The Justice is Joy Circle Guide for Elementary Schools is a comprehensive restorative practices resource designed to help educators confidently facilitate meaningful community-building circles from the very first day.

More than a collection of circle prompts, this guide includes 72 fully scripted restorative circles along with step-by-step facilitation guidance, foundational restorative justice principles, implementation tools, and printable resources that help educators build stronger classroom communities.

Whether you're new to restorative practices or an experienced circle keeper, every lesson is designed to reduce planning time while increasing authentic student connection.

Inside you'll find guidance for creating psychologically safe spaces, building trust, strengthening social-emotional skills, affirming identity, developing resilience, and responding to challenging community experiences through restorative dialogue.

• 113-page facilitator guide
• 72 fully scripted restorative circles
• 12 implementation chapters before the lessons
• 15 printable appendix resources
• Multiple circle lengths (10-45 minutes)
• CASEL, RULER, Learning for Justice & Trauma-Informed aligned
• Perfect for TK-5 classrooms, counselors, school social workers, psychologists, and administrators