Explorer Compass Teacher Guide

A comprehensive 2-page print-ready lesson plan and facilitation guide for teachers. It provides biological background, SEL integration metaphors, step-by-step facilitation prompts, discussion questions, and an answer key for the Activity Mat.

A 16:9 interactive slide deck used by teachers to introduce the biology of plants (seeds, roots, soil, water, sunshine) and map each biological element to growth mindset (practicing difficult skills) and emotional regulation (coping tools). All text is size 24px (text-2xl) or larger.

A printable, tactile hands-on activity mat that connects plant biology parts (seed, soil, water, sunshine) to growth mindset and emotional regulation. Includes interactive labeling, spaces for students to write/draw their skills, and a fine-motor vine breathing track.

An interactive, highly visual 8-slide classroom presentation that guides 4th graders through the 'L.L.A.M.A.' coping strategy. Uses beautiful, high-contrast layouts, structural step-by-step breakdowns, and peer-to-peer discussion triggers.

A student activity sheet for identifying personal space signals (Green, Yellow, Red) and reflecting on social boundaries. Updated to fit on one page and increase writing space.

A comprehensive teacher guide for the Llama Llama No Drama SEL lesson, including timing, procedure, and facilitation tips. Revised for better page layout.

A visual presentation for a 4th-grade SEL lesson on personal space and social cues, featuring a llama theme.

A student-facing worksheet designed for identifying personal emotional triggers (prickly situations) and planning individual regulation strategies within a creative "llama wool" workspace.

An engaging visual presentation for 4th graders that explains the biological reasons for llama spitting and provides a step-by-step guide to the "Llama's Pause" emotional regulation technique.

A comprehensive 30-minute lesson plan for teachers, outlining learning objectives, materials, and a step-by-step facilitation guide for teaching emotional regulation using llama metaphors.

A facilitator guide for teachers or counselors, providing pacing, discussion prompts, differentiation strategies, and an answer key for the Llama Drama SEL lesson.

A student worksheet where 4th graders practice identifying personal boundaries, distinguishing between small and large problems, and reflecting on how to support their peers using the llama metaphor.

A slide deck introducing social-emotional learning concepts using a llama metaphor. It covers personal boundaries, emotional regulation (Calm Llama vs. Drama Llama), and social problem-solving strategies.

A student reflection worksheet that helps 4th graders connect llama behaviors to positive human character traits like loyalty, alertness, and gentleness.

A comprehensive teacher's guide for a 4th-grade lesson on llama character traits, featuring discussion prompts, behavioral facts, and reflection activities.

A visual presentation to introduce and explain the expectations for each step of the morning routine.

An individual student checklist to help children track their morning routine steps independently.

Large, colorful visual cards for a classroom wall chart showing the morning routine steps: Walk to Class, Sit at Desk, Bell Work, Pledge, and Attendance.

Student budget planning worksheet for Lesson 5 where they must allocate funds to meet a savings goal while managing essential costs.

A worksheet for students to create a forward-looking savings plan for a specific goal, applying the "pay yourself first" principle.

Presentation slides for Lesson 5, illustrating the mission objective, non-negotiable needs, and the math for calculating savings.

A slide deck introducing students to goal setting, the "pay yourself first" principle, and planning for a financial surplus.

Teacher guide for Lesson 5, detailing instructional steps for teaching budget balancing and trade-offs.

A teacher guide for the final lesson on creating a savings plan, including the "pay yourself first" principle and goal-setting strategies.

Case study student worksheet for analyzing a budget deficit scenario, calculating totals, and identifying 'budget busters'.

A budget simulation worksheet where students analyze a deficit scenario and make difficult spending cuts to balance their account.

Presentation slides for Lesson 4, illustrating budget deficits, 'budget busters', and the math behind negative cash flow.

A teacher guide for the lesson on fixing a budget deficit, focusing on identifying "wants" that can be cut to balance a budget.

Teacher guide for Lesson 4, detailing instructional steps for teaching budget deficits and identifying 'budget busters'.

A transaction log worksheet where students practice recording money in and money out to maintain a running balance.

Student practice worksheet for recording transactions in a ledger format, featuring mock evidence slips and a running balance table.

A slide deck introducing students to the layout and mechanics of a financial ledger, including step-by-step balance calculations.

Presentation slides for Lesson 3, teaching the anatomy of a ledger and the mechanics of recording transactions.

Student reflection and planning worksheet for Lesson 5, allowing students to identify 'spending leaks', set personal financial rules, and draft a balanced monthly budget.

Slide deck for Lesson 5, focusing on identifying spending habits, understanding 'spending leaks', and establishing future 'Rules of Thumb' for financial success.

A teacher guide for the lesson on recording transactions in a ledger, focusing on maintaining a running balance and entry accuracy.

Teacher guide for Lesson 3, detailing instructional steps for teaching ledger maintenance and calculating a running balance.

Student worksheet for Lesson 4, used to calculate total income and expenses, determine net cash flow, and visualize spending by category.

A budget simulation worksheet where students prioritize essential items within a fixed budget.

Student worksheet for Lesson 2 featuring a sorting activity for needs and wants and a reflection section on opportunity cost.

Slide deck for Lesson 4, guiding students through the process of calculating monthly totals, identifying surpluses or deficits, and evaluating their success against their savings goal.

A student worksheet for categorizing expenses as needs or wants, including specific focus on wildcard expenses and their impact on financial planning.

A slide deck for Lesson 2 that visually defines needs and wants and introduces the Budget Battle simulation.

Presentation slides for Lesson 2, illustrating the differences between needs and wants and the concept of opportunity cost.

Slide deck for Lesson 3, focusing on the distinction between needs and wants and how unexpected 'wildcard' expenses impact financial plans.

A teacher guide for the lesson on needs versus wants, focusing on prioritization and trade-offs.

Teacher script for Lesson 2 simulation, providing specific financial scenarios for Weeks 1 and 2 including income, mandatory expenses, and decision points.

Teacher guide for Lesson 2, providing instructional steps for the 'Lifeboat Choice' game and guidelines for teaching the difference between needs and wants.

Slide deck for Lesson 2, introducing the character 'Casey' and setting the stage for the month-long financial simulation.

An answer key for the Money Flow Sorting Worksheet to help teachers quickly grade and discuss the sorting activity.