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Social Skills Games
Support your students' social development with games that promote communication, empathy, and teamwork. This collection includes role-playing, group challenges, and trust-building activities. By integrating these social skills games into your lessons, you can create a positive classroom environment.
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
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
Stress Management Game played like Apples To Apples-Handouts
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Activities, Games
In this fun game, played similarly to the Apples To Apples game, students will read different stressful situations and choose a strategy they would use for that situation. There are 18 situation cards and 36 strategy cards. Each player draws 5 strategy cards (they do not show the other players which cards they have). The "judge" will draw a situation card and show the other players the card after reading the situation. For example, "You don't know the answers when taking a test." Then the other players will choose a strategy card they would use for that situation and place it face down to near the judge. The judge will read the different strategy cards and choose which one they would most likely choose. Important to convey to students: There is no "wrong" strategy, just a strategy that the judge would most likely use. Then for the next round, a different person is the judge and the game continues. the discarded strategy cards can get placed under the strategy pile. the person whose strategy was chosen, gets the situation card and also gets one point. This is a fun and engaging way to get students talking about different strategies they would use for stress management as well as different types of stressful situations they can manage if they need to. In this resource you will also be getting 2 mindful coloring handouts. This is a great way to finish the lesson after the game. I also like to begin this lesson by introducing a Brain Pop on stress. You can also choose a short video of your choice or a book about stress to prime the students' brains about what stress is, possible triggers of stress and how to cope with stress. Then the game can be played and can reinforce the topic.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Social Emotional Learning, Apples To Apples, Game, Stress Management, Calm, Sel, Social Skills, Anxiety, Special Education, Group Resource
20 SEL Games for Morning Meetings Back to School Fun
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Speech Therapy, Life Skills, Not Grade Specific, Activities, Games
In this amazing SEL resource , you will receive 20 different games and activities for either morning meetings, advisories, icebreakers, or any community-building goals. There are 20 different activities. They are Deck of Cards, Blobs and Lines, What's the Theme, What's Different, Whose Your Bestie, Snowball Toss, Diversity Toss, Minefield, Listening Chain, Beach Ball Toss, Toilet Paper Talks, SEL Heads Up, Passions Tic Tac Toe, SEL Speed Dating, 4 Picture Quadrants, Jigsaw Jumble. Where The Wind Blows, SEL Jenga, SEL Show & Tell, and 2 Truths and a Lie. Many of these can be tweaked for the age group you are serving. These are wonderful for helping students find commonalities, and build skills such as teamwork, self-awareness, social awareness, relationship skills, friendship skills, responsible decision-making, and many more of those social skills that are really necessary for success in schools. This resource has information on the social risk level. This means that the social risk is low if they are not feeling the level of anxiety related to sharing a lot about themselves. There is a 1-3 rating for this. some games are a bit riskier than others in terms of social-emotional risk in sharing about themselves. There is also a 1-3 level of rating for easy to difficult as well as prep needed from the teacher or counselor. There is also a list of social-emotional skills being practiced and addressed. You can see the rating scale based on the number of suns that are yellow. Additionally, you will find Instruction/Set Up explanation with steps on how to set up the lesson and also some variations based on age and developmental stages for your classroom. You know your own students best and can tweak any game to your liking. There are links to my own Google Slides for the question banks and examples. Everything you need is here. Just download the PDF!
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags SEL , Social-emotional Learning, Morning Meetings, Advisory, Community Building, Elementary , School Counseling, Social Skills, Special Education, Back To School
Friendship Dilemmas Game-Played like Apples To Apples
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities, Games
In this resource, you will teach students how to solve a variety of friendship dilemmas. This game is played like Apples to Apples . There are 18 examples (with pictures) of friendship dilemmas. There are 36 friendship strategy cards. Some of the examples for the dilemma cards are; your friend likes to copy you, your friend brags, your friend does not let you play with other friends, your friend cheats at games, your friend shared something private to someone else and other examples. For the strategy cards, some examples are; talk to your friend about how you feel, listen to their perspective, think about your part in the problem, talk to a parent, talk to an older sibling, distract yourself with something fun, and many other strategies. For the game, divide students into groups of about 4-5. All players get 5 strategy cards. The judge begins by drawing a friendship dilemma card and reads it and shows the group. Each player chooses one strategy from their 5 cards that could be a way to handle the friendship dilemma. Players place the strategy cards FACE DOWN so the judge does not know who placed which strategy card. The judge chooses which one they would most likely use in that situation. It helps to know what the judge might choose! Important: All strategies are valid, there is not one BEST strategy, only which one the judge might most likely choose. The next round, all players take another strategy card as they always need to have 5 strategy cards with each turn. The played strategy cards go back under the strategy pile. someone else is the judge and the game continues as time allows. There are 2 mindfulness coloring sheets to offer to the students after the game. This is an engaging game to play after a friendship skills lesson or conflict resolution skills lesson.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Friendship Skills, Sel, Social Emotional Learning, Social Skills, School Counseling, Conflict Resolution, Problem Solving, Self-regulation, Relationship Skills
SEL Boom Deck-Rock, Paper, Scissors-Feeling! A Fun SEL Game!
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Games, Activities
In this 24-playing card SEL Boom Deck, students will play the rock, paper, scissors game and practice sharing their feelings! If playing for a whole class lesson, 2 students come up to the Smartboard or projector and one is person A and the other is person B. Person A touches the disappearing question mark above A to reveal either a rock, paper, or scissors image. Person B does the same. Then the winner of the rock, paper, scissors card game will share a time they felt the feeling below the winning card (either A or B). Students can also act out the feeling as well. The winner then drags and drops the feeling onto the stage where the image will disappear. The person who lost the game will stay at the board until they also get a turn. You can play this as a whole class, center activity, or with partners-it is up to you! The directions are for a whole classroom lesson but you can tweak it to work for your class and your lesson planning. This resource will allow students to practice self-awareness, social awareness, and emotion management. Simply download the PDF and you can click on the image to access the Boom Deck. To use Boom Cards, you must be connected to the Internet. Boom Cards play on modern browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge). Apps are available for modern Android, iPads, iPhones, and Kindle Fires. For security and privacy, adults must have a Boom Learning account to use and assign Boom Cards. You will be able to assign the Boom Cards you are buying with "Fast Pins," (a form of play that gives instant feedback to students for self-grading Boom Cards). For assignment options that report student progress back to you, you will need to purchase a premium account. If you are new to Boom Learning, you will be offered a free trial of our premium account. Read here for details: http://bit.ly/BoomTrial .
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Rock Paper Scissors Game , Social-emotional Learning, Sel, Feelings, Emotions, Games, Boom Deck, Social Skills, Icebreakers, Morning Meeting
Smart Cookie Game-Part 2 (2022 Version)
Special Resources, Social Skills, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Games
In this Smart Cookie game (2022 version), students try and race each other to be the first one to guess the answer based on one at a time clues after one at a time clicks via Presentation mode on Google Slides. This is based on the wildly popular game Smart A** but more applicable and relevant to elementary-high schoolers. I have included many references to popular t.v. shows and famous people the students born after 2001 would know. This is a trivial pursuit-like game but more fun and students feel more successful. It is just for fun and perfect for Zoom, an ice breaker or indoor recess but they might even learn something! There are 3 categories; Who Am I?, Where Am I?, and What Am I? There are 42 slides for each category. Use in Presentation mode for your class. There are answer sheets at the end for each card so the Game Leader can reference quickly and keep track of the cards used. This is in PowerPoint so the completed cards will turn black after being used for easy game play. In this new 2022 version there are all new cards for each category!
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Games, Brain Breaks, Fun Stuff, All Subjects, Trivia, Smart Cookie Trivia, Smart Cookie Math
Self-Control SEL Game, SEL poster, and Mystery Mosaic Activity SEL Gam
Special Resources, Life Skills, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Activities, Games, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
The Self-Control Game, Mini-poster, and Mystery Mosaic Activity This resource is designed specifically for kindergarten to second-grade students to introduce or reinforce concepts related to self-control and emotional regulation. Stop & Think Game Board The main component of the resource is an interactive game which includes: 12 STOP cards 12 THINK cards The game stimulates discussions about emotions while exploring strategies for maintaining self-control. Detailed instructions are provided for best practice in facilitating gameplay. This can be used for whole class instruction or student-led group activities. Mini-Poster: Stop, Breathe, & Think An accompanying mini-poster acts as a ready reminder of these essential skills. It is suitable both for classroom display and home use. Mystery Mosaic Activity A mystery mosaic activity further reinforces the lessons learnt from the Stop & Think game in a fun yet educational mode. Fits Special Education Resources and Life Skills Curriculum This resource aligns with many special education resources as well as broader life skills curriculum objectives. It pairs well with books about managing big feelings or self-control. Even some reading recommendations are included. Digital Download Convenience (PDF Format) The resource comes as an easy-to-print digital download so no sorting through physical products. In Summary: The Self-Control Game, Mini-Poster, and Mystery Mosaic Activity provides equitable access to vital social-emotional learning principles through relatable activities. Teaching self-control, understanding emotions or promoting calming breathing techniques have never been this engaging before. If you are interested in other SEL and social emotional resources, please check out my store at: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor I am a full-time school counselor who uses my own resources on the students I serve. If it is not "kid" approved, I change it! I am very willing to tweak a resource if the resource is not as engaging or relevant for the students, I alter the lesson and the activities.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Self-control Game, Emotional Regulation, Social-emotional Learning, Character Education, Mindfulness, SEL Games, SEL, Social Emotional Learning, SEL Poster
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
Emoji Game-Played like Apples to Apples (No reading required!)
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Games
In this resource you will receive a very engaging and fun game played like Apples to Apples. There are 30 different emoji cards and 90 different person, place, thing, event cards. There is no reading required. Anyone over 5 can easily play this game. Directions: One person is the "judge" first. I usually choose the oldest in the group. The judge turns over one of the emoji cards. The other players choose one of their person, place, thing, event cards that best fits with that particular emoji. The judge then decides which one is best and the person who put down that card in the pile wins the emoji and also gets a point. The game continues as the next person clockwise is now the "judge". Each player needs to have 5 person, place, thing, event cards at all times. If they played a card, then on the next round they get another person, place, thing, event card. The discarded/used cards go back in the person, place, thing, event card pile to be replayed in future rounds. There are directions in this product. Uses: This game is great to play for indoor recess, centers , community building, etc. Because this is fully editable, you can choose which emojis you want and which person, place, thing, event cards you want. You can add or delete any of the pictures. You know your students best. I would recommend copying one set for each group of students playing. I also recommend using card stock and laminate for durability. Some of the emojis represented are party, cook, excited, mad, disgusted, poopy, yummy, hot, icy cold, steaming mad, laughing, crying, scared, etc. Some of the situations are disneyland, ziplining, broken window, darth vader, alien, smelly socks, super hero, minecraft person, candy, ice cream truck, the dentist, getting a shot, arcade, go carts, legos, smores, baseball, touchdown, and many more! You will be downloading a pdf with the link to the Google Slides . You will be prompted to "make a copy". Click "yes". And then enjoy!!!
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Emojis, Sel, Social-emotional Learning, Fun, Activity, Apples To Apples, Indoor Recess, Centers, Feelings, School Counseling
Conversation Skills: Ending a Conversation Social Skills Sorting
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Speech Therapy, Life Skills, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Activities, Games
Conversation Skills: Ending a Conversation Social Skills Sorting this resource serves as an exciting tool to educate students on effective ways to conclude conversations. By enhancing communication skills, we also aim to boost their social-emotional learning and life skills. The method utilizes sorting activities where kids are provided with cards having various conversation ending phrases. They have to sort these into relevant buckets, designed as popcorn bins for that extra visual appeal. Sorting Labels: Given in case you prefer to use your own containers. As part of the activity , children reflect on the politeness or rudeness of each statement, creating an environment of dialogue-based interactive learning. You can use it: In individual lessons In social skills-focused small group sessions In mornings when students are most receptive Right after your regular communication lessons Aims at : nurturing respectful interpersonal relationships among grade 1-4 students by promoting positive conversation-ending techniques. Especially useful if you have students who find initiations and maintaining positive relations tough. An invaluable piece in your teaching arsenal! Note about our product: This PDF Activity /Game is crafted strictly adhering to quality standards while keeping it simple enough for easy operation; just print off the activity before use! So get onboard and let's enrich our student's social-emotional health while shaping skilled communicators using Our Conversation Skills: Ending a Conversation Social Skills Sorting Game! Let's make every conversation count!
Author The Feelings and Friends Teacher
Tags Conversation Skills, Ending Conversations, Social Skills, Communication, Social-emotional Learning
Calm Down Corner Decor, Summer School Decor, Classroom Management
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Life Skills, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Activities, Games
The Calm Down Corner Décor: An Essential Teaching Resource The Calm Down Corner Décor is an optimal solution for educators requiring efficient classroom management methods. This resource works perfectly in summer school decor activities or for those intending to foster a serene ambiance in their classrooms all year round. It brings the lemonade theme into the learning environment, facilitating designated areas for students to express and understand their feelings comfortably. Contrarily to just enhancing aesthetics, the core idea of this decor aims majorly at creating a safe space where learners can face their emotions effectively. This resource acts as a silent guide promoting self-management, decision-making processes and helps children with emotional regulation--a crucial aspect of every child's growth. What’s Inside The Package: Motivational Posters Emoji feelings puzzles aligned with engaging lemon and summer themes Visual coping skills tools 'Sign-in' sheets for those requiring a quiet break It also includes reflection slips from cool down stations among other interactive features. Designed flexibly for any setting from small spaces or large classrooms alike using mini bulletin board signs or one-page posters accompanied by Yoga Pose exercise cards and “Use Your Senses” exercise cards. Proffering plenty of options at educators' disposal so they can utilize these resources either as direct lessons within smaller groups or even extended homework assignments. Mindfulness Tools: Be it reminders subtly placed around office corners depicting effective coping strategies or vibrant visuals enhancing the classroom that speak of the importance of grounded visualization activities, these resources make handling challenging discussions less strenuous not just on you but on impressionable young minds too. In addition to teaching math and history, educators have a deep responsibility in directing their emotions healthily. Here’s to crafting emotionally healthier classrooms with this resource!
Author Socializing with Sprouts
Tags Calm Down Corner, Classroom Management, Emotional Regulation, Social-emotional Learning, Mindfulness
Race To Match The Coping Skill! An SEL Game Played Like Spot It!
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Not Grade Specific, Activities, Games
Product Title: Race To Match The Coping Skill! An SEL Game Played Like Spot It! Uncover an engaging and fun way for students to learn valuable coping skills with this innovative teaching resource - Race To Match The Coping Skill! This game , fashioned in the manner of popular matching games like Spot It and Dobble , challenges students to identify matching coping skills from a central deck. This inclusive game caters to all ages, from kindergarten through to college-age and even into adulthood. Coping Skills Deck Offering 57 unique coping skills within its deck, this product suits teachers seeking tools that promote Social Emotional Learning (SEL), as well as those working in Special Education Needs (SEN) or aiming at enhancing social skills education. Each card combines learning and play with superb ease by representing various practical life-coping methods like: Reading Drawing Hiking Connecting with friends. Taking a rainbow walk or making dinner Hugging a pet or sipping tea Gardening or yoga for relaxation School counseling techniques Fidget spinners/pop-its as modern stress relief tools. Bonus Handouts Included! In addition to these diversified cards – double-sided handouts list each of the 57 uniquely presented coping methods. Not only does it help streamline gameplay but also serves as quick reference guides helping kids remember strategies when needed at home/school. Different Ways Teachers Can Use This Resource: 'Race To Match The Coping Skill' : variations of usage for teachers Full class game sessions for peer bonding and laughter Small groups can focus on interacting personally and working on specific skills Educators could assign it for home-play, turning learning time into family interaction time Serves as helpful homework assignment especially beneficial to students dealing with stress during their own time. To ensure longevity of these handy learning tools, we recommend printing out on cardstock in color. Get ready to add a fun element into your SEL lesson planning with this PDF game available after purchase!
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Coping Skills, Social Emotional Learning, Matching Game, Special Education Needs, Stress Relief, Spot It, Dobble, Fun Stuff, Game, Coping
Social Skills Clip Cards | Social Skills Game for Expected Behaviors
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Life Skills, Grade 1, 2, 3, Games, Activities
Are you looking for fun ways to incorporate expected vs. unexpected behaviors with social situations in your counseling sessions? This is the activity for you! These social skills clip cards are designed to assist students in navigating the many nuances of social situations and recognize different social cues. Each card includes a description of a behavior in a social setting, students must then mark if they believe that behavior was expected (thumbs up) or unexpected (thumbs down). This social skills game is perfect for little learners, non-verbal students, or students with autism who struggle with social cues. You can use these cards with clothespins, bingo daubers, coloring, and more! What's Included? ❤️ 51 Clip Cards with expected and unexpected behaviors ❤️ Black and White Version ❤️Full Color Version Ideas for Use: ⭐Individual Lessons ⭐As an assessment tool for student goals ⭐With students who are non-verbal ⭐With early elementary students ⭐ With students who have Autism Help your students navigate social situations with this clip card activity! Ways To Use: ❤️ Have students use a bingo dauber to mark their answer ❤️ Laminate, and have student clip their answer using a clothespin ❤️ Have students color their answer in ❤️ Have students put a sticker over their answer ❤️ Use each clip card as a “paddle” game where students right their answers on a dry erase board
Author The Feelings and Friends Teacher
Tags Clip Cards, Social Skills Games, Expected Vs Unexpected Behaviors, Social Cues, Social Skills Autism , Social Skills Clip Cards, Clip Card Activities, Social Skills Activities, Social Situations
Compliment Jenga for Valentines Day: Responding to Compliments
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Life Skills, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities, Games
Looking for a Valentines Day Activity that Helps students learn how to respond to compliments? This Jenga game will be the perfect thing for you! This Valentine's Day themed Jenga game is perfect for students to understand and practice how to respond to compliments and how to give compliments back to others! This will be the perfect counseling game to use to strengthen social skills and help kids that struggle with low self-esteem! Simply print the prompts out, laminate and tape them to Jenga blocks. When you play Jenga, you would play per regular rules, however, when someone pulls a jenga block, they would have to read off the compliment on the Jenga block and then figure out how to respond to the compliment listed! This is a great twist on the classic Jenga game perfect for individual social skills lessons or social skills small groups! While the prep up front might be tedious, this game will be a great way to keep students engaged while still practicing responding to compliments! What's Included? ❤️ 66 Compliment tiles ❤️ How To Use Guide Who Will Benefit From This Activity? ⭐ With Students Who Struggle With Appropriate Social Interactions ⭐ With Students Who Struggle With Self-Esteem ⭐ With Students Who Struggle With Kindness to Others
Author The Feelings and Friends Teacher
Tags Jenga Prompts, Jenga Game, Social Emotional Games, School Counseling Game, School Counseling Jenga, Social Emotional Activities, Social Emotional Resources, Social Skills Activities, Jenga History
Circle Time Games
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Not Grade Specific, Games, Activities
Keeping students engaged during circle time activities boosts attention spans, social skills and kinesthetic smarts vital for learning readiness. Yet thinking up new ideas day after day strains even the most creative teachers. This extensive compilation provides a quick fix – 66 lively circle time games ready for instant fun! From energizers that get children moving to icebreakers that encourage communication, this compilation caters to various age groups and settings. The versatility of the games ensures adaptability for different educational contexts, making them suitable for classrooms, daycare settings, or community groups. The diverse range of activities sparks creativity and imagination, ensuring that each circle time is not only an opportunity for fun but also a platform for skill development. The games cover a spectrum of themes, including language development, teamwork, problem-solving, and emotional expression, contributing to the holistic growth of children. Whether aiming to facilitate effective communication, encourage active listening, or simply infuse an element of enjoyment into the learning process, these circle time game ideas are designed to align with educational objectives while fostering a sense of inclusivity and community among participants. Spur-of-the-moment inspiration stays at teachers’ fingertips all year long! Kids thrive receiving a fresh variation on beloved games periodically. This readymade circle time game guide promises fun and focus while fostering essential abilities!
Author SEN Resource Source
Tags Circle Time, Communication, Classroom Games, Team Building, Cooperative Play, Educational Games, Inclusive Activities, Listening Skills, Social Interaction
Conversation Starters Sorting Activity For Teaching Social Skills
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Speech Therapy, Life Skills, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Activities, Games
Conversation Starters Sorting Activity For Teaching Social Skills: A Versatile Teaching Resource This dynamic product is tailored to assist in special resources instruction, particularly aimed at students from grades 1 to 4. It encourages these learners to comprehend and master the art of initiating and maintaining conversations - an essential social-emotional skill necessary for relationship-building. The method involves using sorting buckets similar to popcorn tins, adding a fun touch as students figure out effective conversation starters with colorful sorting cards. These can be swapped out with any available container, promoting resourcefulness. Versatility & Integration Potential Individual lessons: Provides personalized instructions based on student needs. Social skills groups: Promotes cooperation among small teams of learners. Morning meetings: An engaging way to kickstart the day fused with valuable learning objectives. Extension activities: Ideal following regular socials skills lessons for embedding learning concepts further. Note: This activity goes beyond teaching conversation starters; it incorporates critical thinking as students justify their choices during discussions, thereby building communicative confidence especially among those who find interaction challenging due to specific circumstances or needs. Format Convenience Distributed as PDF files, educators can quickly print numerous copies either for homeschooling or larger classroom settings in public schools alike. If you aim at nurturing communication abilities while stimulating critical thinking amongst your students - this thoughtfully crafted tool integrates perfectly into your lesson plans!
Author The Feelings and Friends Teacher
Tags Conversation Starters, Social Skills, Interactive Activity, Sorting Buckets, Communication Techniques
20 ANIMAL PUZZLES | Brain Games
Special Resources, Life Studies, Coaching, Social Skills, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Games, Activities
Children love puzzles because they are activities where they can put all their senses into play, they can cut, paste, think and finally feel happy for having solved the problem. For this reason, on this occasion we bring you these fabulous 20 animal puzzles so that your little students can have a little moment of fun. I am sure you will like it, so take advantage of downloading this document, which is free of charge. 1. Why should teachers use educational materials in the classroom? It is proven that students should perform the greatest number of mental exercises because they are at an age where their brain, possessing the characteristic of plasticity, is developing the greatest number of brain connections, so this will favor the development of their intelligence. . 2. What is the name of this document? This educational document is called "20 animal puzzles" 3. What topic will you address in this resource? Children will be able to address multiple topics, such as animals, and they will also be able to exercise their memory. 4. For what ages is it recommended? These puzzles are simple so they can be used by children from 3 to 6 years old. 5. Who is the author of this document? The author of this game is EDITORIAL ARENAS EDUCATIVAS. We are a publisher dedicated to creating educational resource sheets for children. We believe that children should have meaningful and happy learning. 6. In what area of knowledge can it be applied? You can apply this sheet in the area of reasoning, coaching, and even in the area of developing cognitive skills. 7. Should I apply it individually or in groups in my class? I suggest that you apply it individually or in groups of a maximum of 2 students, because it is an extremely simple and fun activity . 8. What size and format is this resource in? This document is in PDF format, A4 size. 9. Do I need some extra elements to apply it? Yes, you will need scissors and rubber.
Author EDITORIAL ARENAS EDUCATIVAS
Tags Brain Games, Games For Kids, Puzzles For Kids
Peer Pressure Battle Brackets-An SEL Fun Game
P.E. & Health, Special Resources, Health, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Games, Activities
Battle Brackets are not just for basketball! Students will enjoy these SEL peer pressure strategy brackets! There are 5 color strategy brackets and one blank one. All slides are FULLY EDITABLE as this is a Google Slides Presentation. There are 12 Middle School and 12 Elementary School peer pressure scenarios. Some of the scenarios for elementary school are; someone tells you to eat candy when you were not supposed to, someone asked you to say something mean about another student, someone dared you to take someone's football, someone asked you to cut in line, someone asked you to give the answers for the spelling test and others. Some of the middle school scenario examples are; someone asks you to drink alcohol, someone asks you to vape, someone dared you to take something out of someone else's backpack, someone asked you to spread a rumor about someone else, someone dared you to steal something from the cafeteria for their lunch, and many more. You can use these battle brackets for whole-class voting and discussion or with small groups. It is up to you. There are detailed instructions in this product. For student engagement, you can use these discussion questions. 1. Has anyone used this peer pressure strategy? 2. Are there certain situations to use this strategy? 3. When would this strategy? 4. Have you ever tried this strategy and how did it work? 5. Have you ever used one of these strategies and it did not work? What happened? 6. Why is it helpful to learn some of these strategies before something happens? This is a great supplement to any drug and substance use curriculum or health curriculum. Students could also fill in their own peer pressure strategies and create their own scenarios and act the strategies out with one of the winners of the bracket. The uses are endless. Just download the PDF and click on the image for access. When the prompt says "Make a copy?" Click "Yes."
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Peer Pressure, Drugs And Alcohol, Health, Social Emotional Learning, SEL, School Counseling, Peer Pressure Strategies, Responsible Decision Making, Choices
Kelso's Choices Battle Brackets-A Fun SEL Game
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Games, Activities
Basketball brackets can be used for anything-not just basketball! In this SEL product, students will get excited about participating in a Kelso's Choices bracket battle! Kelso's Choices are 9 ways to solve small problems. There are 5 different Kelso's Choices bracket templates and one blank one. One of the templates is nonverbal versus verbal choices. This is fully editable as it is a Google Slide Presentation. There are 24 different scenarios for students to contemplate and choose Kelso's Choices for. This can be played as a whole class or small group. To play, you give each group a certain scenario. Then they begin with discussing one of the 2 competitors among the 8 competitor choices. Students keep track of the votes and the winner moves on to the semi-final round (4 choices), then the winners of that, move on to the final round. You could even have all small groups talk about the same scenario and the whole class does a final vote for the winner. It is up to you how you wish to play the game . Some of the scenarios are; someone will not let you play, someone cut in front of you, someone teased you, someone called you a name, someone made fun of what you are wearing, someone accused you of cheating, etc. You can also edit the scenarios to make it work for your groups or class. The key to keeping this engaging and a higher-order activity is to have students say which choice they would use and why. Students can share a time they used that particular choice, when a choice works or does not work, or the best conflicts for each choice. Students can also share a time when a particular choice did not work and that is why they did not vote for it or share a time when a particular choice worked and that is why they voted for it. Have fun with this engaging resource!
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Kelso's Choices, SEL, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling, Social Skills, Debate, Game, Conflict Resolution, Special Education, Social Emotional
End of The Year Amusement Park Board Game
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Grade 2, 3, 4, Games, Activities
End of the Year Amusement Park Board Game As seasons change and school years come to an end, it's natural for students to be eager for something fun and engaging. The End of the Year Amusement Park Board Game offers an enjoyable respite from traditional lessons while still promoting important educational values. This resource is a creatively designed board game themed around an amusement park, offering an enthralling mix of education and entertainment. This innovative teaching tool consists of 18 reflection-inducing questions aimed at getting each student engaged in thoughtful interaction. Perfect for end-of-the-year social-emotional learning (SEL) classes or as a unique tool for school counselors, this game enables students to delve deep into their feelings and recall memorable moments from their academic year. A sample list of thought-provoking questions: Identifying personal calming strategies used during the year, Recalling favored moments from the school term, Anticipating upcoming summer activities; thus turning this amusing game into both a reflective exercise on past experiences as well as planning ahead. Suitable Age Group & Implementation Focused towards learners in 2nd grade through 4th grade, educators can exploit this resource in manifold ways: In whole class sessions: Ideal to stimulate camaraderie among students. In smaller groups: Allows focused attention on those who could be overlooked in larger setups. Homeschooling setting: Redefines homework assignments by keeping young minds engaged outside classroom premises too! Digital Compatibility & Areas Of Usage This game 's design is rooted in promoting social-emotional learning (SEL), thereby fostering social skills and accommodating special education needs (SEN). Despite its 'end-of-year' reference, the game offers benefits well beyond specific timelines. The product comes formatted as a PDF, making it flexible across device types - from smartboards to printed handouts. In conclusion, the End-of-the-Year Amusement Park Board Game , with its beachy vibes yet educational core, is indisputably an essential addendum for every modern educator striving to weave fun into their teaching.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Amusement Park, Board Game, Reflection, Social-emotional Learning (SEL), Interactive
Social Skills Sorting Activity: Good and Bad Friend Traits
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Life Skills, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Activities, Games
The Social Skills Sorting Activity: Good and Bad Friend Traits A phenomenal teaching tool primarily designed for those handling students from grades 1 to 4 aiming to promote a healthy understanding of friendships. Objective: Understanding the dynamics of friendships through active interaction. Method: Utilizes a sorting activity for distinguishing between positive and negative friendship traits. Note: It includes printable props like popcorn-shaped sorting buckets and removable sorting labels. However, it maintains room for teacher flexibility should they prefer their own bins. A detailed method: Kids pick up a trait card. Determine if the card describes a good or bad friend. If encouraged, students can discuss their reasoning behind bin placement regarding the relating trait. A Multifaceted Approach To Learning This comprehensive activity provides important insights about relationships in general while also nudging children to: Evaluate their existing friendships, *and* *Italic text* Below is another bullet list with square bullet points and two bold terms "Format" and "Ideal". You need to remove one line above, which says about formatting stuff. Grammarly doesn't inform you what changes it made so should I just send you my unsaved changes? save9 was unexpected. Here is what happened after running this first time. The Utility Factor: Formats & Ideal Situations This game -based activity – Format: Comes in a convenient, easy-to-download PDF format. Ideal: Can be effortlessly integrated into individual lessons or group sessions. Perfect for starting morning meetings or as an extension to regular social skills lessons. Tailored For Special Subjects Perfectly suited for special resources subjects – Social Emotional Learning, Social Skills, Life Skills. It enjoyable teaching methods make it a boon for homeschoolers and public school educators alike. In summary: For students struggling with forming positive peer relationships, The Social Skills Sorting Activity: Good and Bad Friend Traits serve effectively by gearing them towards becoming emotionally intelligent individuals excelling not only academically but also socially.
Author The Feelings and Friends Teacher
Tags Social Skills, Friendships, Character Development, Interactive Learning, Critical Thinking, Bad Friend Traits