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Voice Volume and Tone of Voice Activities
Life Studies, Special Resources, Life Skills, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Games

Using the appropriate voice volume and tone is a very important social skill, utilizing self control and perspective taking. Some children struggle to understand what voice volume and tone are and why it is important to vary them, according to the situation. Explicit teaching and practice is vital for these children to help them achieve social success.

Resources Choice Board
Special Resources, Life Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Not Grade Specific, Activities

Following through on academic tasks requires material motivation for students who struggle initiating work independently. This customizable choice board resource empowers children (especially those with special needs) to select tailored items that aid individual learning needs and boost engagement with classroom activities. The foundation consists of a blank choice board grid displaying 8 picture box spaces per page. The accompanying word/image deck contains 12 illustrated resource cards to slip into designated boxes, including: pencil grips, counters, mini whiteboard, slantboard, weighted lap pad, headphones, wiggle seat, sensory fidgets, lined paper, alphabet strip, number line or multiplication chart . Teachers and students collaboratively select which personalized supports suit that child’s unique needs to feature, rotating items over time. To use teachers can laminate and put velcro on the back of the cards so they can be easily moveable and reusable. This scaffolds executive functioning skills for children who struggle voicing resource needs independently. Having tailored focusing tools and accommodations pre-identified prevents off-task behaviors from escalating into avoidant meltdowns. It builds students’ self-awareness around items actually helpful for their learning style. Portable for various academic contexts and fully customizable, these choice cards nurture scholastic participation with student autonomy! This resource includes 2 PDF printable pages The wonderful and eye catching clipart images are courtesy of Kari Bolt Clip Art

You Graduated From High School-Now What? SEL Boom Cards
Special Resources, Life Studies, Life Skills, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities

Product Overview: You Graduated From High School - Now What? SEL Boom Cards This engaging tool has been designed as a teaching resource to assist students navigating the crucial decisions that follow their high school graduation. Suited for grade 7 through 12, it accommodates a range of learning styles and abilities. The tool innovatively incorporates the choose-your-own-adventure concept, promoting independent thought by presenting multiple life pathways. Resource Description Embedded in this product is a deck of 41 vibrantly colored cards, each reflecting potential scenarios a recent graduate may encounter. Education-related choices that students must make include whether to: Proceed to college immediately or opt for a gap year, Pursue employment, Acknowledge the value and implications of education, Navigate student loan debt management effectively, Skillfully assert themselves when necessary, and i> Outcomes rely heavily on these pivotal decisions. Eventually, two paths lead successfully towards 'launching,', symbolizing the commencement of adult life. The Interactive Aspect & Compatibility The interactive portion includes animated GIFS scattered throughout creating an energetic and colorful experience for increased learner engagement. The Boom Cards—interactive lessons are easy-to-use for both tutors and scholars alike; accessible via modern browsers (Chrome Safari Firefox Edge) compatible with Androids iPads iPhones Kindle Fires via apps; requiring an internet connection. Educational Advantages: Facilitating Learning Habits & Progress Monitoring For educators desirous of providing immediate feedback prompting self-grading assignments enabling effortless tracking on student progress during assignment sessions, the 'Fast Pins' feature is available. This feature fosters positive learning habits among pupils and proves to be particularly useful for homework assignments, or small group exercises effectively bridging gaps between life in class and outside school boundaries.

Escape Study Hall! Boom Cards
Special Resources, Life Skills, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities

Escape Study Hall! Boom Cards Escape Study Hall! Boom Cards aim to enrich the learning experience of students from 5th grade up to University level, with a focus on indispensable study skills. Presented in an engaging deck format, the resource provides practical lessons to improve students' academic performance. An Interactive Journey The information-rich content takes learners on an interactive journey where they will find themselves exploring and mastering several crucial facets of successful studying. Students will be prompted to participate actively through drag and drop activities and fill-in-the-blank sentences. They are gently guided through various aspects of effective studying habits such as: Test preparation methods, Test -taking strategies, Optimising their study environment, Note-taking techniques, and Understanding class teaching content. A Fun Learning Experience The resource uses relatable examples that resonate with learners at these education levels. The element of fun is also injected into the educational process by employing witty puzzles for essential concepts like improving grades - Check your grades and don't be an ostrich or for study prep - Study Smarter, Not Harder. Offering more engagement features are some entertaining GIFs which make learning enjoyable without compromising its usefulness. A recommended strategy for educators while using this tool can involve getting students to enumerate three new concepts they learned from each session. This approach not only reinforces their understanding but stimulates them towards focused reading and active assimilation of knowledge obtained from these cards. To ensure smooth accessibility across various devices such as Android, iPads, iPhones, Kindle Fires etc., it is essential that users stay connected online when using Escape Study Hall! Boom Cards. While adults need a Boom Learning account for security issues also being able to assign Boom Cards; instant feedback on student’s performance can only be expected with Fast Pins feature purchase. - This wholesome teaching resource can prove beneficial over individual or group educational set-ups extending even upto serving as supplementary materials during homework assignments. Escape Study Hall! Boom cards lend themselves as valued additions fostering Life Skills over a broad grade spectrum making studies vivid, worthwhile and enjoyable.

Practical Life Skills - Employment & Volunteering - Accessible Audio Book Gr. 9-12+
Life Studies, Special Resources, Life Skills, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Read Alouds, Activities

Practical Life Skills - Employment and Volunteering Audio Book An audio book perfect for students in Grades 9-12 that serves as a comprehensive guide for securing and retaining employment. Specifically designed for those with visual, learning or physical conditions, this resource ensures equal learning opportunities for all. Key Features: Segregated content: The course material is divided into digestible modules placed logically to ensure easy comprehension and tracking of progress. Tips on job applications, resumes & interviews: Guidance on how to effectively complete job applications, create impactful resumes and successfully navigate through interview sessions. Critical Soft Skills: Helps students learn vital communication techniques required within professional environments with peers and supervisors alike. In addition to the above-mentioned employment-related guidance, this teaching aid also provides important information regarding an individual's rights as an employee. This section aims at creating not just workers but informed citizens aware of their protection under employment laws. Detailed Description: This accessible audiobook comes in the form of a PDF comprising 130 print-friendly pages with clear contrasting visuals. This format assists with conveying information more effectively. It is equipped with text-to-speech capabilities making it seamless even for visually challenged learners to access its content while providing support options like adjusting text size accordingly. In terms of application within class settings-it can be utilised either during whole class lessons or split groups sessions turning 'employment strategies' into group discussions promoting teamwork! Additionally, it's standalone nature conveniently blends into homework routines thus enabling self-paced learning too! To sum up, This educational tool fits well primarily into special resources module & life skills context category mainly yet is beneficial across all subjects indirectly by effectively training well-rounded individuals ready for real-world challenges beyond school boundaries.

Job Resource - A Checklist for an Excellent First Day at Work
Special Resources, Resources for Teachers, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Life Skills, Grade 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

This Job Resource is a Checklist for an Excellent First Day at Work, essential for a successful transition into the workplace. The job resource promotes independence and confidence by guiding students through their first day of work. First-time job workers can simplify the first-day jitters with a clear, step-by-step checklist. This comprehensive checklist ensures a smooth start to the work day by covering important tasks like introductions and office navigation. The checklist also encourages effective communication and social interactions with colleagues. Equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to transition into the workforce successfully. Boost self-esteem by helping students feel prepared and in control on their first day. This job resource was created to empower teens and adults with autism and related disabilities to thrive in a professional setting by effectively utilizing time management and communication skills. This life skills resource 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, job coaches, employment specialists, supported living coaches, and life skills teachers to teach their students valuable life skills. In addition to interactive instruction, this resource is ideal for hands-on and community-based learning, defining, setting, and measuring IEP goals. Related Products for Developing Independent Living Skills How to Create an Emergency Exit Plan How to Create a Medication List How to Create a Supplement List Understanding and Tracking Allergies How to Read a Prescription Label How to Create a Strong Password What to do When the Doorbell Rings Engage your special education class with this highly interactive High School Functional Life Skills Resource! It's printable, easy to use, and ready to hand out! A PDF file with one (1) page.

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

Diwali Color By Code Coping Skills Activities | Diwali Color By Number
Special Resources, Holiday & Seasonal, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Life Skills, Seasons, Winter, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities

This color by number activity is a great way to review coping skills with your students all while coloring Diwali inspired pictures! If you’re looking for engaging ways to teach coping skills in your counseling lessons, then these worksheets are for you! These worksheets can be used in counseling sessions to talk about different cultures, their beliefs, and of course-- Coping skills! The purpose of these color by code worksheets to help teach students different calming strategies and can even be incorporated into your classroom social emotional learning lessons, small groups, or individual counseling lessons! These Diwali activities are perfect to help student practice their coping skills while promoting emotional regulation. Not only can these worksheets be use to help introduce coping skills to your students, these worksheets can be used to help students practice their active listening skills and teaches them to follow directions by coloring specific numbers with specific colors to complete the picture. Are you planning on using these in small groups? Fantastic! When you use these worksheets in a small group, students can practice waiting for their turn and promotes patience as students wait for others to finish coloring their numbers! Want to take these skills a step further? While coloring the pictures, you can cultivate a great discussion on different situations that students can use the specific coping skills for. Remind them not every coping skill works for every person or every emotion! Grades: To Use with 1st-3rd Grades Implementation Form: Individual Small Group Whole Class Centers Activity What's Included? 9 Different Pictures 55 Different Coping Skills How Can I Use These? Individual Lessons To Review Different Coping Skills Calming Strategy Small Groups Whole Class Lesson on Coping Skills Morning Meeting SEL Activity Busy Binder Work

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!

Gratitude Jar Activity
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Life Skills, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities

Activity Introduction An amazing activity designed for the students to have fun learning about our daily activities or even to have fun learning more about our mental health. Gratitude Jar Our mental health is a crucial aspect nowadays for everyone. Do you know how to keep our mind and soul healthy? Have you ever practice gratitude? If yes, tell us what are you thankful for? Have you ever practiced meditation? If yes, can you share with us the steps you have done? Do you like group activities or crafts that you can enjoy with your friends and family? Which one makes you feel better? Yoga is really good for our mental health, have you tried it before? Gratitude Jar Activity The activity is perfect for encouraging us to have a better way of life and thinking for the students, while having fun with our cool activities and crafts that let students learn more about our mental health. Gratitude Jar This friendly designed worksheet is suitable for students at school, homeschooling, and as a group activity . Instructions Cut the hearts out, write things you're grateful for on them, colour them, then glue them on the jar. Format Available in a PDF format.

Effective Communication | SEL Openers/Bellringers and Weekly Activity
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Life Skills, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities

Effective Communication | SEL Openers/Bellringers and Weekly Activity Effective Communication | SEL Openers/Bellringers and Weekly Activity is an notable teaching resource aimed at nurturing effective communication strategies among students of grades 3 through 6. This resource not only addresses the traditional aspects but also integrates social emotional learning (SEL) touchpoints in the classroom environment. The goal is to facilitate personal growth alongside academics. This evidence-based teaching tool persuades students to dedicate 10 minutes each day exploring topics around effective communication. The package includes a no-prep student workbook, promoting daily interaction about their mental health status. CASEL-Aligned Product Offering Vibrant Discussions: The google teacher slides, matching with student handbook pages introduce vibrant discussions in class or small group study settings. It's a solid platform for teachers keen on fostering harmonious relationships with their students and shaping them into well-rounded individuals. Simplified Weekly Lesson Planning : Easily devise weekly lessons! This pack contains everything needed to develop relationship skills via ready-to-use SEL lesson. All activities align thoughtfully with the overall topic and objective of the week. The innovative BOOM CUBE activity offers children an opportunity to express themselves while listening empathetically when peers share alike experiences. Addition Benefits: Easy-to-follow page design, designed compactly over six pages per week (including title slide). Beautifully crafted in colored or black & white versions. Five teacher slides per day provided in PDF format too, saving precious lesson planning time! In summary, Effective Communication | SEL Openers/Bellringers and Weekly Activity offers educators a smooth opportunity to venture into other empowering lessons like teamwork development, building positive relationships and constructive conflict resolution. A blend of traditional and modern learning sensibilities. Let's embrace this suite of resources now!

Football Field Of Feelings-An SEL Boom Cards with SEL Coloring Page
Special Resources, Life Studies, Life Skills, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages, Writing Prompts

Football Field Of Feelings-An SEL Self-Regulation Boom Deck Plus SEL Coloring Pages An engaging learning tool your early learners will love! Tailored specifically for Kindergarten to Grade 4 children, this versatile resource focuses on the vital skill of self-regulating emotions. 25-card deck with a football theme: Presenting situations and allowing students to respond positively or negatively towards an emotive scenario. 'Fumble' and 'Touchdown': Each card presents these two options, enabling students to differentiate between positive and negative emotional responses. No reading required!The voice-over on each card adds auditory stimulation and further enhances comprehension levels in children. The first three instruction cards even include exciting football stadium sounds that are sure to enthrall them. Bonus handout: A bonus handout is added in the package where students get the opportunity to write down five techniques they can employ when dealing with strong emotions which solidifies their understanding further. An excellent complementing resource viable for whole class discussions, small group activities or as individual homework assignments. Inclusive Access For All Learners: We have ensured easy access via instant download – just click on the product image provided in the downloadable PDF! This package's benefits extend beyond education sessions into real-life emotional management practices increasing resilience among children while building emotionally intelligent future adults. You may also find our other sports-themed decks useful which are tailor-made for developing life skills in young learners such as; Frendship Homerun (Baseball-Themed). Best Behavior Basketball (BasketBall-Themend). An internet connection is needed for usage as it plays on browsers such as Chrome, Safari, Firefox & Edge along with popular apps such as Android iPad iPhone & Kindle Fire devices.For privacy reasons we recommend adults involved should have a Boom Learning account.The Fast Pins option allows immediate feedback making it popular among self grading students. The Football Field Of Feelings -An SEL Self-Regulation Boom Deck: A resource that brings vitality to learning emotions and levity in classrooms through crisp graphics, dynamic sounds and invigorating activities !

Safety Life Skills: Brian Learns to Provide Emergency Information
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Life Skills, Grade 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

In "Brian Learns to Provide Emergency Information," Brianna and Brian share insights on handling emergency situations in a simple and approachable manner. This Safety Life Skills resource provides students with the opportunity to: • Learn about identifying themselves when dialing 911 and the vital details to convey to the 911 Operator, including name and address. • Understand the straightforward steps to take in various emergency scenarios through clear and uncomplicated language. • Initiate discussions about emergency preparedness, using this life skills story as a starting point. • Actively participate in conversations and respond to questions that reinforce their comprehension of the narrative and the associated concepts. • Benefit from real-life scenarios and age-appropriate visual aids, like illustrations and diagrams , which enhance the value of this conversational story as a tool for teaching social narratives. • Embrace the straightforward and direct language of this social narrative, making it well-suited for high school students and adults with intellectual disabilities by setting clear expectations. The story includes seven (7) reading comprehension questions and answers to reinforce and measure the student's understanding of the Safety Life Skills contained in the story! This life skills story will assist high school students and young adults in developing the necessary independent living skills to become more independent at school, at home, and in their communities. This story is designed to be used by special education teachers, occupational therapists, speech therapists, ABA therapists, registered behavior technicians (RBT), parents, supported living coaches, and life skills teachers to teach their students valuable life skills. In addition to interactive instruction, this resource is ideal for hands-on and community-based learning, defining, setting, and measuring IEP goals. Related Products for Developing Independent Living Skills How to Create an Emergency Exit Plan How to Create a Medication List How to Create a Supplement List Understanding and Tracking Allergies How to Read a Prescription Label How to Create a Strong Password What to do When the Doorbell Rings Engage your special education class with this highly interactive High School Safety Life Skills Story! It's printable , easy to use, and ready to hand out! A PDF file with five(5) pages. Color and black-and-white versions of each page are available for this pdf resource.

Getting the Job Career Readiness Escape Room
Life Skills, Special Resources, Career, Life Studies, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, Activities, Escape Room

Introduction Add some fun to your employability skills lessons with this low-prep Google Form escape room. Students will navigate real-world scenarios through fun puzzles and tasks, ensuring they are well-prepared for the job market. They will have fun with the interactive escape room practicing job search skills such as interviews, applications, resumes, and networking. You will appreciate the low-prep setup! There is also a detailed answer key so you will know exactly how to help students if they get stuck. This escape room works great for: Career readiness units Advisory or homeroom periods School counseling groups Preparing for College and Career Classes Homeschool practice Objectives Familiarize students with job search vocabulary Discover job search uses for social media Identify the parts of a resume Understand how to appropriately fill out a job application Uncover positive interview techniques Puzzle Outline Job Search - Job search vocabulary match Social Media - Connect social media platforms with their job search use Resume - Label the parts of a resume Applications - Identify the mistakes on a job application Interviews - Fill in the blanks on appropriate interview behavior Grades 8th-11th Format Interactive Google Form Printable Puzzles PDF (6 pages) Printable Answer Key PDF (6 pages)

COOPERATION BEHAVIOR, Working and Playing in a Group, Differentiated Activities For K-5th
Special Resources, Life Skills, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities

COOPERATION BEHAVIOR, Working and Playing in a Group An educational resource designed to instill cooperative behavior in students ranging from kindergarten to fifth grade. This packet is equipped with a variety of differentiated activities that nurture essential behaviors required for group work or play. Main Objective: This activity pack targets not just the education of students about cooperative behaviors but also encourages them to realize their importance. The activities can be utilized through whole group discussions, small interactive groups, or as individual assignments at home. It's also beneficial for counseling sessions or special resources classes focusing on life skills. Pack Design and Structure The pack is thoughtfully prepared keeping adaptability central to its design. It includes two main segments - "Working in a Group," and "Playing in a Group." Each section comprises written cards along with pictorial ones so it can cater to different reading levels, thus useful across varied ability levels within grades K-5th range. Key Features: For initiating meaningful conversations among peers—and guiding students towards empathetic understanding of the impacts their actions have on others during group interactions—there are behavior charts showcasing assorted helpful and unhelpful behaviors.(Tip: To make these charts reusable; laminate them!) The pack inherits added value with editable cards giving teachers the liberty to customize based on specific class-related issues. Behavior boards too carry adjustable bits enabling renaming of behavior sections as per classroom requirements. Pack Content: An impressive volume totaling 144 pages endowed with posters detailing desirable behavioral norms visually, Comprehension worksheets that stimulate analysis related feelings, Affirmation check sheets measuring student understanding. Additional Bonus Included additionally are fun bonus activities like partner maze games and role-playing story exercises to further stimulate user engagement while fostering crucial social skills training. Pack Format and Utility: The entire pack is available as a PDF which ideal for printing purposes. "COOPERATION BEHAVIOR: Working & Playing in Groups" activity pack emerges as an indispensable tool aiding children in comprehending their place within larger social contexts—an understanding that's critical academically & beyond school boundaries. Suitable for Kindergarten through Grade 5, it fits effortlessly into any life skills curriculum unit or stands strong as individual lessons advocating social cooperation and group harmony.

Finance Life Skills: Jasmine Learns to Manage Her Money
Special Resources, Life Studies, Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Life Skills, Finance, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

In Jasmine Learns to Manage Her Money, Jackson helps Jasmine understand the importance of spending less money than she earns. The use of this Finance Life Skills resource will allow students to engage in the following: • The significance of tracking personal expenses by recording spending habits and analyzing where money is being allocated helps identify areas for potential savings. • The importance of an emergency fund to cover unexpected expenses and how much to save. • The importance of avoiding excessive borrowing and the associated interest payments emphasizes the benefits of saving money and earning interest instead. • 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 communities. This story is designed to be used by special education teachers, occupational therapists, speech therapists, ABA therapists, registered behavior technicians (RBT), parents, supported living coaches, and life skills teachers to teach their students valuable life skills. In addition to interactive instruction, this resource is ideal for hands-on and community-based learning, defining, setting, and measuring IEP goals. Related Products for Developing Independent Living Skills 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 six(6) pages.

ALL ABOUT ME and My Friends, Social Skills Story and Activities
Special Resources, Life Skills, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities

Product Description: ALL ABOUT ME and My Friends, Social Skills Story and Activities This comprehensive teaching resource is an ideal tool for educators looking to foster social skills in children from kindergarten through 3rd grade. The product offers engaging ways for children to explore interpersonal relationships and friendships while simultaneously reinforcing learning concepts. Key Skill: The key skill developed through this package is the ability to remember important information about others - a critical element of successful social interactions. Package Includes: Activity 1 : 'About Me', allows children to share about themselves using two different, gender-specific themes. Activity 2: Assists learners in understanding their friends better through imaginative representation - they can choose among two boys or girls each. Activity 3 'About Us': Enables children to explore group dynamics by choosing between various pairing options viz. two boys, two girls or a boy with a girl. The activities come with coloured visual aids that depict good friendship behaviours like sharing, listening patiently when others speak etc. In addition, black-and-white versions are also available- great as colouring assignments that promote discussions around kindness Included Books: A set of mini-books (both colored and black & white) focusing on strengthening friendship values. A full-size colorful classroom book serving dual purpose – enlarged poster display plus constant reminder completes this particularly engaging set. Addition of technology: An animated PowerPoint story-and-activities bundle keeping distance-learning considerations in mind completes our offering making it useful both inside classrooms or deployed during online sessions. In summary, ‘ALL ABOUT ME AND MY FRIENDS’ offers a variety of ways, be it individual assignments or group tasks, that ensure continuous unveiling of knowledge and skill enhancement. This keeps students' interest piqued while teaching essential life skills.

Career Readiness Skills: Earnings and Deductions on Jasmine’s Pay Stub
Special Resources, Life Studies, Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Finance, Grade 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

In the life skills story Earnings and Deductions on Jasmine’s Pay Stub, Jasmine learns how to interpret the information on her pay stub. The use of this Career Readiness Skills resource will allow students to engage in: • This life skills story is an excellent conversation starter for discussing employment-related skills. • The story uses simple and clear language to explain the different sections on a pay stub, including employee information, pay period dates, earnings, and deductions. • The story covers various deductions, including federal income tax, FICA, Medicare tax, and insurance. • The story aims to teach financial literacy by explaining how earnings and deductions affect net pay. • 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 Career Readiness Skills contained in the story! This life skills story will assist high school students and young adults in developing the necessary independent living skills to become more independent at school, at home, and in their communities. This story is designed to be used by special education teachers, occupational therapists, speech therapists, ABA therapists, registered behavior technicians (RBT), parents, supported living coaches, and life skills teachers to teach their students valuable life skills. In addition to interactive instruction, this resource is ideal for hands-on and community-based learning, defining, setting, and measuring IEP goals. Related Products for Developing Independent Living Skills 25 Tips for a Successful First Day at Work How to Fill Out a Job Application How to Write Your First Resume How to Prepare for a Job Interview How to Read a Basic Pay Stub Engage your special education class with this highly interactive High School Career Readiness Skills Story! It's printable , easy to use, and ready to hand out! A PDF file with six (6) pages.

Self-Care Hyperdoc
Life Studies, Special Resources, Life Skills, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities

SEL Document Self-Care Hyperdoc In this hyperdocument, you will find resources for students to explore what self-care means; socially, emotionally and physically. This is 100% online so students can do this remotely or in class on their computers. You can also assign this as homework. This is a wonderful tool and resource for any SEL class, Health class, PE class, etc. This hyperdoc contains the following sections: Read & Learn Section-Students will learn about the 3 domains of self0care-socially, emotionally and physically. Explore Section-Students will get to take a "self-care" survey. This section contains both the survey and the scoring sheet. Students will discover what areas need more attention and growth in and which areas they are doing a good job in self-care. In this section, there is also 2 separate videos. One is on stress management and one is on self-care strategies. Both use VideoLink, which is a safe for kids resource for videos. Think & Respond-In this section students can write down their own responses to the questions asked about self-care. They can write within the document itself. Apply Knowledge-In this section students are given some options to reinforce the concepts they have learned. They can interview a family member or friend about how they practice self-care or they can write down what they will do to practice self-care. This resource is well suited for middle school as well as high schoolers. This can be used remotely or assigned to students as homework if they are attending an in person class. Once downloaded, click on the PDF picture to access the Google Doc. Make a copy and send to students-have each student make a copy so they can each write on their own Doc. For more social emotional learning products, please visit my store at https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor You may also enjoy these products for this age group: https://teachsimple.com/product/resolving-conflicts-an-sel-hyperdoc (This is another hyperdoc about resolving conflicts. Students will learn the strategy CAPS which can help resolve conflicts with peers and others. They will also watch 3 different videos on the topic, respond to questions, and choose a reinforcement option to practice the skills.)

Diverse Social-Emotional Read Alouds Plus Extension Activities
Special Resources, Life Skills, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Read Alouds, Activities

Diverse Social-Emotional Read Alouds Plus Extension Activities An exceptional teaching resource for educators like public school teachers and homeschoolers. This resource extensively caters to life skills learning and is best suited for preschool, kindergarten, grade 1, grade 2, and grade 3 students. Educational Tool This educational tool utilizes engaging multimedia to reinforce concepts. It consists of a Google Slide with two virtual bookshelves that feature nine carefully selected multicultural books turned into iMovie read-aloud sessions. All these read-alouds are safe-tube-filtered iMovies, ensuring that children view appropriate content free of unrelated advertisements or distractions. Each bookshelf serves a dual purpose: one provides links to the video read alouds, while the other directs you to an activity that complements the book's theme. The interactive design encourages dynamic participation among students as they flutter between virtual story time and exciting follow-up activities. Additional Extension Handouts The additional extension handouts serve to reinforce each topic further; they come in PDF format, making them convenient for students to download or print at their own pace. Some visual gems included in this product are: Anh's Anger by Gail Silver; Cold Plum Lemon Pie Bluesy Mood by Tameka Brown; Even Superheroes Have Bad Days by Shelly Becker; Intersection Allies by Chelsea Johnson, LaToya Council & Carolyn Choi; Let The Children March by Monica Clark-Robinson These cover diverse themes from self-expression, to stereotypes & racism, enlightening students through relatable characters who peacefully resolve conflict. Overall this teaching aid proves most versatile across different settings whether it is in-person classrooms as immersive group discussions after each read-aloud session focusing on moral values invoked in the stories appealingly or facilitating independent exploration during distance learning assignments where pupils grasp intricate emotional intelligence through hands-on reinforcement handouts. Teachers can harness its power to provide both academically stimulating & emotionally nurturing experiences simultaneously enhancing social-emotional growth of their students.

Resolving Conflicts -An SEL Hyperdoc
Special Resources, Life Studies, Life Skills, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Activities

Resolving Conflicts – An SEL Hyperdoc: A Dynamic Digital Learning Tool This is a brilliant multi-faceted teaching tool created to guide students ranging from Grade 4 to 9 through the fundamentals of conflict resolution. It's tailored for special resources and life studies subjects with a focus on building life skills. Key Features Read & Learn: This section kickstarts the learning journey by providing informational resources such as Videolink and Brainpop videos and an engaging article. Explore: Interactive learning is propelled in this segment, making it ideal for remote classes or individual assignments. Think & Respond: Offering a space for learners to illustrate their understanding directly within the document, aiding educators in progress evaluation. Apply: Here, students are prompted to apply what they've learned by proposing solutions to realistic scenarios. The hyperdoc adapts well to both large-scale class instruction and smaller study groups. It also bears scope for customization by educators which helps align the content with their school ethos or regulations. Thus making education more personalized and relatable.` Note: The document comes as a PDF file hosting an integrated Google doc link so it can be conveniently shared across various platforms. Please remember , prior distributing tasks from this hyperdoc publically, go through all linked google docs inside the original hyperdoc ensuring smooth dissemination among pupils. To Conclude... In essence, Resolving Conflicts – An SEL Hyperdoc fosters simplified instruction while honing student's conflict resolution prowess - Definitely worth an addition into your educational resource toolbox!

Voice Volume and Tone of Voice | Social Skills Activities
Special Resources, Life Skills, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities

Don't Yuck My Yum! | A Social Skills Story and Activities For Perspective Taking
Life Studies, Special Resources, Life Skills, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities

Insulting others tastes and preferences can really damage social relationships. Do you have students who frequently tell other children that something they like is not good? Maybe it's their choice of video game, or their choice of recess activity or sport. This story is intended to teach children the challenging perspective taking concept of not saying something negative, about something someone else likes. Stories, along with the skill builder activities, are a great way to help children understand difficult concepts in a fun and non-threatening way. This Social Skills Story & Activity set will help your students avoid hurting other's feelings, understand that it's okay for friends to have different likes and dislikes, and improve their ability to take other's perspectives.

Color By Code | Qualities Of A Good Friend Color By Number Activity Pa
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Life Skills, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

When kids are young, they think everyone is their friend but not realizing that good friendships are a necessity and have no idea what makes a good friend! Are you looking for a fun way to teach and review healthy friendships and what makes a good friend? This color by code activity is a great way to review and learn about different friendship traits and all of the traits that makes someone a good friend. These worksheets put a new spin on color-by-number activities, where the student has to read each quality of a good friend and then color the corresponding number. As students color the corresponding number, the students will then reflect on the friends they have that match that quality (or maybe ones that don't). What's Included? ⭐8 Different Pictures ⭐8 Answer Keys ⭐28 Different Qualities of a good friend Some Ideas for Use Are: ❤️Individual Lessons ❤️Small Groups For Bullying ❤️Whole Class Lesson on Bullying ❤️Morning Meeting SEL Activity ❤️Busy Binder Work These color by code worksheets are perfect to incorporate into your everyday SEL lessons, or to even utilize to help teach and reinforce different qualities of healthy friendships both in the classroom and your counseling sessions. These worksheets can also be used in individual lessons, small group counseling sessions, and counseling push in sessions! When you use these worksheets, your students are sure to have loads of fun!