Curriculum: Jonah and the Shuttle

Jonah and the Shuttle: SEL Curriculum for Grades 3–6

Celebrate Neurodiversity. Inspire Empathy. Support Student Voices.
Now available in English and Spanish

Each order includes:
✔️ 10 full-color, printed student booklets
✔️ 1 digital + printable facilitator/counselor guide (PDF)
✔️ A beautifully illustrated PPT storyboard

Jonah and the Shuttle is a three-session, story-based SEL curriculum that invites students in grades 3–6 to explore emotions, celebrate differences, and reflect on their place in the classroom and beyond.

Rooted in real-life experiences, the story centers on Jonah—a neurodivergent boy whose love for city maps and space shuttles inspires his journey through school, emotions, and advocacy. This resource was created by a school counselor (and Jonah’s mom!) to equip educators with inclusive tools that spark conversation, empathy, and belonging.

🧠 What’s Inside the Student Booklet:

• My Mood Worksheet – Helps students identify emotions during typical classroom situations

• Character Shuttle – Promotes self-awareness, strengths, and how to help others

• Brain Dump – Builds confidence, goal setting, and neurodivergent identity awareness

• Word Search & Prompts – Reinforces vocabulary and personal reflections on kindness, fairness, and inclusion

• Extension Activities - Coloring sheet and prompts for family engagement at home.

💡 The Facilitator Guide Includes:

• 3 complete SEL lessons with scripts, discussion questions, and extension ideas

• Alignment with CASEL competencies and ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors

• Bonus: A beautifully illustrated PowerPoint storyboard for classroom presentations

🌱 Learning Outcomes:

• Build emotional vocabulary and coping strategies

• Cultivate empathy for diverse learning needs

• Support student agency and identity development

• Foster advocacy and inclusion in peer communities

🎯 Perfect For:

• General education classrooms

• Counseling and small SEL groups

• Bilingual and inclusive learning settings

• Educators seeking ready-to-use, research-informed, compassionate tools

📦 Product Details:

• 10 printed student booklets per order

• 1 downloadable digital counselor/facilitator guide (PDF)

• 1 illustrated PowerPoint storyboard