A foundation program for learners who are not yet ready for full Ocean Zones.
← Back to Educator HubFirst Waves is built for the least-developed learners in your classroom. The core daily goal is repetition of one loop: Calm/Not Calm -> support -> return to Calm.
Minimum kit: 2 pages. Post them where you can point quickly.
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Optional: put the Not Calm Protocol (Staff Flowchart) in your desk/planning binder for reference (not the wall kit).
Goal: Repeat one loop, many times per day: Calm/Not Calm → support → return to Calm.
Do NOT: negotiate ("First calm then…"), over-talk, or present the full feelings set at once.
Menu decision: start with Tier 1. Use Supported-only (+ WALK) if Tier 1 supports typically do not return the student to Calm within 60–90 seconds for most Not Calm episodes across 2–3 days.
You may notice colors in some visuals. During First Waves, do not label or teach colors to students.
Classroom License: This purchase is for one classroom team (one lead teacher + paraprofessionals/support staff working in that same classroom). For multiple classrooms/schools/districts, please use additional classroom licenses or a school/district bundle.
All print-ready visuals and supports (includes optional add-ons and team tools).
Open Materials Packet →Practice activities and staff mini-tools (including the Penny Board activity).
Open Activities →Comprehensive PDF guide for planning and deeper implementation support.
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