Forest Facilitator Guide El Bosque de la Amistad
Guía de Facilitación para el Docente
Grupo Pequeño SEL de 8 Semanas
Grados K-1
Visión del Programa
El programa El Bosque de la Amistad está diseñado para que los estudiantes de primaria desarrollen habilidades socioemocionales fundamentales en un entorno seguro de grupo pequeño. Utilizando un elenco constante de animales del bosque, los estudiantes recorren temas semanales que se complementan entre sí, desde el autoconocimiento hasta la resolución de problemas sociales complejos.
Objetivos del Grupo
Fomentar la pertenencia
Nombrar grandes emociones
Practicar la amabilidad
Resolver problemas
El Mapa de 8 Semanas
Semana 1: Hola Bosque
Intro, Normas de Grupo, Fortalezas
Semana 2: Hojas de Escucha
Escucha con Todo el Cuerpo y Enfoque
Semana 3: Caras de Sentimientos
Identificar las 4 Emociones Básicas
Semana 4: Aguas Tranquilas
Respiración Profunda y Regulación
Semana 5: Ardillas Amables
Empatía y Acciones de Ayuda
Semana 6: Senda de Problemas
Pasos: Parar, Pensar, Actuar
Semana 7: Manos que Ayudan
Trabajo en Equipo y Comunicación
Semana 8: Banquete del Bosque
Celebración y Reflexión
Rutina Grupal (Sugerido 30 Min)
5
Inicio
10
Cuento/Diapositivas
10
Actividad
5
Cierre
Ritmo Semanal: Lecciones 1–4
01
Lección
Hola Bosque: Intro y Fortalezas
Crear seguridad e introducir el tema. Conoce a **Barnaby el Oso**, el líder del bosque.
"Todos somos diferentes, como los árboles de nuestro bosque. ¿Qué es algo especial de ti?"
02
Lección
Hojas de Escucha: Enfoque
Enseñar "Escucha con Todo el Cuerpo". ¡Conoce a **Lila la Lince**, que tiene unas orejas muy grandes!
Concepto Clave: Ojos mirando, oídos escuchando, boca callada, corazón abierto.
03
Lección
Caras de Sentimientos: Identificación
Ayudar a los niños a nombrar sentimientos. Conoce a **Ollie la Nutria**, que siente las cosas muy profundamente.
TRISTE ENOJADO ASUSTADO ALEGRE
04
Lección
Aguas Tranquilas: Regulación
Brindar herramientas para "calmarse". Conoce a **Tessa la Tortuga**, que se mete en su caparazón para respirar.
Herramientas: Respiración de caja, soplar hojas y la 'Pausa de la Tortuga'.
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Ritmo Semanal: Lecciones 5–8
05
Lección
Ardillas Amables: Relaciones
Foco en la empatía y la reciprocidad. Conoce a **Sammy y Sophie Ardilla**, que comparten sus bellotas.
Actividad: Crear 'Semillas de Amabilidad' para plantar por la escuela.
06
Lección
Senda de Problemas: Res. de Conflictos
Modelo sencillo de resolución en 3 pasos. Conoce a **Busy el Castor**, que arregla diques rotos.
1. Para y Respira | 2. Di el Problema | 3. Busca un Arreglo
07
Lección
Manos que Ayudan: Trabajo en Equipo
Cooperar para resolver una gran tarea. Conoce al **Ejército de Hormigas**, que mueven palos grandes juntas.
Lema del Equipo: "¡Juntos podemos hacer lo que yo solo no puedo!"
08
Lección
Banquete del Bosque: Celebración
Repasar todas las habilidades y celebrar el crecimiento. Ceremonia de graduación para los amigos del bosque.
"Soy un héroe del Bosque de la Amistad porque yo..."
Consejos para el Éxito en K-1
Mantenlo Visual:
Usa siempre los personajes animales para anclar conceptos abstractos de SEL.
El Movimiento es Clave:
Incluye estiramientos o "caminatas de animales" si el grupo se inquieta.
La Repetición Importa:
Repasa la 'Promesa del Bosque' (Normas de Grupo) en cada sesión.
Termina con Alegría:
Deja siempre 2 minutos para un choca esos cinco, un saludo secreto del bosque o una porra.
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Forest Welcome Slides Friendship Forest
Welcome, Forest Friends!
Meet Barnaby Bear
He is the leader of our forest!
"Welcome to my home! In this forest, we learn how to be great friends and kind leaders ."
1
Listen to others
2
Share your ideas
3
Have fun together!
The Forest Promise
Be Kind
Use nice words and helping hands.
Be Safe
Keep our bodies and hearts safe.
Be You
Share your special forest gifts!
Who are you?
Stand up like a tall tree and tell us:
We are all different!
Rabbit
I am a fast runner!
Owl
I am a smart thinker!
Squirrel
I am a hard worker!
What is YOUR strength?
What is one thing you are very good at?
Forest High Five!
Great job today, forest friends. We will see you next time under the trees!
Friendship Forest Session 1
Forest Badge Worksheet Name:
Date:
Lesson 1
Friendship Forest
My Forest Badge
Every forest friend is special. Draw yourself in the badge!
Forest Friend
I am a forest friend with a special gift!
One thing I am very good at is:
Students should draw themselves in the circle and draw or write their strength in the box below.
Listening Ears Slides Listening Leaves
Using our whole body to listen!
Meet Lila the Lynx
She has the best hearing in the whole forest!
"I use more than just my ears to listen to my friends. I listen with my whole body! "
Eyes
Ears
Mouth
Heart
Ears and Eyes
Ears Listen
Both ears are open and ready to catch every word!
Eyes Look
Looking at the speaker shows them they are important.
Mouth and Body
Mouth Quiet
We wait for our turn to speak. No interruptions!
Body Still
Hands and feet are calm and facing the friend who is talking.
Listen with your Heart
Listening isn't just about hearing words. It's about caring about how our friends feel!
Forest Ears Game
How to Play:
Close your eyes. Listen as quiet as a mouse.Can you hear the forest bird? The rustling leaves?
QUIET...
LISTEN...
POINT!
Listening Map Worksheet Name:
Lesson 2
Listening Leaves
My Listening Map
How do we listen in the forest? Circle the body parts we use!
Eyes Looking
Ears Listening
Mouth Quiet
Heart Caring
The Forest Challenge
Draw yourself listening to a forest friend!
"Eyes look, ears hear, mouth stays quiet, heart is near."
Feeling Faces Slides Feeling Faces
Understanding our hearts and faces!
Meet Ollie the Otter
He feels things as deep as the forest river!
"Sometimes I feel GLAD like a sunny day, and sometimes I feel SAD like a rainy one. My face tells the story!"
Can you guess my feeling?
GLAD
Corners of the mouth go up! Eyes are bright. My heart feels warm and light.
"I am happy when _______"
SAD
Corners of the mouth go down. Body feels heavy. It's okay to cry in the forest.
"I feel sad when _______"
MAD
Eyebrows go down. Teeth might show. My face feels hot. My body feels tight.
"I feel mad when _______"
SCARED
Eyes go wide! Mouth stays open. Body feels shaky like a leaf in the wind.
"I feel scared when _______"
Looking for Clues
Other People
Look at their eyes and mouth. How do they feel?
Inside You
Is your heart fast? Is your tummy tight? That's a clue!
Feeling Faces Drawing Worksheet Name:
Lesson 3
Feeling Faces
How Does Ollie Feel?
Draw a face for Ollie in each box. Look at the clues!
GLAD
"Ollie finds a big shiny fish!"
SAD
"Ollie's sandcastle washes away."
MAD
"A friend takes Ollie's toy."
SCARED
"A loud storm starts in the forest."
My Heart Clue
Draw or circle how your body feels when you are MAD :
Hot
Tight Hands
Fast Heart
Tears
Calm Waters Slides Calm Down Creek
Learning to cool down our big feelings!
Meet Tessa the Turtle
She knows how to stay calm and slow.
"When my feelings get too BIG or too FAST, I use my Turtle Shell to take a break and breathe."
Tessa's Secret:
"Slow down... breathe in... blow it out..."
Feel Hot?
Cool Down!
The Turtle Pause
1
STOP
Freeze your body like a statue.
2
SHELL
Tuck your chin and hide your hands.
3
BREATHE
Take 3 deep, slow breaths.
Leaf Breathing
Breath IN...
Breath OUT...
Calm Down Path Worksheet Name:
Lesson 4
Calm Waters
Tessa's Calm Down Path
Follow the path and pick your favorite way to cool down!
STOP
BREATHE
PICK A TOOL
My Favorite Calm Tool
Draw your tool here
Count to 10
Turtle Pause
Squeeze a Toy
Ask for a Hug
Kindness Jar Worksheet Name:
Lesson 5
Kind Squirrels
Collecting Kindness
The Squirrels share their acorns. How do you share kindness?
Draw or write 5 kind things in your acorn jar!
My Kindness Jar
Kindness Challenge
Who will you be kind to today?
"Kindness is like an acorn—it grows into a big, strong friendship tree!"
Kind Squirrels Slides Kind Squirrels
Sharing kindness across the forest!
Sammy & Sophie
The kindest neighbors in the oak tree!
"We have enough acorns for everyone! When we share , our forest friends feel happy and safe."
Kindness is...
Sharing what you have
Giving a compliment
KINDNESS SEEDS
Every kind word is like a seed. When you plant it, a friendship grows!
Helping
Caring
Problem Path Slides The Problem Path
Becoming Forest Problem-Solvers!
Meet Busy the Beaver
He builds and fixes things every day!
"When a dam breaks, I don't get mad. I just look at the problem and find a fix! You can do that too when you have a problem with a friend."
A Problem is...
Something that feels 'wrong'
A chance to find a solution
The 3 Big Steps
1
STOP!
Use your Turtle Pause . Keep your body calm.
2
SAY!
Use an I-Statement . "I feel ______ because ______."
3
FIX IT!
Think of a way to make it better. Maybe we can take turns? Maybe we can share?
TAKE TURNS
SHARE IT
Practice the Fixer Voice
Follow the Map:
"I feel _________"
"because _________"
"Please _________"
Fix It Plan Worksheet Name:
Lesson 6
Problem Path
The Fix-It Plan
Busy the Beaver needs your help! How do we fix a friend problem?
1
STOP
Draw yourself taking a deep breath...
2
SAY
"I feel "
"because "
3
FIX
TRADE
SHARE
WAIT
Draw your fix!
Forest Scenario
The Problem: Rabbit and Squirrel both want the same purple crayon.
Helping Hands Tree Worksheet Name:
Lesson 7
Helping Hands
Helping Hands Tree
Teamwork makes the forest strong! How can you help a friend?
Draw one way to help in each hand!
Our Motto:
"Together we can do what I can't do alone!"
Helping Hands Slides Helping Hands
Better together in the forest!
Meet the Ant Army
They are small, but they can move big things!
"One ant can't move a giant stick. But when we work together , we can move the whole forest floor!"
Teamwork is:
Helping a friend
Sharing a job
How to Help
Ask
"Do you want help with that?"
Offer
"I can hold the other end!"
Cheer
"You can do it! Great job!"
THE GIANT LOG
Scenario: A big log is blocking the path to the berry patch. Rabbit is trying to push it alone, but it won't move.
What can we do?
PUSH TOGETHER
CHEER HIM ON
Friendship Forest Award Friendship Forest
HERO AWARD
Presented to the Kindest Friend in the Forest
Name Here
Forest Friend Graduate
Kind Heart
Listening Ears
Calm Body
Problem Solver
Teacher Signature
Friendship Forest
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