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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.
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
350 Education Quotes That Will Inspire Your Students
Coaching, Life Studies, Mental Health, P.E. & Health, Community Building, Resources for Teachers, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Life Skills, Social Skills, Not Grade Specific, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables, Read Alouds, Activities, Games
350 Education Quotes That Will Inspire Your Students We have gathered a long list of quotes about education that can serve as motivation for both students and teachers. You can utilize them to start a conversation or as a topic for writing. Here are only a couple of examples: Education Quotes "A child cannot learn from someone who hates him." - James Baldwin "Rarely does a child require a lecture as much as they need someone to listen attentively." - Robert Brault An unenthusiastic brain becomes quickly uninterested. An inquisitive mind grows endlessly. - Maxime Lagacé Reading a well-written book is a schooling for the emotions. Expanding your perception of human potential is based on understanding human nature and worldly events. "It brings about introspection." - Susan Sontag "A skilled educator excels at making complex ideas simple and rejects over-simplification." - Louis A. Berman The impact of a teacher is everlasting; it is impossible to predict where their influence will end. - Henry Adams
Author Collaborative Educators
Tags Quote, Education, Inspire, Inspiration
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
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
4 Corner Game for Each Month | Holiday Party Game | Kid Holiday Party Game | Movement Game For Kids | Party Game
Special Resources, Social Skills, Not Grade Specific, Games, Activities
This is a game that is simple and can be adapted to any holiday, event, or activities . It is a great opportunity for kids to burn off some energy. Kids will be running from one corner to the next, while laughing and getting to know each other. You will find kids will want to play this game over and over again. HOW TO DOWNLOAD AND PRINT Once purchased you will get email from Etsy to download PDF. Open the PDF Print on your home printer or at a copy shop. For best results, card stock is recommended. Print as many copies of each page as you need. IMPORTANT DETAILS This is a digital product. You will not be receiving a physical product in the mail. You will receive an email for instant download. This file is for personal use only and cannot be reproduced or resold commercially Copyright © 2021 Mom Connecting Moms
Author Leader Connecting Leaders
Tags Games, Printable Games, Fun Activities, Get Moving Activities, 4 Corner Game Rules
Football Field Of Feelings-An SEL Boom Cards with SEL Coloring Page
Special Resources, Life Studies, Life Skills, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages, Writing Prompts
Football Field Of Feelings-An SEL Self-Regulation Boom Deck Plus SEL Coloring Pages An engaging learning tool your early learners will love! Tailored specifically for Kindergarten to Grade 4 children, this versatile resource focuses on the vital skill of self-regulating emotions. 25-card deck with a football theme: Presenting situations and allowing students to respond positively or negatively towards an emotive scenario. 'Fumble' and 'Touchdown': Each card presents these two options, enabling students to differentiate between positive and negative emotional responses. No reading required! The voice-over on each card adds auditory stimulation and further enhances comprehension levels in children. The first three instruction cards even include exciting football stadium sounds that are sure to enthrall them. Bonus handout: A bonus handout is added in the package where students get the opportunity to write down five techniques they can employ when dealing with strong emotions which solidifies their understanding further. An excellent complementing resource viable for whole class discussions, small group activities or as individual homework assignments. Inclusive Access For All Learners: We have ensured easy access via instant download – just click on the product image provided in the downloadable PDF! This package's benefits extend beyond education sessions into real-life emotional management practices increasing resilience among children while building emotionally intelligent future adults. You may also find our other sports-themed decks useful which are tailor-made for developing life skills in young learners such as; Frendship Homerun (Baseball-Themed). Best Behavior Basketball (BasketBall-Themend). An internet connection is needed for usage as it plays on browsers such as Chrome, Safari, Firefox & Edge along with popular apps such as Android iPad iPhone & Kindle Fire devices.For privacy reasons we recommend adults involved should have a Boom Learning account.The Fast Pins option allows immediate feedback making it popular among self grading students. The Football Field Of Feelings -An SEL Self-Regulation Boom Deck: A resource that brings vitality to learning emotions and levity in classrooms through crisp graphics, dynamic sounds and invigorating activities !
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags SEL, Self-regulation, Emotional Intelligence, Football Theme, Interactive Deck, Sel Coloring Pages, Boom Cards, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling
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
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
High School Life Skills Worksheet - Home Repair Service Agreement
Special Resources, Creative Arts, Art, Life Studies, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Speech Therapy, Life Skills, Grade 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
This high school life skills worksheet will teach your student the importance of a Home Repair Service Agreement and how to complete the agreement. The life skills worksheet uses simple language to explain each basic home repair service agreement section, including Customer Information, Service Details, Parts and Warranty, Payment Information, Consent and Entry, Authorization, and Feedback. This resource includes real-world scenarios and a PDF form for practicing home repair agreements. Home repair agreements are another way to ensure clear communication between the customer and the repair company, according to the no-prep adulting life skills resource. There are a total of 45 reading comprehension questions in this Functional Life Skills resource! This activity will assist high school students in developing the necessary life skills to become more independent at school, at home, and in their communities. A great place to use this handout is in special education classes or one-to-one settings, such as ABA therapy, speech therapy, job coaches, occupational therapy, and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) sessions. High school students working on independent living would benefit significantly from this activity for defining, setting, and measuring IEP goals. In addition to interactive instruction, this resource is ideal for hands-on and community-based learning. Engage your special education class with this highly interactive High School Functional Life Skills Activity! This activity contains step-by-step instructions, questions, and answers that reinforce learning, age-appropriate graphics, real-world examples, and ideas for implementation. This is the perfect special education activity for grade 10, grade 11, grade 12, and autism life skill centers . This special education life skills handout was designed to assist teens and adults with difficulties developing independent living skills. It's a printable, easy-to-use activity ready to hand out! Related Products for Developing Independent Living Skills How to Read a Basic Pay Stub How to Fill Out a Job Application How to Create an Emergency Exit Plan How to Create a Strong Password A PDF with 16 unique pages. Color and black-and-white versions of each page are available for this pdf resource.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Employment Related, Independent Living Skills, IEP Goal-Oriented Skills, Community-Based Instruction, Autism Resource For Parent , Life Skills For Autistic Teens And Adults, Adulting On The Spectrum, Social And Emotional Learning, Life Skills For Adults, Life Skills For Teens
Going on an Airplane Social Story
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Not Grade Specific, Activities
Airplane travel can be an exciting adventure, but also filled with uncertainty for many children. For kids on the autism spectrum especially, the unfamiliar surroundings and procedures can heighten confusion and anxiety without proper preparation. This social story resource aims to walk children through air travel from start to finish in a detailed yet reassuring way. The story covers every phase, using simple language and visual supports. It explains what to expect when getting tickets, packing bags, and arriving at the airport. Going through security, waiting at the gate, boarding, and taking off are all described in concrete terms. While seated on the plane, appropriate behaviors are outlined along with various occupying activities for the flight like reading books, listening to music, or watching movies. finally, the story describes the sensations of descending and landing as well as exiting the plane and airport. Common emotions a child may experience throughout are validated and labeled, like feeling eager, nervous, bored, or impatient at different points. Suggestions for coping strategies are woven in, like asking for hugs, taking deep breaths, requesting snacks, or stretching. The consistency of the narrative and matter-of-fact tone provide stability children can hold onto. By naming specific sites, sounds, procedures and feelings to expect, uncertainty is diminished. Walking through the entire airport/airplane experience start to finish, this social story is an ideal method for preparing autistic children for airplane travel. It allows them to fully understand and participate in this immersive real-world activity that requires certain social-emotional skills - exactly what social stories are designed for. 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 ClipArt
Author SEN Resource Source
Tags Holiday, Vacation, Airplane, Fear Of Flying, Social Story
Understanding Personal Space, Social Skills Story and Activities
Special Resources, Social Skills, Grade 3, 4, 5, Activities
Stories are a great way to teach children skills that they are finding challenging. Social Skills Stories & Activities use explicit language to break skills down into small, manageable steps, teaching children what they should and should not do, in a specific social situations and concepts such as understanding personal space . The perspective taking skill of being able to consider other's personal space can be difficult for some children. This important social skill sometimes needs to be taughtexplicitly,to help children be more successful at making and keeping friends as well as having positive social interactions with all. Do you have students who struggle to keep Good Personal Space? This Social Skills Story & Activities resource will help children who have difficulty understanding and keeping, good personal space. The story will teach your students: > What good personal space is > Why it is important to respect personal space > How to keep 'good personal space'
Author Socially Skilled Kids
Tags Personal Space, Social Skills, Social Pragmatics, Special Education, Inclusion, How To Teach Kids About Personal Space, Teaching Kids Personal Space, Lesson On Personal Space, Teaching Kids About Personal Space
Online Safety Skills: Alexa Learns the Dangers of Using Public Wi-Fi
Special Resources, Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Speech Therapy, Life Skills, Grade 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
In a story called "Alexa Learns about Online Safety," Austin teaches Alexa about the risks of using public Wi-Fi and falling for phishing scams. The story helps students learn essential internet safety skills in a straightforward way. Here's what students will learn from this online safety story: 1. Choose Secure Networks: The story suggests using safe networks or data plans instead of public Wi-Fi when doing online banking. 2. Understanding Phishing Scams: The story uses simple language and examples to explain what phishing scams are. 3. Guard Your Personal Info: It warns against sharing personal information online, especially with unfamiliar or untrusted individuals. 4. Stay Alert to Dangers: The story encourages students to be cautious and protect their personal information while using the internet. 5. Engaging Learning Experience: The interactive dialogue and questions in the story help students grasp the concepts better. 6. Real-life Examples and Visual Aids: The story includes real-world examples and visuals like illustrations and diagrams to help students understand and remember the information. 7. Clear and Suitable for All: The story's easy-to-understand language makes it perfect for high school students and adults with intellectual disabilities, setting clear expectations for online safety. The story includes seven (7) reading comprehension questions and answers to reinforce and measure the student's understanding of the Online Safety Life Skills contained in the story! This life skills story will assist high school students and young adults in developing the necessary independent living skills to become more independent at school, at home, and in their communities. This story is designed to be used by special education teachers, occupational therapists, speech therapists, ABA therapists, registered behavior technicians (RBT), parents, supported living coaches, and life skills teachers to teach their students valuable life skills. In addition to interactive instruction, this resource is ideal for hands-on and community-based learning, defining, setting, and measuring IEP goals. Related Products for Developing Independent Living Skills How to Create an Emergency Exit Plan How to Create a Medication List How to Create a Supplement List Understanding and Tracking Allergies How to Read a Prescription Label How to Create a Strong Password What to do When the Doorbell Rings Engage your special education class with this highly interactive High School Online Safety Life Skills Story! It's printable , easy to use, and ready to hand out! A PDF file with six(6) pages.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Adulting On The Spectrum, Independent Living Skills, Autism Resource For Parent, Life Skills For Visual Learners, Life Skills For Autistic Teens And Adults, Summer Life Skills Activities, Resource For Speech Therapists, Resource For ABA Therapists, Special Education Teachers
I Will NOT Spit AT Others, Social Skills Story and Activities
Special Resources, Social Skills, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
Social Skills Stories use clear, concise language to break down information into small, explicit steps that help children understand what they should or should not do in a given situation. Social Skills Stories are a great way to teach important skills to children who are struggling to understand a particular social concept such as in this story, NO SPITTING . Social Skills Stories combine a story and one or more follow up activities and/or visual supports. These activities and visual supports will help your students build the skills they need, in order to use the information presented in the social story more successfully. This social skills story will help children who are spitting at others to stop the behavior. The skill building activities will help children to understand why they should stop spitting and how to manage upset feelings in a more acceptable way.
Author Socially Skilled Kids
Tags Social Story, Behavior, Emotional Regulation, Social Skills, Special Education
Going on Vacation Social Story
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Not Grade Specific, Activities
Vacations can be an exciting break in routine, but also filled with uncertainty for many children. For kids on the autism spectrum especially, new environments and activities can heighten confusion and anxiety without proper preparation. This social story resource aims to walk children through vacation travel and experiences in a detailed yet reassuring way. The story uses simple language and visual supports across different possible vacation scenarios. There are pages covering modes of transport like cars, trains and airplanes to reach your destination and popular accommodations like hotels, rental houses, cruises and camping. Common emotions a child may feel throughout are validated and labeled with suggestions for coping strategies are woven in. There are also 3 different versions of the story to cover who the child is travelling with; their family, mom or dad. Walking through the entire vacation process start to finish across potential experiences, this social story resource allows caregivers to tailor preparation to their child’s unique upcoming trip. By naming specific sites, sounds, activities and feelings to expect, uncertainty is diminished. Kids on the spectrum can practice flexibility while enjoying a new adventure, set up for success through this method that caters to their learning style. Included in this resource are 3 different versions of the 29 page PDF social story
Author SEN Resource Source
Tags Vacation, Holiday, Anxiety, Social Story
Stranger Danger Social Story
Special Resources, Life Skills, Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Not Grade Specific, Activities
Teaching children about stranger safety is crucial, but can be a scary topic. This Stranger Danger Social Story takes the fear out of this important lesson by using a warm, straightforward approach. Designed for preschool and elementary age kids, this social story clearly defines "stranger" and explains why children should never go anywhere with someone they don't know. It covers strangers in different situations, like if approached on the street, in a store or playground. Kids learn that strangers can trick them with offers of candy, pets or fun activities. Importantly, this Stranger Danger story also teaches children what to do if a stranger tries to interact with them. It provides simple steps like saying "No!", running to a trusted adult, yelling for help and reporting it right away. The empowering message is: Your body is yours and no one can take you without permission. With its therapeutic tone and real-world advice, this social story removes anxiety and arms children with strategies. It is an indispensable tool for teachers, counselors, social workers and parents wanting to broach this sensitive safety issue. Using concrete examples and a reassuring voice, this Stranger Danger guide will build awareness, confidence and essential skills to help keep kids secure.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 Clipart
Author SEN Resource Source
Tags Stranger, SEN, Social Skills, Autism, Social Story, Social Narrative
Let's Talk Feelings SEL Presentation
Special Resources, Life Skills, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Presentations, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
In this SEL presentation, you will get a 5 slide Google Slide Presentation. This was originally created for remote learning, however you can adapt this for in the classroom as well. On the second slide, there is a read aloud that I created for the book My Cold Plum Lemon Pie Bluesy Mood by Tameka Brown. This is a wonderful book about a boy with many different feelings, emotions, and moods throughout the book. On the 3rd slide, there is access to a digital spinner with many different feelings on it. Once you click on the spinner in presentation mode, it will create a new tab, scroll down for the large spinner with a variety of feelings on it. When you click on the spinner, it will move and make spinner sounds. You can choose a student to come to the board or your computer to click it to stop. When it stops there will be a feeling on the screen. You can have students turn and talk about when they have felt that way, you could have them talk in groups, you could do it whole classroom and students can raise their hand. Play as many rounds as you have time for. Next on slide 4 the students can do a feelings scavenger hunt where they find something in the classroom (or home if it remote) that reminds them of that feeling. There is animated picture of feelings that come up on the screen. This gets kids up and moving in the classroom and having fun. Finally, on the last slide you will have access to a homework sheet to pass out to students called Inside/Outside Feelings Scavenger Hunt. Students can take this home and fill it out. They will answer prompts for; That makes you feel silly?, What reminds you of a trip, etc. There are 12 prompts for them to answer.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Emotional Intelligence, Interactive Learning, Feelings Exploration, Diversity Representation, Sel, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling, SEL Presentation
Inappropriate Touch Cards
Special Resources, Social Skills, Not Grade Specific, Activities
The Inappropriate Touch Cards provide a tangible way to teach children about safe and unsafe contact. The 20 illustrated cards feature 10 types of touch and 10 people. Educators can use these visuals to spark discussions around appropriate boundaries and consent. Children learn to identify wanted and unwanted touch from various individuals. Cards depict contact like hugs, hand-holding, pats on the back, tickling, whispering, and kissing. People shown include parents, doctors, teachers, siblings, classmates, and strangers. Sorting activities help children categorize appropriate and inappropriate combinations. The tangible cards make identification of unsafe touch concrete. Teachers can prompt perspective taking - "How might that touch make you feel?" This hands-on approach engages multiple learning styles. Cards build awareness of tricky situations and instill confidence in setting boundaries. They can be utilized one-on-one, in small counseling groups, or whole class. The Inappropriate Touch Cards foster essential communication around personal safety and abuse prevention. Visual aids appeal to diverse learners. Sorting exercises provide an interactive way to reinforce concepts. The cards help children identify, discuss, and set physical boundaries with various individuals. This proactive resource gives students knowledge and language to recognize and report concerning touch. It’s an invaluable tool for equipping children with skills to stay safe. Set includes 10 cards with types of touch: * high five * Pat on the back * hand shake * Arm on shoulders * Kiss * hug * Tickle * Whisper in ear * hold hands * sit on lap Also 10 people cards: * Parents * Doctor * Teacher * Stranger * Sibling * Grandparents * Friend * Classmate * Aunt or uncle * Family friend Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt.
Author SEN Resource Source
Tags Inappropriate Touch, Hurtful Touch, Personal Boundaries, Safe And Unsafe Touch, Consent Education, Respectful Relationships, Safety Awareness, Child Safety, Personal Space, Recognizing Boundaries
I Can Be The Boss Of Me! Social Skills Story and Activity
Special Resources, Social Skills, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
'I Can Be The Boss Of Me! Social Skills Story and Activity ' A teaching resource engineered for educators and home-teachers to build personal and social competence in students from kindergarten to the third grade. Main Feature: Focuses on addressing bossy behavior in children. Teaches respect for others' autonomy. Gaining Proficiency Through Social Skills Stories: Social skills stories are a great instrument for helping children dissect social challenges. This product notably teaches children that it's alright not being in control of everything. It demonstrates how personal decisions can be made without overstepping boundaries. A Three-Part Activity System: A 34-page color – a social skills story ideal for classroom use The coloring book companion – presenting generalization through an appealing black-and-white version Skill builder activities – focusing on reinforcing what has been taught through 'bossy or buddy behavior' A Special Feature: Individualizing Aspect This teaching tool can be made unique by diverse covers featuring both male and female options, and respective end pages. In Terms Of Use Convenience: An easy-to-access downloadable PDF active across various platforms, catering efficiently to an educator’s flexibility requirements. The subject matter revolves around providing special resources sharpening budding social skills at school or home - applicable across entire classroom sessions, smaller study groups or homework assignments; demonstrating its versatility within your educational framework.
Author Socially Skilled Kids
Tags Social Skills, Bossy Behavior, Friendship, Personal Autonomy, Teaching Resource
Fear of insects Social Story
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Not Grade Specific, Activities
For children who experience intense fear or phobias related to insects, this social story resource provides supporting explanations and coping strategies. Specifically tailored for children on the autism spectrum who may struggle reading social cues, the story aims to logically address the reasons behind insect fears and equip children with skills to manage them. Using a reassuring tone, the social story explains how most insects pose no real danger to humans, as many are so tiny compared to a person’s size. While some insects like bees can sting, the story gives facts about how insect stings rarely cause serious harm. It also highlights all the useful things insects do, like pollinating plants. The second half of the story outlines constructive ways children can deal with insect fears when encountered. This includes techniques like staying calm, thinking logical thoughts about how small insects are, and reminding themselves that insects are useful to their earth. By addressing both the emotional and reality-based sides of insect fears, this social story uses clear language and visuals to teach autistic children coping methods. It validates their feelings while also gently challenging catastrophic thinking. The final outcome is a set of strategies children can employ themselves when afraid, giving them skills, reassurance, and power to manage phobias. 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 Insects, Fear, Anxiety, Social Story, Coping Strategies, Coping Skills, Overcoming Fears
High School Life Skills Worksheet - How to Complete a Boarding Pass
Special Resources, Creative Arts, Art, Life Studies, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Speech Therapy, Life Skills, Grade 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
How to Complete a Boarding Pass is a high school life skills worksheet that teaches students about the airline's requirements for boarding a plane. Using simple language, this worksheet explains the information on a basic boarding pass, including passenger information, flight details, seat assignments, boarding information, and more. The resource covers topics such as: The importance of an accurate boarding pass for a smooth travel experience. The benefits of a mobile boarding pass include the ease of use and the absence of the worry of losing it. Checking in early after completing the boarding pass may help you avoid long airport lines. There are a total of 30 reading comprehension questions in this Functional Life Skills resource! This activity will assist high school students in developing the necessary life skills to become more independent at school, at home, and in their communities. A great place to use this handout is in special education classes or one-to-one settings, such as ABA therapy, speech therapy, job coaches, occupational therapy, and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) sessions. High school students working on independent living would benefit significantly from this activity for defining, setting, and measuring IEP goals. In addition to interactive instruction, this resource is ideal for hands-on and community-based learning. Engage your special education class with this highly interactive High School Functional Life Skills Activity! This activity contains step-by-step instructions, questions, and answers that reinforce learning, age-appropriate graphics, real-world examples, and ideas for implementation. This is the perfect special education activity for grade 10, grade 11, grade 12, and autism life skill centers . This special education life skills handout was designed to assist teens and adults with difficulties developing independent living skills. It's a printable, easy-to-use activity ready to hand out! Related Products for Developing Independent Living Skills How to Read a Basic Pay Stub How to Fill Out a Job Application How to Create an Emergency Exit Plan How to Create a Strong Password A PDF with 16 unique pages. Color and black-and-white versions of each page are available for this pdf resource.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Employment Related, Independent Living Skills, IEP Goal-Oriented Skills, Community-Based Instruction, Autism Resource For Parent , Life Skills For Autistic Teens And Adults, Adulting On The Spectrum, Social And Emotional Learning, Life Skills For Adults, Life Skills For Teens
Social Story BUNDLE
Special Resources, Social Skills, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Activities
The Social Story BUNDLE An essential teaching resource, The Social Story BUNDLE provides educators with a diverse collection of social stories and activities. This compilation serves as a key tool in facilitating classroom behavior management, catering primarily to pupils ranging from Pre-K to Grade 2. The Financial Advantage and Utility: This bundle offers significant financial savings by including six individual social skills stories that can be purchased separately. Despite the details indicating that these resources were initially developed for Kindergarten special education settings, the material can effortlessly be used across differing grade levels and classrooms. Versatility: The distinctive aspect of this bundle lies in its flexibility. On one hand it can serve as discussion points for whole class lessons using something like Powerpoint display; on the other teachers can use it individually with learners on a computer aid stimulating conversation based on definite needs. Covered Themes: Outdoor and indoor recess scenarios Dealing with disappointment when we don't get what we want Appropriate voice levels at school Negative effects of distractions Promoting peace by reinforcing: hands are not for hitting concept Inclusion of an Extra Story about Winters : To address winter-related issues, another story focusing specifically on coping during extremely cold weather conditions (indoor recess) is included exclusively in this bundle. Versitile Uses : > Social situation checks before heading out to recess or addressing fallout post specific social incidents. Counselling sessions School psychology inputs since they provide insight into behavioral expectations clearly due to their enlightening pictorial representations In conclusion, The Social Story Bundle goes beyond being just an educational resource. It serves as a dynamic solution provider for classroom meetings held because of specific situations or helps parents and ELL parents understand the required behavioral standards amongst their wards effectively irrespective of any linguistic differences.
Author Sunshine and Lollipops
Tags Social Stories, Behavior Management, Classroom Resource, Social Skills, Indoor Recess
Making Friends | Interactive Book/Printable | Behavior Support Tool
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Life Skills, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities
Making Friends | Interactive Book/Printable | Behavior Support Tool The Making Friends | Interactive Book/Printable | Behavior Support Tool is a comprehensive teaching resource specifically designed to assist children aged 7-12 who have difficulties in making friends. Aimed at both public school teachers and homeschooling parents, we aim to cultivate an emotionally healthy, socially adept and open-minded generation. Key Features: An engaging interactive book/printable that serves not only as a learning tool but also a behavior support method. It aligns with concepts taught in Social Emotional Learning, Social Skills, and Life Skills curriculums. Children become the crucial characters of their narratives where they learn to initiate conversations and combat internal inhibitions. Inclusive Offerings: A comprehensive layout comprising full book print-out, half-page versions and Google Slides presentation alternatives for flexible use in whole-group or small group instructions. The provision for follow-up exercises such as homework assignments that can reinforce class learning outside the classroom setting. This tool also provides valuable assistance for counselors or therapists dealing with child mental health discussions focusing on issues like personal insecurities etc., thereby extending its relevance beyond traditional classrooms or homeschool settings. Promoting Individualized Attention: We understand unique learners require unique intervention strategies. To cater to this insight we provide suggestions on how quiet spots within classrooms can be used for allowing students some time to recalibrate before rejoining group dynamics. Versatility & Range In addition to the benefits mentioned above there are numerous other social stories addressing varying emotional states such as controlling impulses regarding blurting out without thinking, coping with sadness or anger, managing worry& anxiety etc., thereby extending the usability of this teaching tool far beyond its immediate scope. Please feel free to provide feedback or contact us for any queries about the product!
Author Mrs Bonie Just Teach
Tags Behavior Support, Social Skills, Interactive Book, Printable, Making Friends
Emotions Bingo
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Not Grade Specific, Activities
Emotions Bingo Teaches Affect Identification in an Engaging Format Emotions Bingo is a fun and interactive gamified tool for boosting emotional literacy. This activity helps students strengthen the essential ability to recognize and label different emotions conveyed through facial expressions. The resource includes 8 illustrated bingo boards with faces depicting feelings like happiness, sadness, fear, disgust, etc. There are also corresponding emotion word calling cards. Students excitedly mark bingo boards as emotion cards are drawn. The first to get 3 in a row wins! Emotions Bingo transforms vital social-emotional learning into an amusing game . The competitive play and multisensory appeal engage various learning styles. Students implicitly develop self-awareness, empathy, and communication skills while enjoying themselves. Use this activity for whole classes, small counseling groups, or at home.
Author SEN Resource Source
Tags Emotions, Feelings, Emotions Bingo, Feelings Recognition, Social Emotional Learning, SEL, Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Literacy, Mental Health, Self-Awareness, Tired Teacher Bingo
28 Calm Down Strategy SEL Cards-Editable!
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Activities
In this resource, you will get 28 calm down strategy cards and 8 blank ones that are fully editable. This is a Google Slides presentation that you can download in PDF form if you wish. This is a great resource for a calm down corner in your classroom, in a counseling office, reset area, or to send home to parents who are working with their child on self-regulation. You simply print off on cardstock, laminate for durability and then cut them out. You can hole punch each card and use a binder ring to hold them all together. Some of the calm down strategies are; smell something nice, stretch, do a plank, jump on a trampoline (mini if it is in the classroom), talk to an adult, squeeze something (pillow or stuffy), draw , read, go outside, carry something heavy, do 3 belly breaths, squeeze a stress ball, use weighted blanket, use a pop it, play with play dough, listen to music, listen to nature sounds, close eyes and breath, count backward from 10, wall push ups, floor push ups, look forward to something positive, blow bubbles, do a job, eat a snack, do a job, and there are ones you can edit and put in your own calm down ideas that work for you in your classroom or counseling office. To access the Google Slides, download the pdf and click on the image on the PDF. You will be prompted to "make a copy?" Click "yes" and you will have access to your own copy of this resource. You may also like: https://teachsimple.com/product/8-calm-down-cards-for-calm-down-and-take-a-break-corners (Breathing cards for your calm down corner) https://teachsimple.com/product/take-a-break-or-reset-calm-down-posters-for-calm-down-areas-in-the-classroom (FREE Take a break posters) https://teachsimple.com/product/freebie-visuals-for-resetcalm-down-areas (Free wheel visuals of feelings, strategies and student success behaviors) https://teachsimple.com/product/freebie-visuals-for-resetcalm-down-areas (FREE multicultural feelings poster for your classroom or counseling office) https://teachsimple.com/product/sel-lego-people-emoji-feelings-chart-coloring-page-and-i-spy-activity (Lego like feeling poster and activity)
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Calm Down Corner, For Teachers, For Parents, Yoga, Exercise, Take A Break, Social-emotional Learning, Sel, School Counseling, Social Skills