Facilitator Curriculum Guide Counseling & SEL Intervention
School Champions Crew
8-Week Facilitator Blueprint
Grade 2 • Small Group (3-5 Students)
Core Dual Purpose
Celebrate Positive School Identity: Anchor students in feelings of pride, belonging, and joy in their school community.Embrace Teacher Modeling & Help: Reframe "too hard" moments into partnership opportunities; teach children to actively watch, mimic, and follow teacher demonstration steps.
30-Minute Standard Session Structure
Minutes 1-5
Spark Check-In
Thumbs meter & sharing 1 positive school win.
Minutes 6-12
Concept & Model
Direct teaching & interactive counselor demonstration.
Minutes 13-24
Hands-On Mission
Interactive student activity sheet & guided trial.
Minutes 25-30
Cheer & Mission
Crew high-five, classroom bridge token.
Eight-Week Scope & Target Outcomes
Week
Session Theme
Observable Competency
Week 1
School Sparks
Identifies 3+ aspects of school that spark joy and curiosity.
Week 2
Strengths Safari
Articulates personal learning powers and classroom contributions.
Week 3
The Hard Wall
Names physical cues of frustration; normalizes struggle as brain workout.
Week 4
Help Radar
Distinguishes "giving up" from "signaling the pit crew" (teacher help).
Week 5
Watch Try Fly
Executes the 3-step modeling routine without disengaging or arguing.
Week 6
Follow The Leader
Cooperatively repeats step 1 of teacher demonstration before rushing.
Week 7
Team Up Troubleshoot
Accepts gentle correction/redirection without crying, folding, or deflecting.
Week 8
Champion Wings
Celebrates mastery; creates individual flight badge for classroom desk.
School Champions Curriculum Guide • Module Overview Page 1 of 2
Facilitation Coaching Protocols
Teaching the "Watch, Try, Fly" Routine
The Behavioral Pattern We Are Shifting
When a task feels daunting, 2nd graders often proclaim "It's too hard!" and shut down. When the teacher crouches to demonstrate, the child frequently looks away, says "I can't do it anyway," or refuses the initial modeling step because watching feels vulnerable. Our goal is to make following the teacher feel like joining a cool pit crew, not a penalty.
Counselor & Teacher Scripting Toolbox
Step 1: "Eyes on My Pilot Hands" (Watch) Modeling Phase
"Your brain is in Captain Mode right now. You don't have to write yet! Just put your pencil down, turn your pilot eyes on my fingers, and count how many steps I take. Ready? Watch step one..."
Step 2: "Shadow My Move" (Try Together) Co-Pilot Phase
"Now pick up your pencil. We are going to do ONLY step one together. I draw a line, you draw a line. Boom! We are a two-person team. Look at that match!"
Step 3: "Solo Takeoff" (Fly) Independence Phase
"You just mastered step one with me! Now try step two solo. I will stay right beside you on the runway for ten seconds while you take off. Go for it!"
Teacher Collaboration & Generalization
Secret Hand Signal: Agree on a "Thumbs up / Goggles on" hand gesture that means "I'm coming over to show you step 1—get your pilot eyes ready."Pencil Park Protocol: Teach student to place their pencil in the desk groove before the teacher speaks, removing the pressure of immediate execution.Praise the Watch: Enthusiastically praise the act of watching the demonstration before praising the correct academic answer: "I love how your eyes tracked my marker!"
School Champions Curriculum Guide • Facilitation Scripts Page 2 of 2
Group Journey Slides Second Grade Small Group
8-Week Adventure
School Champions Crew!
Celebrating our school wins and teaming up with teachers to tackle hard things together.
🌟 Find School Joy
•
🤝 Welcome Teacher Help
•
🚀 Watch, Try & Fly
Weekly Meeting Ritual
How Is Your School Spark Today?
Step 1
🔥
Super Sparked!
I had an awesome school moment today and feel proud.
⚡
Steady & Ready
School feels okay. I am ready to learn with the crew.
💭
Need A Boost
Something felt a little tricky today and I need my crew.
Every feeling is welcome here. Let's pass the Spark Token and share!
Our Crew Promise
Three Flight Agreements
Together
1. Spot The Good
We notice what is fun, interesting, and exciting at school.
2. Pilot Eyes Ready
When a teacher shows a step, we park our pencil and watch closely.
3. Team Up To Try
We don't give up alone. We try step one together with our teacher.
Crew High-Five: "When things get tough, the Crew steps up!"
Our Secret Formula
How Champions Learn Hard Stuff
Watch • Try • Fly
Step 1 👀
WATCH
The teacher models it first.Your job: Park your pencil and watch their hands.
"Show me your moves!"
Step 2 🤝
TRY TOGETHER
We do step one as a team.Your job: Copy the exact first move together.
"We are co-pilots now!"
Step 3 🚀
FLY SOLO
Take off on your own!Your job: Try the next step with confidence.
"Look at me fly!"
You NEVER have to know everything alone. We learn by watching first!
Brain Upgrade Moment
Flipping The "Too Hard" Trap
Power Shift
🛑 The Stuck Trap
"This is too hard. I'm not doing it. Don't show me."
What happens: You stay frustrated, and the brain doesn't get to grow.
← What we used to do
🏆 The Champion Move
"This is tricky! Teacher, can you show me step one?"
School Sparks Activity Sheet ⚡
Session 1 • School Champions Crew
My School Sparks Map
Name:
Date:
🌟
School has lots of spark moments! Find what lights you up and makes your school day awesome.
Part 1: Circle 3 things that bring a smile to your face at school:
🎨 Art & Music Making cool stuff
🏃♂️ Recess & Gym Running & playing
📚 Story Time Listening to stories
🔬 Science & Nature
🔢 Math Games Solving puzzles
🍎 Lunch & Friends Talking with crew
Part 2: Draw your favorite school moment from this week:
Part 3: Finish the sentence:
One thing that makes me feel happy and proud at school is:
🏅 Week 1 Badge Earned: School Explorer
My Crew Signature:
Strengths Safari Activity Sheet 🦁
Session 2 • School Champions Crew
Strengths Safari Badge Board
Name:
Date:
🔍
Every champion has special superpowers that help them shine! Spot your strengths!
Part 1: Color the 3 superpower badges that describe YOU best:
💡 Creative Thinker I have neat, cool ideas
🤝 Kind Classmate I share and help others
😭😄 Quick to Calm I recover from big emotions
🎯 Try-Hard Kid I give things a good shot
😄 Joy Spreader I make school fun
👂 Super Listener I tune into directions
Part 2: Draw yourself using your favorite superpower in class:
Part 3: Write about your school power:
When I am at school, I am really good at:
⭐ Week 2 Badge Earned: Safari Explorer
Certified Champion:
Hard Wall Activity Sheet 🧱
Session 3 • School Champions Crew
Cracking The "Hard Wall"
Name:
Date:
🧗♂️
When something feels "too hard," that is NOT a stop sign — it is a sign your brain muscle is working hard!
Part 1: What does your body do when you hit the "Hard Wall"? Circle your clues:
😤 Deep Sigh Letting air out
✏️ Pencil Drop Putting it down
🔥 Warm Cheeks Face feels hot
🙈 Look Away Hiding eyes
Part 2: Build a Ladder over the Hard Wall:
The Stuck Brick
"This is too hard. I'm not doing it!"
Freezes your brain in place.
The Power Ladder
"This is tricky! Show me step 1!"
Unlocks help and gets you moving!
Part 3: Draw yourself climbing over the hard wall with your teacher:
When work feels hard, I can take 1 deep breath and say:
🧗
Crew Pilot:
Help Radar Activity Sheet 📡
Session 4 • School Champions Crew
Help Radar: Decoding Teacher Help
Name:
Date:
🏎️
Race car drivers have a pit crew to help them win. Your teacher is your pit crew! Help makes you faster!
Part 1: Circle ACCEPT HELP or BLOCK Help:
👀
I look at the teacher's paper while they show step one.
ACCEPT HELP Block HELP
🙈
I cross my arms and look out the window when the teacher comes over.
ACCEPT HELP BLOCK HELP
👂
I listen to the teacher's clue, then try that one move.
ACCEPT HELP BLOCK HELP
🗣️
I say "Can you show me the first move?" when I am stuck.
ACCEPT HELP BLOCK HELP
Part 2: Draw your teacher helping you zoom forward on a tricky problem:
Part 3: My secret words to invite my teacher pit crew:
"Excuse me, teacher, could you show me..."
📡 Week 4 Badge Earned: Radar Operator
Certified Champion:
Watch Try Fly Activity Sheet 🚀
Session 5 • School Champions Crew
Watch • Try • Fly Mission Sheet
Name:
Date:
✈️
Pilots practice on the ground before taking flight. Follow the 3 steps to tackle any hard task!
👀 Step 1: WATCH (Teacher Models)
Pencil Parked!
Teacher draws or writes the first move in the box. Your job: Eyes on their fingers!
🤝 Step 2: TRY (We Do Step One Together)
Co-Pilot Mode!
Pick up your pencil. Copy the teacher's exact move together side-by-side!
🚀 Step 3: FLY (You Try The Next Move!)
Solo Takeoff!
Now you try the next problem or next sentence all on your own. You got this!
How did it feel when you watched first before trying?
😌 Calm & Clear 💪 Ready To Try 🚀 Super Smart
✈️ Week 5 Badge Earned: Co-Pilot Certified
Captain:
Follow Leader Activity Sheet 👣
Session 6 • School Champions Crew
Step-By-Step Stepping Stones
Name:
Date:
🐸
You don't cross a river in one giant leap — you jump stone by stone! When the teacher shows step 1, that is your first stepping stone.
Part 1: Number the stones in order from 1 to 4:
👀
Watch teacher model step 1
🛑
Park my pencil
✍️
Copy step 1 right beside them
🎉
Celebrate making the first move
Part 2: The "Copy-Cat" Challenge (Do only what your counselor shows!):
Counselor's Step 1 Box
(Counselor draws a simple shape or math line here)
My Matching Step 1 Box
Part 3: My Step-One Power Phrase
When I want to say "it's too hard," I will pause and say:
👣 Week 6 Badge Earned: Master Stepper
Certified Stepper:
Team Troubleshoot Activity Sheet 🛠️
Session 7 • School Champions Crew
Team Up Tune-Up Lab
Name:
Date:
🔧
When a teacher points out an oopsie, it doesn't mean you failed! It means your work is getting a quick pit-crew tune-up to run even smoother.
Part 1: Choose the Champion Tune-Up move for each scenario:
1. Teacher says: "Take a close look at the plus sign here. Let's recount."
A) Crumple my paper and say "I hate math!"
B) Look at the plus sign and recount with the teacher.
2. Teacher says: "You're on the right track! Let me show you how to space your words."
A) Put my finger down and watch where the spaces go.
B) Put my head on the desk and stop writing.
Part 2: Draw your "Oopsie to Awesome" story:
Box 1: The Oopsie Moment
Box 2: The Team-Up Fix!
Part 3: My 3-Second Reset Routine
When the teacher gives me a tip: 1) Breathe in • 2) Look with pilot eyes • 3) Say:
🛠️ Week 7 Badge Earned: Pit-Crew Mechanic
Certified Mechanic:
Champion Certificate 🏆
Official Graduation Award
School Champions Flight Certificate
Awarded for outstanding courage, positive school spirit, and mastering the "Watch • Try • Fly" routine!
This certifies that Champion Pilot
has officially completed 8 weeks in the School Champions Crew !
Eight Badges of Mastery Earned:
⚡
1. School Sparks
🦁
2. Strengths
🧗
3. Hard Wall
📡
4. Help Radar
✈️
5. Watch Try Fly
👣
6. Follow Leader
🛠️
7. Tune-Up
🎓
8. Wings Fly
✂️ Cut Out: My Classroom Desk Flight Pass
Keep this on your classroom desk!
PILOT FORMULA:
1. WATCH teacher model • 2. TRY step 1 together • 3. FLY solo!
🚀
The most important thing I learned about getting teacher help is:
Facilitator Signature:
Date of Completion:
