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Social Skills Activities
Help your students improve their social interactions with activities focused on communication, empathy, and teamwork. This collection includes role-playing scenarios, group projects, and listening exercises. By incorporating these social skills activities into your teaching, you can support students in building healthy relationships and effective communication skills.
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Editable School Therapy Dog Approval Materials
Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Animals, Life Sciences, Science, Classroom Management, Resources for Teachers, High School, Middle School, Elementary, Early Learning, Homeschool Resources, Not Grade Specific, Adult Education, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Boards, Projects, Activities, Door Decor, Presentations, Teacher Tools, Templates, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
Want to Introduce a School Dog? These Editable Templates Make It Easy! 🐶📋 Bringing a therapy dog into a school is an exciting journey, but let’s be real — it also comes with a ton of paperwork and a lot of questions from school administrators, teachers, and parents. When I started with my school dog, I quickly realized: I needed a clear way to present my plan, get approval, and answer concerns upfront. So, I put together these ready-to-use templates—and now I’m sharing them with you! 🐾 What’s Included? ✅ 3 Editable Templates for Different Stages of Approval: ✔ Introducing a School Dog – A friendly, easy-to-understand letter for teachers & parents. ✔ Therapy Dog in Training – A more formal version for school leaders & board members. ✔ Certified Therapy Dog – A final approval document to make everything official. 🎨 Five color options + black & white for easy printing 🖥️ Formats: PowerPoint, Keynote (editable & customizable) & non editable PDF 📌 How to Use These Templates 1️⃣ Choose the right template for your school’s current stage. 2️⃣ Edit the text to match your therapy dog’s training and role. 3️⃣ Share with school leadership, teachers & parents to keep everyone informed. 4️⃣ Print or present digitally to make your school dog approval process seamless. 💡 Teacher Tip: Start with the “Introducing a School Dog” template first—it sets the stage before moving into formal approval. Why This Will Save You Time & Stress ✔ No need to start from scratch—just customize & print! ✔ Helps answer common concerns from parents & staff ✔ Gives you a professional, structured plan to present ✔ Perfect for both new & experienced school dog handlers 🐕 Get Your School Dog Approved with Confidence! Whether you’re just starting out or need final approval, these templates give you a structured, stress-free way to introduce and manage your school dog program. 📥 Download now and make the process easy! 🐾✨ 📍 Best wishes, Heike from Lernfitness 🐾 Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we help create a calm, engaging, and inclusive learning environment! 🐶💙
Author Lernfitness
Tags Therapy Dog, Animal-assisted Learning, Inclusive Education Tools, Therapy Dog Rules, Classroom Pet Guidelines, Therapy Dog In School, Social-emotional Learning, SEL, Dog, Approval Materials
Kindness Mazes (PDF)
ELA, Language Development, Resources for Teachers, Vocabulary, Spelling, ESL, Life Skills, Special Resources, Social Skills, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Mazes
Maze Series This maze series is designed for students in grades 2–5. Each set features a clear, kid-friendly theme with scene-based mazes that students first navigate, then complete by drawing a few target words from a simple word list. Pages come in varied styles and graduated difficulty, with an optional “color it in” step—and some themes invite quick calculations to match the task. These mazes are student-friendly, classroom-ready, and perfect for literacy warmups, seasonal units, fast-finisher bins, centers, sub plans, or home learning extensions. The playful, structured format builds problem-solving, attention to detail, and fine-motor control while reinforcing themed content in a motivating way. Note: Unlike many themed products, not all word-list words appear on the maze pages. To support full vocabulary coverage, we’ve released a companion word list you can find in the links section. Kindness Word List 1. Kind Words Please, Thank, Hello, Sorry, Nice, Smile, Help, Share 2. Helping Others Help, Share, Carry, Give, Fix, Ask, Listen, Care 3. Being a Good Friend Friend, Play, Talk, Laugh, Help, Hug, Share, Kind 4. Showing Respect Listen, Quiet, Wait, Polite, Honest, Fair, Safe, Friendly 5. Kindness at School Teacher, Share, Wait, Help, Quiet, Fair, Write, Learn 6. Kindness at Home Parent, Sibling, Grandparent, Care, Share, Talk, Meal, Love PDF Version Other versions will appear here when available. Follow the store for the lastest on new products. How to Use These Mazes Perfect for: Morning work or early-finisher bins Literacy or STEM centers Holiday/seasonal review lessons Independent stations, sub plans, or take-home enrichment More Kindness Themed Products CROSSWORDS WORD SEARCHES FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Themed Mazes Links Addition PDF Animals PDF Around the Home PDF Birthday PDF Candy PDF Christmas PDF Cinco de Mayo PDF Clothes PDF Colors PDF Days and Months PDF Division PDF Earth Day PDF Easter PDF Easy Mazes PDF Fall PDF Father's Day PDF Food PDF Geography (Set 1) PDF Geography (Set 2) PDF Geography (Set 3) PDF Graduation PDF Health PDF History (Set 1) PDF History (Set 2) PDF History (Set 3) PDF Human Body PDF Kindness PDF Life Skills PDF Mother's Day PDF Multiplication PDF Science (Set 1) PDF Science (Set 2) PDF Science (Set 3) PDF Shapes PDF Social Skills PDF Spring PDF Sports PDF St. Patrick's Day PDF Subtraction PDF Summer PDF Thanksgiving PDF Transport PDF Valentine's Day PDF Winter PDF Mazes in Depth Structure Each maze is crafted around a focused sub-theme. Students navigate the maze, encountering branches and cul-de-sacs that build attention and planning. Most pages include a tiny follow-up box—students draw or label 2–3 target words from a small word box, add a quick count, or color in the scene—so the activity reinforces both content and skills in a highly engaging format. Each completed set includes: A themed maze page. A simple student instruction strip. An answer key showing the solved path for teacher support or self-checking Themes Included These mazes cover a wide range of fun, age-appropriate themes, including: Seasons & Holidays (e.g., Halloween, Easter, Valentine’s Day) Math-Lite Connections (e.g., quick counts, number words) Everyday Topics (e.g., Animals, Weather, School) Special Units (e.g., Health, Earth Day, Sports, Kindness) Each topic reflects students’ real-life experiences and interests while strengthening problem-solving, visual scanning, and fine-motor control in a playful, highly visual way. Easy extensions (optional): Time it: solve once in pencil, then try to beat the time in pen Retell the route using sequence words (first, next, then, finally) Count intersections or turns and graph the results Write a 1–2 sentence mini-story about the scene using the target words Design a tiny maze in the corner for a partner to solve Differentiation tips: Offer a finger-trace pass before pencils for emerging learners Highlight the borders of the correct region on first attempts Use thicker-line versions or simpler pages to build confidence Pair roles: “navigator” gives directions; “driver” traces the path For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
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Tags Vocabulary, Spelling, Kindness, Kind Words, Helping Others, Kindness Activities, Ela Mazes, Maze, Mazes, Kindness Mazes
Kindness Word List Posters (PDF)
ELA, Language Development, Resources for Teachers, Vocabulary, Spelling, ESL, Life Skills, Special Resources, Social Skills, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Posters, Classroom Decor
Word List Poster Series This word list poster series is designed for students in grades 2–5. Each printable focuses on a clear, kid-friendly theme and features 8 target vocabulary words with short, student-friendly meanings or fun facts. The clean layout works as both an anchor chart and a write-in sheet, giving students a quick, visual reference they can revisit during centers and independent work. These posters are student-friendly, classroom-ready, and perfect for warmups, vocabulary walls, sub plans, or take-home reference. Display a single poster to support the day’s lesson, or group several to build a themed wall across your unit. Note: Each poster is a companion piece to its matching themed product in the series—pair it with the corresponding maze, wordsearch, or activity pack for a consistent set of 8 focus words. Kindness Word List 1. Kind Words Please, Thank, Hello, Sorry, Nice, Smile, Help, Share 2. Helping Others Help, Share, Carry, Give, Fix, Ask, Listen, Care 3. Being a Good Friend Friend, Play, Talk, Laugh, Help, Hug, Share, Kind 4. Showing Respect Listen, Quiet, Wait, Polite, Honest, Fair, Safe, Friendly 5. Kindness at School Teacher, Share, Wait, Help, Quiet, Fair, Write, Learn 6. Kindness at Home Parent, Sibling, Grandparent, Care, Share, Talk, Meal, Love PDF Version Other versions will appear here when available. Follow the store for the lastest on new products. How to Use These Word List Posters Perfect for: Morning work or early-finisher bins Vocabulary centers or anchor walls Holiday/seasonal review lessons Independent stations, sub plans, or take-home reference More Kindness Themed Products CROSSWORDS WORD SEARCHES MAZES FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Themed Word List Posters Links Addition PDF Animals PDF Around the Home PDF Birthday PDF Candy PDF Christmas PDF Cinco de Mayo PDF Clothes PDF Colors PDF Days and Months PDF Division PDF Earth Day PDF Easter PDF Easy Word List Posters PDF Fall PDF Father's Day PDF Food PDF Geography (Set 1) PDF Geography (Set 2) PDF Geography (Set 3) PDF Graduation PDF Health PDF History (Set 1) PDF History (Set 2) PDF History (Set 3) PDF Human Body PDF Kindness PDF Life Skills PDF Mother's Day PDF Multiplication PDF Science (Set 1) PDF Science (Set 2) PDF Science (Set 3) PDF Shapes PDF Social Skills PDF Spring PDF Sports PDF St. Patrick's Day PDF Subtraction PDF Summer PDF Thanksgiving PDF Transport PDF Valentine's Day PDF Winter PDF Word List Posters in Depth Structure Each poster is built around a focused sub-theme and presents 8 target words with short, student-friendly meanings or fun facts. The clean A4 portrait layout works as an anchor chart on your board or as a student reference at desks. These posters are designed as companion pieces to the matching themed products (mazes, wordsearches, activity packs), so the same vocabulary stays visible across your unit. Each poster set includes: A themed word list poster with 8 words + brief meanings/facts A clean, high-contrast layout for easy printing and display Space that can double as write-in/draw-to-show-meaning during centers Themes Included Seasons & Holidays (e.g., Halloween, Easter, Valentine’s Day) Everyday Topics (e.g., Animals, Weather, School) Math & Science Connections (e.g., Number Words, Simple Machines) Special Units (e.g., Health, Earth Day, Sports, Kindness) Each topic reflects real-life experiences and interests while strengthening vocabulary recognition and content understanding in a clear, visual way. Easy extensions (optional) Sketch it: students draw a quick icon for each word Sort it: group words by category (e.g., actions, objects) Star it: highlight “I already know” vs. “I’m learning” words Match it: point to examples in a reading, video, or picture set Say it: brief oral definition or example sentence during share-out Differentiation tips Pre-teach 2–3 anchor words; add the rest later in the week Offer picture cues or gestures for emerging readers/ELLs Let students choose 4 of 8 to focus on first, then build up Color-code by part of speech or concept family for quick scanning For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
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Tags Vocabulary, Spelling, Kindness, Kind Words, Helping Others, Kindness Activities, Ela Word Lists, Kindness Word Lists, Ela Posters, Kindness Posters
Viking-Themed Door Tags – Discover and Visualize Strengths
Montessori, Special Education Needs (SEN), Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Classroom Management, Resources for Teachers, Community Building, Graphic Arts, Creative Arts, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Teacher Tools, Projects, Templates, Classroom Decor, Door Decor, Posters, Bulletin Boards, Banners
Viking-Themed Door Tags – Discover and Visualize Strengths A creative resource to support self-awareness and classroom community (grades 2–6) 🛡️✏️ This set of printable Viking-themed door tags helps students reflect on their personal strengths in a fun and low-pressure way. Whether you're working on self-esteem, social-emotional learning, or simply want to add a motivating activity to your classroom routine – these templates give you plenty of flexibility. The material includes 96 hand-drawn door hangers in three differentiated formats: – Pre-filled with strengths (ready to color and hang) – With gaps for students to add their own words – Completely blank for free design and writing All versions are included in both color and black-and-white, making them perfect for creative work, quiet time, or even as a thoughtful take-home project. Fonts are provided in print, tracing, and decorative styles – so you can adapt the activity to your students' level and needs. What makes it practical for teachers: I’ve used these door hangers when starting a new school year, during transition phases, or when I wanted to quietly support students’ confidence. They also work well in substitute lessons or as a calming station activity. The Viking theme adds just the right amount of playfulness without feeling too childish. Easy prep, lots of uses: Print, cut, and let students decorate their door hangers with drawings or personal messages. You can hang them on lockers, desks, or classroom walls. Some teachers also use them for class community projects or parent nights. This activity encourages self-reflection in a gentle and creative way – and reminds students that recognizing their own strengths is part of learning too. This is more than just a decoration – it’s a tool for early math learning wrapped in a bit of adventure. 📍 Best wishes, Heike from @Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we create a positive and welcoming learning environment. 🐶
Author Lernfitness
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Tags Vikings, Handdrawn, Banners, Viking Classroom Decor, Door Tags For Students, Character Building, Growth Mindset, SEL Resource, Personal Strengths Reflection, Student Self-esteem
Kindness Maze: 1 Page Sample (PDF)
ELA, Language Development, Resources for Teachers, Vocabulary, Spelling, ESL, Life Skills, Special Resources, Social Skills, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Mazes
THIS IS A ONE PAGE SAMPLE OF A SIX PAGE MAZE DOWNLOAD FULL SIX MAZE DOWNLOAD INFORMATION: Maze Series This maze series is designed for students in grades 2–5. Each set features a clear, kid-friendly theme with scene-based mazes that students first navigate, then complete by drawing a few target words from a simple word list. Pages come in varied styles and graduated difficulty, with an optional “color it in” step—and some themes invite quick calculations to match the task. These mazes are student-friendly, classroom-ready, and perfect for literacy warmups, seasonal units, fast-finisher bins, centers, sub plans, or home learning extensions. The playful, structured format builds problem-solving, attention to detail, and fine-motor control while reinforcing themed content in a motivating way. Note: Unlike many themed products, not all word-list words appear on the maze pages. To support full vocabulary coverage, we’ve released a companion word list you can find in the links section. Kindness Word List 1. Kind Words Please, Thank, Hello, Sorry, Nice, Smile, Help, Share 2. Helping Others Help, Share, Carry, Give, Fix, Ask, Listen, Care 3. Being a Good Friend Friend, Play, Talk, Laugh, Help, Hug, Share, Kind 4. Showing Respect Listen, Quiet, Wait, Polite, Honest, Fair, Safe, Friendly 5. Kindness at School Teacher, Share, Wait, Help, Quiet, Fair, Write, Learn 6. Kindness at Home Parent, Sibling, Grandparent, Care, Share, Talk, Meal, Love PDF Version Other versions will appear here when available. Follow the store for the lastest on new products. How to Use These Mazes Perfect for: Morning work or early-finisher bins Literacy or STEM centers Holiday/seasonal review lessons Independent stations, sub plans, or take-home enrichment More Kindness Themed Products CROSSWORDS WORD SEARCHES FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Themed Mazes Links Addition PDF Animals PDF Around the Home PDF Birthday PDF Candy PDF Christmas PDF Cinco de Mayo PDF Clothes PDF Colors PDF Days and Months PDF Division PDF Earth Day PDF Easter PDF Easy Mazes PDF Fall PDF Father's Day PDF Food PDF Geography (Set 1) PDF Geography (Set 2) PDF Geography (Set 3) PDF Graduation PDF Health PDF History (Set 1) PDF History (Set 2) PDF History (Set 3) PDF Human Body PDF Kindness PDF Life Skills PDF Mother's Day PDF Multiplication PDF Science (Set 1) PDF Science (Set 2) PDF Science (Set 3) PDF Shapes PDF Social Skills PDF Spring PDF Sports PDF St. Patrick's Day PDF Subtraction PDF Summer PDF Thanksgiving PDF Transport PDF Valentine's Day PDF Winter PDF Mazes in Depth Structure Each maze is crafted around a focused sub-theme. Students navigate the maze, encountering branches and cul-de-sacs that build attention and planning. Most pages include a tiny follow-up box—students draw or label 2–3 target words from a small word box, add a quick count, or color in the scene—so the activity reinforces both content and skills in a highly engaging format. Each completed set includes: A themed maze page. A simple student instruction strip. An answer key showing the solved path for teacher support or self-checking Themes Included These mazes cover a wide range of fun, age-appropriate themes, including: Seasons & Holidays (e.g., Halloween, Easter, Valentine’s Day) Math-Lite Connections (e.g., quick counts, number words) Everyday Topics (e.g., Animals, Weather, School) Special Units (e.g., Health, Earth Day, Sports, Kindness) Each topic reflects students’ real-life experiences and interests while strengthening problem-solving, visual scanning, and fine-motor control in a playful, highly visual way. Easy extensions (optional): Time it: solve once in pencil, then try to beat the time in pen Retell the route using sequence words (first, next, then, finally) Count intersections or turns and graph the results Write a 1–2 sentence mini-story about the scene using the target words Design a tiny maze in the corner for a partner to solve Differentiation tips: Offer a finger-trace pass before pencils for emerging learners Highlight the borders of the correct region on first attempts Use thicker-line versions or simpler pages to build confidence Pair roles: “navigator” gives directions; “driver” traces the path For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
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Tags Vocabulary, Spelling, Kindness, Kind Words, Helping Others, Kindness Activities, Ela Word Searches, Word Search, Kindness Word Searches, Word Searches
SEL Stress Management Game-SEL Coloring Pages
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Life Skills, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities, Games, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages
In this resource, you will get an engaging game like Apples To Apples. There are 36 strategy cards and 18 situation cards. This is an SEL game. Each person takes a turn with being the judge like Apples to Apples. It is important to make enough sets for the number of groups who will be playing. for example, I recommend at least 3-5 people playing together for each group. So if there are 20 students, then create at least 5 different sets of the cards, Then follow the directions for the game below: First, everyone gets 5 strategy cards. There is no revealing the cards to other players. Then one person is chosen to be the "judge" for the first round. I usually pick the oldest person to make it fair. The judge reveals the card to all and even can read the card out loud. The the other players choose one of their strategy cards to handle that particular situation. Then the judge decides which one they would use. Important; there is not right or wrong here, just what one person would do in that situation. Next the next player goes (usually counter clockwise) to who will be the judge. The person will reveal the situation and the other players will play their strategy card. Play as long as time allows. Next, you can print off the mindfulness coloring sheets for students to color and reinforce the idea or coloring mindfully when they are upset, frustrate, need some time alone, etc. There is a way to change the word and position of the word in the mindfulness coloring sheet. These are SEL coloring pages. For more SEL resources and products, please visit my SEL store at: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor I am a full-time school counselor who works with kindergarten through 8th graders. My products are "kid tested, kid approved"!
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Apples To Apples, Games, Stress Management, Social Skills, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling, SEL, SEL Coloring Pages, Special Education
Kindness Word Searches (PDF)
ELA, Language Development, Resources for Teachers, Vocabulary, Spelling, ESL, Life Skills, Special Resources, Social Skills, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Word Searches
Wordsearch Series This wordsearch series is designed for students in grades 2–5. Each set of wordsearches is built around a clear vocabulary theme, helping students develop word recognition, improve spelling, and boost topic-related understanding through engaging visual puzzles. Every wordsearch also includes a fun hidden shape for students to guess—adding an interactive twist to traditional vocabulary practice. These wordsearches are student-friendly, classroom-ready, and perfect for integrating into literacy warmups, seasonal units, fast-finisher tasks, or home learning extensions. Each puzzle reinforces themed vocabulary in a playful, structured format that keeps learners motivated. Kindness Word Search Word List 1. Kind Words Please, Thank, Hello, Sorry, Nice, Smile, Help, Share 2. Helping Others Help, Share, Carry, Give, Fix, Ask, Listen, Care 3. Being a Good Friend Friend, Play, Talk, Laugh, Help, Hug, Share, Kind 4. Showing Respect Listen, Quiet, Wait, Polite, Honest, Fair, Safe, Friendly 5. Kindness at School Teacher, Share, Wait, Help, Quiet, Fair, Write, Learn 6. Kindness at Home Parent, Sibling, Grandparent, Care, Share, Talk, Meal, Love PDF Version Other versions will appear here when available. Follow the store for the lastest on new products. How to Use These Wordsearches These wordsearches are ideal for: Morning work or early finisher bins Vocabulary centers or anchor activities Holiday or seasonal review lessons Independent literacy stations or take-home enrichment Each puzzle includes a themed word list and a shaped grid for students to complete. Word directions may vary (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), and answer keys are included for easy checking. Optional vocabulary challenges or writing tasks can be added to extend the learning experience. Whether you're reviewing key vocabulary, exploring a seasonal topic, or offering fun literacy practice, these wordsearches provide a flexible and engaging tool to support vocabulary growth in grades 2–5. More Kindness Themed Products CROSSWORDS FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Themed Word Search Links Addition PDF Animals PDF Around the Home PDF Birthday PDF Candy PDF Christmas PDF Cinco de Mayo PDF Clothes PDF Colors PDF Days and Months PDF Division PDF Earth Day PDF Easter PDF Easy Word Searches PDF Fall PDF Father's Day PDF Food PDF Geography (Set 1) PDF Geography (Set 2) PDF Geography (Set 3) PDF Graduation PDF Health PDF History (Set 1) PDF History (Set 2) PDF History (Set 3) PDF Human Body PDF Kindness PDF Life Skills PDF Mother's Day PDF Multiplication PDF Science Word Searches (Set 1) PDF Science Word Searches (Set 2) PDF Science Word Searches (Set 3) PDF Shapes PDF Social Skills PDF Spring PDF Sports PDF St. Patrick's Day PDF Subtraction PDF Summer PDF Thanksgiving PDF Transport PDF Valentine's Day PDF Winter PDF Wordsearches in Depth Structure Each wordsearch is crafted around a focused sub-theme and includes a visual puzzle shaped like a related object (e.g., balloon, gift, snowman). Students complete each puzzle using the provided themed word list, strengthening both content knowledge and spelling skills in a highly engaging format. Each completed set includes: A shaped wordsearch puzzle with 10 vocabulary words A student instruction guide with search directions (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) An answer key for teacher support or student self-checking A Did You Know? fact connected to the theme for enrichment or discussion Themes Included The wordsearches cover a wide range of fun, age-appropriate themes, including: Seasons & Holidays (e.g., Halloween, Easter, Valentine’s Day) Math Concepts (e.g., Addition, Number Words) Everyday Topics (e.g., Animals, Weather, School) Special Units (e.g., Health, Earth Day, Sports, Kindness) Each topic is selected to reflect students’ real-life experiences and interests while reinforcing literacy skills and content understanding in a playful, visual way. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
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Tags Vocabulary, Spelling, Kindness, Kind Words, Helping Others, Kindness Activities, Ela Word Searches, Word Search, Kindness Word Searches, Word Searches
Changing Negative Self-Talk Into Positive Self-Talk SEL Presentation
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Elementary, Middle School, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Coloring Pages, Worksheets
In this Google Slide SEL presentation, students will learn how to change their negative thoughts into positive ones. There is a quote at the beginning of the slide show that says "Watch what you tell yourself, you're likely to believe it." by Russ Kyle. The students can share what they think this quote means to them. Then there is an educational slide on the value of changing their negative thoughts into positive ones. Then the students will have 12 slides to practice changing negative thoughts into realistic and positive ones. They can do this as a turn and talk with a partner, whole group instruction, or in their table groups. You can decide the best approach for your students. After they practice 12 different thoughts, the students will participate in an elimination game using a playing deck of cards. You will randomly pull a red or black card and students need to declare which one they think you will pull before you pull it. There are directions on the slide notes. The goal is for them to say out loud to the person next to them about which one they guess is going to get pulled for their own accountability. Ask students to pay attention to their own self-talk during this game. This game is based on luck only. You can play the game as many times as you want as time allows. Lastly, the students will get to color a mindfulness coloring sheet of a brain with their own name on it. You can make as many handouts as you have students in your class. Simply double click on the name and change it to the names of students in your class and press enter. Print off as many copies as you need. For other lessons on thoughts and changing one's thinking, check out this lesson about inner coach versus inner critic: https://teachsimple.com/product/inner-coach-or-inner-critic-boom-cards-plus-extension-handout https://teachsimple.com/product/cut-sort-and-glue-inner-coach-or-critic
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Sel, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling, Social Skills, Self-regulation, Cognitive, Special Education, Psychology, SEL Presentations, SEL Coloring Pages
SEL Boom Deck-Flower, Weed and Cactus Friendship Behaviors & Handout
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities
In this SEL Boom Deck, students will learn about flower (healthy), weed (bothersome) and cactus (unhealthy) friendship behaviors. It is important for students to learn some of the behaviors that are bothersome and frustrating and to learn that they do need to address these sooner rather than later. Just like a weed ignored or not wanting to be dealt with, it can get worse and impact the friendship in a negative way. Some examples of flower (healthy) behaviors are; letting your friends have other friends, being there to help, standing up for them (being an upstander), and many more. Some of the weed (bothersome) examples are; bragging, copying a friend, not paying a friend back for borrowing money, and more. Some examples of cactus (unhealthy) behaviors are; being mad if something good happens to a friend, putting a friend down, gossiping, not letting a friend join their other friends, and many more. There are 24 task playing cards and 5 instructional cards so this can be played as a whole classroom lesson, a small group lesson, with partners or assigned to individuals to do as homework. There is a handout that matches the concepts for students to fill out to remember the different friendship behaviors and a question about what they can do if there friend is exhibiting either a weed or cactus type friendship behavior. This is a Boom Deck that is great for 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, and sixth grade. If there are strong readers or the classroom teacher or school counselor can read each slide, this could be something 2nd grader also do. You know your students best and can judge whether the examples are relevant to your students. Please review the Boom Deck Terms Of Use as because of AI, it does not allow me to post them here due to it is the same verbiage as each product. If you want to know about other friendship Boom Decks or other friendship lessons, please visit my store at: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Sel, Social-emotional Learning, Friendship Skills, Social Skills, Special Education, Boom Cards, Handout, Relationship Skills, Social Awareness, School Counseling
Social Skills Word Searches (PDF)
ELA, Language Development, Vocabulary, Spelling, ESL, Resources for Teachers, Social Skills, Special Resources, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Word Searches
Wordsearch Series This wordsearch series is designed for students in grades 2–5. Each set of wordsearches is built around a clear vocabulary theme, helping students develop word recognition, improve spelling, and boost topic-related understanding through engaging visual puzzles. Every wordsearch also includes a fun hidden shape for students to guess—adding an interactive twist to traditional vocabulary practice. These wordsearches are student-friendly, classroom-ready, and perfect for integrating into literacy warmups, seasonal units, fast-finisher tasks, or home learning extensions. Each puzzle reinforces themed vocabulary in a playful, structured format that keeps learners motivated. Social Skills Word Search Word List 1. Kindness and Respect Kind, Share, Help, Nice, Fair, Smile, Listen, Thank 2. Communication Talk, Ask, Say, Chat, Answer, Voice, Words, Quiet 3. Making Friends Friend, Wave, Hi, Play, Laugh, Group, Together, Fun 4. Good Manners Please, Excuse, Sorry, Welcome, Respect, Wait, Polite, Honest 5. Working Together Team, Help, Share, Try, Fair, Listen, Job, Strong 6. Solving Problems Brainstorm, Listen, Create, Adjust, Discuss, Decide, Solve, Confidence PDF Version Other versions will appear here when available. Follow the store for the lastest on new products. How to Use These Wordsearches These wordsearches are ideal for: Morning work or early finisher bins Vocabulary centers or anchor activities Holiday or seasonal review lessons Independent literacy stations or take-home enrichment Each puzzle includes a themed word list and a shaped grid for students to complete. Word directions may vary (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), and answer keys are included for easy checking. Optional vocabulary challenges or writing tasks can be added to extend the learning experience. Whether you're reviewing key vocabulary, exploring a seasonal topic, or offering fun literacy practice, these wordsearches provide a flexible and engaging tool to support vocabulary growth in grades 2–5. More Social Skills Themed Products CROSSWORDS FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Themed Word Search Links Addition PDF Animals PDF Around the Home PDF Birthday PDF Candy PDF Christmas PDF Cinco de Mayo PDF Clothes PDF Colors PDF Days and Months PDF Division PDF Earth Day PDF Easter PDF Easy Word Searches PDF Fall PDF Father's Day PDF Food PDF Geography (Set 1) PDF Geography (Set 2) PDF Geography (Set 3) PDF Graduation PDF Health PDF History (Set 1) PDF History (Set 2) PDF History (Set 3) PDF Human Body PDF Kindness PDF Life Skills PDF Mother's Day PDF Multiplication PDF Science Word Searches (Set 1) PDF Science Word Searches (Set 2) PDF Science Word Searches (Set 3) PDF Shapes PDF Social Skills PDF Spring PDF Sports PDF St. Patrick's Day PDF Subtraction PDF Summer PDF Thanksgiving PDF Transport PDF Valentine's Day PDF Winter PDF Wordsearches in Depth Structure Each wordsearch is crafted around a focused sub-theme and includes a visual puzzle shaped like a related object (e.g., balloon, gift, snowman). Students complete each puzzle using the provided themed word list, strengthening both content knowledge and spelling skills in a highly engaging format. Each completed set includes: A shaped wordsearch puzzle with 10 vocabulary words A student instruction guide with search directions (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) An answer key for teacher support or student self-checking A Did You Know? fact connected to the theme for enrichment or discussion Themes Included The wordsearches cover a wide range of fun, age-appropriate themes, including: Seasons & Holidays (e.g., Halloween, Easter, Valentine’s Day) Math Concepts (e.g., Addition, Number Words) Everyday Topics (e.g., Animals, Weather, School) Special Units (e.g., Health, Earth Day, Sports, Kindness) Each topic is selected to reflect students’ real-life experiences and interests while reinforcing literacy skills and content understanding in a playful, visual way. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
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Tags Vocabulary, Spelling, Social Skills, Communication, Making Friends, Word Searches, Ela Word Searches, Word Search, Social Skills Word Searches, Social Skills Word Search
Editable Parent Letter – Inform Families About Your School Dog
Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Animals, Life Sciences, Science, Classroom Management, Resources for Teachers, High School, Middle School, Elementary, Early Learning, Homeschool Resources, Not Grade Specific, Adult Education, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Boards, Projects, Activities, Door Decor, Presentations, Teacher Tools, Templates, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
Editable Parent Letter Inform Families About Your School Dog in a Clear & Supportive Way 🐶📄 Bringing a therapy dog into your school is an exciting step, but it’s important that parents feel informed, comfortable, and confident about how the dog will be integrated into school life. Whether your dog is in training or already a certified school therapy dog, this editable parent letter gives you a professional yet approachable way to communicate with families. Save time with a ready-to-use structure, while still being able to personalize details to fit your specific school dog program. This letter template helps explain the purpose, benefits, and guidelines of having a school dog while addressing common parent questions and concerns. 🐾 What Makes This Parent Letter So Helpful? ✔ Saves You Time – A clear, structured letter that you can edit to match your school and dog’s situation. ✔ Three Customizable Versions – Whether your dog is in training or fully certified, choose the letter that fits best. ✔ Reassures Parents – Provides families with transparent information about safety, learning benefits, and school policies. ✔ Professional Yet Friendly – A warm, engaging tone that helps build trust with parents. ✔ Completely Editable – Customize in PowerPoint or Keynote, or print the ready-to-use PDF version. 📌 What’s Included? 📥 Three Different Parent Letter Versions: 📝 Therapy Dog in Training – A welcoming letter introducing the school dog’s role during training. 📑 Therapy Dog in Training (Formal Version) – A more structured, professional-style letter. 📜 Certified Therapy Dog – A letter that presents the fully trained dog and highlights its impact. 🎨 Design Options: ✔ Each version comes in five colors + a black-and-white option. 📌 Formats Included: 📄 PDF – Ready to print and use as-is. 🎞 PowerPoint & Keynote – Fully editable, allowing you to personalize names, school details, and policies. 💡 How to Use This Parent Letter 📍 Step 1: Choose the version that best fits your therapy dog program. 📍 Step 2: Edit the content (if needed) to include specific school information. 📍 Step 3: Print or email the letter to parents before introducing the dog. 📍 Step 4: Use it for school board approvals or staff meetings as a formal introduction. 💡 Bonus Tip: Laminate the letter and keep a copy in your classroom or school office for reference! 🌟 Why Teachers & Therapy Dog Handlers Love This Resource ✔ “This saved me so much time! I just edited the details, and it was ready to send.” ✔ “Parents felt reassured because everything was clearly explained.” ✔ “The different versions were perfect—I could choose the one that fit our situation best.” 🐶 Make Parent Communication Easy & Stress-Free! Having a therapy dog in school is a wonderful opportunity—but keeping parents informed is key. This editable parent letter gives you the perfect way to explain everything professionally, warmly, and clearly. 📥 Download now and confidently introduce your school dog to families! 🐾✨ 📍 Best wishes, Heike from Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we create a positive and inspiring learning environment. 🐶✨
Author Lernfitness
Tags Therapy Dog, Animal-assisted Learning, Inclusive Education Tools, Therapy Dog Rules, Classroom Pet Guidelines, Therapy Dog In School, Social-emotional Learning, SEL, Dog, Parent Letter
Best Behavior Basketball SEL Boom Deck and SEL coloring pages
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Mazes, Coloring Pages
Best Behavior Basketball SEL Boom Deck With Audio & Handouts This teaching resource mingles the excitement of basketball with enriching learning activities to create a stimulating, engaging environment. The Best Behavior Basketball SEL Boom Deck, furnished with audio and handouts, streamlines social emotional learning (SEL) by dividing students into two competitive teams—either Bulldogs or Cardinals. The immersive learning journey initiates as each student gets a turn answering questions from their team after a coin flip decides which group goes first. There are 88 Boom Deck cards. Because each card is determined by the previous one, the adventure is engaging for all students. Sonic Feature: Featuring sound on every card for easy narration. Learning through Gaming: Covers an entire classroom lesson with its 13 questions per team. There are extra final and tie-breaker questions to keep the excitement all through the game-like session. Teaches practical aspects such as sportsmanship and real-time behavior as they compete constructively within their teams. Bonus Activities: A maze challenge Behavior matching activity using swish or miss SEL coloring pages: An artistic opportunity to design their own basketball shoes and ball Aimed at Early Learners K-3rd Grade Functionalities-: Whole-group sessions, small discussion circles or individual assignments at home catering to varying classroom dynamics. Tech Requirements - E-Learning material created using Boom Cards-interface technology is required. Additional Note: For effective utilization while also tracking student progress efficiently, purchase of premium account recommended post trial versions' expiry. For more SEL coloring pages, Boom Decks, SEL presentations, please visit my store at: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor I am a full-time school counselor and teach SEL classes weekly for grades kindergarten through 8th grade. My SEL products are truly "kid tested, kid approved". If the class or students don't resonate with a lesson, I tweak it and change it to make it more engaging and meaningful for the students.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Basketball, SEL, Boom Deck, Audio, Handouts, SEL Coloring Pages, SEL Maze, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling, Social Skills
Colorful Classroom Decor - Funky Hip Modern 70s Bookmarks
Home Economics, Life Studies, Community Building, Resources for Teachers, Social Skills, Special Resources, Reading, ELA, Graphic Arts, Creative Arts, Not Grade Specific, Homeschool Resources, Bulletin Boards, Classroom Decor, Door Decor, Crafts, Activities, Centers, Projects
Beautiful 2” x 6” standard size bookmarks with 1970s colors and designs. Colorful bookmarks that are unique like these funky, hip, modern 70s style bookmarks are a great way to encourage reading, especially in your more creative students. Printing the bookmarks, cutting them, and folding them, if you choose to make them double-sided, are also great ways to practice fine motor skills. These bookmarks are truly unique and there are 20 different designs. These bookmarks can be printed and cut for one-sided or folded for double-sided versions. Printing them on cardstock will make them last longer. You can also decorate them further by punching a hole in the top and adding a matching ribbon or other ephemera. You can also laminate them for an even longer lasting product. Bookmarks make great gifts, especially for those who love to read and for those who are highly creative. These bookmarks can be used as a creative way to encourage student interaction and as part of a unique themed center for reading. You could also use the theme as a starting point for historical study of the unique styles of the 1970s. If you are teaching a unit on the history of this time period, these bookmarks will add interest to the study. You could also choose to use these in a study on the iconic art of the 70s. And because the colors are so vibrant, you can also use these to decorate your classroom bulletin board or door or other, involving the students in the process. Decorating a room is considered a family and consumer science activity and also interior design. Two double-sided bookmarks per page, total 10 pages of unique bookmarks, pdf, downloadable, printable file. #history #socialstudies #culture #1970s #colorfulclassroomdecor #readingstrategies #guidedreading
Author Homeschooling Dietitian Mom
Tags Colorful Classroom Decor, Template, Bookmarks For Reading, Reading Strategies, Guided Reading, Reading, Arts And Crafts, Arts And Craft Activities, Teacher Appreciation Day Crafts
101 Science Activities for Emerging Einsteins
Special Resources, Social Skills, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Activities
101 Science Activities for Emerging Einsteins: A Wonderful Resource Embrace this invaluable resource for educators who aspire to invoke the scientist within students - "101 Science Activities for Emerging Einsteins". This encyclopedic guide offers uncomplicated and enjoyable activities that perceptively stir children's curiosity about the mysteries of world mechanics. The teaching material breaks away from conventional textbook learning, employing day-to-day experiences as specimens illustrating scientific principles. It effectively transforms education into an exhilarating exploration instead of an overwhelming chore. Coverage and Practicality The guide touches upon vital science branches like biology, physics, chemistry, geology etc., assuring exposure to a plethora of scientific concepts while concurrently sharpening their social skills. This meticulously organized 112-page ready-to-print PDF is specifically designed by Tracey Schofield with primary grade students in mind - Grade 1 through Grade 4. The systematic sequence eases its inclusion into lesson plans sans prepping stress. Potential Applications & Benefits Teachers could incorporate these tasks in a whole group setting during everyday lessons or could subdivide into smaller groups prompting interaction around experimental observations stemming from these activities. Assigning these intriguing challenges individually would prevent homework from turning drab and tiresome. Simplifying convoluted scientific theories through practical composite exercises not only clears understanding but contributes towards fostering early analytical thinking as well. Use of regular analogies ensures concepts become relatable ultimately upping retention markedly. Inspiring open-ended science exploration can potentially sow seeds for future Einsteins', nourishing lifelong affection towards science among primary school novices! Let the ethos of 'learning by doing' come alive with the 101 Science Activities for Emerging Einsteins! Joyfully untangle the enigmas that baffle us alongside your enthusiastic little learners!
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Science Activities, Yeast Experiment, Einsteins, Scientist Activity, I Spy
The Quantum Leap:Unlocking the Mysteries of Quantum Computing for Teen
Career, Life Studies, Research, Technology, Science, Computer Science, Life Skills, Special Resources, Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools, Worksheets & Printables, Workbooks, Parts of and Anatomy of, Presentations, Outlines, Centers, Activities
Explore the quantum revolution with The Quantum Leap: Unlocking the Mysteries of Quantum Computing for Teens, written by Syed Hammad Rizvi – a comprehensive resource for upfront and center students interested in innovative and advanced applications in computer science and related physics and technological domains. A thorough and correct resource on understanding complex ideas such as a bit compared to a qubit, quantum superpositions and entanglements, quantum gate and quantum circuit designs, Shor's algorithm and Grover's algorithm, and further applications in drug development simulation, economic modeling simulation, climate simulation modeling, and quantum cryptography beyond post-quantum cryptography. This 351-page book serves a thorough introduction to computer and physics students who are interested in understanding advanced computer applications and related physics. The Quantum Leap serves a detailed platform for students to learn about quantum paralleling, quantum correction, and quantum internet connectivity. Perfectly effective and aptly SEO-ed for educators on quantum mechanics resources and applications. A necessary read for students and professionals interested in quantum physics and computer applications. Why Parents/Schools Love It: Sparks STEM Passion: Makes the concept of quantum computing easy to understand for teens by comparing it to things they know and love, sparking their interest in the technological applications of the future such as artificial intelligence and cryptography. Teaches Future-Proof Skills: The course deals with applications, ethics, and future career options, providing students with knowledge required for in-demand jobs in quantum technology. Accessible and Engaging: Step-by-step analyses and context knowledge provided help make difficult subjects more accessible, overcoming intimidation factors and encouraging critical thinking. Comprehensive Curriculum Fit: It is compatible with the computer science and physics curriculum of high schools and is very suitable for being incorporated in the classroom or homeschooling settings. Encourages Ethical Awareness: It deals with the effects, limitations, and initiatives taken around the world, thus instilling ethical innovation in the minds. Target Student Classes: Having considered the entire contents and structure of this book and its intended audience from various perspectives such as its front cover and introduction chapters, it is intended for high school students from Grades 10 to 12 and aged 15 to 18 years. It commences from a level of basic discussion on classical and quantum fundamentals such as superpositions and entanglement concepts and then proceeds to more complex aspects of quantum studies such as algorithms and error correction strategies based on assumed foundational knowledge and interests but without rigorous prerequisite knowledge. Hence it is intended for high school seniors enrolled in introductory computer science studies at college or more in-depth math and physics studies at school levels above Grades 9; it may also serve Grade 9 students who take more challenging subjects at school and college-level new students at introductory stages as add-on reading contents, while its mainstream audience would be Grades 10 to 12 students in line with its teen-level comparison aids and refraining from more mature themes of mathematics chapters. Copyright/Terms of Use : This Book was copyrighted by Syed Hammad Rizvi. You may use this resource for personal and single class use. You are not authorized to modify, redistribute, and sell this resource or its part. That means you are not authorized to upload this resource to the Internet so people can freely access and download it. If you wish to share these resources with others in your workplace or with classmates at school, then go ahead and buy additional licenses from Teachsimple. "This product is happily brought to you by Syed Hammad Rizvi"
Author Creative Book Store
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Tags QuantumComputingForTeens, QuantumLeapBook, UnlockQuantumMysteries, QubitsForBeginners, SuperpositionExplained, EntanglementForKids, QuantumAlgorithmsTeens, ShorsAlgorithmGuide, GroversSearchTeen, QuantumComputing2026
Social Skills Word List Posters (PDF)
ELA, Language Development, Vocabulary, Spelling, ESL, Resources for Teachers, Social Skills, Special Resources, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Posters, Classroom Decor
Word List Poster Series This word list poster series is designed for students in grades 2–5. Each printable focuses on a clear, kid-friendly theme and features 8 target vocabulary words with short, student-friendly meanings or fun facts. The clean layout works as both an anchor chart and a write-in sheet, giving students a quick, visual reference they can revisit during centers and independent work. These posters are student-friendly, classroom-ready, and perfect for warmups, vocabulary walls, sub plans, or take-home reference. Display a single poster to support the day’s lesson, or group several to build a themed wall across your unit. Note: Each poster is a companion piece to its matching themed product in the series—pair it with the corresponding maze, wordsearch, or activity pack for a consistent set of 8 focus words. Social Skills Word List 1. Kindness and Respect Kind, Share, Help, Nice, Fair, Smile, Listen, Thank 2. Communication Talk, Ask, Say, Chat, Answer, Voice, Words, Quiet 3. Making Friends Friend, Wave, Hi, Play, Laugh, Group, Together, Fun 4. Good Manners Please, Excuse, Sorry, Welcome, Respect, Wait, Polite, Honest 5. Working Together Team, Help, Share, Try, Fair, Listen, Job, Strong 6. Solving Problems Brainstorm, Listen, Create, Adjust, Discuss, Decide, Solve, Confidence PDF Version Other versions will appear here when available. Follow the store for the lastest on new products. How to Use These Word List Posters Perfect for: Morning work or early-finisher bins Vocabulary centers or anchor walls Holiday/seasonal review lessons Independent stations, sub plans, or take-home reference More Social Skills Themed Products CROSSWORDS WORD SEARCHES MAZES FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Themed Word List Posters Links Addition PDF Animals PDF Around the Home PDF Birthday PDF Candy PDF Christmas PDF Cinco de Mayo PDF Clothes PDF Colors PDF Days and Months PDF Division PDF Earth Day PDF Easter PDF Easy Word List Posters PDF Fall PDF Father's Day PDF Food PDF Geography (Set 1) PDF Geography (Set 2) PDF Geography (Set 3) PDF Graduation PDF Health PDF History (Set 1) PDF History (Set 2) PDF History (Set 3) PDF Human Body PDF Kindness PDF Life Skills PDF Mother's Day PDF Multiplication PDF Science (Set 1) PDF Science (Set 2) PDF Science (Set 3) PDF Shapes PDF Social Skills PDF Spring PDF Sports PDF St. Patrick's Day PDF Subtraction PDF Summer PDF Thanksgiving PDF Transport PDF Valentine's Day PDF Winter PDF Word List Posters in Depth Structure Each poster is built around a focused sub-theme and presents 8 target words with short, student-friendly meanings or fun facts. The clean A4 portrait layout works as an anchor chart on your board or as a student reference at desks. These posters are designed as companion pieces to the matching themed products (mazes, wordsearches, activity packs), so the same vocabulary stays visible across your unit. Each poster set includes: A themed word list poster with 8 words + brief meanings/facts A clean, high-contrast layout for easy printing and display Space that can double as write-in/draw-to-show-meaning during centers Themes Included Seasons & Holidays (e.g., Halloween, Easter, Valentine’s Day) Everyday Topics (e.g., Animals, Weather, School) Math & Science Connections (e.g., Number Words, Simple Machines) Special Units (e.g., Health, Earth Day, Sports, Kindness) Each topic reflects real-life experiences and interests while strengthening vocabulary recognition and content understanding in a clear, visual way. Easy extensions (optional) Sketch it: students draw a quick icon for each word Sort it: group words by category (e.g., actions, objects) Star it: highlight “I already know” vs. “I’m learning” words Match it: point to examples in a reading, video, or picture set Say it: brief oral definition or example sentence during share-out Differentiation tips Pre-teach 2–3 anchor words; add the rest later in the week Offer picture cues or gestures for emerging readers/ELLs Let students choose 4 of 8 to focus on first, then build up Color-code by part of speech or concept family for quick scanning For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
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Tags Vocabulary, Spelling, Social Skills, Communication, Making Friends, Ela Posters, Posters, Word Lists, Social Skills Posters, Social Skills Word Lists
Spring Movement Cards | Fun and Engaging Activity Cards for Kids
Spring, Seasons, Holiday & Seasonal, Montessori, Social Skills, Special Resources, Speech Therapy, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Games, Activities, Posters, Classroom Decor, Word Walls, Flashcards, Worksheets & Printables, Task Cards
Spring Movement Cards are designed for active play, these fun cards will help you hop like a bunny, flutter like a butterfly, and wiggle like a worm. Perfect for indoor or outdoor movement breaks, these activity cards will keep you energized and engaged while celebrating the joy of spring! What You will get? Action-Packed Cards – Each card features a spring-themed movement like "Hop like a bunny" or "Flap your arms like a baby bird. Bright and Fun Illustrations – 8 Pages of Easy-to-follow visuals help kids understand each movement Game Ideas & Instructions – Multiple ways to use the cards for individual or group play. Why These Movement Cards Are Perfect for You! Encourages physical activity in a fun and engaging way. Helps develop coordination, balance, and motor skills. Great for classrooms, homeschool, and outdoor playtime. Perfect for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and young learners. What Will You Learn? How to move like different spring animals and elements (hopping, flapping, crawling, stretching). The benefits of physical activity for staying active and healthy. How to enjoy interactive movement games with friends and family. Let’s spring into action and have fun with these exciting Spring Movement Cards
Author Perfect_Printables
Tags Spring Movement Cards, Gross Motor Activities, Physical Play Cards, Movement Activity Cards, Spring Theme Exercises, Preschool Movement Game, Fun Action Cards, Interactive Play Cards, Seasonal Movement Activities
Dog-Themed Scattergories – A Fun & Educational Game About Dogs! 🐶🎲
Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Social Skills, Life Skills, Animals, Life Sciences, Science, Common Core, Biology, STEM, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Projects, Activities, Drawing Templates & Outlines, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Task Cards, Games, Word Searches, Templates, Teacher Tools
Dog-Themed Scattergories – A Fun & Educational Game About Dogs! 🐶🎲 A Fun Way to Learn, Laugh, and Think – All About Dogs! Whether you’re teaching animal education, therapy dog awareness, or just looking for a creative classroom activity, this Dog-Themed Scattergories Game is a perfect choice! Students will think fast, get creative, and expand their vocabulary while playing this classic word game—now with a fun, dog-inspired twist. It’s a great way to spark discussions about responsible pet ownership, dog behavior, and working dogs while encouraging teamwork and critical thinking. 🐾 Why This Game is a Must-Have for Your Classroom ✔ Engaging & Fun – Students love the challenge of coming up with unique answers before time runs out! ✔ Encourages Quick Thinking – Builds vocabulary, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. ✔ Great for Therapy Dog Programs – Perfect for discussing therapy dogs, service dogs, and how animals help people. ✔ No Prep Needed – Just print and play! Ideal for busy teachers and last-minute lesson plans. ✔ Versatile & Adaptable – Works for elementary, middle, and high school students, plus ESL learners. 📌 What’s Inside? 📜 Printable Dog-Themed Scattergories Game (PDF) ✔ Multiple game sheets with different dog-related categories ✔ Simple instructions for classroom or small-group play ✔ Ready-to-print format for easy use 💡 How to Play This Game in Class 📍 Step 1: Pick a Letter. Randomly choose a letter of the alphabet. 📍 Step 2: Set the Timer. Give students a set time (e.g., 1-2 minutes). 📍 Step 3: Brainstorm Dog-Themed Words! Students write down words that match the category AND start with the chosen letter. 📍 Step 4: Score Points. Unique answers earn points—if multiple students write the same word, they don’t get points! 📍 Step 5: Celebrate the Winner. The student with the most unique answers at the end wins! Bonus Idea: Use this game as an icebreaker, brain warm-up, or substitution lesson—it’s a fantastic way to keep students engaged! 🌟 Why Teachers Love This Game ✔ “A fantastic way to get students thinking fast while learning about dogs!” ✔ “Perfect for therapy dog discussions and a great addition to my classroom activities.” ✔ “Simple, fun, and no prep—I just printed it and played with my students.” 🐶 A Fun, Educational Game That’s All About Dogs! This Dog-Themed Scattergories Game isn’t just fun—it helps students develop language skills, think critically, and learn more about dogs in an interactive way. Whether you use it in an animal studies unit, therapy dog discussion, or as a creative brain break, your students will love it! 📥 Print it today and bring dog-themed fun into your classroom! 🐾✨ 📍 Best wishes, Heike from Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we create a positive and inspiring learning environment. 🐶✨
Author Lernfitness
Tags Therapy Dog, Animal-assisted Learning, Inclusive Education Tools, Therapy Dog In School, Social-emotional Learning, SEL, Dog, Scattergories, Game, Substitution Lesson
My Parents are Getting Divorced Social Story
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Not Grade Specific, Activities
Divorce can be an extremely confusing and emotional time for children. This social story resource aims to clearly explain what divorce means and what to expect in a reassuring way to help ease a child’s worries. The story uses direct, simple language and visual supports. The social story defines divorce in concrete terms as parents living in separate homes without being married anymore. It emphasizes that divorce is between the parents, not the child, and that both parents still love the child and will take care of them, even though they don’t live together. Common changes like moving between two homes and having different routines are covered. The story validates the difficult emotions the child might experience like sadness, anger, or confusion. It outlines how to verbalize feelings and who to talk to if needing support during this transition. The story has a reassuring tone throughout, communicating the consistency and care the child can rely on. Visual supports reinforce the narrative. The direct explanations and matter-of-fact delivery help take some of the uncertainty and abstractness out of divorce. Knowing what to expect reduces anxiety. This social story resource thereby facilitates comprehension and adaptation for children on the spectrum facing the complex life change of parental divorce. It teaches the social-emotional skills these children require to navigate this challenge. These books should be used over and over to reinforce the point so I would suggest either putting the pages into a display book or laminating and binding them. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clip Art
Author SEN Resource Source
Tags Social Story, Divorce, Transition, Coping Strategies, Separation, Communication, Changes, Relationships, Emotional Well-being, Family Dynamics
SEL Boom Deck-Grateful or Disappointed? With Audio Plus Handout!
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Elementary, Middle School, Activities, Worksheets & Printables
In this resource, students will learn the differences between feeling grateful and disappointed. These two feelings are essentially opposite one another. The 28 slide Boom Deck has 3 educational/introduction cards and 25 task playing cards. There is audio on each card so no reading is required. This can be done as a whole class group whereas each student can take a turn coming up to a interactive board and deciding which situation is being presented. Then the directions for the deck ask students to think of things the person in the situation could be grateful for in a disappointing situation. There are many examples of disappointing situations such as; not being able to play a volleyball game because a coach is out of town, not being able to have outdoor recess, a volcano not erupting, having to do homework instead of play with friends, a dog ruining a pair of shoes, a teacher asking a student to rewrite a paragraph, a special art class is being canceled, and not getting to go on a roller coaster at an amusement park, among others. There is a handout to print off for each student and have them reflect on a time they were disappointed and now looking back, what were they grateful for in that situation. This is a great Boom Deck to do during Thanksgiving but also throughout the entire year. This is great for grades two, three, four, five, and six. This will create some good conversations with students on looking for those grateful moments. Please review the Boom Deck terms of use and the ability to get a free trial. The explanation is on their website and I cannot insert it here due to the AI system recognizing it as duplicate information. For more products related to gratitude, please check out these: https://teachsimple.com/product/the-grateful-gecko-and-the-grumpy-goose-sel-boom-cards-about-gratitude-with-audio (This is a Boom Deck about gratitude as well). You can also visit my store for more engaging products at https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Sel, Gratitude, Disappointed, Social Emotional Skills, School Counseling, Special Education, Thanksgiving, Handout, Extension Activity
Sel coloring pages -5 social emotional learning Pages
Resources for Teachers, Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages
In This SEL coloring page resource and mindfulness coloring resources, students will have 5 different coloring pages with inspirational quotes to ponder as they color these wonderful coloring pages. The quotes are; "I Feel Crabulous", "Be The Anchor In A Friend's Storm", "Friendship Is Like A Ray Of Sunshine", "Let Your Worries Drift Away", "I Think Therefore I Am". All of these quotes are geared toward helping students realize their true potential and also consider how they are talking to themselves. These are great as a brain break, quiet time activity, early finisher activity or after an SEL lesson. You may also enjoy these SEL products from my store at: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor You may also enjoy these products from my store: https://teachsimple.com/product/christmas-themed-coping-skills-sel-coloring-pages (These are 5 color by coping Christmas fun activities. Students will learn about different coping skills strategies as they color some very fun and engaging Christmas themed activities. There is a picture of a Christmas tree, reindeer, snowman, gingerbread man, santa and snowman. These activities teach students about the various coping skills available to them.) https://teachsimple.com/product/changing-negative-self-talk-into-positive-self-talk-sel-presentation (An SEL presentation about self-talk. Students will learn about the fact that we talk to ourselves every day without even knowing it! This is a very engaging lesson to talk to students about how much we self-talk and should talk to ourselves so we feel better, not worse.) https://teachsimple.com/product/put-down-sel-presentation (In this very important lesson, students learn about nonverbal and verbal put-downs. They will analyze part of a story and also part of a video to see how many put-downs are happening. Then there is a homework assignment for students to analyze the put-downs they see and hear on TV or on a Video clip.. The they will bring their findings to school to analyze their findings and how this may impact other younger students when they watch these shows.)
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Sel Coloring Pages, Sel Worksheets, Sel, Social Emotional Learning, Mindfulness, Mindfulness Coloring, School Counseling, Social Skills, Special Education
Bigger & Better Speaking Debate Extension Activity ELL SPED Gate
Special Resources, ELA, Social Skills, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Language Development, ESL, Vocabulary, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Games
Bigger & Better Speaking Debate Extension Activity ELL SPED Gate An exceptionally engaging tool, designed for students to practice creating meaningful and coherent sentences. This resource is versatile in its application - making it suitable for both traditional classrooms and homeschool settings. Interactive Learning The activity adds an enjoyable dimension to speaking & debate practice by motivating learners to critically think about objects' value, monetary or intrinsic. It is specifically crafted keeping diverse learning needs in mind - proving effective for ELL, GATE, SPED students as well as typical learners. Resource Components 44 slides neatly organized into four levels of difficulty that ensure continuous learning growth through escalating challenges. Suitable for students from grades 1-5 (approximately ages 5-11) but can be effectively adjusted up to high school level. Combines fun with competition through game elements facilitating high engagement among learners. Includes thought-provoking reflection questions that also make great writing prompts at the end of each level within a game setting. Main Objectives: Nurture precise language usage when describing people or objects. Promote clear communication of comparative measurements during debates or discussions. This can also serve as an effective warm-up or wrap-up element during teaching hours owing to its dual utility nature. Versatile Teaching Resource - Differentiated Instruction: With ample room allowing differentiation concerning response length and complexity; gifted Learners (GATE), English Language Learners (ELL) along with individuals requiring special education will benefit greatly from the linguistic support provided via built-in sentence frames included across all levels involved. - File Type: The downloadable Microsoft PowerPoint File type ensures easy access and also allows simple conversion into Google Slides activities if desired based on individual teaching preferences. Overall In essence, the Bigger & Better Speaking Debate Extension Activity is a comprehensive linguistic resource aimed at enhancing speaking, debate abilities as well as critical thinking among learners. Its multi-level organization along with adaptable structure promises intriguing and productive learning experiences that can be effortlessly integrated into any curriculum .
Author Melissa Is Teaching
Tags Speaking Skills, Debate Practice, Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Differentiation
Social Skills Mazes (PDF)
ELA, Language Development, Vocabulary, Spelling, ESL, Resources for Teachers, Social Skills, Special Resources, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Mazes
Maze Series This maze series is designed for students in grades 2–5. Each set features a clear, kid-friendly theme with scene-based mazes that students first navigate, then complete by drawing a few target words from a simple word list. Pages come in varied styles and graduated difficulty, with an optional “color it in” step—and some themes invite quick calculations to match the task. These mazes are student-friendly, classroom-ready, and perfect for literacy warmups, seasonal units, fast-finisher bins, centers, sub plans, or home learning extensions. The playful, structured format builds problem-solving, attention to detail, and fine-motor control while reinforcing themed content in a motivating way. Note: Unlike many themed products, not all word-list words appear on the maze pages. To support full vocabulary coverage, we’ve released a companion word list you can find in the links section. Social Skills Word List 1. Kindness and Respect Kind, Share, Help, Nice, Fair, Smile, Listen, Thank 2. Communication Talk, Ask, Say, Chat, Answer, Voice, Words, Quiet 3. Making Friends Friend, Wave, Hi, Play, Laugh, Group, Together, Fun 4. Good Manners Please, Excuse, Sorry, Welcome, Respect, Wait, Polite, Honest 5. Working Together Team, Help, Share, Try, Fair, Listen, Job, Strong 6. Solving Problems Brainstorm, Listen, Create, Adjust, Discuss, Decide, Solve, Confidence PDF Version Other versions will appear here when available. Follow the store for the lastest on new products. How to Use These Mazes Perfect for: Morning work or early-finisher bins Literacy or STEM centers Holiday/seasonal review lessons Independent stations, sub plans, or take-home enrichment More Social Skills Themed Products CROSSWORDS WORD SEARCHES FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Themed Mazes Links Addition PDF Animals PDF Around the Home PDF Birthday PDF Candy PDF Christmas PDF Cinco de Mayo PDF Clothes PDF Colors PDF Days and Months PDF Division PDF Earth Day PDF Easter PDF Easy Mazes PDF Fall PDF Father's Day PDF Food PDF Geography (Set 1) PDF Geography (Set 2) PDF Geography (Set 3) PDF Graduation PDF Health PDF History (Set 1) PDF History (Set 2) PDF History (Set 3) PDF Human Body PDF Kindness PDF Life Skills PDF Mother's Day PDF Multiplication PDF Science (Set 1) PDF Science (Set 2) PDF Science (Set 3) PDF Shapes PDF Social Skills PDF Spring PDF Sports PDF St. Patrick's Day PDF Subtraction PDF Summer PDF Thanksgiving PDF Transport PDF Valentine's Day PDF Winter PDF Mazes in Depth Structure Each maze is crafted around a focused sub-theme. Students navigate the maze, encountering branches and cul-de-sacs that build attention and planning. Most pages include a tiny follow-up box—students draw or label 2–3 target words from a small word box, add a quick count, or color in the scene—so the activity reinforces both content and skills in a highly engaging format. Each completed set includes: A themed maze page. A simple student instruction strip. An answer key showing the solved path for teacher support or self-checking Themes Included These mazes cover a wide range of fun, age-appropriate themes, including: Seasons & Holidays (e.g., Halloween, Easter, Valentine’s Day) Math-Lite Connections (e.g., quick counts, number words) Everyday Topics (e.g., Animals, Weather, School) Special Units (e.g., Health, Earth Day, Sports, Kindness) Each topic reflects students’ real-life experiences and interests while strengthening problem-solving, visual scanning, and fine-motor control in a playful, highly visual way. Easy extensions (optional): Time it: solve once in pencil, then try to beat the time in pen Retell the route using sequence words (first, next, then, finally) Count intersections or turns and graph the results Write a 1–2 sentence mini-story about the scene using the target words Design a tiny maze in the corner for a partner to solve Differentiation tips: Offer a finger-trace pass before pencils for emerging learners Highlight the borders of the correct region on first attempts Use thicker-line versions or simpler pages to build confidence Pair roles: “navigator” gives directions; “driver” traces the path For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
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Tags Vocabulary, Spelling, Social Skills, Communication, Making Friends, Maze, Mazes, Ela Mazes, Social Skills Maze, Social Skills Mazes
SEL Boom Cards! Match The Group Like A Chameleon Boom Cards
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Life Skills, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
Title: 'Match The Group Like A Chameleon Boom Cards With Audio' 'Match The Group Like A Chameleon Boom Cards With Audio' is an engaging interactive resource designed to help students develop critical social skills. This resource features a total of 26 cards, including 22 for gameplay, jam-packed with engaging content rounded off with jovial jungle sound effects. Every card includes audio, so no reading is required–perfect for younger students or learners needing extra auditory support. The key character here is Cody the chameleon, our friendly guide through this educational journey. He explains the importance of fitting into social situations and behaving as expected within group settings—a vital life skill every student should master early on. This concept bridges such subjects as sociology and psychology while making them accessible for children from preschool to grade two. This digital tool works seamlessly across various devices and web browsers—for convenience at school or home alike. Please note that an internet connection is prerequisite due to its essential online functionalities that provide immediate feedback and encourage self-assessment among students. As educators can attest, resources like these are flexible in their application depending on context: suitable for whole-class instruction in school or during homeschooling sessions; Effective during small-group work fostering cooperative learning; Even applicable as independent activities helping individual pupils advance at their pace accommodating differentiated instruction requirements or homework assignments encouraging continuous learning outside classroom walls. An embedded image houses a paid link within a downloadable PDF format which ensures this resource easily transfers between devices promising accessibility wherever you teach—be it in a traditional classroom environment, at your home office guiding homeschoolers, or anywhere else education happens! Note: It's noteworthy that in order to assign these boom cards encouraging playful pedagogy while providing valuable progress metrics back to teachers healthy rapport between education service providers like teachers, tutors etc., parents/guardians and learners becomes imperative—the provision appointments requiring premium account setup considered seriously by most educators subscribing our services thus balancing user benefits against some manageable costs. In summary, 'Match The Group Like A Chameleon Boom Cards With Audio' stands as a valuable tool promoting social skills learning through fun, interactive tasks designed for the modern day classrooms of preschoolers to second graders. This product includes a Match The Group fortune teller activity .
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Social Skills, Interactive Resource, Chameleon, Audio Support, Online Learning, Boom Cards, Fortune Teller, Sel, Social Emotional Reading, Counseling