Maple the Grateful Mouse – SEL Packet

Description

When Maple the Mouse wakes up to rain on her big picnic day, disappointment fills the air — but so do kindness, creativity, and connection. Maple the Mouse Makes a New Plan is a gentle SEL story designed for Pre-K through early 2nd grade learners, highlighting how gratitude and flexibility can turn an unexpected change into something even better.

This printable SEL packet includes:

• An original short story featuring Maple the Mouse

• Journal pages (story reflection, personal connection, and creative response)

• An emotions chart for social-emotional discussion

• A themed gratitude-based activity

• Learning objective, instructions, and materials list for grown-up guidance

This resource supports early learners as they explore feelings of disappointment and practice resilience, making it ideal for homeschool, classroom, counseling, or morning meetings.