Social Superstars Teacher Guide Social Superstars
12-Week Tier 2 Intervention Program Guide
Audience
Kindergarten Girls
Session Time
15 Minutes / Week
Duration
12 Weeks
Why This Matters
Foundational social-emotional skills are crucial for building positive relationships, navigating classroom expectations, and fostering a supportive learning environment. This program helps students become confident and empathetic individuals through explicit instruction and engaging activities.
Weekly Preparation
Review the weekly lesson plan and gather necessary materials.
Print or create visual aids and activity cards as needed.
Prepare the small group area for focused instruction.
Ensure the Problem Size Chart and visual supports are accessible.
Essential Toolkit
Program Slide Deck
Reflection Journal
Problem Size Chart
Activity Cards & Certificates
The 12-Week Roadmap
WEEK 01
Problem Size Sort
Tiny, Small, Medium, Big problems.
WEEK 02
Impulse Control
Stop, Think, Do strategy.
WEEK 03
Personal Space
The Invisible Bubble metaphor.
WEEK 04
Following Directions
Listening ears & teacher instructions.
WEEK 05
Identifying Feelings
Happy, Sad, Mad, Scared.
WEEK 06
Body Cues
Clues in our faces and bodies.
WEEK 07
Social Awareness
Understanding others' feelings.
WEEK 08
Playing Fair
Taking turns & social cues.
WEEK 09
Problem Solving
Applying skills to conflicts.
WEEK 10
Being a Good Friend
Qualities of friendship.
WEEK 11
Social Superpowers
Personal goal setting.
WEEK 12
Celebration
Awards and future growth.
Facilitation Tips
Engagement
Kindergarten students respond best to high-energy modeling and physical movement. Don't just talk about the skills—act them out! Use silly voices for tiny problems and serious voices for big ones.
Consistency
Use the same vocabulary every week (e.g., "Personal Space Bubble", "Stop, Think, Do"). Visual repetition helps cement these abstract concepts into concrete habits.
Ready to start? Open the Week 1 Slide Deck!
Social Superstars Presentation Slides Welcome, Social Superstars!
Let's learn about our social superpowers!
K-Girls Group
Teacher Note: Welcome the girls and introduce the concept of "Social Superpowers."
Problems Come in All Sizes!
Tiny!
Small!
Medium!
Big!
Just like shoes, problems can be small or big. How big is your problem right now?
Tiny Problems
🤏
Examples:
Dropped crayon
Wobbly block tower
Accidental bump
What are some tiny problems you've had?
No Biggie!
Big Problems
🆘
Examples:
Someone is hurt
You are lost
Someone is unsafe
Always Tell An Adult!
Stop, Think, Do!
1. STOP!
Freeze like a statue.
2. THINK!
What is the best choice?
3. DO!
Make a good choice.
The Invisible Bubble
Everyone has a Personal Space Bubble. It helps us feel safe and comfortable!
Don't pop the bubble!
Ask before you hug!
How Am I Feeling?
😊
Happy
😢
Sad
😡
Mad
🤪
Silly
Our bodies give us clues about our feelings!
You Are Social Superstars!
You are learning how to solve problems, make good choices, and be an amazing friend.
Keep practicing your superpowers! 🌟
Problem Size Chart Worksheet What's the Big Deal?
Finding the right size for our problems!
Sometimes problems feel really, really big! But guess what? Problems come in different sizes, just like shoes or animals! Let's learn how big a problem is so we know what to do.
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Tiny
(No Biggie!)
What it looks like:
A dropped crayon, a wobbly block tower, or someone accidentally bumps into you.
🌟 ACTION: Fix it yourself! Say "It's okay!" and keep playing.
🐥
Small
(Wait a bit)
What it looks like:
A friend took your toy, you can't find your book, or someone is using your favorite color.
🌟 ACTION: Use your words! Ask nicely or wait for your turn.
🐻
Medium
(Ask for help)
What it looks like:
You tripped and scraped your knee, or someone isn't sharing during center time.
🌟 ACTION: Call for a grown-up! Tell a teacher how you feel.
🆘
Big
(Tell now!)
What it looks like:
Someone is hurt, you are lost, or someone is being very unsafe.
🌟 ACTION: ALWAYS tell an adult immediately!
Social Superstars Program • Week 1: Problem Sizes
Social Superstars Reflection Journal My Social Superstars
Reflection Journal
Property Of:
Week 1: Problem Sizes
What is one tiny problem you had this week?
What did you do to fix it?
Draw your tiny problem here:
Week 2: Stop, Think, Do
Draw a time you remembered to STOP and THINK first!
Stopping my body helps me make good choices!
Week 3: My Bubble
Draw yourself inside your personal space bubble!
When do you need a bigger bubble?
Week 4: Listening Ears
What is one direction your teacher gave that you followed?
I am a great listener!
Week 5: My Feelings
Happy Face
Mad Face
What makes you feel happy?
Week 6: Body Clues
What does your body do when you feel EXCITED?
My body tells me how I feel!
Week 11: Superpowers
What is your strongest social superpower?
What do you want to practice more?
Week 12: Celebration
Draw your favorite thing about Social Superstars!
You are a superstar!
Impulse Control Cards Worksheet Stop, Think, Do!
Impulse Control Activity Cards
Sometimes our bodies want to do things really fast without thinking! Use these cards to practice our **STOP, THINK,** and **DO** superpower.
Card 1
Toy Trouble!
Your friend has the toy you really, really want. Your hand feels like it wants to snatch it!
S
STOP! Freeze your hand.
T
THINK! What happens if I snatch?
D
DO! Ask nicely for a turn.
Card 2
Talking Time!
Your teacher is talking. You have a super important question! Your mouth feels like it wants to shout it out!
S
STOP! Keep your lips closed.
T
THINK! Is it my turn to talk?
D
DO! Raise a quiet hand.
Card 3
Zooming Feet!
You are inside the classroom and feel like running and jumping! Your feet feel like they want to zoom!
S
STOP! Freeze your feet.
T
THINK! Is it safe to run here?
D
DO! Use your walking feet.
Card 4
Snack Snatch!
A friend has a yummy snack you really want a bite of. Your hand feels like it wants to grab it!
S
STOP! Hands in pockets.
T
THINK! Is it okay to grab?
D
DO! Ask nicely.
Teacher Tip: Use these cards for role-playing during the group session!
Personal Space Bubbles Activity Sheet My Invisible Bubble
Learning about Personal Space
🫧
Everyone has an invisible bubble around them – that's our personal space! It helps us all feel safe and comfortable. Let's practice being bubble experts!
Part 1: My Bubble
Draw yourself inside your personal space bubble!
This is my space!
Bubble Rules
👂
Listen to your friends
If someone says "Too close!", move back gently.
🙋♀️
Ask before you hug
Everyone's bubble is different. Ask if it's okay!
🚶♀️
Walk carefully
Try not to let your bubble touch others' bubbles in line.
Who is allowed inside your bubble for a hug?
Social Superstars • Personal Space Bubble Activity
Following Directions Game Guide Listening Ears
The "Following Directions" Game Guide
Listening to our teachers helps us stay safe, learn new things, and have lots of fun! Use these games to practice your amazing listening superpowers.
👂
Game 1: Simon Says (With a Twist!)
How to Play:
One person is the leader (Simon).
If Simon says "Simon Says...", do the action.
If Simon does NOT say it, stay like a statue!
The Superstar Twist:
Use "Teacher Says" for classroom directions!
"Teacher says sit in your personal space."
"Teacher says give your friend a high-five."
"Teacher says catch your bubble!"
🏃♀️
Game 2: Red Light, Green Light
GREEN: Walk toward the teacher.
RED: STOP! (Impulse control check!)
Skill Check:
This game helps us practice following directions AND stopping our bodies immediately when we hear a command.
Listener's Checklist
Eyes on Teacher
Body is Still
Ready to Start
Social Superstars • Week 4: Following Directions
