsite icon or get a Star Stamp from your Team Captain!
1
Camp Arrival
Arrival & Morning Pack
2
Campfire Gathering
Instruction & Rug Time
3
Forest Centers
Center Rotations
4
Trail Walk
Group Transitions
5
Camp Cleanup
Choice Time & Pack
Daily Mission Complete!
If you get 4 or 5 stars today, you are a Master Trail Ranger! 🎖️
Self-Monitoring: Supports child agency and behavioral awareness. Camp Participation Series
Cabin Leader Guide Cabin Collaborations | Peer & Adult Interaction
Cabin Leader Guide
K-1 Peer Interaction Lesson & Scripted Prompts
Accuracy Goal
Peer Interaction (70% Accuracy)
Target Skills
Taking Turns, Responding, Group Play
Level of Support
Modeling, Visual & Verbal Prompts
Session Target
7 out of 10 correct interactions (70%)
1
Sharing the Warm Fire (Warm-Up - 5 Mins)
Have the "cabin group" sit in a circle. Introduce the Talking Stick (Visual Token) . Only the camper holding the stick gets to share, while others look, listen, and wait.
Scripted Cue: "Welcome to the Cabin, Crew! To build a strong cabin team, we need to share the trail together. This is our Talking Stick. When I hold it, it is my turn to share. When I pass it to you, it is your turn to talk! What do the other campers do? We listen and wait with happy eyes!"
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The Cabin Collaboration Code (Instruction - 10 Mins)
Introduce the three interaction keys using the printable visual cards in the Share-the-Campfire Kit :
1. Share Turn
Wait for a peer to finish, then hand over the game piece or talking token.
2. Call & Answer
Look at the peer when asked a question and respond using words or signs within 5 seconds.
3. Cabin Play
Stay inside the game circle, follow game rules, and say "Good game!" when finished.
3
The Campfire Chat Game (Practice - 15 Mins)
Run a structured conversation circle using the Conversation Cards . Track interactions using the 10-Trial system on Page 2.
Prompt Sequence: 1. Model first. 2. Point to student's Turn-taking Visual Card. 3. Ask verbal prompt: "Ranger [Name], your cabin buddy asked a question, what's your answer?" Modeling Check: If student hesitates (> 5 seconds), provide immediate physical modeling: "Watch me: I look at Chloe, smile, and say: My favorite camp food is popcorn!" Then reset the trial.
Prompting Standard: Provide verbal + visual prompt before marking trial. Cabin Collaborations Series
Observational Data Sheet
10-Trial Accuracy Tracker
Measuring Peer/Adult Social Interactions during Structured Play Sessions
Calculating the 70% Success Target
Record up to 10 distinct interaction opportunities during structured play. If a student participates appropriately (with modeling/prompts), mark a
Share-the-Campfire Kit Cut-Out Interaction Materials
Share-the-Campfire Kit
✂️ Cut out conversation tools along the dotted lines.
Cabin Talking Tokens (Pass to take turns)
My Turn to Talk
Hold this card when speaking. Pass it gently when finished!
"My turn! I am sharing..."
My Turn to Talk
Hold this card when speaking. Pass it gently when finished!
"My turn! I am sharing..."
Campfire Chat Cards (K-1 Simple Prompts)
Forest Friends
🐻
What is your favorite animal in the forest?
Ask your cabin buddy!
Camp Play
⚽
What is your favorite outdoor game to play?
Ask your cabin buddy!
My Tent
⛺
If you build a camp tent, what goes inside?
Ask your cabin buddy!
Camp Food
🍫
What is the best campfire snack to eat?
Ask your cabin buddy!
Rainbow Colors
🌈
What is your absolute favorite color?
Ask your cabin buddy!
Happy Thoughts
😊
What is one thing that makes you smile?
Ask your cabin buddy!
Usage Note: Laminate conversation starters to use in structured social centers. Cabin Collaborations Series
Cooperative Play Game Card
Light the Campfire!
I can work, talk, and play with my cabin team!
Ranger Name: ____________________
🔥 Campfire Mission: We need to build a warm campfire! Every time you take a turn, answer a question nicely, or play in your group, color in one of the campfire logs below or collect a star stamp. Color at least 7 logs to light the fire!
🔥
Cooperative Fire
Color Your Logs (1 to 10)
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Log 1
2
Log 2
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Log 3
4
Log 4
5
Log 5
6
Log 6
7 ⭐
Log 7
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Log 8
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Log 9
10
Log 10
Cooperative Cabin Fire Lit!
If you color in 7 or more logs, you lighted the cabin fire! 🎖️
Self-Monitoring: Connects visual progress directly to teacher's 10-trial observations. Cabin Collaborations Series
Kind Ranger Guide Camp Kindness | Appropriate Peer/Adult Interactions
Kind Ranger Guide
K-1 Greeting, Requesting, & Safe Body Behavior Script
Accuracy Goal
Kind Interaction (60% Accuracy)
Target Skills
Greetings, Sharing, Safe Body Bubbles
Instructional Supports
Verbal Prompts, Visual Modeling
Session Target
6 out of 10 correct interactions (60%)
1
The Friendly Hello (Warm-Up - 5 Mins)
Gather students in the "Kindness Circle." Practice looking at a peer, waving, and saying "Hi, Ranger friend!" Use puppets or toys to model.
Scripted Cue: "Hi there, campers! Welcome back to camp. To make our forest a happy place, we need to show kindness to everyone we meet. Today, let's learn how to wave, say hello, ask nicely to share toys, and keep our bodies safe and comfortable!"
2
The Ranger Kindness Code (Instruction - 10 Mins)
Teach the three pillars of appropriate social interactions using the Friendly Forest Kit :
1. Wave & Greet
Look at others, smile, wave your hand, and use friendly words ("Hi! Good morning!").
2. Ask to Share
Use a polite voice with visual card support to ask: "Can I play?" or "Can I have a turn?"
3. Safe Ranger Bubble
Keep hands, feet, and bodies to yourself. Respect personal space "bubbles."
3
The Sharing Trail Roleplay (Practice - 15 Mins)
Set up an interactive play activity (e.g., building a shared block cabin or coloring a big camp poster).
Verbal/Visual Prompting: If a student grabs a block without asking, show them the "Ask to Share" visual card and prompt: "Remember our code, Ranger. Ask nicely: 'Can I have a block, please?'" Praising Compliance: Reward immediately when they cooperate with simple prompts: "Great safe body, Ranger! You asked so nicely."
Instructional Strategy: Use immediate hand-signal visual cues to stop grabby behaviors. Camp Kindness Series
Observational Data Sheet
10-Trial Kindness Tracker
Measuring Appropriate Greetings, Sharing, and Safe Body Boundaries
Calculating the 60% Success Target
Record 10 distinct appropriate interaction opportunities throughout daily routines or transitions. If the student responds nicely with visual cues or prompts, mark Yes (Y) . To meet the 60% accuracy goal , the student needs
Friendly Forest Kit Printable Social Prompt Cards
Friendly Forest Kit
✂️ Cut out social interaction cues along the dotted lines.
Pillar 1: Greeting
Wave & Say Hello
Look at a friend, wave nicely, and say: "Hi! Good morning!"
Use during daily arrivals!
Pillar 2: Polite Ask
Ask to Share
Wait, point, and use friendly words: "Can I please have a turn?"
Use during center playtime!
Pillar 3: Safe Body
Ranger Space Bubble
Keep your hands and feet to yourself. Leave space for others.
Use during line transitions!
Ranger Mission
Kindness Badge
Show appropriate social behaviors and collect 6 acorns to win!
Celebrate kindness every day!
Kind Words Script (Practice inside your Cabin)
Practice these phrases with your teacher or a classmate to show appropriate camp manners:
When meeting: "Good morning! I am glad to see you!"
When wanting a toy: "May I please play with that block next?"
Usage Note: Put cue cards on a binder ring so the student can carry them around camp. Camp Kindness Series
Kindness Ranger Challenge
My Kindness Acorn Card
I can interact nicely with friends and adults!
Ranger Name: ____________________
🐿️ Acorn Mission: Little squirrels collect acorns for the winter, and we collect acorns for kindness! Every time you greet a friend nicely, ask to share a toy politely, or use a safe body bubble, color in one acorn below. Collect at least 6 acorns to earn your Kindness Badge!
🌰
Forest Helpers
Color Your Acorns (1 to 10)
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Acorn 1
2
Acorn 2
3
Acorn 3
4
Acorn 4
5
Acorn 5
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Acorn 6
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Acorn 7
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Acorn 8
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Acorn 9
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Acorn 10
Kindness Ranger Badge Earned!
Collect at least 6 acorns to win your printable Badge of Kindness! 🎖️
Self-Monitoring: Supports child social growth through self-tracking and reinforcement. Camp Kindness Series
Forest Feelings Guide Forest Feelings | Emotional Regulation & Coping
Forest Feelings Guide
K-1 Identifying Feelings and Using Coping Skills
Accuracy Goal
Emotional Regulation (60%)
Target Emotions
Sunny, Windy, Rainy, Stormy
Coping Tools
Mountain Air, Tree Stretch, Cool Down
Session Target
6 out of 10 correct responses (60%)
1
The Daily Weather Check (Warm-Up - 5 Mins)
Ask students how their "internal weather" is today. Use feelings weather cards to help K-1 identify their emotions.
Scripted Cue: "Hello, Rangers! In the forest, the weather changes. Sometimes it is sunny, and sometimes a big storm rolls in. Our feelings are just like the forest weather! Today, we are going to learn how to check our weather and use our Ranger Breathing to keep our forest calm when the winds blow high!"
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The Ranger Coping Tools (Instruction - 10 Mins)
Teach the emotional weather codes and the three core physical coping strategies using the Forest Feelings Visual Kit :
1. Mountain Air
Breathe in slowly through the nose (smell the pine tree) and blow out of the mouth (cool the campfire).
2. Tree Stretch
Stand solid with feet rooted. Stretch hands high up to the sky like a giant pine tree for 5 seconds.
3. Camp Cool Down
Sit down, cross arms over chest, squeeze gently, and count backwards from 5 to 1 slowly.
3
Weathering the Storm Practice (Practice - 15 Mins)
Read social scenarios (e.g., losing a game, dropping a crayon, having to wait). Have students identify the "feelings weather" and choose a coping tool.
Modeling Prompt: "A stormy wind blew over our block cabin! I feel Stormy/Mad. Let's do the Mountain Air breathing together: Smell the pine tree... blow out the campfire." Observation Note: When a student gets frustrated, immediately show the coping visual card. Do not wait for complete escalation.
Prompting Standard: Provide visual and verbal prompts within 10 seconds of high frustration. Forest Feelings Series
Observational Data Sheet
Emotional Regulation Tracker
Tracking Appropriate Coping Skill Usage & Emotional Progression
Calculating the 60% Success Target
Record 10 distinct emotional situations (e.g., transition struggle, peer disagreement, waiting, task frustration). If the student demonstrates or attempts an appropriate coping strategy given prompts, mark
