Empower Program, K-2 (eBook)

Rachel Baker is currently a social worker and outpatient therapist at the Child Guidance Resource Center in Philadelphia, PA, as well as a youth organizer in Camden, NJ. She serves as an education mentor for Montclair State University (in-service P-3 Alternate Route Students and Master of Arts in Teaching students) and as a guest speaker for early childhood classes. She has spent the last decade in schools as a teacher, social worker, and administrator for students K–8 and is committed to promoting social justice and educational equity through social-emotional learning and teacher support. For more information, visit www.empowerprogram.net

ForewordDr. Anne Kendall, PsychologistAcknowledgmentsAuthor’s NoteIntroductionWhy Empower?SECTION 1 - ENVIRONMENTEnvironment Classroom Scenarios – “When this happens…” Environment Research and Relevancy – “Why did that happen?”Environment Concrete Strategies – “What can I do?” SECTION 2 - ABILITYAbility Classroom Scenarios – “When this happens…”Ability Research and Relevancy – “Why did that happen?”Ability Concrete Strategies – “What can I do?”SECTION 3 - MOTIVATIONMotivation Classroom Scenarios – “When this happens…” Motivation Research and Relevancy – “Why did that happen?”Motivation Concrete Strategies – “What can I do?”Appendix A: Environment P.O.P ResourcesLearn Your ABC’s GlossaryCorrect and Connect Redirection GlossaryExecutive Questioning Help SheetRebuilding Area Making Suggestion SheetVENT Solution SheetRENT Solution SheetREBUILD Solution SheetRESPOND Solution SheetAppendix B: Ability P.O.P ResourcesCommon Language Prompts SheetMaster Teacher Lesson Frame Weekly Framework for Instructional Activities GridStudent Social Skills CardsLesson Plan 1: Tone of VoiceLesson Plan 2: Facial Expression Lesson Plan 3: Body Position Lesson Plan 4: Personal SpaceLesson Plan 5: Communication Lesson Plan 6: Keeping Your Cool Lesson Plan 7: Time and PlaceLesson Plan 8: WaitingLesson Plan 9: Asking for Attention Lesson Plan 10: ListeningLesson Plan 11: Handling FrustrationLesson Plan 12: Communicating Frustration Lesson Plan 13: Moving On Lesson Plan 14: Accepting ConsequencesLesson Plan 15: Respectfully DisagreeingLesson Plan 16: Communicating ConcernsLesson Plan 17: Joining a GroupLesson Plan 18: CompromiseLesson Plan 19: Problem SolvingLesson Plan 20: Choosing Who Goes FirstLesson Plan 21: Identifying GoalsLesson Plan 22: Breaking Down Big GoalsLesson Plan 23: Strategies to Reach Your GoalsLesson Plan 24: Strategies for Working in GroupsLesson Plan 25: Finding Focus Appendix C: Motivation P.O.P Resources Quick Guide to Student Access SupportsSIMPLE Student TrackerSCHEDULE Student TrackerGOAL-REWARD Student TrackerAbout the Author