Visual rhythm cards for classroom use, featuring simple 4-beat body percussion patterns for students to echo.
Teacher-facing facilitation guide for Session 2. Includes pacing, demonstration instructions for regulation tools, and a trauma-informed tip regarding breathing exercises.
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A dice-based rhythm game where 2nd graders roll a die to determine which notes (Ta, Ti-Ti, or Rest) to include in their 4-beat rhythm pattern.
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Final facilitation guide for Session 6. Provides instructions for synthesizing the 6-week program, helping students select their best tools, and planning for long-term maintenance of skills.
A visual worksheet for Kindergarteners to identify musical moods by coloring emoji faces and associating colors with sounds.
A student reference and practice sheet for Session 2. It provides clear, visual instructions for Square Breathing and 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding, along with a simple 'regulation plan' for students to complete.
A student reference sheet with simple, color-coded melodies for 'So', 'Mi', and 'La' to be played on a xylophone.
Engaging slide deck for Kindergarteners explaining the conductor's role, the baton, and simple signals for volume and start/stop.
A student worksheet for analyzing the 'Me at the zoo' video and planning their own impromptu classroom report, including a self-reflection tally for filler words.
A worksheet for students to plan their pattern bracelets, including selecting a pattern type (AB, AAB, ABB), sketching the design, and writing a short justification.
Instructions for a kinesthetic activity where students match their movement intensity to musical dynamics using animal metaphors.
A fun coloring and tactile activity where students track a steady beat using a 'Beat Buddy' character and heart icons.
A student worksheet for Session 4, guiding students through the 'Catch-Check-Change' reframing technique to identify and edit negative self-talk.
An interactive story for Kindergarten music class where students participate by using different voice types (speaking, singing, whispering, calling) as the narrative progresses.
Comprehensive lesson plan for Lesson 1: Can You Feel the Beat? including instructional steps, objectives, and differentiation strategies.
Simple xylophone melody sheet for 'Sakura', using letter names and a pentatonic scale guide for students to perform the traditional Japanese song.
A printable set of shape cards and pattern strips for students to build and extend AB, AAB, and ABB patterns in pairs.
A comprehensive 30-minute lesson plan for Kindergarten teachers to introduce the concept of a steady beat through interactive movement and listening.
Visual presentation for Session 2, introducing the 'Window of Tolerance' and teaching proactive regulation tools like 5-4-3-2-1 grounding and controlled breathing.
Teacher-facing facilitation guide for Session 3. Focuses on teaching TIPP skills for crisis regulation and helping students identify environmental supports (like cold water access) within the school.
Introductory slide deck for Session 1, establishing the 'Inner Compass' theme. It explains the purpose of the intervention and teaches students how to recognize physiological signals of emotions using the 'Emotions as Data' framework.