Ocean Zones: Day 1 Printing & Setup

Simple, precise steps. Print the minimum first — add more later.

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Tip: Print at 100% scale. If you can, laminate high-use visuals (posters, choice boards, student cards).

Where to go next:
  1. If you want the full print map (Core 14 + optional + online-only): Curriculum Binder Hub
  2. If you are assembling a full binder and want tabs + step-by-step instructions: Printing + Binder Assembly SOP

1) Day 1 Starter (Must-Haves)

Goal: in about 10 minutes, you’ll have enough printed to launch (even if you haven’t read the full guide yet).

  1. Print: Quick Start Checklist (1 copy for you).
  2. Print + post: Calm Corner Setup Poster (1 copy).
  3. Pick one: Choice Board or Student Cards (start small; you can add more later).
  4. Stop here. If you’re ready to try the routine, you’re done for today.

Quick Start Checklist (print first)

Do this first. Keep it on a clipboard for the week.

Open PDF →

Calm Corner Setup Poster (print + post)

Print 1. Post it where you’ll reference it.

Open PDF →

Ocean Zones Quick Reference (optional)

If you want a “what do I say next?” cheat sheet.

Open Quick Reference →

Posters (optional today)

Only print what you will actually hang right now.

Open Posters →

Choice Boards (pick one)

Print one choice board and introduce it slowly.

Open Choice Boards →

Student Cards (pick one)

Print if you want a simple desk reference right away.

Open Student Cards →

2) Core Program Books (Educator + Classroom + Student)

Do this next when you have 30–60 minutes. You can read these on-screen — printing is optional.

Core Educator Guide (Comprehensive)

Use this if you want the full depth and 12-week structure.

Open Guide →

Core Educator Guide (Essentials)

Use this if you want the shortest path through the core content.

Open Essentials →

Classroom Implementation Companion

Use this for “what do I do this week?” pacing and classroom guidance.

Open Companion →

Student Workbook

Use this when you’re ready for student pages and weekly practice.

Open Workbook →

3) Complete Program (Everything Else)

Only do this when you’re ready. Add pieces gradually (avoid printing everything at once).

Ocean Zones Printables Hub

All printable classroom visuals (organized into sections).

Open Printables Hub →

Downloads Hub

Quick start PDFs, posters, handouts, and lesson PDFs.

Open Downloads →

Assessment Toolkit (optional)

Progress monitoring, data collection forms, and IEP alignment resources.

Open Toolkit →