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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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Finance Life Skills: Alexa Learns to Plan for Unexpected Expenses
Special Resources, Life Studies, Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Life Skills, Finance, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
In "Alexa Learns to Handle Surprise Bills," Austin shows Alexa how to get ready for unexpected expenses by saving money for financial surprises. Using this Finance Life Skills resource helps students: 1. Save a bit of cash each month to make an emergency fund for surprise bills. 2. Modify your budget to cover unanticipated expenses by cutting down on non-essential spending. 3. Learn what can happen if you don't pay bills on time, like late fees, damage to your credit score, and losing services temporarily. 4. Keep organized by keeping an eye on due dates and avoiding unnecessary late payment fees. 5. Engage through conversations and questions that help you understand the story and its ideas. 6. See real-life examples and pictures that match your age, like illustrations and diagrams , making this story a great way to teach social skills. 7. Understand clear expectations with straightforward language, which makes it great 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.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Adulting On The Spectrum, Summer Life Skills Autism Reading Comprehension, Personal Finance Life Skills, Life Skills For Speech Therapists, Life Skills For Occupational Therapists, Life Skills Resource For ABA Therapists, Life Skills For Special Education Teachers, Social And Emotional Learning, Autism Life Skills For Visual Learners, Reading Comprehension Life Skills Passages
Feelings Jeopardy – Emotions Identification Game
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Life Skills, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Games
Everyone needs to know how to identify their feelings and emotions and teaching students while they are young is key in mastering this skill! This engaging and interactive jeopardy game is the perfect way to teach kids different emotions, while helping students to identify their emotions through a variety of activities!Easy to use and a no-prep resource, this the perfect way to teach and review different emotions and experiences students have had with different emotions to help promote self-awareness. This file includes a digital and printable copy of the game, so you can use this resource no matter what your technology situation is! If you are looking for Social Emotional Learning games and activities for your students, this is the perfect game for you, especially since it aligns with CASEL standards. Category Names: ⭐Name It-- An emotion will be pictured and students will have to guess which emotion is being represented ⭐ This or That-- An emotion is named and students have to decide which picture accurately reflects the emotion listed ⭐Situations -- Students will be given a situation and they have to determine what emotion they would feel in that situation ⭐ Body Feelings – Body reactions will be described and students will have to guess what emotions is being described based on the body sensations given ⭐Triggers-- Using multiple choice, students will have to figure out what answer is a popular trigger for the emotion listed What's Included? ❤️ Google Slides Game Show ❤️ Printable Version with 25 different Trivia Cards ❤️ Answer Key for Printable Version Some Ideas for Use Are: ⭐Individual Lessons To Review Different Emotions ⭐ Counseling Small Groups ⭐ Whole Class Lesson on Identifying Emotions and Self-Awareness
Author The Feelings and Friends Teacher
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Tags Emotions Jeopardy, Counseling Games, Emotions Games, Counseling Activities, Feelings Jeopardy, Feelings Game Show, Emotions Activities, School Counseling, School Counseling Games
Respect Song Remix (MP3)
Life Studies, Special Resources, Life Skills, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Songs, Activities
This resource is a great way for students to learn about respect for themselves and others. The Respect Song Remix (MP3) is a catchy and fun way for students to learn an important lesson.
Author Have Fun Teaching
Tags Character Education
Personal Space Behaviors | Activities, Visuals and Stories
Special Resources, Life Skills, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities
Personal Spaceis a very importantSocial Skillfor children in elementary school to learn, practice and grow. A good understanding of Personal Space will help your students have bettersocial relationships,makeandmaintain friendships. Understanding and keeping good personal space helps children tostay safeand be able toself advocatefor their needs. Do you have students who have a difficult time keeping good Personal Space? Do they... *Lean on others *Touch others without permission *Bump into others without seeming to notice or care *Push others out of their way *Blow in other's faces... Kids that do these things oftenstruggle to make and keep friends. Usually, they don't even understand why! This set ofPersonal Space Activities andSocial Storieswill help your students practice the necessary skills to understand and engage in good Personal Space behaviors. Through these activities , children will gain an understanding of what good Personal SpaceLOOKS LIKEandFEELS LIKEfor themselves, and for others.
Author Socially Skilled Kids
Tags Personal Space, Social Skills, Perspective Taking, Special Education, Inclusion
Being Responsible SEL Boom Deck-With Audio!
Special Resources, Life Skills, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Activities
Being Responsible Boom Deck-With Audio: An Engaging Teaching Resource Being Responsible Boom Deck-With Audio is an indispensable teaching resource designed for early learners, specifically kindergarteners and students in grades 1 and 2. This unique deck comprises 23 task cards and four introduction or instructional cards. Each card features engaging audio, replacing any necessity for reading abilities to utilize this tool, creating an inclusive learning environment. The Focus of the Resource This teaching resource centers around directing students to understand the concept of responsibility. Each card presents interactive scenarios where learners assess if certain behaviors or situations represent responsibility. In cases of irresponsible behavior, students are motivated to suggest how those actions could be adjusted responsibly. "Being Responsible Boom Deck" breaks down complex concepts into manageable parts suitable for young learners while promoting critical thinking and moral development. The resource has "Fast Pins": instant feedback options that foster independence by allowing self-grading among students. This deck is useful in whole group sessions due to its digital interaction but can also be adapted for small groups or individual assignments onsite or virtual — providing educators flexibility based on their classroom dynamics. Compatibility and Accessibility An internet connection is required when using "Being Responsible Boom Deck". Compatibility concerns have been addressed; working across modern browsers like Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge as well as Android devices iPads iPhones and Kindle Fires through available dedicated apps. Data Privacy and User-Accounts To ensure user data privacy while promoting optimal usage adults should have a Boom Learning account. Thus aiding educators & parents by integrating life-skill lessons within existing curricula - fostering confidence understanding empathy stability discipline focus and inner strength among learners. For more social emotional learning resources and products, please check out my SEL store! Here is the link: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor I am a full-time school counselor and test all my products on the students I serve on a daily basis. If it does not pass the "kid" test, I change it!
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Responsibility, Moral Development, Interactive Learning, Critical Thinking, Audio Component, Boom Deck, Sel, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling
Dog-Themed Scattergories – A Fun & Educational Game About Dogs! 🐶🎲
Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Social Skills, Life Skills, Animals, Life Sciences, Science, Common Core, Biology, STEM, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Projects, Activities, Drawing Templates & Outlines, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Task Cards, Games, Word Searches, Templates, Teacher Tools
Dog-Themed Scattergories – A Fun & Educational Game About Dogs! 🐶🎲 A Fun Way to Learn, Laugh, and Think – All About Dogs! Whether you’re teaching animal education, therapy dog awareness, or just looking for a creative classroom activity, this Dog-Themed Scattergories Game is a perfect choice! Students will think fast, get creative, and expand their vocabulary while playing this classic word game—now with a fun, dog-inspired twist. It’s a great way to spark discussions about responsible pet ownership, dog behavior, and working dogs while encouraging teamwork and critical thinking. 🐾 Why This Game is a Must-Have for Your Classroom ✔ Engaging & Fun – Students love the challenge of coming up with unique answers before time runs out! ✔ Encourages Quick Thinking – Builds vocabulary, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. ✔ Great for Therapy Dog Programs – Perfect for discussing therapy dogs, service dogs, and how animals help people. ✔ No Prep Needed – Just print and play! Ideal for busy teachers and last-minute lesson plans. ✔ Versatile & Adaptable – Works for elementary, middle, and high school students, plus ESL learners. 📌 What’s Inside? 📜 Printable Dog-Themed Scattergories Game (PDF) ✔ Multiple game sheets with different dog-related categories ✔ Simple instructions for classroom or small-group play ✔ Ready-to-print format for easy use 💡 How to Play This Game in Class 📍 Step 1: Pick a Letter. Randomly choose a letter of the alphabet. 📍 Step 2: Set the Timer. Give students a set time (e.g., 1-2 minutes). 📍 Step 3: Brainstorm Dog-Themed Words! Students write down words that match the category AND start with the chosen letter. 📍 Step 4: Score Points. Unique answers earn points—if multiple students write the same word, they don’t get points! 📍 Step 5: Celebrate the Winner. The student with the most unique answers at the end wins! Bonus Idea: Use this game as an icebreaker, brain warm-up, or substitution lesson—it’s a fantastic way to keep students engaged! 🌟 Why Teachers Love This Game ✔ “A fantastic way to get students thinking fast while learning about dogs!” ✔ “Perfect for therapy dog discussions and a great addition to my classroom activities.” ✔ “Simple, fun, and no prep—I just printed it and played with my students.” 🐶 A Fun, Educational Game That’s All About Dogs! This Dog-Themed Scattergories Game isn’t just fun—it helps students develop language skills, think critically, and learn more about dogs in an interactive way. Whether you use it in an animal studies unit, therapy dog discussion, or as a creative brain break, your students will love it! 📥 Print it today and bring dog-themed fun into your classroom! 🐾✨ 📍 Best wishes, Heike from Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we create a positive and inspiring learning environment. 🐶✨
Author Lernfitness
Tags Therapy Dog, Animal-assisted Learning, Inclusive Education Tools, Therapy Dog In School, Social-emotional Learning, SEL, Dog, Scattergories, Game, Substitution Lesson
SEL Boom Cards-Be A Koala'ty Friend- With Audio Plus Handout
Special Resources, Life Studies, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Life Skills, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Activities
SEL Boom Cards - Be A Koala'ty Friend- With Audio Plus Handout This engaging and interactive resource is designed to foster social and emotional learning (SEL) skills among young learners. It employs enchanting Australian wildlife characters to deliver essential lessons about friendship in a manner that's enjoyable, captivating, and easy to grasp. About the Resource The product consists of a deck of 24 task cards - each coming equipped with an audio feature for easier understanding. This aspect eliminates any requisite for reading abilities. Among these, seven task cards offer clear instructions directing students through the various activities. The scenarios displayed involve two animated characters: the friendly Koala that signifies quality companionship, versus Connor the Crab who indicates selfish behavior. Motivating Better Behavior Throughout this card deck journey, students are urged to select between actions exemplifying those of a good friend or representing self-centered antics. The purpose here is not only aiding kids in understanding key aspects of friendship but also strengthening their decision-making by demonstrating real-life social circumstances. Creative Engagement & Recap Towards closure, young recipients are motivated to draw an activity they can perform as a 'koala'ty friend linking creativity with constructive lessons. Included along this pack is an appealing handout containing activities that invite physical participation from children - tracing images and exemplifying how they'd be good friends through writing exercises. This engagement offers them sense fulfillment while cementing necessary concepts about Friendship educationally but entertainingly. Alluring Visuals The set's visually arresting illustrations further guarantee attention hold while setting preschoolers up until second-grade learners tuned during lesson hours alongside separate study durations at home or school. Educational & Inclusive Teaching Aid This teaching tool introduces fundamental concepts of social emotional learning (SEL) and caters to special education needs (SEN). It provides educators with an inclusive method for promoting social skill development and life studies in early educational settings.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags SEL, Boom Cards, Friendship, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education
Kindness Crosswords (PDF)
ELA, Language Development, Resources for Teachers, Vocabulary, Spelling, ESL, Life Skills, Special Resources, Social Skills, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Crosswords Puzzles, Centers, Activities
Crossword Series This crossword series is designed for students in grades 2–5. Each set of crosswords is built around a clear vocabulary theme, allowing students to strengthen their word recognition, build subject-based knowledge, and reinforce early literacy and thinking skills. Each topic includes six crossword sets , and each set features the following consistent structure: 1. 8 vocabulary clues 2. Crossword puzzle 3. Answer key 4. 1 Did You Know fact related to the set These crosswords are designed to be student-friendly, classroom-ready, and easily integrated into thematic units, seasonal learning, morning work, or independent literacy stations. Kindness Crosswords Word List 1. Kind Words Please, Thank, Hello, Sorry, Nice, Smile, Help, Share 2. Helping Others Help, Share, Carry, Give, Fix, Ask, Listen, Care 3. Being a Good Friend Friend, Play, Talk, Laugh, Help, Hug, Share, Kind 4. Showing Respect Listen, Quiet, Wait, Polite, Honest, Fair, Safe, Friendly 5. Kindness at School Teacher, Share, Wait, Help, Quiet, Fair, Write, Learn 6. Kindness at Home Parent, Sibling, Grandparent, Care, Share, Talk, Meal, Love PDF Version Other versions will appear here when available. Follow the store for the lastest on new products. How to Use This Crossword These crosswords are ideal for whole-class work, small groups, literacy centers, or take-home activities. Use one set per day, or spread them across a week or month depending on your curriculum needs. Each clue has been crafted to align with the reading level of grades 2–5, with support for both decoding and meaning. The Did You Know? facts offer additional extension opportunities for writing, drawing, or display work. Whether you're reinforcing vocabulary, exploring a seasonal topic, or adding variety to your literacy block, these crosswords provide a fun, flexible, and focused way to boost early literacy in an engaging format. More Kindness Themed Products Nothing yet but follow the store for the lastest on new products. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE AdditionAddition 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 Crosswords 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 Crosswords (Set 1) PDF Science Crosswords (Set 2) PDF Science Crosswords (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 Crosswords in Depth Structure Each crossword clue is written in simplified language to suit early readers, and follows a strict number-and-clue format (e.g., 1.A shape with four sides ). Students complete each puzzle using the themed vocabulary provided, helping to build both content knowledge and spelling confidence. Each completed set includes: A questions section with clearly formatted clues An answers section to support teacher checking or independent correction A Did You Know? fact tied to the topic (one per set) to add curiosity and cross-curricular value Themes Included The crosswords cover a wide variety of engaging, age-appropriate themes such as: Seasons & Holidays (e.g., Winter, Easter, Valentine’s Day) Math Concepts (e.g., Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division) Everyday Topics (e.g., School, Colors, Animals, Weather) Special Units (e.g., Health, Earth Day, Sports, Graduation, Kindness) Each theme is carefully selected to reflect the experiences and interests of young learners, while reinforcing vocabulary and comprehension. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
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Tags Vocabulary, Spelling, Crosswords, Kindness, Kindness Crosswords, Kind Words, Helping Others, Ela Crosswords, Crossword, Kindness Activities
Monster Feelings Match Game Plus Handout
Special Resources, Life Skills, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Games
The Monster Feelings Match Game Plus Handout An engaging and educational resource catered for childhood educators and homeschooling environments focusing on life skills. This game is designed to help children from Kindergarten through Grade 3 identify, express, and discuss their feelings in an interesting and thought-provoking way. Match Game Features Cute monster graphics that conveys diverse emotions catching the students' attention. A set of 24 matching cards depicting 12 distinct feelings - each labeled with related emotional expressions. Versatile usability either as part of group activities or small group interactions where classic games like "Go Fish" or "Memory" can be played using these cards. Further Learning Opportunities Teachers are encouraged to instigate interpersonal discussions among peers during these interactions. Students can share instances when they experienced the feelings represented by their matched cards nourishing empathy-building exercises. An additional handout featuring smaller versions of emotion-expressing monsters exists in this package acting as further reinforcement for continuous learning even after the game ends! Ease-of-Use & Accessibility All materials delivered digitally via PDF format simplifying its integration across varied classroom settings whilst ensuring ease during activity planning or homework assignments in relation to the product. This inclusive design effectively makes The Monster Feelings Match Game Plus Handout not just a game but an impactful teaching aid fostering vital life skills early on such as emotional regulation, empathy cultivation, verbal expression of emotions ,and intrapersonal understanding. A blend of play-based experiential learning makes it both practical and fulfilling as a teaching resource in fostering emotional well-being among budding learners.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Emotional Literacy, Feelings, Monster Graphics, Matching Cards, Life Skills, Feelings Matching Game Printable
Constructive Conflict | SEL Daily Openers/Bellringers and Activity
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Life Skills, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities
The Constructive Conflict | SEL Daily Openers/Bellringers and Activity This is a comprehensive teaching tool that is apt for all educators – those in the public school sector as well as homeschooling environments. It is designed for students from grade 3 to grade 6 and serves to facilitate Social Emotional Learning (SEL) , enhance life skills, and improve social skills. The Constructive Conflict resources revolve around the pivotal aspect of relationship skills with a distinct focus on resolving conflicts constructively. Bringing this crucial skill set into regular classroom discussions helps bolster mental health awareness among young learners. You engage your pupils at the beginning of each period through activities that take roughly ten minutes while illustrating key points via teacher slides displayed on the chalkboard or digital board. An accompanying student handbook makes these exercises effortless – they require no preparation at all! An hour weekly is dedicated specifically to an SEL lesson relevant to these daily activities imparted over various subjects throughout the week- not random lessons but organized ones focusing on a singular subject path each week. How does it work? A day might be spent exploring diverse aspects of teamwork; another empowering students with knowledge about forming healthy relationships and resisting negative influences; Sessions might also be dedicated to practical communication techniques or leadership traits particularly in team gatherings; Each session format cleverly leaves room for mental health check-ups, helping teachers gauge how effectively their wards are grasping concepts. The value extends beyond just everyday functions, through incorporating overarching weekly assignments wherein students practice their understanding about balanced grievance redressal. Teachers benefit greatly from this resource owing to its customizability - tweak it according to your classroom and teaching style! No corners are cut when it comes to ensuring maximum comprehension and comfort for teachers and students alike.
Author Mrs Bonie Just Teach
Tags Conflict Resolution, Social Emotional Learning, Relationship Skills, Constructive Conflict, Mental Health
Michael's Mystery Game-A Fun SEL Cooperative Game
Special Resources, Life Skills, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities, Games
In this resource, students will play a mystery game. This is an SEL game that teachers cooperation, problem-solving and listening. Groups of 4-5 students will work together to figure out Michael's Mystery. Michael is a quarterback for the Washington Gorillas and has lost something and refuses to play in the game until it is found. There are three categories to solve; what is missing, who took it and where is it. There are 18 clues and 6 possible suspects in each of the categories. This game teaches how to work together for a common purpose. Students will need to access their listening skills, problem-solving skills, deduction skills and leadership skills. This is a great game for students in 3rd-6th grades but possibly older too! For more SEL products, please feel free to visit my SEL store at Teach Simple at: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor For another mystery game, check out this resource: https://teachsimple.com/product/mariahs-mystery-a-fun-sel-cooperative-game-for-kids (In this SEL cooperative mystery game, students need to help Mariah, a Dancing With The Stars dancer. Same premise as Michael's mystery but different story and different outcome.) For more SEL products, you may be interested in: https://teachsimple.com/product/slant-strategy-lesson-a-lesson-about-paying-attention-and-listening (SLANT strategy lesson teaches students about paying attention and listening to others. There is a fun game in this lesson where students are given a prompt they need to do which is dependent on an action or words that the previous students does or says. Listening and paying attention is essential in order for this to smoothly flow. SLANT stands for Sit Up, Lean in Slightly towards the speaker, Ask questions, Nod head and Track speaker with eyes. This lesson is appropriate for 4th-9th grades.) https://teachsimple.com/product/stress-management-game-played-like-apples-to-apples-handouts (This is a stress management game played like Apples to Apples. Kid will love this as they have one stressful situation on a card and they will place a strategy down that they think will help. The "judge" will determine which one they are likely to use.)
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
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Tags Mystery Game, Detective Game, Sel, Social Emotional Learning, Social Skills, Group Resource, Cooperative Game, Leadership Skills, School Counseling
What Are They Feeling? – Perspective-Taking Cards
Special Resources, Life Skills, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities
PERSPECTIVE TAKINGcan be challenging for some children. Noticing and understanding other people's facial expressions, is an important factor in good perspective taking. The ability to take other's perspectives is an important life skill. It helps us to GET ALONG WITH OTHERS, and ADJUST OUR BEHAVIOR when / if necessesary, in order to make people feel comfortable around us. "What Are They Feeling?" These 30 PHOTO CARDS will help children practice the important perspective taking skill of understanding what others may be feeling, based on their facial expressions and body language. Students will also be able to gain a greater understanding of why people may have different feelings, and react differently, even though they are in the same situation. Additionally, this activity helps children to identify their own emotions and what might make them feel that way. Photos include: Set 1:Pictures show a close up of a child’s face. The student is asked what the child in the photo is feeling, what clues they have about this, i.e. frown, squinted eyes, etc. and what might make someone feel this way. Set 2:Pictures are showing a child’s face and hands, for some additional clues about how they may be feeling. The student is asked to think about what the child in the picture may be feeling, based on the facial expression and hand gestures. Set 3: Pictures show children demonstrating various emotions through facial expressions AND body language. The student is asked to think about what the child in the picture may be feeling, based on the facial expression and body language.
Author Socially Skilled Kids
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Tags Perspective Taking, Social Skills, Non Verbal Communication, Emotions, Facial Expressions
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
Money Math Life Skills Worksheet: Clothes Shopping Level 2
Special Resources, Creative Arts, Art, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Math, Money, Grade 7, 8, 9, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
The Money Math Life Skills Worksheet : Clothes Shopping Level 2 is an interactive teaching tool ideal for middle school students in the Special Education space. This educational resource is designed to help students understand and calculate sales tax prices relative to various clothing items, such as pants, shirts, shoes, dresses, skirts and accessories. Objective The aim of this worksheet is to develop crucial life skills that enable young learners to be more independent. It starts with finding the cost of two clothing items and understanding how sales tax affects the final price. Progression of Activities Finding the cost of three different clothing items including their tax charge. A step-by-step guide helping students calculate sales tax and total price for multiple clothing goods. This worksheet contains 60 questions presented in word problem format coupled with options for correct answers, divided into 6 sets tailored around each type of attire mentioned earlier. Suitable Audience & Applications This tool could be used in a variety of settings: mainly within middle school Special Education classes or one-on-one settings but also in regular classrooms or small groups. The idea being it can also double up as homework assignments making learning continuous even at homes. Inclusions & Delivery Method This printable resource includes step-by-step instructions on taxes calculation nuances besides real-world examples along with suggestions on applications making it highly espousing from pedagogical point-of-view. It's delivered via an easy-to-consume PDF file comprising color & black-and-white pages versions each loaded uniquely catering both inclusivity besides accommodating visual preferences providing educators flexibility during dissemination process. In summary, if you're seeking to engage your students actively with an eye on cultivating pragmatic money math skills, then the Money Math Life Skills Worksheet : Clothes Shopping Level 2 is worth considering.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Money Math, Life Skills, Clothes Shopping, Sales Tax, Special Education, Math Clothes
Understanding Personal Space, Social Skills Story & Activities For K-2nd
Life Studies, Special Resources, Life Skills, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Activities
This is a story written to help children who have difficulty understanding PERSONAL SPACE. What is good personal space and why is it important? How do we keep good personal space? This story is great to read frequently to the student who is often invading other's personal space by: > sitting too close > walking in between others > people without permission > leaning or on people > grabbing people > grabbing materials Stories are a great way to teach children social skills that they are having challenges with.Social Skills Stories & Activities use clear, explicit language to break down information into small, manageable steps to teach children what theyshouldorshould notdo, in a given situation. These stories and skill builder activities are great for children with special needs, ELL students who benefit from clear language, or any child who may be struggling with a particular social skill. As with all of my products, I am more than happy to modify this story for you. Perhaps you would like a child's name in the story, or a photo, the name of the child's school, or teacher? Just contact me in the Q and A section and let me know what you would like!
Author Socially Skilled Kids
Tags Social Story, Personal Space, Social Skills, Special Education, How To Teach Kids Personal Space
Life Skills Maze: 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, Mazes
THIS IS A ONE PAGE SAMPLE OF A SIX PAGE MAZE DOWNLOAD FULL SIX MAZE DOWNLOAD INFORMATION: Maze Series This maze series is designed for students in grades 2–5. Each set features a clear, kid-friendly theme with scene-based mazes that students first navigate, then complete by drawing a few target words from a simple word list. Pages come in varied styles and graduated difficulty, with an optional “color it in” step—and some themes invite quick calculations to match the task. These mazes are student-friendly, classroom-ready, and perfect for literacy warmups, seasonal units, fast-finisher bins, centers, sub plans, or home learning extensions. The playful, structured format builds problem-solving, attention to detail, and fine-motor control while reinforcing themed content in a motivating way. Note: Unlike many themed products, not all word-list words appear on the maze pages. To support full vocabulary coverage, we’ve released a companion word list you can find in the links section. Life Skills 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 Mazes Perfect for: Morning work or early-finisher bins Literacy or STEM centers Holiday/seasonal review lessons Independent stations, sub plans, or take-home enrichment More Life Skills Themed Products CROSSWORDS WORD SEARCHES FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Themed Mazes 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 Mazes 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 (Set 1) PDF Science (Set 2) PDF Science (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 Mazes in Depth Structure Each maze is crafted around a focused sub-theme. Students navigate the maze, encountering branches and cul-de-sacs that build attention and planning. Most pages include a tiny follow-up box—students draw or label 2–3 target words from a small word box, add a quick count, or color in the scene—so the activity reinforces both content and skills in a highly engaging format. Each completed set includes: A themed maze page. A simple student instruction strip. An answer key showing the solved path for teacher support or self-checking Themes Included These mazes cover a wide range of fun, age-appropriate themes, including: Seasons & Holidays (e.g., Halloween, Easter, Valentine’s Day) Math-Lite Connections (e.g., quick counts, number words) Everyday Topics (e.g., Animals, Weather, School) Special Units (e.g., Health, Earth Day, Sports, Kindness) Each topic reflects students’ real-life experiences and interests while strengthening problem-solving, visual scanning, and fine-motor control in a playful, highly visual way. Easy extensions (optional): Time it: solve once in pencil, then try to beat the time in pen Retell the route using sequence words (first, next, then, finally) Count intersections or turns and graph the results Write a 1–2 sentence mini-story about the scene using the target words Design a tiny maze in the corner for a partner to solve Differentiation tips: Offer a finger-trace pass before pencils for emerging learners Highlight the borders of the correct region on first attempts Use thicker-line versions or simpler pages to build confidence Pair roles: “navigator” gives directions; “driver” traces the path 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, Life Skills Mazes, Maze, Mazes
I Keep My Clothes On – Social Story
Special Resources, Life Skills, Not Grade Specific, Read Alouds, Activities, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Social stories use a patient and reassuring tone to teach children about social situations in a way that can be easily understood. Social stories are particularly useful for children on the autistic spectrum for whom social cues can be challenging and who often suffer anxiety if they do not know what to expect from a situation however social stories can also be useful for any child who is struggling to understand a situation or concept or needs help to understand a social skill or social cue, expectations, perspectives, common responses or is troubled about an upcoming event. This social story is to help explain why we must keep our clothes on in public to help children that are getting undressed in front of others or in inappropriate places. These books should be used over and over to reinforce the point so I would suggest either putting the pages into a display book or laminating and binding them. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt.
Author SEN Resource Source
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Tags Social Story, Keeping Clothes On, Autism, SEN, Keeping Clothes On Social Story, Keep Clothes On Social Story
Functional Life Skills: Alexa Creates a Medication List
Special Resources, Life Studies, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Life Skills, Grade 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
In Alexa Creates a Medication List, Austin teaches his sister how to track prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines by creating a medication list. The use of this Functional Life Skills resource will allow students to engage in the following: • The story provides a fantastic opportunity to discuss medication safety. • How and why to create a medication list. • How to identify prescription versus over-the-counter medication and determine a prescription's start and refill dates. • How to fill out a medication schedule based on dosage instructions. • 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 eight (8) pages.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Adulting On The Spectrum, Independent Living Skills, IEP Goal-Oriented Skills, Autism Reading Comprehension, Autism Safety Resources, Interactive Safety Lessons, Personal Safety Passages, Autism Visual Aid Life Skills, Autism Life Skills Stories, Autism Social Narratives, Simple Printable Medication List
Good Sportsmanship: How to Win and Lose Well
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Life Skills, Social Skills, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities
Help take the frustration on of winning and losing games by helping students learn about good sportsmanship. Have students learn that there are good ways to win and good ways to lose as well as negative ways of winning and losing. What is Included: This activity includes an instructional page as well as thumbs up and thumbs down cards. There are also 8 clip cards with various scenarios around kids winning and losing games for students to determine who had a good response and who had a negative response. How to Use: One way to use this activity is to give each student a set of thumbs up and thumbs down cards. The teacher will read the scenario on the card and students will hold up a thumb card depending on if the child in the scenario did the right thing or the wrong thing. A second way to use this activity is to have the students use clips to mark the correct answer for each scenario. Older students who are able to read on their own will be able to complete the activity this way. When to Use: This activity makes a great whole class activity by having students all listen to the scenarios together and hold up the correct card. The teacher can then discuss with students why the student made a good choice or bad choice. The clip cards can be used during center rotations, morning work, or small groups. Learning this skill is important for students so that they understand the feelings of others and how their actions can affect other people's emotions. This activity is low prep. The cards just need to be printed and cut apart. Laminating the thumbs up and thumbs down cards will allow them to be used multiple times. The cards can easily be stored in a task box when not in use.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Sportsmanship, Winning And Loosing, Playing Games
Bubble Gum Brain & Brick Brain – SEL Mindset Activity
Special Resources, Life Studies, Life Skills, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities
In this product, there is a PDF with a paid link to access the Boom Cards along with an extension activity . There are 24 playing cards and 4 instructional/informational cards about bubble gum and brick brain (growth versus fixed mindsets). There is audio on every card so younger students do not need to know how to read. Students will learn about bubble gum and brick brains. This is the perfect extension activity after reading Julia Cook's Bubble Gum Brain. Bubble Gum Brain relates to the growth mindset and Brick Brain relates to the fixed mindset. Students will learn about the importance of a growth mindset and putting forth the effort to get better at skills. There are also 2 PDF handouts (one in color and one in black and white) for students to write down growth mindset phrases and color in the bubble gum characters.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
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Tags Boom Cards, Printables, SEL, School Counseling, Growth Mindset, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Speech Therapy, Brain Gum, Bubble Gum Activities, Bubblegum Brain Read Aloud, Bubble In Brain, Bubble Gum Brain Read Aloud, Bubblegum Brain
Taxes: What Do Taxes Pay For: Income Tax, Financial Literacy, HS Math
Life Studies, Finance, Home Economics, Math, Addition and Subtraction, Money, Special Resources, Life Skills, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Worksheets
What do the taxes you pay do? This high school personal financial literacy, life skills, and applied math project is designed for your students in 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade when they are learning about all kinds of taxes and how the money collected by the government from income tax, property tax & sales tax is used in our society. How to Use: Print five pages of worksheets per student. Read through page one together and discuss the kinds of taxes that the government collects. Next, students investigate the local services their government funds with tax money. For some of these government services, it may be quite easy for your students to research a private alternative cost (for example, they find the tuition cost for a private school in their city). For other services, it will be definitely be harder to find a private alternative cost. Encourage your students to make reasonable estimates. Being exact is not crucial; the goal is for students to think about how much money it would cost to replace all the public services with private options. On the third and fourth pages, students will read about a fictional family: the Browns. They will use information and amounts provided in the simulation to total all of the expenses the Browns would have to pay out of pocket in a community that has no taxes. Would it really be better that way? Finally, on the fifth page, students will write a reflection about what they have learned about taxes from this project. Lead a class discussion to allow students to share their ideas and opinions. A complete answer key is provided for easy marking. What's Included: 7-Page PDF: Ready to Print and Use! Teacher Instructions 2 Pages: Research Local Programs Funded by Taxes and Private Alternatives 2-Page Realistic Simulation (with Spreadsheet) Reflection Answer Key Grades to Use With: This financial literacy, applied math, and life skills project is designed for your high school students in a variety of classes: consumer math, personal financial literacy, career & personal planning, applied math, or life skills.
Author Grace Under Pressure
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Tags Tax, Taxes, Income Tax, Income Taxes, Social Programs, Civics, High School Financial Literacy, High School Life Skills, Government, Budget
Courage Song Remix (MP3)
Life Studies, Special Resources, Life Skills, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Songs, Activities
The Courage Song Remix (MP3) is perfect for teaching students about standing up for what is right, never giving up, and being happy with who they are. This song is sure to encourage and motivate other teachers who are looking for ways to help their students succeed.
Author Have Fun Teaching
Tags Character Education
Auditory Memory Activity Boom Cards
Special Resources, Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
Auditory Memory Activity Boom Cards The Auditory Memory Activity Boom Cards can be defined as a flexible resource for teachers nurturing students from preschool to Grade 3. This inventive asset is applicable in both physical and virtual classrooms. The primary goal of this teaching tool is to promote the enhancement of auditory memory among children through an easy-to-understand approach. Using this resource stimulates their listening skills, combined with cognitive function. The outcome involves children grasping and carrying out instructions around shapes and colors. Process Outline The activity kicks off with straightforward stages where pupils hear explicit guidance about placing a color or shape in a basket. As they progress, the intricacy increases gradually with each instruction moderating the flow, thereby facilitating adequate challenges coupled with incremental learning opportunities. In conclusion, students are meant to remember two factors: both shape and color assignments concurrently. Thus this proves their multitasking ability while also imparting knowledge on short term memory building exercises- making it suitable for brain training activities that kids will find enjoyable whilst gaining critical life skills. About the Set This set consists of nine Boom Cards in total; four cards dedicated explicitly for providing lucid auditory orders and another four cards guiding learners through executing previous instructions received. Notably, these Boom Cards provide immediate feedback allowing "self-checking". Fostering Independent Thinking & Growth Mindset The brain-teaser activity presents an interactive drag-and-drop layout that can be easily integrated into your curriculum encouraging independent thinking among young learners thus fostering growth mindset especially in implementing Special Education Needs (SEN) lessons irrespective of whether it's small group settings or whole class scenarios centrally focusing on enhancing key learning attributes such as attentive listening coupled with coherent thinking – all within a sole dynamic platform!
Author Colleen's Cosmic Collection
Tags Auditory Memory, Listening Skills, Cognitive Development, Brain Training, Interactive Learning
Sorting Activity: Around the Home - Non-Identical items
Special Resources, Life Studies, Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Life Skills, Math, Early Math, Home Economics, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Activities
Introducing Sorting Around The Home activity - This activity aims to help young learners understand the concept of sorting common items that belong in the home. The activity involves a set of cards with pictures of various household items, such as a bed, couch, glass, cup, refrigerator, television, table, fork, spoon, bathtub, chair. Each sorting card has a picture of an item in the home For example "bed" - the learner is given 6 individual cards of that same object but not identical and ask to sort or group. This activity can be conducted individually or in a group setting, allowing learners to learn from each other and collaborate as they work through the sorting process. It is also a fun and engaging way for learners to develop their sorting skills, which can have practical applications and helps to develop their cognitive skills, communication skills, and creativity. The pictures in this activity are large and clear of distractions which is helpful for the learner who struggles with visual attention. It was also created so the teacher/therapist could easily rearrange the sorting pictures to adapt to various learners. It can also be used with a learner and his/her communication device. "show me bed" "what is this?" "find the spoon". So many ways this activity can be adapted to your needs. This activity is easy to assemble and to create - Print all pages and laminate. Velcro the sorting mats and the individual sorting cards. This activity can be coil bound or three hole punched and placed in a binder or used with book rings for many years of teaching and learning. • Binder activity • File folder activity • Coil bound activity book • Or task cards Happy teaching- I'll Figure It Out IFIO girl
Author IFIO girl - I'll Figure It Out
Tags Sorting Activity, Sorting Around The Home, Sorting Non-identical Items, Visual Discrimination, ABLLS-R B8, Home Items, Autism, Occupational Therapy, Visual Attention, Critical Thinking