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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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300 Bell Ringers - Fun Challenges and Puzzles (Editable)
Special Resources, Life Skills, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities
This resource has Language, Math, and Logic based fun and challenging puzzles and riddles. They are GREAT for grades 7 through 12. There is enough bell ringers for a whole year! They provide a great fun way to keep your students engaged during the last 5 minutes of class or to fill in those gaps during transition. These were all created to have your students think, engage and just have fun. Each challenge has a challenge page, followed by a solution page. You can provide one per day for a whole school year. Included is 300 challenges and solutions! Make back to school fun for the students! This resource comes in a printable PDF as well as an editable Google Slide. You can print it out and provide a copy to your students or display it on a smartboard.
Author Roombop
Tags Bell Ringers, Whole Year, Google Slides, Fun, Funny Bell Ringers, Fun Bell Ringers
Hey Bully Song (Original Music Video)
Life Studies, Special Resources, Life Skills, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Songs, Activities
This product is the Hey Bully Song (Original Music Video). It is a great resource for teachers to use to help their students learn how to deal with bullies. The song is catchy and the video is great. This product will help teachers in the USA to teach their students about bullying.
Author Have Fun Teaching
Tags Character Education
Complimenting Others, Social Skills Story and Activities
Special Resources, Life Skills, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities
Complimenting Others, Social Skills Story and Activities This highly effective teaching resource is perfect for public school teachers, homeschoolers, and educators. The 37-page comprehensive manual guides students to critically understand social norms through simple narratives accompanied by useful exercises. Main Focus This resource is primarily aimed at teaching children the mechanics and implications of complimenting others. It gives clear instructions that can be easily tailored for students in grades 1 to 5 allowing versatility in teaching methods such as group discussions, individual learning sessions or homework assignments. Visual Aids The color version of the social story works well during classroom interactions due its eye-catching illustrations which are designed to keep student engagement high. Its black and white counterpart encourages artistic expression through coloring whilst reinforcing comprehension both within classrooms or even during home-based learning promoting an overall understanding of the lessons taught. Skill Builder Activities Incorporating practical skill builder exercises like "Giving Compliments" and "Getting Compliments", students are exposed to experiential learning; gaining insights into perspective taking while working towards outsmarting emotional/social obstacles. This aids not only special needs children but also typically developing children from grade levels 1-5 in enhancing their life skills aptitude optimally. Digital Flexibility & Remote Learning Support In addition to being a physical resource, it features PDF file adaptability allowing easy information sharing across digital platforms thus encouraging distance-based educational practices too! To Sum Up... Type: Educational Resource (Manual) Main Purpose: Teaching kids about giving compliments Learner Suitability: Grades 1-5 Special needs or typically developing children Distant learners. In wrapping up, this unique product that merges interactive storytelling and problem-solving tasks into a compact package hands teachers the right tools to shape young minds effectively in handling social interactions. While no one child learns in the same way, having resourceful materials of this nature increases their chances at succeeding life skills mastery.
Author Socially Skilled Kids
Tags Complimenting Skills, Social Stories, Interactive Activities, Perspective Taking, Social/emotional Learning
Functional Life Skills: Omar Learns How to Ask for Help
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Life Skills, Grade 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
In Omar Learns How to Ask for Help, Olivia teaches Omar the importance of asking for help and when it's appropriate. The use of this Functional Life Skills resource will allow students to engage in the following: • This essential life skills story covers how to ask for help politely • Encouragement to express gratitude when receiving help • The life skills resources use humor to make the concept relatable • The story uses simple and clear language to emphasize the benefits of seeking help from others. • 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 Functional 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 Functional Life Skills Story! It's printable , easy to use, and ready to hand out! A PDF file with six(6) pages.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Adulting On The Spectrum, Independent Living Skills, Autism Resource For Parent, Life Skills For Visual Learners, Autism Reading Comprehension, Summer Life Skills Activities, Functional Self-Care Resources, Resource For Speech Therapists, Life Skills Activities For High School Students, Special Education Teachers
Friendly Versus Hurtful Teasing Boom Cards, Reflection Sheet and Teasing Strategy Wheel
Special Resources, Life Skills, Not Grade Specific, Activities
Friendly Versus Hurtful Teasing Boom Cards, Reflection Sheet and Teasing Strategy Wheel Overview: This comprehensive teaching resource is designed to educate students on differentiating between friendly and hurtful teasing. Suitable for all grades, this product employs interactive activities, practical scenarios, and engaging assignments to aid the development of critical life skills. Resource Components Boom Cards: These are made up of 25 real-life situations where learners use thumbs-up or thumbs-down responses to understand the nuances of friendly vs. hurtful teasing. Note that these require a level of internet connectivity and compatibility with modern browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge) or Android devices. Reflection Sheet: Available in PDF & Word Doc formats allowing easy integration into Google Classroom environment. The flexibility adds an extra layer of convenience making it perfect for regular school teachers as well as home educators. 'Teasing Strategy Wheel' Project:This hands-on project allows learners to creatively explore potential strategies applicable in different social situations. This can be colored by the students themselves which helps connect them with the learned material in a fun way. In conclusion,this activity -based resource promotes active engagement from students leading to real-time assessment opportunities for teachers. The flexible design allows educators to use it across whole-group instruction or small study groups aside from utilizing it as homework assignments further enriching its value as an all-rounded teaching asset focused on developing essential life skills among learners.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Teasing, Friendly, Hurtful, Critical Thinking, Life Skills
Choose Their Fate! Social Media Snafu Boom Cards
Life Studies, Special Resources, Life Skills, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Activities
Choose Their Fate! Social Media Snafu Boom Cards Teach your students about the consequences of their actions within the context of social media interaction with 'Choose Their Fate! Social Media Snafu Boom Cards'. This interactive learning tool has been expertly designed for middle and high school students, suitable for Grades 6 through 9. It primarily focuses on life skills and fosters understanding about decision-making in real-world scenarios. Main Highlights: The core highlight of this resource is its chose your adventure theme where learners encounter three friends caught in a mix-up on a social platform. The adventure takes a unique path determined by each decision made by the student. Given the multiple possible outcomes, this digital offering provides a variety of situations to explore, driving comprehension about different responses to online dilemmas. Compatibility: This product comes as an added feature for those teaching with modern browsers such as Chrome, Safari, Firefox or Edge or tablets and smartphones compatible with Android or iOS. It does not need to be downloaded which saves precious storage space but requires an internet connection due to its online nature . Ties into Innovative Teaching Styles: Furthermore, this package ties into innovative teaching styles perfectly allowing educators versatility when implementing it. Whether you want to conduct whole-group discussions on wise digital communication choices or prefer small group study sessions that delve into how each choice impacts friendly relations - it caters to every need. Even giving homework assignments based on different scenarios can be quickly executed using Fast Pins which offer instant feedback making self-grading quick and effective. Premium Account: A premium account will offer more advanced assignment options including progress reports keeping you updated about individual student developments over time – ideal if you're keen on gauging class performance periodically. Summary: To summarize, 'Choose Their Fate! Social Media Snafu Boom Cards' make learning relevant life skills interesting while ensuring students understand responsible online interactions – critical in today's digitized world.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Social Media, Decision-making, Consequences, Online Communication, Interactive Learning
Sort Transportation: Non-identical sorting/grouping activity
Special Resources, Social Studies, Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Life Skills, Math, Early Math, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities
This educational activity "Help Booker find non-identical transportation objects" involves a sorting exercise that challenges the learner to sort a variety of non-identical transportation objects. The objects include cars, airplanes, boats, bikes, and other vehicles. The purpose of this activity is to help learners develop their classification skills and learn how to categorize objects based on their characteristics. To begin provide the learner with a set of sorting cards where they sort the different modes of transportation next you can provide the cards on how the different modes of transportation travel "By Air", "On the Road", or "In the Water". The learners are encouraged to examine each object and consider its unique features, such as whether it has wings, wheels, or floats. They can discuss and collaborate with their peers to identify the correct category for each object. This activity helps to promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills as well as collaboration and communication skills. This is a fun and engaging way for learners to develop their classification skills while learning about different modes of transportation and can be adapted to suit learners of different ages and skill levels. The pages are clear of visual distractions which helps the learner focus on the task. This activity is easy to create - Print and laminate all cards, cut out the individual sorting cards and velcro to the corresponding activity mat. You can 3 hole punch the mats and put them in a binder for many years of teaching and learning. Enjoy, I'll Figure It Out IFIO girl
Author IFIO girl - I'll Figure It Out
Tags Sorting Activity, Non-identical Objects, Transportation Sorting, Visual Discrimination, Cars, Bikes, Motorcycles, Transportation, Early Social Studies, Autism
Cut, Sort, & Glue-Stick Out Or Blend In?
Special Resources, Life Skills, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Activities
"Cut, Sort, & Glue-Stick Out Or Blend In?" Activity The "Cut, Sort, & Glue-Stick Out Or Blend In?" activity is an engaging instructional resource that plays a vibrant role in developing critical life skills among children. Suitable primarily for students ranging from preschool to Grade 2, this PDF sorting activity can also be adapted for older individuals. The main learning objective is to provide learners with a deeper understanding of social settings and how best to navigate them. The Concept: The fundamental idea driving this teaching tool involves inspiring youngsters to determine when it's apt to stand out – taking charge or showcasing unique talents – and when they should ideally blend in with their peers in group scenarios. Such discernment proves vital as kids learn the complex dynamics of social interactions. In-Resource Activities: This resource creates numerous opportunities for students by presenting different situations where they may need to either blend into a crowd or adopt a firm stance on matters such as bullying and discrimination while exhibiting pride in their unique capabilities. The learning process is facilitated through intriguing imagery featuring two characters: the adaptable chameleon (representing abilities to blend) and the distinctive giraffe (denoting uniqueness). Learners can engage actively through cut-and-paste activities where vivid illustrations are sorted onto the images of either our symbolic chameleon or giraffe based on whether blending-in or standing-out applies. Implementation: This product can be utilized across various educational structures depending upon student needs. It works equally well with whole groups engaging broad discussions about societal norms; small groups encouraging introspection based on personal experiences; and solo assignments fostering self-understanding. In Summary In essence, "Cut, Sort & Glue-Stick Out Or Blend In" transcends its role as merely an enriching classroom activity . It paves the way for children to be well-prepared for real-life situations beyond school boundaries by making them aware of their personal strengths and the dynamics of their surrounding environment.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Critical Thinking, Social Skills, Adaptability, Blending In, Standing Out
AI-Ready Skills for Creatives (writers, designers, artists) Book
Science, Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Life Skills, Special Resources, Resources for Teachers, Classroom Management, Community Building, Research, Homeschool Curriculum, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans, Presentations, Workbooks, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Diagrams, Projects, Activities
Explore the future of creativity with "AI Ready Skills for Creatives: Building Portfolios Using AI Tools" - the essential resource for new writers, graphic designers, visual artists, and all types of multimedia creators. Authored by Syed Hammad Rizvi, this 204-page PDF contains everything you need to know about working with AI through your projects, along with strategies, workflows, and ethical considerations to use AI as a collaborator rather than a replacement. Regardless of whether you're a freelancer, student, educator, or working professional in industry, you'll learn how to turn the overwhelming media coverage associated with emerging technologies into an easy-to-follow guide. You will learn how to use popular AI technologies such as ChatGPT, Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, DALL-E, Claude and Runway in each stage of the creative process, including idea generation, writing, and the final presentation of your portfolio. You will learn: Foundations of AI: The inner workings of large language models, diffusion models and generative applications. Workflow Instructional Materials by Discipline: Each discipline has designated chapters created specifically for writers (fiction/nonfiction/copywriters), graphic designers (logo creation, branding and photo enhancement), graphics artists (stylized transfer/generative graphics) and video/audio producers derive workflow materials designed specifically for their industry. Prompt Development: Understanding what it is to develop effective prompts; thus providing you with appropriate high end results that are based on consistency will help you gain the confidence and knowledge about the tools themselves. Portfolios and Personal Brand Development/Building your Brand/Developing Your Skills as a Creator who creates image/content based on capabilities/Abilities that Share Your Expertise with Your Clients. Monetization Strategies with AI-Enhanced Work: Value-based pricing, retaining services, productizing services, and selling subscriptions to AI as a work enhancement tool. Ethics and Copyright by Navigating the Legal Gray Area/Creatively Authentic/Building a Future Supported by Enduirng Creative Human-based Skills. Hands-On Exercises and Case Studies by Implementing Real-World Examples With More Than 15 Practical Hands-On Exercises That Allow You to Develop Your Color Compiling & Style Compiling Skills. Who is This for? Creatives seeking to increase their output by 10 times while maintaining high-quality. Educators & schools with students preparing for creative industries using AI. Freelancers & agencies looking at AI as a way to grow their businesses. Beginners going from an AI novice to an AI-confidence practitioner. Don't just adapt to the AI revolution; lead it! Your most significant asset as a creator is your unique point of view, your taste, and your judgment. This book will demonstrate how to take your creative vision beyond its boundaries through limitless capabilities afforded by artificial intelligence! PDF (Digital Download) 204 pages Professional edition Categories: Professional Development / Creative Technology / Portfolio Development / Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) in Education Reasons Parents/Teachers Appreciate It : Preparing for Future Careers: Helping Young Adults Get Ready for the Presence of AI / Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Every Creative Industry has helped students prepare for college admissions and job opportunities by creating a comprehensive portfolio of both the technical skills required and the ethical use of AI technology they will need to have after graduating from high school. Integrating Technology with Values: The book includes entire chapters on topics that relate to Creative Authenticity, Copyright and Ethical Concerns, and then teaches students how to use AI as a tool or amplifier of their individual voices and not just "stuff” that just takes the place of their own creativity, which adheres completely to the Academic Integrity policies of Schools/Colleges. Providing Ready-to-Use Curriculum: The curriculum and textbook (complete with planned out projects, case studies, and step-by-step instructional pacing) may be utilized to develop and teach an AI course over the course of a school year or through workshops, or can also be used for self-learning and independent study. Saving Time for Teachers: It saves teachers time by providing them with a single source of all the information to use when teaching their students how to effectively utilize AI tools for writing, design, visual art, video production and audio production. This includes instruction about the development of the process of creating an effective prompt, the processes associated with creating successful workflow designs, and the steps needed to build a professional digital portfolio. Intended Classes & Level of Education: Professional level (High School & College): Grades 9-12 - Graphic Design & Digital Media - Creative Writing/Journalism - Media Arts/Film & Video Production - Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence & Society Course) - Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathway in Art, Media, & Entertainment - Yearbook/School Publication Staff College/University - Introduction to Digital Art, Interaction Design, Visual Communication - Professional Writing, Content Strategy, Technical Writing - Marketing & Advertising (Copywriting & Managing Social Media) - Closing Portfolio Development Class - Fine Art majors using technology & new media Adult Education/Professional Development: - Teacher Professional Development workshops (Integrating AI Technology Classroom) - Continuing Education for Freelance Professionals - Home School Co-Ops (Grades 8+) with a focus on Emerging Occupations Why These Classes? This book has no prerequisites for AI knowledge, but will teach all levels of professional workflow application (for career preparation and portfolio development). As such, it is very applicable for advanced high school students and for anyone pursuing any form of creative discipline in the college/university setting. Disclaimer: You can expect this book by Syed Hammad Rizvi to be under copyright. It is a single-use only resource and cannot be modified, sold, or passed on to anyone other than the purchaser without written consent. You are welcome to share your use of this resource with other teachers; please purchase additional licenses from Teachsimple so that they can also have access to it. Thank you for complying with our terms and conditions. Syed Hammad Rizvi would like you to use this product to enrich the lives of young children everywhere.
Author Creative Book Store
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Tags AICreatives, AIPortfolio, CreativeAI, AIToolsForCreatives, AIReadySkills, GenerativeAI, PromptEngineering, AIWorkflow, CreativeTechnology, PortfolioBuilding
Fall Color By Code Coping Skills Activities | Autumn Color By Number
Special Resources, Holiday & Seasonal, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Life Skills, Seasons, Fall, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
Promote emotional regulation in your classroom with these engaging Fall Color By Code Coping Skills Activities. Students will practice using calming strategies while coloring 9 festive pictures featuring autumn leaves, pumpkins, and more. With 54 coping skills to choose from, they will build emotional awareness by identifying feelings and situations where particular skills may help. Picture prompts also reinforce following directions, patience, and attentive listening when used in counseling lessons, small groups, or classwide SEL activities. Extend the learning by having meaningful discussions about adapting coping methods to specific emotions. This versatile packet offers a creative way to teach essential life skills to grades 1-3.
Author The Feelings and Friends Teacher
Tags Color By Code, Color By Number, Autumn Activities, Fall Activities, Fall Color By Number, Autumn Color By Number, Color By Coping Skills, Counseling Activities, Counseling Resources
Self Care Bingo Game Printable, Health & Wellness Activities
Life Skills, Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Mindfulness, Mental Health, P.E. & Health, Homeschool Resources, Elementary, Adult Education, Middle School, Games, Activities
Encourage mindfulness, kindness, and healthy habits with this Self-Care Bingo Game Printable —a fun and uplifting way to promote wellness and self-love! Whether used in the classroom, at home, during a wellness event, or even at a party, this game is a meaningful activity that helps participants reflect, relax, and recharge. Featuring positive and practical actions like “drink water,” “take a deep breath,” “write something you’re grateful for,” and “go for a walk,” this bingo game supports emotional well-being and encourages small, manageable steps toward better self-care. What’s Included In this Bingo Game Pack? 40 unique Self-Care Bingo cards 30 Calling cards with wellness, mindfulness, and self-love prompts Easy-to-follow instructions – just print and play Suitable for all ages – kids, teens, and adults This Bingo Game Pack is Perfect For: Classroom SEL and mental health lessons Therapy groups and counseling sessions Wellness parties and retreats Family game nights or self-care challenges This Self-Care Bingo Game is a thoughtful, fun, and flexible way to build healthy routines, spark meaningful conversations, and inspire a little extra self-love every day.
Author Perfect_Printables
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Tags Self Care Bingo, Wellness Bingo Game, Mental Health Bingo, Self Love Activity, Health And Wellness Printable, Mindfulness Bingo Game, Self Care Party Game, Wellness Activity For Groups, Printable Self Care Game, Relaxation Activity For Adults
Cut, Sort, & Glue-Respecting Personal Space Sorting Activity
Life Studies, Special Resources, Life Skills, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Activities
In this Cut, Sort & Glue activity , students will look at pictures of students respecting personal space as well as not respecting personal space. They will glue the pictures of kids respecting personal space onto the alien/ufo space image and the others on the "no alien" image. This is a great extension activity following my Personal Space Voyage Boom Cards found at: https://teachsimple.com/product/personal-space-voyage-boom-cards-with-audio
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Sel, Social-emotional Learning, Personal Space, Boundaries, Sorting Activity, How To Teach Personal Space, Teaching Personal Space, Respecting Personal Space, Personal Space Pictures
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.
Author Educational Voice
Tags Gratitude Jar Activity, Gratitude Jar, Gratitude, Gratitude Facts, Gratitude Facts For Kids, Practicing Gratitude , Practicing Gratitude For Kids, Practicing Gratitude Activity
Daily Life Skill: Jasmine Learns to Avoid Making Impulsive Decisions
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Life Skills, Grade 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Daily Life Skill: Jasmine Learns to Avoid Making Impulsive Decisions Educators, it's time to empower your students with crucial life skills. Introducing the resource 'Daily Life Skill: Jasmine Learns to Avoid Making Impulsive Decisions'. The heart of this instructional material is a relatable story where Jackson teaches Jasmine about making thoughtful choices. This narrative uses understandable language which will resonate with young minds, allowing them to grasp practical concepts like keeping calm and examining all available options. The storytelling approach encourages engagement and paves the way for relevant discussions on impulse versus sound decisions, bolstering your learners' critical thinking abilities. It delves into larger contexts too, such as maintaining budgets for honing financial decision-making skills. Enhancing Teaching Processes Interactive dialogs and questions that strengthen assimilation of ideas presented in the story. Every aspect of this resource is designed for immersive learning experiences – from everyday scenarios right down to illustrations and diagrams . Straightforward language suitable not only college-level students but adults dealing with intellectual disabilities too. Included are seven reading comprehension questions accompanied by answers that underpin the student's understanding of daily life skills incorporated in the narrative. An Adaptable Tool For Special Educators This material can easily be integrated into different environments: Small group settings Homework assignments or whole class activities A tool during community-based learning exercises as well as hands-on instruction Holistic Guide towards Independent Living Capabilities Other associated resources included tackle more real-life matters like designing emergency exit plans or tracking allergies providing a more holistic guide towards developing independent living capabilities amongst learners. Conveniently available in a five-page PDF format, this high school social emotional learning resource promises an enjoyable yet edifying experience both educator and student can cherish while navigating life’s treacherous journey towards adulthood. Color and black-and-white versions of each page are available for this pdf resource.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Impulse Control, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Daily Life Skills, Special Education
Manage Emotions | SEL Daily Activity
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Life Skills, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities
Manage Emotions | SEL Daily Activity Manage Emotions | SEL Daily Activity is a practical teaching tool that focuses on integrating social-emotional learning (SEL) alongside academic education. It caters to both public school teachers and homeschooling facilitators. Daily Stimulant Topics The resource presents daily stimulant topics that draw attention towards managing student emotions. These can be seamlessly integrated into your class schedule as engaging 10-minute openers. Weekly SEL Lesson A standout element is the weekly SEL lesson, which perfectly syncs with the topic of discussion throughout the week. This feature provides you with regular opportunities to focus on emotional intelligence without extra planning or resources. Ease of Execution & Student Workbook Format All materials come pre-designed in a student workbook format, eliminating preparation time - just present and engage! The workbook offers five days’ worth of relevant content, complete with mental health check-ins for observing students' emotional well-being regularly. Downloadable Resources: Includes teacher slides (Google Slides + PDF versions) for displaying during lessons, catering to different technology preferences. The Student Handbook: encompasses six pages featuring five days' worth of content including colored or black-and-white title slides. CASEL standards alignment: Ensures your classroom interactions incorporate social-emotional development effectively along academia. 'Social Story- My Big Emotions' An integral part of this resource is an activity called 'Social Story- My Big Emotions'. This interactive segment aids students in dealing with heavy emotions like anger by equipping them with valuable coping methods–practical tactics beyond just theory. Suitable for Various Learning Environments This versatile tool can be applied across different educational landscapes, including grades 3 to 6 and subject areas like Social Emotional Learning, Social Skills, Life Skills. It underscores the importance of a holistic approach that accounts for overall wellbeing with an equal emphasis on academic growth.
Author Mrs Bonie Just Teach
Tags Emotional Management, Social-emotional Learning, SEL Activities, Student Workbook, Teacher Slides
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
Life Skills Word Searches: 1 Page Sample (PDF)
ELA, Language Development, Vocabulary, Spelling, ESL, Resources for Teachers, Life Skills, Special Resources, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Word Searches
THIS IS A ONE PAGE SAMPLE OF A SIX PAGE WORD SEARCH DOWNLOAD FULL SIX PAGE WORD SEARCH DOWNLOAD INFORMATION This wordsearch series is designed for students in grades 2–5. Each set of wordsearches is built around a clear vocabulary theme, helping students develop word recognition, improve spelling, and boost topic-related understanding through engaging visual puzzles. Every wordsearch also includes a fun hidden shape for students to guess—adding an interactive twist to traditional vocabulary practice. These wordsearches are student-friendly, classroom-ready, and perfect for integrating into literacy warmups, seasonal units, fast-finisher tasks, or home learning extensions. Each puzzle reinforces themed vocabulary in a playful, structured format that keeps learners motivated. Life Skills Word Search Word List 1. Being Responsible Chores, Listen, Help, Clean, Safe, Work, Try, Plan 2. Daily Routines Wake, Dress, Eat, Brush, Pack, Wash, Sleep, Rest 3. Social Skills Share, Wait, Ask, Say, Kind, Polite, Friend, Smile 4. Problem Solving Think, Fix, Try, Ask, Choice, Learn, Plan, Strong 5. Money and Shopping Money, Save, Spend, Shop, Price, Coin, Bill, Earn 6. Safety Skills Stop, Look, Listen, Helmet, Seatbelt, Cross, Hot, Help PDF Version Other versions will appear here when available. Follow the store for the lastest on new products. How to Use These Wordsearches These wordsearches are ideal for: Morning work or early finisher bins Vocabulary centers or anchor activities Holiday or seasonal review lessons Independent literacy stations or take-home enrichment Each puzzle includes a themed word list and a shaped grid for students to complete. Word directions may vary (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), and answer keys are included for easy checking. Optional vocabulary challenges or writing tasks can be added to extend the learning experience. Whether you're reviewing key vocabulary, exploring a seasonal topic, or offering fun literacy practice, these wordsearches provide a flexible and engaging tool to support vocabulary growth in grades 2–5. More Life Skills Themed Products CROSSWORDS FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Themed Word Search Links Addition PDF Animals PDF Around the Home PDF Birthday PDF Candy PDF Christmas PDF Cinco de Mayo PDF Clothes PDF Colors PDF Days and Months PDF Division PDF Earth Day PDF Easter PDF Easy Word Searches PDF Fall PDF Father's Day PDF Food PDF Geography (Set 1) PDF Geography (Set 2) PDF Geography (Set 3) PDF Graduation PDF Health PDF History (Set 1) PDF History (Set 2) PDF History (Set 3) PDF Human Body PDF Kindness PDF Life Skills PDF Mother's Day PDF Multiplication PDF Science Word Searches (Set 1) PDF Science Word Searches (Set 2) PDF Science Word Searches (Set 3) PDF Shapes PDF Social Skills PDF Spring PDF Sports PDF St. Patrick's Day PDF Subtraction PDF Summer PDF Thanksgiving PDF Transport PDF Valentine's Day PDF Winter PDF Wordsearches in Depth Structure Each wordsearch is crafted around a focused sub-theme and includes a visual puzzle shaped like a related object (e.g., balloon, gift, snowman). Students complete each puzzle using the provided themed word list, strengthening both content knowledge and spelling skills in a highly engaging format. Each completed set includes: A shaped wordsearch puzzle with 10 vocabulary words A student instruction guide with search directions (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) An answer key for teacher support or student self-checking A Did You Know? fact connected to the theme for enrichment or discussion Themes Included The wordsearches cover a wide range of fun, age-appropriate themes, including: Seasons & Holidays (e.g., Halloween, Easter, Valentine’s Day) Math Concepts (e.g., Addition, Number Words) Everyday Topics (e.g., Animals, Weather, School) Special Units (e.g., Health, Earth Day, Sports, Kindness) Each topic is selected to reflect students’ real-life experiences and interests while reinforcing literacy skills and content understanding in a playful, visual way. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
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Tags Vocabulary, Spelling, Life Skills, Daily Routines, Social Skills, Problem Solving, Safety Skills, Word Search, Life Skills Word Search, Word Searches
I Can Stop Blurting, Social Skills Story & Activities, For Boys 3rd-5th
Life Studies, Special Resources, Life Skills, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities
I Can Stop Blurting, Social Skills Story & Activities Set The I Can Stop Blurting, Social Skills Story & Activities set is a unique and paramount tool for teaching 3rd to 5th graders essential interpersonal skills. This package makes use of narrative and interactive methodologies to involve kids in understanding the ramifications of impulsive speech on peers. Target Audience: Tailored specifically for boys aged 8-11 years, this key resource focuses on social-emotional growth. The designed story explores the concept of blurting and why harnessing such behavior can be beneficial. What's inside? A captivating Social Story, in full color sets an immersive atmosphere while delivering pragmatic teachings about spontaneous expressions. A therapeutic Coloring Book Companion, in black-and-white serves as a hands-on alternative learning method along with fostering creativity and generalization. Two Skill Builder Activities: The first one acts as a comprehension check, The second activity offers scenario cards that boost role-play or hypothetical problem-solving which aids learning through practical application. In Addition: You get attractive visual aids like fun posters turning classrooms into an engaging learning center plus Blurt Alert Cards that teachers can use judiciously during class discussions - functioning both as reminders and propelling self-consciousness among pupils regarding their conversational pattern. Purpose: This meticulously developed PDF-type scholarly resource strives towards fostering vital Life Skills such as verbal restraint, empathy, mindfulness among Grade 2 - Grade 5 students. This innovative approach provides educators with a novel way of incorporating empathetic social skills into the everyday school routine – which can be implemented either in smaller class groups or as an interesting homework assignment.
Author Socially Skilled Kids
Tags Social Skills, Impulsive Speech, Empathy, Mindfulness, Self-awareness
Self-Control SEL Game, SEL poster, and Mystery Mosaic Activity SEL Gam
Special Resources, Life Skills, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Activities, Games, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
The Self-Control Game, Mini-poster, and Mystery Mosaic Activity This resource is designed specifically for kindergarten to second-grade students to introduce or reinforce concepts related to self-control and emotional regulation. Stop & Think Game Board The main component of the resource is an interactive game which includes: 12 STOP cards 12 THINK cards The game stimulates discussions about emotions while exploring strategies for maintaining self-control. Detailed instructions are provided for best practice in facilitating gameplay. This can be used for whole class instruction or student-led group activities. Mini-Poster: Stop, Breathe, & Think An accompanying mini-poster acts as a ready reminder of these essential skills. It is suitable both for classroom display and home use. Mystery Mosaic Activity A mystery mosaic activity further reinforces the lessons learnt from the Stop & Think game in a fun yet educational mode. Fits Special Education Resources and Life Skills Curriculum This resource aligns with many special education resources as well as broader life skills curriculum objectives. It pairs well with books about managing big feelings or self-control. Even some reading recommendations are included. Digital Download Convenience (PDF Format) The resource comes as an easy-to-print digital download so no sorting through physical products. In Summary: The Self-Control Game, Mini-Poster, and Mystery Mosaic Activity provides equitable access to vital social-emotional learning principles through relatable activities. Teaching self-control, understanding emotions or promoting calming breathing techniques have never been this engaging before. If you are interested in other SEL and social emotional resources, please check out my store at: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor I am a full-time school counselor who uses my own resources on the students I serve. If it is not "kid" approved, I change it! I am very willing to tweak a resource if the resource is not as engaging or relevant for the students, I alter the lesson and the activities.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Self-control Game, Emotional Regulation, Social-emotional Learning, Character Education, Mindfulness, SEL Games, SEL, Social Emotional Learning, SEL Poster
Independent Living Skills: Nelson Learns to Schedule Appointments
Special Resources, Life Studies, Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Life Skills, Coaching, Grade 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Independent Living Skills: Nelson Learns to Schedule Appointments Independent Living Skills: Nelson Learns to Schedule Appointments is a comprehensive teaching resource designed to teach practical, everyday skills. This tool targets students in adult education and Grades 10 through 12, specializing in enhancing abilities of students within special resources, life studies, Special Education Needs (SEN), speech therapy, and life skills coaching among others. This valuable resource uses an engaging narrative where Nora guides Nelson on how to effectively prepare for appointments. This serves as an effective primer discussing various essential independent living norms—like setting safety code phrases for home visits and understanding how to schedule job interviews. With simple language and relatable characters, students can easily connect with and understand the content. The Interactive Side of Learning The story also presents seven reading comprehension questions, reinforcing the Independent Living Skills taught throughout the narrative. For ease of instruction the correct answers are included ensuring successful gauge of student's understanding. Suitable for Various Settings & Real-World Examples This adaptable curriculum material supports use in varied settings - whole group discussions dissecting different aspects of social scenarios depicted; small work groups providing space where students can share personal interpretations; even homework assignments making use user-friendly methods when immediate guidance from an educator is unavailable. Filled with real-world examples occurring round-the-clock accompanied by age-appropriate visual aids like diagrams it is appropriate both for high school learners or adults with intellectual disabilities. Inclusive Teaching Material Package All aid materials are enclosed within seven pages inherently printable conveniently ready-to-use any time handouts required. Additional related products available includes guides about creating emergency exit plans or medication lists tracking allergies establishing strong password and more reinforcing core concepts taught in Nelson Learns to Schedule Appointments. By opting for Independent Living Skills: Nelson Learns to Schedule Appointments, Special Education becomes all the more accessible, effective and empowering. Hence preparing learners not just for school but life beyond.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Independent Living, Practical Skills, Daily Life, Special Education, Teaching Resource
My Thought Bubble Thoughts
Special Resources, Life Skills, Grade 3, 4, 5, Activities
My Thought Bubble Thoughts My Thought Bubble Thoughts is an educational resource designed especially for educators, including public school teachers and homeschoolers. It targets students in Grades 3 to 5. This tool focuses on equipping students with crucial life skills by differentiating between what thoughts are appropriate to say out loud and what should be kept inside the 'thought bubble'. The Concept Understanding the concept of potential hurtful thoughts versus safe-to-express opinions can be a complex task for some children. My Thought Bubble Thoughts aims to simplify this learning process using an accessible and kid-friendly approach. It strategically combines story-telling with interactive activities to help children learn and practice this skill in a non-threatening environment. Packaged Components: A color version of the social skills story that's perfect for classroom usage. The vocabulary employed within the narrative has been meticulously selected so that students can easily understand it while maintaining interest throughout its reading, making it ideal for either large group settings or small circle time. To enhance absorption of the concept presented in the story, three skill-builder activities have been included which offers hands-on learning experiences perfectly suited as extended classroom tasks or even homework assignments. Bonus Features: The package also includes a black-and-white version of the tale as a Coloring Book Companion . This not only promotes further comprehension through imaginative creativity but also serves as an effective carry-home item ensuring lesson consolidation beyond school hours. On top of all these features is an Animated PowerPoint, orchestrated toward electrifying Distance Learning sessions by leveraging visuals along with instructions from afar. Providing practical lessons merged with entertaining methods, My Thought Bubble Thoughts can cater varied teaching styles while empowering young learners' understanding about emotional sensitivity towards others – competently filling any potential gaps left by traditional literary resources.
Author Socially Skilled Kids
Tags Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Empathy, Communication, Classroom Resource
Sorting Activity: Things we Wear by association
Special Resources, Life Skills, Math, Early Math, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Activities
This educational activity involves sorting clothing items based on their features, functions, and classes. The learners will be presented with a collection of various clothing items such as shirts, pants, jackets, sweaters, and so on. The objective of the activity is to categorize these items based on their unique features, functions, and classes. To begin the activity , the instructor will introduce the concept of feature, function, and class, providing examples and a brief description of each. The learners will then be given a set of clothing items and asked to sort them into categories based on these three criteria. example, the learners could sort clothing items based on the feature of long sleeves, the function of keeping warm, or the class of pants. To make the activity more engaging, the learners could be given a time limit, a point system, or asked to work in groups. The instructor could also provide feedback and additional information about the clothing items and their features, functions, and classes. This activity can also be completed one on one and easily individualized. Occupational Therapist and Speech Therapists can utilize this activity in their one-on-one therapy sessions. By completing this activity , the learners will improve their critical thinking and analytical skills as they learn to categorize and classify objects based on different criteria. They will also develop their knowledge and understanding of clothing items and their unique features, functions, and classes. This activity is easy to create - print and laminate all cards, cut out the individual sorting cards and velcro to the corresponding activity mat. You can coil bind the activity or hole punch the mats and put them in a binder for many years of teaching and learning. Happy teaching and fun learning I'll Figure It Out IFIO girl
Author IFIO girl - I'll Figure It Out
Tags Sorting Activity, Things We Wear, Categorization Of Clothes, Visual Discrimination, Early Learning, Sort By Feature Function Class, Group Clothing By Associations, Ablls-r, Ablls-r Ffc, Autism
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.)
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Self-care, Wellness Education, Stress Management, Student Engagement, Digital Learning, Social Emotional Learning, SEL, School Counseling, Health
Our planet, Our Home: Learning to Conserve Grades 2-3
Life Studies, Life Skills, Special Resources, Grade 2, 3, Activities, Games, Crafts, Flashcards, Worksheets & Printables
Become a Planet Protector! Fun Activities for 2nd and 3rd Graders! Want to learn how to help our amazing planet? This activity book has fun games and projects that teach you how to be a Planet Protector! Perfect for kids in 2nd and 3rd grade, whether you're in a youth group, at school, or learning at home. Helping our Earth is incredible, and it's easier than you think! These activities are easy to follow and make learning about caring for our planet a blast. Inside, booklet you fill find: Energy Explorers: Draft Stoppers and Power Up!: Make a cozy draft stopper to keep your home warm and play a cool game to figure out which things use electricity, becoming an energy-saving superhero! Water Wise Bingo: Saving Our Water: Play a fun bingo game filled with fantastic water facts and ways to save water, learning how to be a water-saving champion! Nature's Remedy Race: Natural Helpers: Race to match pictures of boo-boos and ouchies with natural helpers, discovering how nature can make us feel better! Recycling Roundup: Sorting Superstars: Work together to sort pictures of things we can recycle into the right bins (paper, plastic, glass, metal), becoming a recycling rockstar! Smell Detectives & Fresh Air Fun: Good Smells, Happy Homes: Explore the world of smells, figuring out good and bad ones, and then make your own natural air freshener to keep your home smelling great!
Author Leader Connecting Leaders
Tags Recycling, Water Conservation, Natural Remedies, Science Activities, Environmental Education, Conservation, STEM Activities