Bo and the Plan That Worked Better the Second Time: Advanced TRY at Poplar Hollow
Resilience, Growth Mindset, Coping Skills, Problem Solving, Social-Emotional Learning, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray Resilience, Growth Mindset, Coping Skills, Problem Solving, Social-Emotional Learning, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray

Bo and the Plan That Worked Better the Second Time: Advanced TRY at Poplar Hollow

Bo’s supply cart works perfectly on solid ground but sinks into the first muddy patch of the Poplar Hollow trail. Learn how Advanced TRY helps children pause after setbacks, identify what worked, adjust one meaningful part, and turn an unsuccessful attempt into information for the next step.

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Piper and the Lantern That Would Not Cooperate: Frustration Tolerance at Poplar Hollow
Emotional Regulation, Frustration Tolerance, Coping Skills, Social-Emotional Learning, Resilience, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray Emotional Regulation, Frustration Tolerance, Coping Skills, Social-Emotional Learning, Resilience, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray

Piper and the Lantern That Would Not Cooperate: Frustration Tolerance at Poplar Hollow

When Piper’s lantern keeps falling apart, frustration tells her to push harder and then destroy the whole project. Learn how children can notice rising frustration, regulate their bodies, identify the real obstacle, and choose whether to retry, adjust, ask for help, pause, or stop.

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Owen and the Bridge That Would Not Stay Put: Problem Solving at Poplar Hollow
Problem Solving, Social-Emotional Learning, Coping Skills, Flexible Thinking, Executive Functioning, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray Problem Solving, Social-Emotional Learning, Coping Skills, Flexible Thinking, Executive Functioning, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray

Owen and the Bridge That Would Not Stay Put: Problem Solving at Poplar Hollow

When a crooked bridge disrupts Owen’s lantern-making plan, he assumes the whole afternoon is ruined. Learn how the PAWS skill helps children define the real problem, compare safe choices, ask for help, and take one workable step forward.

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