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Prepare your students for success beyond the classroom with life skills activities that focus on personal development and practical abilities. This collection includes resources on communication, financial literacy, time management, and more. By integrating these activities into your curriculum, you can equip students with the tools they need to navigate everyday challenges confidently.
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Theme Scenes Summer, Boom Cards Speech Therapy, 4th of July, Beach, Ocean
Special Resources, Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Life Skills, Not Grade Specific, Activities
Title: Theme Scenes Summer, Boom Cards Speech Therapy, 4th of July, Beach, Ocean An engaging education resource designed with summer-themed activities . This interactive tool is invaluable for educators and parents aiming to foster language proficiency among public school students and homeschooling learners. Product Description The product integrates multifaceted language activities that address special education needs (SEN), speech therapy requirements, and life skills learning areas. It's suitable for keeping learners engaged during the summer season or could be implemented year round to introduce or reinforce seasonal contexts. Functionally versatile; it can be utilized in training sessions like "WH Questions Summer" or in "Fourth of July Speech Therapy." The pack presents 13 vibrant interactive scenes that are portable for flexible utilization throughout the season - whether at home or at the beach. These include themes like: Ocean, Island/Pirates, At The Beach, Under The Sea etc. Potential Application Areas This thematic teaching aid suits open-ended use – facilitating tailored lessons based on specific instructional goals. For instance: Incorporating them into classroom activities such as sentence production exercises; Sentence descriptions facilitation; Vocabulary enhancement; This education resource integrates multifaceted language activities addressing special education needs (SEN), speech therapy requirements as well as life skills learning areas. Tutoring prepositions; This education resource integrates multifaceted language activities addressing special education needs (SEN), speech therapy requirements as well as life skills learning areas. It makes for an excellent way to keep students engaged during summer or could be implemented year-round to introduce or reinforce seasonal contexts. Whether utilized in WH Questions Summer training or Fourth of July Speech Therapy sessions, this product offers the users a broad spectrum of application. Following instructions training and more. These boom cards work superbly for group settings like classrooms, homeschool co-ops as well as individual study periods thanks to their instant feedback system that promotes learner's self-evaluation. In Conclusion If you’re looking for a flexible resource that provides countless opportunities to enhance communication skills while connecting your lessons with exciting summertime themes, the "Theme Scenes Summer" Boom Card set is just what you need!
Author Power Speech and Language
Tags Interactive Activities, Language Proficiency, Special Education, Speech Therapy, Seasonal Contexts
Melody's Mystery Game-An SEL Cooperative Game for Kids
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Life Skills, Social Skills, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Activities, Games
In this resource, students will work together to solve Melody's Mystery! Melody is an actress and has lost something at the Golden Globe Award ceremony. Students will need to decide what is missing, who took it and where it is. Students will work together cooperatively and problem solve together to solve this mystery. There are 18 clues to be passed around to a group of students (4-5 students works best) and then they will read out loud each clue. As they read the clues, the group will eliminate the suspects one by one and there is one person who will cross off the ones that are incorrect. This is a great game for students to play to practice listening skills, leadership skills, problem-solving skills and deductive skills. For more SEL products, please visit my SEL store here; https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor For more SEL products that you may enjoy, try this mystery called Mariah's Mystery! This is a different story to solve! https://teachsimple.com/product/mariahs-mystery-a-fun-sel-cooperative-game-for-kids For other SEL resources, games, presentations, check these out: https://teachsimple.com/product/sel-boom-deck-soda-pop-head-with-audio (These are Boom Cards to teach students to learn about anger management. You can read the book Soda Pop Head by Julia Cook and then have students take turns at the Whiteboard to decide if someone stayed calm under pressure or if they "lost their temper". https://teachsimple.com/product/20-hidden-objects-and-find-the-differences-puzzles-and-games (20 fun hidden picture, find the differences, etc. handouts that are great for brain breaks, transition times, early finishers, and there are many for specific holidays for around the year fun.) https://teachsimple.com/product/intent-versus-impact-sel-presentation (In this SEL presentation, students will learn about the difference between intent and impact. This is an important concepts for students to understand. Even if one person has good intentions, what they say or do may have a completely different impact! There are links to fun videos and a partner/group activity.)
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Sel, Social Emotional Learning Game, Mystery Game, Cooperative Game, School Counseling, Social Skills, Sel Game, Leadership Skills, Cooperation
Online Superhero Chef Astronaut Game Problem Solving Writing Extension Activity
Special Resources, Life Studies, ELA, Life Skills, Language Development, ESL, Writing, Creative Writing, Vocabulary, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Games, Activities
About the Extension Activity The Online Superhero Chef Astronaut Game Problem Solving Writing Extension Activity is a unique educational resource designed to stimulate creativity and problem-solving skills among students. It is aimed for children studying in grades 1 through 5, with applications in Language Arts as well as Life Studies - focusing on life skills development, vocabulary enrichment and creative writing. Potential Uses This activity can be used: As a warm-up exercise to facilitate unconventional thinking To spark debates on object utilization To develop comprehensive written assignments based on student choices. This approach caters to diverse learning requirements making it an effective tool even for ELL or GATE students or neurodiverse learners. The Downloadable Bundle Resources The three primary themes available include: A Superhero's Toolbox, An Astronaut's Toolbox, A Chef's Toolbox. For each theme, there are four open-ended solution paths guided by scripts explaining the scenario. Additionally, the bundle offers interactive matrices - 'Build-A-Superhero', 'Build-A-Menu' and 'Build-A-Mission', that allow students substantial autonomy in decision making while promoting differentiation response length & complexity. Note: This extension activity can be adopted for both homeschooling and traditional classroom environments fostering group collaboration and discussion culture./h5>
Author Melissa Is Teaching
Tags Superhero Chef, Astronaut Game, Problem Solving, Writing Extension, Creativity
Finance Life Skills: Why Nelson Needs a Budget
Special Resources, Life Studies, Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Life Skills, Grade 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
In Why Nelson Needs a Budget, Nora and Nelson define and list Nelson's expenses, including food, rent, transportation, utilities, books, and movies. The use of this Finance Life Skills resource will allow students to engage in the following: • This life skills story teaches the basic concept of budgeting in a fun and engaging manner. • The story features relatable scenarios and dialogue among teens, and the conversations are simple and engaging. • Budget concepts such as expenses are explained in a clear and concise manner. • Tips for creating and sticking to a budget include tracking expenses, setting goals, and adjusting as needed. • The interactive dialog and questions engage learners and reinforce their understanding of the story and the concepts. • The real-world examples, and age-appropriate visual aids, such as illustrations and diagrams , make this conversational story an excellent resource for teaching social narratives. • This social narrative's simple and direct language sets clear expectations, making it ideal for high school students and adults with intellectual disabilities. The story includes seven (7) reading comprehension questions and answers to reinforce and measure the student's understanding of the Finance 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 Money Management Skills The Value of a Bank Account How to Create a Monthly Budget How to Create a Shopping List How Credit Cards Work Level 1 Grocery Shopping Money Math Level 1 Clothes Shopping Money Math Level 1 Reading Menus Money Math Engage your special education class with this highly interactive High School Finance Life Skills Story! It's printable , easy to use, and ready to hand out! A PDF file with seven (7) pages.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Adulting On The Spectrum, IEP Goal-Oriented Skills, Independent Living Skills, Personal Finance, Life Skills Money, Autism Reading Comprehension, Autism Visual Aid Life Skills, Autism Life Skills Stories, Autism Social Narratives, Life Skills For Visual Learners
Therapy Dog Rule Flashcards – A Fun Way to Teach School Dog Rules
Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Animals, Life Sciences, Science, Classroom Management, Resources for Teachers, High School, Middle School, Elementary, Early Learning, Homeschool Resources, Not Grade Specific, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Boards, Projects, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Posters, Door Decor, Word Walls, Flashcards, Task Cards
Therapy Dog Rule Flashcards – A Fun & Gentle Way to Teach School Dog Rules 🐶📚 Bringing a therapy dog or school dog into the classroom can be a wonderful experience, but it’s important that students understand and follow clear rules to ensure a safe and positive learning environment for everyone—including the dog! That’s where these differentiated flashcards come in! They help students learn, practice, and remember important rules in a way that is interactive, engaging, and easy to implement. Whether you’re introducing a new school dog or reinforcing existing rules, these flashcards provide a non-verbal, gentle reminder that makes learning the rules feel fun and natural. 🐾 What Makes These Flashcards So Helpful? ✔ Reinforce Therapy Dog Rules – Help students understand how to interact with the school dog in a safe and respectful way. ✔ Differentiated Learning – Three levels of cards make it easy to adapt for different age groups and learning styles. ✔ Interactive & Engaging – Students can draw a card, read a question, or match words to rules, making it more than just a passive reminder. ✔ Non-Verbal Support – Simply hand a student a flashcard as a gentle, visual reminder if a rule is forgotten. ✔ Perfect for Therapy Dog Handlers & Educators – Ideal for use in classrooms, therapy sessions, and school-wide therapy dog programs. 📌 What’s Included? 📥 A set of printable flashcards in PDF format 🐶 Two different design options for the front: ✔ Real-life photo of a school dog ✔ Illustrations of dogs in a school setting 📜 Three Differentiation Levels: ✅ Full-text rule cards – Great for introducing and practicing therapy dog rules. ✅ One-word rule prompts – Helps students recall rules independently. ✅ Question-based cards – Encourages students to think critically about therapy dog behavior. 🖍 Bonus: Solution cards with red writing for teachers—use them as reference guides or additional rule reminders. 📚 How to Use These Flashcards in the Classroom 📍 Introduce Rules in a Fun Way – Let students draw a card and explain the rule. 📍 Daily Reinforcement – Review a different card each day as a class reminder. 📍 Non-Verbal Reminders – If a student forgets a rule, hand them a flashcard instead of verbally correcting them. 📍 Interactive Partner Activity – Students can quiz each other using the question-based cards. 📍 Dog-Involved Learning! 🐕 – Let students draw a card for the school dog and read it aloud as if "the dog" is giving the rule! 🌟 Why Teachers & Therapy Dog Handlers Love This Resource ✔ “Such a simple yet effective way to reinforce school dog rules!” ✔ “I love that I can just hand a card to a student as a quiet reminder—no need to interrupt class.” ✔ “The differentiation levels make it perfect for students of all ages.” 🐶 Make Therapy Dog Rules Fun & Easy to Remember! Having a school dog is an amazing opportunity, but setting clear expectations is key. These flashcards help studentslearn how to interact with a therapy dog in a respectful, safe, and engaging way—without the need for constant reminders. 📥 Download now and create a positive, dog-friendly learning environment today! 🐾✨ 📍 Best wishes, Heike from Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we create a positive and inspiring learning environment. 🐶✨
Author Lernfitness
Tags Therapy Dog, Animal-assisted Learning, Inclusive Education Tools, Therapy Dog Rules, Classroom Pet Guidelines, Therapy Dog In School, Social-emotional Learning, SEL, Dog, Dog Guidelines
Questions Comments and Connections Games
Life Studies, Special Resources, Life Skills, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Games
Questions, Comments, and Connections Games An interactive teaching resource designed to enhance conversational skills among students. Ideal for kindergarten through grade five. Applicable in general education classrooms as well as special resources subject areas. A fun addition to homeschooling curriculums. Necessity: This game rectifies common classroom issues such as children struggling with asking insightful questions or making meaningful comments during discussions. It encourages engagement in the communion of ideas essential for vibrant discussions. Components and Functionality: A focus on significant dialogue elements such as question-asking, commenting, and making connections provides kids with-needed practice for substantial improvement. The product comprises eight distinct game boards suitable for all levels of conversational abilities. Half of these boards are high-color while the remaining display a more subdued color palette to minimize visual distractions during learning sessions. Included in the set: 'Question Starter Cards' - aids learners who need pre-set prompts during activities. Visual aids - cater to both visually-oriented learners and those comfortable handling text-based information. []> \end{html}\%\%\begin{}\[\[1\] \end{tikzcd}[\] {:render_as=>"code"}% \{-}\]{\mathtt{\mathbb{H}}}‸‸‹›‹=tell_us_about_yourselfvk→b÷y_n°0010 \textit{Illustrations} - depict children involved in social activities to help expand vocabulary and practice pragmatic language skills. Gameplay: A crucial aspect of the game is the inclusion of three differently leveled spinners, offering a balance between chance and knowledge-driven gameplay. This resource opens up avenues for whole group instruction or small group workstations, infusing learning with a fun atmosphere.
Author Socially Skilled Kids
Tags Interactive Teaching, Conversational Skills, Communication Habits, Question-asking, Comment-giving
Should I Blend In Or Stick Out Boom Cards With Audio
Special Resources, Life Skills, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
Should I Blend In Or Stick Out Boom Cards With Audio: A Teaching Resource Engage your students with a compelling tool designed to instill an important social communication skill. Suitable for children from kindergarten up to grade 3, 'Should I Blend In Or Stick Out Boom Cards With Audio' unlocks the subtle nuances of societal behavior and interactions in an engaging activities format. Cards Overview 23 playing cards: Including seven initial instructional cards that explain the core concepts of the lesson. The chameleon and giraffe metaphor: Representing beneficial times to blend in or stand out in various social situations. Versatile Applications Educators can use this resource during class, allowing each student their own turn for maximum engagement and individual participation, or assign these exercises as homework for further learning outside of classroom settings. Inclusive Design All cards feature audio content, therefore eliminating any need for advanced reading skills. This inclusive design fosters essential decision-making abilities intertwined within our daily interpersonal communications. Suggested Devices and Browsers For Optimum Results Suitable browsers are Chrome, Safari Firefox or Edge. This product can be accessed via Android devices iPads iPhones or Kindle Fires with uninterrupted internet connectivity. Note:A Boom Learning account is required due to security reasons which facilitate activity assignment utilizing Fast Pins offering real-time feedback enabling self-grading tactics. Premium accounts offer enhanced tracking of student progression. If new to Boom Learning consider trialling the freebie trial offered on acquisition of a premium account allowing room for informed decisions before committing further. 'Should I Blend In Or Stick Out Boom Cards With Audio' serves as both an invaluable teaching tool and a means of nurturing interpersonal expertise within early learners, setting them up for effective communication throughout their learning journey and beyond.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Social Communication, Life Skills, Inclusivity, Decision-making, Interpersonal Expertise
Functional Life Skills: How to Schedule an Appointment
Special Resources, Creative Arts, Art, Life Studies, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Career, Grade 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Functional Life Skills: How to Schedule an Appointment This resource is a meticulously designed teaching tool crafted to nurture independence among high school students. Its primary goal is to familiarize students with the procedures involved in planning, rescheduling, and canceling personal or professional appointments. Main Framework: An agenda that covers assessing availability through calendar -checking before an in-home appointment. The ability to understand the nuances of scheduling an appliance repair appointment. A focus on necessary safety measures when meeting strangers and skillset required for effectively canceling or rescheduling appointments. Resource Components: This comprehensive bundle comes with a 28-question reading comprehension activity which helps engender essential life skills, fostering increased self-dependency at home and within their community's various learning environments. 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 in one-to-one settings, such as ABA therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) sessions. High school students who are 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 Vocational 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 Schedule an Appointment How to Fill Out a Job Application How to Create an Emergency Exit Plan How to Create a Strong Password A PDF with 17 unique pages. Color and black-and-white versions of each page are available for this pdf resource.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Schedule Appointment, Life Skills, Independent Living, High School Students, Special Education
My Body, It's Private Parts Social Skills Story & Activities For Boys
Special Resources, Life Skills, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities
Stories are a great way to teach children important skills that they are finding challenging. This Social Skills Story & Activity set uses direct, explicit language. It breaks down targeted skills into small, manageable steps. Social Skills Stories teach children what theyshouldandshould notdo in a specific situation, such as understanding what body parts are private/not-so-private. To further support students, I have createdSkill Builder Activities.Skill Builder Activities help support the targeted skill(s) to promote generalization. This story discusses the "private" and "not-so-private" body parts of a boy. It also discusses who can touch your body and when, as well as what to do if someone touches you who should not.
Author Socially Skilled Kids
Tags Body Awareness, Social Story, Health, Special Education, Bundle, Body Awareness Activities Lesson Plans
The Quantum Leap:Unlocking the Mysteries of Quantum Computing for Teen
Career, Life Studies, Research, Technology, Science, Computer Science, Life Skills, Special Resources, Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools, Worksheets & Printables, Workbooks, Parts of and Anatomy of, Presentations, Outlines, Centers, Activities
Explore the quantum revolution with The Quantum Leap: Unlocking the Mysteries of Quantum Computing for Teens, written by Syed Hammad Rizvi – a comprehensive resource for upfront and center students interested in innovative and advanced applications in computer science and related physics and technological domains. A thorough and correct resource on understanding complex ideas such as a bit compared to a qubit, quantum superpositions and entanglements, quantum gate and quantum circuit designs, Shor's algorithm and Grover's algorithm, and further applications in drug development simulation, economic modeling simulation, climate simulation modeling, and quantum cryptography beyond post-quantum cryptography. This 351-page book serves a thorough introduction to computer and physics students who are interested in understanding advanced computer applications and related physics. The Quantum Leap serves a detailed platform for students to learn about quantum paralleling, quantum correction, and quantum internet connectivity. Perfectly effective and aptly SEO-ed for educators on quantum mechanics resources and applications. A necessary read for students and professionals interested in quantum physics and computer applications. Why Parents/Schools Love It: Sparks STEM Passion: Makes the concept of quantum computing easy to understand for teens by comparing it to things they know and love, sparking their interest in the technological applications of the future such as artificial intelligence and cryptography. Teaches Future-Proof Skills: The course deals with applications, ethics, and future career options, providing students with knowledge required for in-demand jobs in quantum technology. Accessible and Engaging: Step-by-step analyses and context knowledge provided help make difficult subjects more accessible, overcoming intimidation factors and encouraging critical thinking. Comprehensive Curriculum Fit: It is compatible with the computer science and physics curriculum of high schools and is very suitable for being incorporated in the classroom or homeschooling settings. Encourages Ethical Awareness: It deals with the effects, limitations, and initiatives taken around the world, thus instilling ethical innovation in the minds. Target Student Classes: Having considered the entire contents and structure of this book and its intended audience from various perspectives such as its front cover and introduction chapters, it is intended for high school students from Grades 10 to 12 and aged 15 to 18 years. It commences from a level of basic discussion on classical and quantum fundamentals such as superpositions and entanglement concepts and then proceeds to more complex aspects of quantum studies such as algorithms and error correction strategies based on assumed foundational knowledge and interests but without rigorous prerequisite knowledge. Hence it is intended for high school seniors enrolled in introductory computer science studies at college or more in-depth math and physics studies at school levels above Grades 9; it may also serve Grade 9 students who take more challenging subjects at school and college-level new students at introductory stages as add-on reading contents, while its mainstream audience would be Grades 10 to 12 students in line with its teen-level comparison aids and refraining from more mature themes of mathematics chapters. Copyright/Terms of Use : This Book was copyrighted by Syed Hammad Rizvi. You may use this resource for personal and single class use. You are not authorized to modify, redistribute, and sell this resource or its part. That means you are not authorized to upload this resource to the Internet so people can freely access and download it. If you wish to share these resources with others in your workplace or with classmates at school, then go ahead and buy additional licenses from Teachsimple. "This product is happily brought to you by Syed Hammad Rizvi"
Author Creative Book Store
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Tags QuantumComputingForTeens, QuantumLeapBook, UnlockQuantumMysteries, QubitsForBeginners, SuperpositionExplained, EntanglementForKids, QuantumAlgorithmsTeens, ShorsAlgorithmGuide, GroversSearchTeen, QuantumComputing2026
Apple Feelings Spinner | Fall Emotions Wheel | SEL Feelings Check-In
Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Fall, Seasons, Holiday & Seasonal, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Crafts, Worksheets & Printables, Projects
Say goodbye to boring feelings check-ins and say hello to interactive, self-awareness activities your students will love! Your students will love this highly engaging activity with perfect fall visuals that make the perfect fall feelings craft for K-3rd grades. This feelings spinner activity helps students learn to identify and express their emotions through a fun, hands-on fall-themed craft. It’s perfect for early elementary students and can be used in classrooms or in counseling settings! What’s Included: 🌟Spinner cover (apple-themed) 🌟Spinner with 8 different emotions 🌟Assembly instructions 🌟Ink-friendly version for easy printing Not only is this activity interactive , but it's also low-tech ! With no fancy tools or digital setup, all you have to do is print, cut, and spin which makes it the perfect low-prep activity! Whether you’re running a small counseling group, supporting students with IEP social-emotional goals, or introducing SEL lessons to your whole class, this resource saves you time while keeping students actively involved in their own emotional learning. Different Ways To Use: ♥️ Morning meetings or daily feelings check-ins ♥️ Counseling sessions focused on emotion identification ♥️ SEL small groups or Tier 1 intervention ♥️ Calm-down corners or self-regulation centers ♥️ Seasonal crafts for Counseling sessions Whether you’re introducing emotional vocabulary or reinforcing self-awareness skills, this feelings spinner makes lesson planning easier for you and learning more engaging for your students. Grab this Fall Feelings Spinner today and make your counseling check-ins more engaging, interactive, and fun for your students!
Author The Feelings and Friends Teacher
Rating
Tags Fall Feelings, Fall Feelings Check In, Feelings Check In, Feelings Identification, Feelings Crafts, Fall Crafts, Fall Feelings Crafts, Feelings Activities, Counseling Activities, Fall Counseling Activities
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
Problem Solving Strategies BINGO and Calming Strategies
Life Studies, Special Resources, Life Skills, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities
Many children struggle to use effective strategies when faced with a problem. Often, they will engage in a behavior that makes the situation worse, their anxiety more heightened or the problem bigger. This fun BINGO game is a great way to help your students learn and practice a wide variety of problem-solving strategies so that they may be better able to retrieve these strategies while having a problem. The calm breathing posters can supplement the problem solving strategies activity. Use the cards to teach your students how to do deep breathing exercises that were designed specifically for calming. The more kids practice this strategy while they are not having a problem, the more likely they will be to be able to access it, when they are having a problem. These exercises are also great to do after recess or anytime when students need to calm. The calm down strategies offer another way to help children calmi down when upset.
Author Socially Skilled Kids
Tags SEL, Problem Solving, Problem Solving Strategies, Special Education, Social Skills, Calming Strategies For Middle School Students, Calming Flash Games, Problem Solving Strategies For Kids
Cut, Sort, & Glue-Sweet or Sour Friendship Behaviors?
Special Resources, Life Skills, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
Title: Cut, Sort, & Glue - Sweet or Sour Friendship Behaviors? The product focuses on developing good social skills and an understanding of healthy friendships among students from Kindergarten to Grade 3. Based on a fun cut, sort and glue format in a downloadable PDF file, this resource enables learners to better grasp the concept of ‘sweet’ (healthy) or ‘sour’ (unhealthy) friendship behaviors through interactive activities. Using images and words that depict varying friendship behaviors, students engage their critical thinking skills as they decide which scenarios are conducive for developing strong friendships ('sweet') and which ones could lead to damaging relationships ('sour'). This technique allows educators to delve into discussions about social interactions with young learners in an engaging environment. An added benefit is its versatility – it can be implemented as: A whole group activity during class time Used for smaller groups during break-out sessions Assigned as homework for individual self-study sessions by downloading the material from the provided link Key Benefits: Promotes continuous learning among students while fostering interpersonal relationships at their tender age. Fosters effective retention of learnt concepts making it an excellent teaching aid. Easily implementable beyond classroom settings - homeschoolers can include it in their curriculum design effectively too! . In conclusion,'Cut, Sort & Glue' activity isn’t just another task; it's a valuable tool that aids nurturing young minds about optimal interaction strategies with equal measures of fun and education giving them better comprehension over vital life skills!
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Social Skills, Healthy Friendships, Interactive Activities, Critical Thinking, Interpersonal Relationships
The Adolescent Brain SEL Hyperdoc
Special Resources, Life Studies, Life Skills, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities
The Adolescent Brain SEL Hyperdoc This teaching resource is centered on the fascinating subject of the adolescent brain, crafted for use in grade levels 5 through 12. It navigates through special resources and life studies modules, enhancing students' life skills. Detailed Roadmap to Understand The Adolescent Brain It starts with a reading and learning section, followed by four distinct multimedia resources - three video links and an informative article. The diverse formats cater to different student learning styles. Promoting Discussion and Active Learning Thought-provoking questions , tied in with these resources promote interactive learning experiences, stimulating critical thinking, empathic responses linking scientific concepts with real-world examples. Theory Application through Activities The explorative sections are followed by an activity that seeks to bring theory into practice aiding knowledge retention while offering opportunities for performance assessments beyond quizzes or exams. Easily incorporated into various educational settings. Crafted realistically for grade level appropriateness (5-12). Available as a Google Doc embedded within a PDF file allowing interactivity if used digitally. Fully editable according to specific learner needs or curriculum dynamics ensuring utmost flexibility. In summing up - the simplicity yet innovative approach of this tool adds great depth to instruction helping students understand complex subjects more effortlessly.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Adolescent Brain, SEL, Hyperdoc, Multimedia Learning, Life Skills
Free Construction Interactive Games to Practice Vocabulary
Special Resources, Life Studies, Life Skills, Career, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Games, Activities
Construction Vocabulary Words to Review and Reinforce Definitions of the CTE curriculum . Students will learn and practice Construction terms through definitions and characteristics. The engaging activity promotes collaboration and class discussion as students review terms of Construction tools, machinery, and more with multiple visuals and learning formats like multiple choice questions, memory games, hang-man, and others. This versatile resource can be used for whole-group instruction, small-group practice, or independent work, just practice the words and then review them by finding the hidden objects and figuring out the riddles, it will self-correct you until you choose the correct ones. Students will learn important terms related to the construction industry while having fun playing. The game reviews 17 key vocabulary words through slides and an end-of-presentation game. To play, students guess to reveal the mystery objects and pictures.. These simple games of finding, guessing, or figuring out the riddle are linked with the mission of predicting the correct response try the game draws a person's body part before the hangman is fully drawn to win! These supplemental resources help build pronunciation, spelling skills, concentration, and construction industry knowledge. Practice Construction Vocabulary with this Free Interactive Game Introduces young learners to a variety of tools and machinery with this entertaining digital game. Students will see the names and images of different tools; exercising visual memory and concentration. This self-checking activity can be played independently or as a whole class game projected on a smartboard. The vibrant slideshow stimulates engagement while building construction classification skills. students will build their knowledge of important terms and definitions while having fun playing games. This activity stimulates intelligence, builds concentration, reinforces letter recognition, improves spelling and pronunciation, and engagingly expands vocabulary. It's a perfect supplement for any Construction lesson. Check our shop, material, and products for more interactive construction vocabulary reviews covering other topics like human microbiome, metabolism, and more grade levels in science and Spanish language arts. Download this versatile 14-slide PowerPoint today!
Author ShapeUp-N-Matematicas y Lenguaje
Tags Construction, Construction Vocabulary, Construction Tools, Construction Instruments, Construction Equipmen, Construction Machinery, Safety Gear, Safety Construction Apparel
Math Matching Games: 8 Sets of Math Fact Cards for Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Fractions, Decimals, and Money
Special Resources, Life Skills, Math, Fact Families, Early Math, Addition and Subtraction, Addition, Decimals, Multiplication and Division, Division, Money, Fractions, Multiplication, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities, Games
Math Matching Games: 8 Sets of Math Fact Cards Here's a great set of math games to add to you curriculum in grades 2-6. There are 8 different sets of cards to practice math skills across several grades. How to Use: I like using these matching games as a warm-up or as a reward at the end of class. Simply shuffle one of the sets and give each student one card. Give the students a moment to determine their card’s value. Then all students stand up and move SILENTLY around the room. ***(I love having this guaranteed moment of quiet)*** Students show their cards to each other and look for their match/card with the same value (ex. 9+9 and 15+3). Matches move to the side of the room until everyone is paired up. Then you can re-deal and play again! Card Sets Included: Each set has 16 pairs- enough for a class with up to 32 students! Addition facts up to twenty Addition facts up to fifty Subtraction facts Multiplication facts Division facts Equivalent fractions Fraction to decimal conversions Money Grades to Use With: These matching sets can work from grade 2 through 6 depending on which sets you use! Addition and subtraction facts are great for grade 2. Multiplication and division facts and money are great for grades 3-4. Equivalent fractions and fraction to decimal conversions are great for grades 5-6. And any sets can be used to review previously learned skills! What's Included: A total of 33 pages in PDF Format: Title Page and 8 sets of cards with 32 cards in each set. If you enjoy this math game , check out others in my store: Exponent Board Game: Fun and Engaging Math Game for 6th Grade Pre-Algebra: Expression Input Output Game Times Table Game: Multiplication Strategies and Commutative Property
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Memory Game, Math Game, Math Facts, Fractions, Decimals, Money, Math Center, Times Tables, Addition And Subtraction, Multiplication And Division
My Body, It's Private Parts Social Skills Story and Activities For Girls
Special Resources, Life Skills, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities
The Teaching Resource: 'My Body, It's Private Parts Social Skills Story and Activities For Girls' This extremely valuable tool is designed for young females ranging from grades one to five. Educating children on significant life skills, it helps create a clear understanding around the crucial topic of body safety in an age-appropriate manner. Using Stories for Teaching Complex Concepts With explicit language, this resource breaks down complex ideas into manageable steps. It focuses on distinguishing between private and not-so-private areas of a girl's body and explaining when these can be touched and by whom – creating awareness about personal boundaries. Included Components: A color story with 2 cover options: Allows teachers to personalize content as per student’s needs. Skill Builder Activity 1: Who and Why?: Explores scenarios where certain individuals may need access like doctors during check-ups. Skill Builder Activity 2: Comprehension Check : Ensures comprehension through effective recall exercises. A Coloring Book Companion: A black-and-white version for illustrating the story, great as homework to further strengthen understanding at home environment. An Animated PowerPoint Story: Adds depth in digital classrooms or online learning scenarios. Versatility of the Resource This resource can be used collectively in large groups within class lessons, within smaller groups or individually as take-home assignments allowing parents involvement too. The Ultimate Goal:Safeguarding Children's Rights& Safety Familiarizing children early on basic life-safety protocols empowers them to develop a positive attitude towards their bodies. This confidence allows them to stand up against any unwelcome advances, fostering a safer classroom and community. The My Body, It's Private Parts Social Skills Story and Activities For Girls is not just a resource, it's an investment towards prevention that yields profound long-term benefits.
Author Socially Skilled Kids
Tags Body Safety, Personal Boundaries, Social Skills, Prevention, Empowerment, Parts Of The Body Activities, Private Body Parts, Body Parts Activities
Friendship Pizza Activity
Special Resources, Life Skills, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
In this fun pizza-themed activity , students will reflect on what is important to them in a friendship. Simply read your favorite friendship story and have a discussion about friendship qualities. Then have students match a topping with a friend quality. Then they can cut out the toppings and design their friendship pizza. This is purposefully black and white so students can color and customize their pizza. A full-page instruction handout is enclosed.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Friendship, Activity, Fun Stuff, Pizza Activity, Friendship Math Activities For Preschoolers, Pizza Activities
Hey Bully Song (MP3)
Life Studies, Special Resources, Life Skills, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Songs, Activities
This song is a great way for students to learn how to deal with bullies. The Hey Bully Song is catchy and easy to remember, so students will be able to sing along and stand up to bullies with confidence.
Author Have Fun Teaching
Tags Character Education, Bully Song, Song Bully Bully, The Song Bully Bully
March "Mad" ness Boom Cards-Managing Anger
Special Resources, Life Skills, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Activities
March Mad ness Boom Cards-Managing Anger Navigating anger can be a complex task, especially for young minds that are developing their emotional intelligence. The March Mad ness Boom Cards excel as an advantageous teaching resource to provide guidance in carefully exploring how to handle anger situations positively. Specially crafted for students from grade 4 through grade 8, it makes an exceptional inclusion into public school curricula or homeschool programs. This resource includes: A deck of 26 astute playing task cards designed with real-world scenarios that project aggressive and passive-aggressive events. The activity is structured conveniently that engages students while maintaining the learning essence. In this interactive module,"managing anger", students click on either a referee image or a "slam dunk" picture based on how they perceive anger was managed in given situations. One fascinating aspect of this tool lies in its immediacy of feedback which is very helpful in understanding results sans teacher intervention - perfect for homework assignments! The Captivating Digital Interface: With its captivating digital interface, practicing emotional wisdom has never been more playful – making this resource a great contender to be incorporated into group learning sessions! To Access the Boom Cards: All you need is an internet connection and any modern browser/platform like Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge or even Android and iOS apps! With resources aimed at children's protection online; rest assured about data security as even adults need authenticated accounts to use scores reporting features. Premium Account Opportunities: A premium account boasts groundbreaking assignment options capable of tracking student progress promoting not just education but assessment too – elements that are must-haves not only for teachers running classrooms but also diligent homeschoolers keeping track of progress! New users are even offered free trials of premium accounts ensuring personalized experiences without any immediate commitments! Emotional Wisdom made playful: Regulating emotion might sound intimidating but with dynamic tools such as the March Mad ness Boom Card amidst educators' arsenal; managing anger can turn into manageable lessons straight outta life! Enhance your teaching methodologies without compromising the learning essence - grab this resource today!
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Emotional Intelligence, Anger Management, Interactive Learning, Digital Resource, Student Feedback
Keyboard Typing Challenge Pack - DIGITAL TASK CARDS CERTIFICATES ICT
ELA, Language Development, Montessori, Special Resources, Life Skills, Homeschool Curriculum, Homeschool Templates, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Activities, Centers, Assessments, Teacher Tools, Worksheets & Printables
Develop your learners keyboard typing skills with this Keyboard Typing Challenge Pack. This complete set is designed for Grades 3, 4, 5 and 6 perfect for practicing over all keyboard typing skills, typing accuracy, finger placement, and typing speed. What’s Inside: ✔ 100 Colored Typing Challenge Cards - typing practice that can be printed and used for individual or group activities as well as games and challenges ✔ 100 Black & White Typing Challenge Cards (printer-friendly) - black and white version of the cards ✔ 8 Ready-to-Print Typing Certificates ✔ 8 Editable Typing Certificates (customizable for your class) ✔ 1 Colored Typing Progress Tracker ✔ 1 Black & White Typing Progress Tracker This jam-packed resource is dynamic and complete with typing practice, typing challenge task cards, progress tracker and performance certificates that can be used in your ICT classes, computer laboratory activities, and even perfect for your ELA and ELL classes.
Author It's Teacher L
Rating
Tags Keyboard Typing, Digital, Typing Practice, Reading Comprehension, ELA, ELL, Life Skills, Posters, Typing Mat
Friendship Behaviors Differentiated Activities For K-5th
Special Resources, Life Skills, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities
Friendship Behaviors Differentiated Activities for K-5th This is a teaching resource designed to foster social skills in various classroom settings. The activities cater to different grade levels, perfect for adaptation across multiple classrooms or ability levels. Focus of Study The educational resource focuses explicitly on promoting sound friendships—a foundational yet intricate aspect of any child's social education. Differentiated Activities Tailored instruction for kindergarteners through 5th-grade students. The package contains editable cards with scenarios relevant to your students' experiences, creating a personalized learning experience. Inclusions in the Kit Behavior sorting boards with kind/unkind behavior cards: Developed separately for lower elementary (K-2nd) and upper elementary (3rd-5th) students. 'Friend Wanted’ posters:An appealing method for pupils at varying age groups to express their desired friend qualities. Student comprehension check sheets: Handy aids that help educators gauge student understanding after completing the activities. "Good Friend" posters:Vivacious illustrations encapsulating key friendship qualities that reiterate acceptable interaction norms among all children within and beyond the school environment. Bonus Activities! Included as fun extras but still packed full of vital learnings; there are engaging bonus activities catered towards specific grades. Among these are: A Kind Friendship Word Search suitable particularly for K-2nd graders. A Kind Friendship Behaviors Crossword Puzzle for 3rd-5th graders. The Friendship Behaviors Differentiated Activities kit is designed to be usable in whole groups, small groups, or as supplementary work students can take home.
Author Socially Skilled Kids
Tags Friendship Skills, Social Education, Differentiated Activities, Behavior Sorting, Student Comprehension Check Sheets
Financial Literacy: Financial Trade-offs
Special Resources, Life Studies, Life Skills, Finance, Home Economics, Math, Money, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities
Financial Literacy: Financial Trade-offs Here’s a quick and simple way to include some easy financial literacy learning into your middle, high school, or special education class. These 8 prompts describe realistic financial scenarios about work, housing expenses, post-secondary education, cars, retirement planning, and wedding costs. Use them as debate topics, research prompts, or a simple whole class discussion (ideal for those extra few minutes you often end up with before the end of class). Only simple math skills and basic financial vocabulary are needed to understand these topics. How to Use: Start by explaining the basic premise to your students: Often people can feel stuck in their life due to a financial issue. However, by making a few financial trade-offs, there is usually a different way to deal with issues. Here are eight real life scenarios that many people deal with. Discuss them with your peers, have a debate, make a list of pros and cons! Realize that you always have more options if you can think critically and creatively. Main Goal: The main goal of these prompts is to drive home the importance of understanding trade-offs in goal setting and financial planning. Each topic presents itself as a relatable real-life scenario offering two distinctive choices involving critical thinking and decision-making. There is no "right" answer: just the right answer for your situation. Grades to Use With: These prompts could work in a middle or high school math class, a personal planning or career and education class, or a high school special education classroom. They could even be used in adult education scenarios. What's Included: A total of 10 pages in PDF: Title Page, Instruction Page and 8 trade-off situations If you enjoy this financial literacy product, please check out some of my other options in my store: FIRE: Financial Independence Retire Early Compound Interest: Hook Students on Financial Literacy Net Worth: Assets - Liabilities = Equity
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Financial Literacy, Trade-offs, Critical Thinking, Budget, Money, Life Skills, Real World Math, Finance, Planning, Personal Finance