Llama Drama Teacher Guide
Herd Facilitator Guide
Lesson: Save the Drama Llama
4th Grade SEL
Objective
Students will identify personal boundaries and practice emotional regulation strategies using the llama metaphor.
Pacing
45-60 Minutes total. 15m Intro, 20m Activities, 10m Reflection.
Materials
Llama Drama Slides, Herd Report Worksheets, writing utensils.
Instructional Flow
01
Hook: The Llama Hum (5-10 min)
Start the lesson by asking students what sounds llamas make. Explain that they "hum" to communicate. Have the class practice a "Calm Llama Hum" (a low, soothing hum) to center themselves before starting the slides.
02
Direct Instruction: The Slides (15-20 min)
Slide 3 (No-Spit Zone): Discuss the physical sensation of someone being too close. Use the term "Llama Room."
Slide 4 (Drama vs. Calm): Emphasize that "Drama" isn't a bad person, but a reactive state. Everyone can be a Drama Llama sometimes!
03
Guided Practice: Herd Report (15-20 min)
Distribute the Herd Report Worksheet. For Part 2 (Hills vs. Mountains), read the scenarios aloud and have students vote with "thumbs up/down" before circling their answers.
Discussion Prompts
"What does your body feel like when you are starting to turn into a Drama Llama?" (Identify physical cues like clenched fists or racing heart).
"If you see a friend spitting (acting out), how can you help them find their 'Calm Llama' without joining the drama?"
Differentiation Strategies
Support (Scaffolding):
Provide sentence starters for the reflection drawing. Allow students to work in pairs for the scenario sorting.
Extension (Challenge):
Ask students to write a short "Llama Guide for Humans" explaining how to keep a herd peaceful in the classroom.
Worksheet Answer Key (Part 2)
- • Scenario 1 (Lunch Line): Small Hill. Strategy: Deep breath, move on.
- • Scenario 2 (Bullying): Mountain. Strategy: Tell a trusted adult (Guardian Llama).
