Calm Shift Slides Lesson 1 • Transition Routine
Goal: Calm Switch
Smooth Switchers Program
Calm Shift: Moving from Play to Work
How we take care of our bodies and brains when it is time to switch activities.
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Ready, Set, Switch!
First Grade Classroom Routine
Be kind to yourself and others
Understanding Our Brain Slide 2 of 5
Stopping Play Can Feel Hard!
It is completely normal to feel disappointed when fun time pauses.
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What It Feels Like
"I want to keep building!"
Body feels heavy, tight, or upset
Wanting to say "NO" or hide
Big feelings are okay. Actions can still be calm!
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What We Remember
Playtime will come back again soon
Our teacher and team are here to help
We can switch calmly one step at a time
We have the power to switch our gears!
Tip: Notice your feeling, then take a breath!
Our 3-Step Formula Slide 3 of 5
The 3-Step Calm Switch Routine
Whenever you hear the transition signal, follow these three steps:
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PAUSE HANDS
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Freeze your hands right where they are. Park toys or materials on the rug or table.
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DEEP BREATH
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Breathe in like smelling a flower, blow out slowly like cooling warm soup.
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SWITCH SEATS
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Walk with calm feet to your work desk. Sit safely with chair tucked in.
Chant Together: "Pause... Breathe... Switch!"
Whole Class Practice Slide 4 of 5
Let's Practice Together Right Now!
Let's pretend we are building blocks and hear the gentle chime chime.
When the Teacher Signals:
"Class, 1 minute until math time!"
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Step 1
Hands off blocks
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Step 2
Inhale & exhale
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Step 3
Calm walk to desk
Challenge: Can we do it with quiet voices?
YES, WE CAN!
Our Class Promise Slide 5 of 5
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You Are a Smooth Switcher!
Every time you pause, breathe, and switch calmly, your brain muscles grow stronger!
Daily Affirmation
"I can stop what I am doing. I can take a breath. I am ready to learn."
Next: Grab your Calm Shift desk strip!
Ready for Lesson 2
Calm Shift Desk Strip Lesson 1 Activity Smooth Switchers
Name:
Date:
Calm Shift Desk Strip & Practice
I can switch from play to work calmly!
Cut Along Dashed Line & Tape to Desk
My 3-Step Anchor
1 Pause
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Hands freeze. Park materials.
2 Breathe
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1 deep belly breath.
3 Switch
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Walk calmly to work seat.
Transition Detective: Color the Star Next to the Calm Choice
1. The teacher rings the chime. Free choice time is over. What does a Smooth Switcher do?
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Put hands on knees, take a breath, and walk to desk.
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Hide behind the shelf and say "I am not moving!"
2. You are halfway through drawing a picture and it is time for math. What helps your brain?
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Rip the paper and throw the crayons on the floor.
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Park crayon in the box and whisper "I will finish later."
My Calm Switch Picture: Draw Yourself Sitting Ready at Your Desk
Quiet Hands & Ready Brain
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Today's Switch Check-In:
How did your transition feel today?
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Needed Help
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Tried Hard
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Super Switch
Help Power Slides Lesson 2 • Communication Superpower
Goal: Use Help Words
Smooth Switchers Program
Help Power: Words That Unlock Help!
What to say when work feels tricky, big, or confusing so you never feel alone.
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Your Voice Has Power
Asking for help is what smart learners do
No guessing, no crying—just speak up!
When Work Looks Tough Slide 2 of 5
What Happens When Work Feels Scary?
Sometimes a paper looks like a giant mountain of words or numbers.
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Trapped Feelings
"I do not know what to do!"
Crossing arms, sliding under desk
Saying "I hate this" or refusing
When we hide or shout, teachers can't help yet!
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The Secret Key
Every single teacher loves to help
You do not have to know everything
Saying Help Words unlocks the door!
Help Words turn frustration into teamwork!
Golden Rule: When in doubt, call Help Words out!
The 3 Magic Phrases Slide 3 of 5
Choose Your Magic Help Phrase
Practice saying these three phrases with a brave, calm voice:
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"Can we do #1 together?"
Use when you don't know how to start the page.
🤝 Team Starter
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"I need a hint, please!"
Use when your brain is stuck on a tricky step.
🔍 Clue Finder
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"May I take a 1-minute breather?"
Use when you feel overwhelmed and need to reset.
⏳ Brain Pause
Repeat after me: "Can we do number one together?"
Interactive Roleplay Slide 4 of 5
Which Help Words Fit Best?
Look at each situation and call out the best magic phrase!
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Situation A
The teacher gives you a reading worksheet. You do not recognize the very first word.
Best phrase: "Can we read the first sentence together?"
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Situation B
You are doing math problem #3 and your pencil breaks. You feel like crying.
Best phrase: "I need a fresh pencil and a deep breath, please."
Look how easy it is when you ask!
High Five! ✋
Superpower Unlocked Slide 5 of 5
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You Have the Power of Help Words!
Help Power Choice Cards Lesson 2 Activity Smooth Switchers
Name:
Date:
Help Power Desk Cue Cards
I use my voice when work feels tricky!
Cut Cards to Keep at Your Desk Corner
Pocket Superpowers
#1
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Starter Boost
"Can we do number one together?"
#2
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Clue Finder
"I need a hint, please!"
#3
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Brain Reset
"Can I take a 1-minute breather?"
Match the Feeling to the Magic Help Words
1. Your math worksheet has lots of numbers. Your brain feels frozen and you don't know where to start.
Say: "Can we do number one together?"
Shout: "This is stupid, I won't do it!"
2. You have been writing for 5 minutes. Your hand is tight, your heart is beating fast, and you feel angry.
Crumple up the paper and kick the desk.
Say: "May I have a 1-minute breather?"
My Magic Help Phrase Practice: Trace or Write Your Favorite Help Words
Clear & Calm Voice
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Communication Badge:
I practiced using my words instead of giving up!
Teacher Stamp
Launch Pad Slides Lesson 3 • Work Starter Routine
Goal: 60-Second Launch
Smooth Switchers Program
Launch Pad: Starting Work in 60 Seconds
How to beat the "I don't wanna start" feeling and blast off into learning!
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The First Step Is the Magic Step
Once you launch, you are on your way!
Countdown to Blastoff!
The Secret Truth Slide 2 of 5
Starting Is the Hardest Part!
Did you know that grown-ups and kids all feel stuck right before they start?
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The "Stuck Monster"
Staring at the whole blank page
Waiting, stalling, or fiddling with crayons
Thinking: "This is way too much work!"
Looking at the whole page makes our brains tired!
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The Tiny Step Trick
Do not look at the whole assignment!
Just look at the very first small step
Once you start step 1, momentum takes over!
One tiny step is easy peasy!
Rocket Rule: We only focus on the launch!
Launch Sequence Slide 3 of 5
The 3-2-1 Blastoff Routine
When your worksheet lands on your desk, follow these 3 steps in 60 seconds:
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NAME ON TOP
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Write your name on the line. You just claimed your mission!
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PENCIL READY
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Put pencil tip right on Problem #1. Eyes on the starting line!
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DO STEP ONE
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Answer just the first item. BLASTOFF! You are working!
All 3 steps happen before the 1-minute timer rings!
Classroom Game Slide 4 of 5
The 60-Second Sand Timer Challenge
Can our class beat the sand timer today?
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Sand Timer Is Running...
Tick, tock, tick, tock!
60 SECONDS
At 20 Sec
Name is neatly written
At 40 Sec
Pencil touches #1
At 60 Sec
#1 is finished! 🎉
Notice: You do NOT have to rush. Just START!
Steady & Calm
Ready for Launch Slide 5 of 5
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You Are a Master of Transitions!
You know how to switch calmly, ask with Help Words, and blast off in 60 seconds!
Launch Pad Tracker Sheet Lesson 3 Activity Smooth Switchers
Name:
Date:
Launch Pad 60-Second Tracker
3-2-1... Name, Pencil, Blastoff!
My 60-Second Launch Countdown
Desk Anchor
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Write Name
Claim your page fast!
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Pencil on #1
Ready at starting line!
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Do Step One
Blastoff into learning!
My 5-Day Launch Mission Log
Earn 1 Star Each Day!
Mission Day
Subject / Task
Started in 60s?
Star Badge
Day 1 (Mon) Math / Reading
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Day 2 (Tue) Writing / Phonics
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Day 3 (Wed) Centers / Desk
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Day 4 (Thu) Math Challenge
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Day 5 (Fri) Celebration Task
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My Quick Launch Readiness Checklist
I have a sharpened pencil ready
I took my Calm Shift breath
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Launch Commander Seal:
Mastered calm switching and task launches!
Teacher Initials:
READY TO BLASTOFF!
