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Sharing personal experiences is always optional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHAT’S INCLUDED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete educator lesson plan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig idea and learning focus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudent-friendly learning goal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccess criteria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials and emotion vocabulary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinds On emotion activity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore-, during- and after-reading prompts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep-by-step drawing activity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsolidation prompts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssessment 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Children learn that anger is a valid emotion and that they can communicate their needs while keeping bodies, people and materials safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents may try a strategy, observe the activity or select another option. Breathing, closing the eyes, physical touch and public sharing are never required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHAT’S INCLUDED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete educator lesson plan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig idea and learning focus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudent-friendly learning goal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccess criteria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials and emotion vocabulary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinds On emotion activity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore-, during- and after-reading prompts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptional breathing practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafe beanbag movement activity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrategy-selection activity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsolidation prompts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssessment look-fors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObservation, conversation and product documentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferentiation for a range of learners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultilingual learner support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommunication and accessibility options\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmotional-safety considerations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginning, developing and independently applying next steps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassroom calm-space extension\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHome connection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOntario Kindergarten Curriculum 2026 connections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eU.S. Common Core Kindergarten connections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreathe, Notice and Choose student activity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEight safe-strategy cards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFEATURED READ ALOUD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen I Feel Angry by Cornelia Maude Spelman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is not included and must be obtained separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAFE STRATEGIES INCLUDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking slow breaths\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoving the body safely\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTalking to a trusted person\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpending time in a quiet space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing or writing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSqueezing a soft object\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsking for a break\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsking for something else\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery strategy is presented as an optional choice. The lesson emphasizes that one strategy will not work for every child or every situation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSKILLS EXPLORED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying anger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNoticing facial, body and contextual clues\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloping self-regulation vocabulary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommunicating a preference or need\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eListening and responding during a read-aloud\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExploring safe physical movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelecting personally supportive strategies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognizing that different strategies work for different people\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeeping bodies, people and materials safe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eONTARIO KINDERGARTEN CURRICULUM 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource includes meaningful connections to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrand A: Foundations of Language and Mathematics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA1: Oral and Non-Verbal Communication\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrand C: Self-Regulation and Well-Being\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eC15.4: Regulating behaviour and adapting it to different contexts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eC16.5: Communicating what makes them happy or unhappy during play\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eU.S. COMMON CORE KINDERGARTEN\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelevant connections include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRL.K.1: Ask and answer questions about key details in a text\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSL.K.1: Participate in collaborative conversations with peers and adults\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSL.K.4: Describe familiar people, places, things and events with support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL.K.6: Use words and phrases acquired through conversations and read-alouds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIFFERENTIATION AND ACCESSIBILITY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents may participate through:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeech\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGestures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisual selection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMovement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObservation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAAC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdult scribing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resource includes visual choices, adapted-material suggestions, seated-movement options, first-language connections and opportunities to participate without performing a strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePERFECT FOR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKindergarten and Pre-K\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOntario FDK classrooms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole-group instruction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall-group learning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelf-regulation lessons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSocial-emotional learning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead-aloud extensions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalm-corner instruction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuidance lessons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHomeschool Kindergarten\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly intervention\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupply-teacher plans\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lesson supports children in understanding that anger is valid. The goal is not to suppress the feeling but to recognize it, communicate safely and develop a flexible collection of supportive choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLEASE NOTE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen I Feel Angry is not included with this resource. This independently created educational resource is not affiliated with, authorized by or endorsed by the author or publisher.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sweet Little Learners - Everything Kindergarten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48744277442814,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/2197\/0686\/files\/exec-c8e76ece-ab94-4c16-9999-32b183ea3402.png?v=1787167505"},{"product_id":"exploring-anger-kindergarten-self-regulation-read-aloud-and-calming-strategies-sel-copy","title":"Understanding Fear: Kindergarten Self-Regulation Read-Aloud, Bravery Badge- SEL","description":"\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelp young learners recognize fear, notice helpful clues and choose safe, supported next steps with this complete\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKindergarten self-regulation lesson. Understanding Fear pairs a thoughtful read-aloud discussion with an engaging Bravery Badge activity, a student thinking mat, observation-based assessment, differentiation ideas and clear curriculum connections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFEATURED READ-ALOUD Scaredy Squirrel by Mélanie Watt The published book is not included. Teachers will need to obtain their own legally purchased or borrowed copy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLESSON OVERVIEW Students explore fear as a valid feeling that can signal uncertainty or possible danger. During a supported read-aloud conversation, children notice body, expression and situation clues; consider what information might help; and identify manageable choices such as asking for help, taking a break, setting a boundary or trying one supported step. Students then design a Bravery Badge for themselves, an imagined character or someone in a story. Personal disclosure, wearing the badge and sharing are always optional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHAT'S INCLUDED -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEducator lesson-plan page with learning goal, success criteria, materials, vocabulary and a complete lesson sequence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssessment, documentation, differentiation and next-steps page - Ontario Kindergarten Curriculum 2026 connections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Relevant U.S. Common Core Kindergarten ELA connections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFear \u0026amp; Brave Choices student thinking mat -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy Bravery Badge student template with four badge choices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSKILLS EXPLORED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Identifying and naming fear - Noticing body, expression and situational clues - Distinguishing uncertainty from possible danger with adult support - Asking for help and seeking information - Communicating a boundary or supported choice - Choosing a manageable next step - Participating in read-aloud conversations - Representing ideas through drawing, symbols, words, dictation or AAC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eONTARIO KINDERGARTEN CURRICULUM 2026 CONNECTIONS Strand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: Foundations of Language and Mathematics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA1.1: Listen and respond in a variety of contexts and for different purposes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA1.2: Use language conventions and non-verbal communication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrand C: Self-Regulation and Well-Being\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC15.2: Demonstrate a willingness to try new experiences and to adapt to new situations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC15.4: Demonstrate self-control and adapt behaviour to different contexts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC16.4: Discuss what action to take when they feel unsafe or uncomfortable, in person or online, and when and how to seek assistance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S. COMMON CORE KINDERGARTEN CONNECTIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.1: With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.1: Participate in collaborative conversations about Kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.4: Describe familiar people, places, things and events with prompting and support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.6: Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSUGGESTED CLASSROOM USES -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhole-group read-aloud lesson - Small-group self-regulation instruction - Social-emotional learning block - School-readiness or transition support - Guidance or student-support groups - Portfolio documentation and conferencing - Follow-up lesson after a general discussion about worries, uncertainty or asking for help.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eINTENDED FOR Junior Kindergarten, Senior Kindergarten and Kindergarten learners, approximately ages 4-6. The lesson can also support early primary students who benefit from explicit emotion vocabulary and visual choices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDIFFERENTIATION AND ACCESSIBILITY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents may respond by speaking, pointing, drawing, gesturing, dictating, selecting a visual or using AAC. The lesson includes options for imagined or story-based situations so children are never required to disclose personal fears. Educators can offer pre-cut badge shapes, adapted scissors, larger materials, reduced choices, private work space, partner support and first-language emotion words. Extension ideas support students who are ready to compare choices and explain why a step may feel manageable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE This is an educational classroom resource, not counselling or crisis-intervention material. Take all safety concerns seriously and follow school, board and jurisdictional procedures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LexicalEditor__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOPYRIGHT AND AFFILIATION CLARIFICATION Scaredy Squirrel and Mélanie Watt are referenced only as an optional read-aloud connection. This resource is independently created and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by the author, illustrator or publisher. 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This complete Kindergarten self-regulation lesson combines a meaningful read-aloud discussion with a collaborative Kindness Chain activity, accessible student templates, observation-based assessment, differentiation and curriculum connections.\n\nFEATURED READ-ALOUD\n\nI Am Love: A Book of Compassion by Susan Verde\n\nThe published book is not included. Educators will need to obtain their own legally purchased or borrowed copy.\n\nLESSON OVERVIEW\n\nStudents explore how kindness may be expressed through respectful words, choices and actions that help others feel cared for and included. During the read-aloud conversation, children notice examples of love, care and compassion while learning that kindness must also respect another person's space, needs and choices.\n\nEach student draws, dictates or writes one kindness idea on a paper strip. The strips are joined to create a collaborative classroom Kindness Chain that demonstrates how individual choices can strengthen a caring community. Sharing, physical affection and taking a chain link home remain optional.\n\nWHAT'S INCLUDED\n\n- Square product thumbnail for Teachers Pay Teachers and website use\n- Educator lesson-plan page with learning goal, success criteria, materials, vocabulary and complete lesson sequence\n- Assessment, documentation, differentiation and next-steps page\n- Ontario Kindergarten Curriculum 2026 connections\n- Relevant U.S. Common Core Kindergarten ELA connections\n- Printable Kindness Chain Links with six child-friendly prompts\n- My Kindness Idea student reflection page with visual choices\n- Website and Teachers Pay Teachers product description\n\nSKILLS EXPLORED\n\n- Recognizing kind words, choices and actions\n- Expressing and accepting positive messages\n- Developing empathy and compassion\n- Listening and responding during read-aloud conversations\n- Considering another person's feelings, space, needs and choices\n- Communicating an idea through speech, drawing, writing, gesture, dictation or AAC\n- Contributing to a collaborative classroom project\n- Choosing realistic ways to help, listen, invite, share space or ask first\n\nONTARIO KINDERGARTEN CURRICULUM 2026 CONNECTIONS\n\nStrand A: Foundations of Language and Mathematics\n- A1.1: Listen and respond.\n- A1.2: Use language conventions and non-verbal communication.\n\nStrand C: Self-Regulation and Well-Being\n- C14.1: Act and talk with peers and adults by expressing and accepting positive messages.\n- C15.5: Develop empathy for others, and acknowledge and respond to each other's feelings.\n\nU.S. COMMON CORE KINDERGARTEN CONNECTIONS\n\n- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.1: With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.\n- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.1: Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about Kindergarten topics and texts.\n- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.4: Describe familiar people, places, things and events and, with prompting and support, provide additional detail.\n- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.6: Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts.\n\nSUGGESTED CLASSROOM USES\n\n- Whole-group interactive read-aloud\n- Kindergarten self-regulation or social-emotional learning\n- Classroom community-building lesson\n- Small-group oral-language instruction\n- Beginning-of-year or friendship learning\n- Kindness-week activities\n- Portfolio documentation and educator conferencing\n- Family connection or home-school discussion\n\nINTENDED FOR\n\nJunior Kindergarten, Senior Kindergarten and Kindergarten learners, approximately ages 4-6. It may also support early primary students who benefit from explicit social-language instruction and visual response choices.\n\nDIFFERENTIATION AND ACCESSIBILITY\n\nChildren may respond by speaking, pointing, drawing, gesturing, dictating, selecting a visual, writing or using AAC. Educators may offer reduced visual choices, modelled sentence frames, pre-cut paper strips, adapted tools, larger materials, first-language kindness vocabulary or adult scribing.\n\nThe lesson does not require children to hug, touch, share personal belongings or disclose private experiences. Students are encouraged to respect another person's response and boundaries. Sharing work and taking a chain link home are optional.\n\nCOPYRIGHT AND AFFILIATION CLARIFICATION\n\nI Am Love: A Book of Compassion and Susan Verde are referenced only as an optional read-aloud connection. This independently created educational resource is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by the author, illustrator or publisher. 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