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Social Emotional Learning Activities
Support your students' emotional and social development with activities focused on social emotional learning (SEL). This collection includes mindfulness exercises, collaborative projects, and discussions that promote self-awareness, empathy, and relationship skills. By incorporating these SEL activities into your teaching, you can create a positive classroom environment that nurtures the whole child.
SEL Stress Management Game-SEL Coloring Pages
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Life Skills, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities, Games, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages
In this resource, you will get an engaging game like Apples To Apples. There are 36 strategy cards and 18 situation cards. This is an SEL game. Each person takes a turn with being the judge like Apples to Apples. It is important to make enough sets for the number of groups who will be playing. for example, I recommend at least 3-5 people playing together for each group. So if there are 20 students, then create at least 5 different sets of the cards, Then follow the directions for the game below: First, everyone gets 5 strategy cards. There is no revealing the cards to other players. Then one person is chosen to be the " judge " for the first round. I usually pick the oldest person to make it fair. The judge reveals the card to all and even can read the card out loud. The the other players choose one of their strategy cards to handle that particular situation. Then the judge decides which one they would use. Important; there is not right or wrong here, just what one person would do in that situation. Next the next player goes (usually counter clockwise) to who will be the judge. The person will reveal the situation and the other players will play their strategy card. Play as long as time allows. Next, you can print off the mindfulness coloring sheets for students to color and reinforce the idea or coloring mindfully when they are upset, frustrate, need some time alone, etc. There is a way to change the word and position of the word in the mindfulness coloring sheet. These are SEL coloring pages. For more SEL resources and products, please visit my SEL store at: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor I am a full-time school counselor who works with kindergarten through 8th graders. My products are "kid tested, kid approved"!
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Apples To Apples, Games, Stress Management, Social Skills, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling, SEL, SEL Coloring Pages, Special Education
350 Education Quotes That Will Inspire Your Students
Coaching, Life Studies, Mental Health, P.E. & Health, Community Building, Resources for Teachers, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Life Skills, Social Skills, Not Grade Specific, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables, Read Alouds, Activities, Games
350 Education Quotes That Will Inspire Your Students We have gathered a long list of quotes about education that can serve as motivation for both students and teachers. You can utilize them to start a conversation or as a topic for writing. Here are only a couple of examples: Education Quotes "A child cannot learn from someone who hates him." - James Baldwin "Rarely does a child require a lecture as much as they need someone to listen attentively." - Robert Brault An unenthusiastic brain becomes quickly uninterested. An inquisitive mind grows endlessly. - Maxime Lagacé Reading a well-written book is a schooling for the emotions. Expanding your perception of human potential is based on understanding human nature and worldly events. "It brings about introspection." - Susan Sontag "A skilled educator excels at making complex ideas simple and rejects over-simplification." - Louis A. Berman The impact of a teacher is everlasting; it is impossible to predict where their influence will end. - Henry Adams
Author Collaborative Educators
Tags Quote, Education, Inspire, Inspiration
Seasonal Life Skills - How to Dress for Spring Summer, Fall and Winter
Special Resources, Creative Arts, Art, Life Studies, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Career, Grade 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
How to Dress for Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter is an engaging and interactive functional life skills activity specifically designed for high school students and young adults. This activity focuses on teaching the importance of selecting appropriate clothing for each season, empowering students to make informed decisions. Key Features: * Carefully crafted to develop students' ability to make informed decisions about suitable attire for different weather conditions, enhancing their functional life skills. * Reading comprehension questions provide clues such as the season, temperature, occasion, weather, and location, enabling students to approach their decision-making process systematically. * Visual appeal is enhanced with images and illustrations that aid comprehension, making learning enjoyable and accessible. Visual cues reinforce the concept of season-appropriate clothing and improve understanding and retention. * Real-life scenarios reflect students' challenges when dressing for different seasons, promoting problem-solving skills and the practical application of knowledge. This comprehensive resource includes a total of 150 reading comprehension questions, fostering independence in high school students as they develop essential life skills for various contexts: school, home, and community. This handout is particularly valuable in special education classes or one-to-one settings such as ABA therapy, speech therapy, job coaches, occupational therapy, and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) sessions. The activity is ideal for hands-on and community-based learning, engaging students in interactive instruction while reinforcing learning objectives. It is suitable for grade 10, grade 11, and grade 12 students, as well as autism life skill centers . This printable, easy-to-use activity is designed to assist teens and adults with difficulties in developing independent living skills. It provides step-by-step instructions, comprehensive questions and answers, age-appropriate graphics, real-world examples, and implementation ideas. Empower your special education class with this highly interactive High School Functional Life Skills Activity, promoting independence and facilitating personal growth. Related Products for Developing Independent Living Skills How to Read a Basic Pay Stub How to Fill Out a Job Application How to Create an Emergency Exit Plan How to Create a Strong Password A PDF with 50 unique pages. Color and black-and-white versions of each page are available for this pdf resource.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Employment Related, Independent Living Skills, IEP Goal-Oriented Skills, Community-Based Instruction, Autism Resource For Parent , Life Skills For Autistic Teens And Adults, Adulting On The Spectrum, Social And Emotional Learning, Life Skills For Adults, Life Skills For Teens
SEL Boom Cards! Match The Group Like A Chameleon Boom Cards
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Life Skills, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
Title: 'Match The Group Like A Chameleon Boom Cards With Audio' 'Match The Group Like A Chameleon Boom Cards With Audio' is an engaging interactive resource designed to help students develop critical social skills. This resource features a total of 26 cards , including 22 for gameplay, jam-packed with engaging content rounded off with jovial jungle sound effects. Every card includes audio, so no reading is required–perfect for younger students or learners needing extra auditory support. The key character here is Cody the chameleon , our friendly guide through this educational journey. He explains the importance of fitting into social situations and behaving as expected within group settings—a vital life skill every student should master early on. This concept bridges such subjects as sociology and psychology while making them accessible for children from preschool to grade two. This digital tool works seamlessly across various devices and web browsers—for convenience at school or home alike. Please note that an internet connection is prerequisite due to its essential online functionalities that provide immediate feedback and encourage self-assessment among students. As educators can attest, resources like these are flexible in their application depending on context: suitable for whole-class instruction in school or during homeschooling sessions; Effective during small-group work fostering cooperative learning; Even applicable as independent activities helping individual pupils advance at their pace accommodating differentiated instruction requirements or homework assignments encouraging continuous learning outside classroom walls. An embedded image houses a paid link within a downloadable PDF format which ensures this resource easily transfers between devices promising accessibility wherever you teach—be it in a traditional classroom environment, at your home office guiding homeschoolers, or anywhere else education happens! Note: It's noteworthy that in order to assign these boom cards encouraging playful pedagogy while providing valuable progress metrics back to teachers healthy rapport between education service providers like teachers, tutors etc., parents/guardians and learners becomes imperative—the provision appointments requiring premium account setup considered seriously by most educators subscribing our services thus balancing user benefits against some manageable costs. In summary, 'Match The Group Like A Chameleon Boom Cards With Audio' stands as a valuable tool promoting social skills learning through fun, interactive tasks designed for the modern day classrooms of preschoolers to second graders. This product includes a Match The Group fortune teller activity .
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Social Skills, Interactive Resource, Chameleon, Audio Support, Online Learning, Boom Cards, Fortune Teller, Sel, Social Emotional Reading, Counseling
Changing Negative Self-Talk Into Positive Self-Talk SEL Presentation
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Elementary, Middle School, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Coloring Pages, Worksheets
In this Google Slide SEL presentation, students will learn how to change their negative thoughts into positive ones. There is a quote at the beginning of the slide show that says "Watch what you tell yourself, you're likely to believe it." by Russ Kyle. The students can share what they think this quote means to them. Then there is an educational slide on the value of changing their negative thoughts into positive ones. Then the students will have 12 slides to practice changing negative thoughts into realistic and positive ones. They can do this as a turn and talk with a partner, whole group instruction, or in their table groups. You can decide the best approach for your students. After they practice 12 different thoughts, the students will participate in an elimination game using a playing deck of cards. You will randomly pull a red or black card and students need to declare which one they think you will pull before you pull it. There are directions on the slide notes. The goal is for them to say out loud to the person next to them about which one they guess is going to get pulled for their own accountability. Ask students to pay attention to their own self-talk during this game. This game is based on luck only. You can play the game as many times as you want as time allows. Lastly, the students will get to color a mindfulness coloring sheet of a brain with their own name on it. You can make as many handouts as you have students in your class. Simply double click on the name and change it to the names of students in your class and press enter. Print off as many copies as you need. For other lessons on thoughts and changing one's thinking, check out this lesson about inner coach versus inner critic: https://teachsimple.com/product/inner-coach-or-inner-critic-boom-cards-plus-extension-handout https://teachsimple.com/product/cut-sort-and-glue-inner-coach-or-critic
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Sel, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling, Social Skills, Self-regulation, Cognitive, Special Education, Psychology, SEL Presentations, SEL Coloring Pages
Football Field Of Feelings-An SEL Boom Cards with SEL Coloring Page
Special Resources, Life Studies, Life Skills, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages, Writing Prompts
Football Field Of Feelings-An SEL Self-Regulation Boom Deck Plus SEL Coloring Pages An engaging learning tool your early learners will love! Tailored specifically for Kindergarten to Grade 4 children, this versatile resource focuses on the vital skill of self-regulating emotions. 25-card deck with a football theme: Presenting situations and allowing students to respond positively or negatively towards an emotive scenario. 'Fumble' and 'Touchdown': Each card presents these two options, enabling students to differentiate between positive and negative emotional responses. No reading required! The voice-over on each card adds auditory stimulation and further enhances comprehension levels in children. The first three instruction cards even include exciting football stadium sounds that are sure to enthrall them. Bonus handout: A bonus handout is added in the package where students get the opportunity to write down five techniques they can employ when dealing with strong emotions which solidifies their understanding further. An excellent complementing resource viable for whole class discussions, small group activities or as individual homework assignments. Inclusive Access For All Learners: We have ensured easy access via instant download – just click on the product image provided in the downloadable PDF! This package's benefits extend beyond education sessions into real-life emotional management practices increasing resilience among children while building emotionally intelligent future adults. You may also find our other sports-themed decks useful which are tailor-made for developing life skills in young learners such as; Frendship Homerun (Baseball-Themed). Best Behavior Basketball (BasketBall-Themend). An internet connection is needed for usage as it plays on browsers such as Chrome, Safari, Firefox & Edge along with popular apps such as Android iPad iPhone & Kindle Fire devices.For privacy reasons we recommend adults involved should have a Boom Learning account.The Fast Pins option allows immediate feedback making it popular among self grading students. The Football Field Of Feelings -An SEL Self-Regulation Boom Deck: A resource that brings vitality to learning emotions and levity in classrooms through crisp graphics, dynamic sounds and invigorating activities !
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags SEL, Self-regulation, Emotional Intelligence, Football Theme, Interactive Deck, Sel Coloring Pages, Boom Cards, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling
SEL Boom Deck-Flower, Weed and Cactus Friendship Behaviors & Handout
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities
In this SEL Boom Deck, students will learn about flower (healthy), weed (bothersome) and cactus (unhealthy) friendship behaviors. It is important for students to learn some of the behaviors that are bothersome and frustrating and to learn that they do need to address these sooner rather than later. Just like a weed ignored or not wanting to be dealt with, it can get worse and impact the friendship in a negative way. Some examples of flower (healthy) behaviors are; letting your friends have other friends, being there to help, standing up for them (being an upstander), and many more. Some of the weed (bothersome) examples are; bragging, copying a friend, not paying a friend back for borrowing money, and more. Some examples of cactus (unhealthy) behaviors are; being mad if something good happens to a friend, putting a friend down, gossiping, not letting a friend join their other friends, and many more. There are 24 task playing cards and 5 instructional cards so this can be played as a whole classroom lesson, a small group lesson, with partners or assigned to individuals to do as homework. There is a handout that matches the concepts for students to fill out to remember the different friendship behaviors and a question about what they can do if there friend is exhibiting either a weed or cactus type friendship behavior. This is a Boom Deck that is great for 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, and sixth grade. If there are strong readers or the classroom teacher or school counselor can read each slide, this could be something 2nd grader also do. You know your students best and can judge whether the examples are relevant to your students. Please review the Boom Deck Terms Of Use as because of AI, it does not allow me to post them here due to it is the same verbiage as each product. If you want to know about other friendship Boom Decks or other friendship lessons, please visit my store at: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Sel, Social-emotional Learning, Friendship Skills, Social Skills, Special Education, Boom Cards, Handout, Relationship Skills, Social Awareness, School Counseling
My Parents are Getting Divorced Social Story
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Not Grade Specific, Activities
Divorce can be an extremely confusing and emotional time for children. This social story resource aims to clearly explain what divorce means and what to expect in a reassuring way to help ease a child’s worries. The story uses direct, simple language and visual supports. The social story defines divorce in concrete terms as parents living in separate homes without being married anymore. It emphasizes that divorce is between the parents, not the child, and that both parents still love the child and will take care of them, even though they don’t live together. Common changes like moving between two homes and having different routines are covered. The story validates the difficult emotions the child might experience like sadness, anger, or confusion. It outlines how to verbalize feelings and who to talk to if needing support during this transition. The story has a reassuring tone throughout, communicating the consistency and care the child can rely on. Visual supports reinforce the narrative. The direct explanations and matter-of-fact delivery help take some of the uncertainty and abstractness out of divorce. Knowing what to expect reduces anxiety. This social story resource thereby facilitates comprehension and adaptation for children on the spectrum facing the complex life change of parental divorce. It teaches the social-emotional skills these children require to navigate this challenge. 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 Clip Art
Author SEN Resource Source
Tags Social Story, Divorce, Transition, Coping Strategies, Separation, Communication, Changes, Relationships, Emotional Well-being, Family Dynamics
High School Life Skills Worksheet - Home Repair Service Agreement
Special Resources, Creative Arts, Art, Life Studies, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Speech Therapy, Life Skills, Grade 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
This high school life skills worksheet will teach your student the importance of a Home Repair Service Agreement and how to complete the agreement. The life skills worksheet uses simple language to explain each basic home repair service agreement section, including Customer Information, Service Details, Parts and Warranty, Payment Information, Consent and Entry, Authorization, and Feedback. This resource includes real-world scenarios and a PDF form for practicing home repair agreements. Home repair agreements are another way to ensure clear communication between the customer and the repair company, according to the no-prep adulting life skills resource. There are a total of 45 reading comprehension questions in this Functional Life Skills resource! This activity will assist high school students in developing the necessary life skills to become more independent at school, at home, and in their communities. A great place to use this handout is in special education classes or one-to-one settings, such as ABA therapy, speech therapy, job coaches, occupational therapy, and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) sessions. High school students working on independent living would benefit significantly from this activity for defining, setting, and measuring IEP goals. In addition to interactive instruction, this resource is ideal for hands-on and community-based learning. Engage your special education class with this highly interactive High School Functional Life Skills Activity! This activity contains step-by-step instructions, questions, and answers that reinforce learning, age-appropriate graphics, real-world examples, and ideas for implementation. This is the perfect special education activity for grade 10, grade 11, grade 12, and autism life skill centers . This special education life skills handout was designed to assist teens and adults with difficulties developing independent living skills. It's a printable, easy-to-use activity ready to hand out! Related Products for Developing Independent Living Skills How to Read a Basic Pay Stub How to Fill Out a Job Application How to Create an Emergency Exit Plan How to Create a Strong Password A PDF with 16 unique pages. Color and black-and-white versions of each page are available for this pdf resource.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Employment Related, Independent Living Skills, IEP Goal-Oriented Skills, Community-Based Instruction, Autism Resource For Parent , Life Skills For Autistic Teens And Adults, Adulting On The Spectrum, Social And Emotional Learning, Life Skills For Adults, Life Skills For Teens
Coping Skills Bingo Counseling Game | Social Emotional Activity
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Life Skills, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Games
Are you wanting a counseling game that will spice up your coping skills lessons in your counseling sessions? This Coping Skills Bingo Game is perfect for keeping engagement high in your sessions while also teaching your students all about different coping skills! This coping skills activity is the perfect counseling activity. With 46 different calming strategies, students will have a chance to practice calming down their big feelings while getting to play a classic game with a fun twist! This coping skills game includes calling cards that state the skill and then students are encouraged to practice that skill if they have it on their board! This bingo game also includes 30 bingo cards with different types of grids to support students with different attention spans and skill levels so you can differentiate how you would like! What is Included: ⭐ 10 3x3 Bingo Cards ⭐ 10 4x4 Bingo Cards ⭐ 10 5x5 Bingo Cards ⭐ 46 Different Coping Skills ⭐ Ink-Friendly Copy Why Is It A Must-Have?: ❤️ Helps students identify & practice different coping skills ❤️ Helps expand different calming strategies for students ❤️ Increases engagement in your sessions ❤️ Perfect For Different Types of Learners Some Ideas for Use Are: ⭐ Individual Lessons ⭐ Small Groups ⭐ Whole Class Lessons Help your students expand their coping skills toolbox, identify the coping skills that work for them, and grow to love social emotional learning with this bingo game !
Author The Feelings and Friends Teacher
Tags Coping Skills, Coping Skills Activity, Coping Skills Game, Coping Skills Bingo, Counseling Games, Counseling Activities, Calming Strategies, Bingo Game, Social Emotional Learning Activities
Going on an Airplane Social Story
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Not Grade Specific, Activities
Airplane travel can be an exciting adventure, but also filled with uncertainty for many children. For kids on the autism spectrum especially, the unfamiliar surroundings and procedures can heighten confusion and anxiety without proper preparation. This social story resource aims to walk children through air travel from start to finish in a detailed yet reassuring way. The story covers every phase, using simple language and visual supports. It explains what to expect when getting tickets, packing bags, and arriving at the airport. Going through security, waiting at the gate, boarding, and taking off are all described in concrete terms. While seated on the plane, appropriate behaviors are outlined along with various occupying activities for the flight like reading books, listening to music, or watching movies. finally, the story describes the sensations of descending and landing as well as exiting the plane and airport. Common emotions a child may experience throughout are validated and labeled, like feeling eager, nervous, bored, or impatient at different points. Suggestions for coping strategies are woven in, like asking for hugs, taking deep breaths, requesting snacks, or stretching. The consistency of the narrative and matter-of-fact tone provide stability children can hold onto. By naming specific sites, sounds, procedures and feelings to expect, uncertainty is diminished. Walking through the entire airport/airplane experience start to finish, this social story is an ideal method for preparing autistic children for airplane travel. It allows them to fully understand and participate in this immersive real-world activity that requires certain social-emotional skills - exactly what social stories are designed for. 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 ClipArt
Author SEN Resource Source
Tags Holiday, Vacation, Airplane, Fear Of Flying, Social Story
SEL: HOT COCO Mindfulness Breathing Calming Activity | Winter/Holiday
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Not Grade Specific, Activities
SEL: HOT COCO Mindfulness Breathing Calming Activity Students take a mindful moment to breathe and trace different objects with their fingertips. This activity teaches students how to calm down emotionally while focusing on their breathing. Help your students relax by teaching them the Trace and Breathe technique, which is a part of social emotional learning (SEL) . This technique helps students feel calmer by focusing on their breath and making small movements. When they feel upset or overly excited, they can use this technique to calm themselves down. Lots of cute and colorful designs to choose from! Black and White also provided! This SEL: HOT COCO Mindfulness Breathing Calming Activity comes with : A Description of the Trace and Breathe skill A Poster with Trace and Breathe A Colored Copy of the resource A Copy that is Black and White Ideas for Teachers to use this resource: With individual students Print out pictures based on student interest! To teach the Trace and Breathe Technique To help students to calm down as needed Ideas for Whole Class SEL: Use the technique after recess, after and assembly, etc... Address the needs of Individual Student: Allow student to use when they need a moment to calm down Create a calm down station in the classroom, have several of these printed and laminated for students to choose from and use as needed Steps to engage in this SEL: HOT COCO Mindfulness Breathing Calming Activity: Take a deep breathe in Begin to trace the picture with your finger Breathe out as you trace Breathe out as long as you can Pause and repeat Other Designs Available here! Animal Bundle- Cat Dog Elephant Monkey Sloth Snake Food Bundle- Pizza Watermelon Popsicle Grapes French Fries Hotdog Transportation Bundle- Airplane Car Bicycle Motorcycle Scooter Train Spring Bundle- Bunny Carrot Chick Flowers Lamb Watering Can Fall Bundle - Bat Candy Corn Ghost Leaf Pumpkin Turkey Winter Bundle - Pine Tree Snow Globe Fireplace Sled Hot Coco Snowman Need some inspiration on how to use the Trace and Breathe activity in your classroom? READ BELOW! Do your students come in from recess/specials/an assembly/any activity out of the norm all sorts of hyped out and out of control? This is the PERFECT activity to get them to calm-down and transition productively! With TONS of different designs to choose from- each student can pick out a picture that speaks to them! You can laminate each student's page or place them in a protective sheet so that they can stay nicely in their desks. Display the directions on the board or have them printed-out on large poster paper. Teaching the "Trace and Breathe" skill is essential to providing your students a structured way to practice mindfulness, control their heart rate and breathing, and transition from a high to a low-energy activity. The Trace and Breathe series can also be used as an essential piece to a calming corner in your classroom! Create a comfortable, calm space where your students can go when they need to cool down. Teach expectations around when it is appropriate for students to use this corner in the beginning of the year. Then, create a binder with lots of different designs the students can choose from. Place the directions to the Trace and Breathe activity on the wall near the calming corner. Then, as needed, students can visit the calming corner, pull-out the Trace and Breathe binder, pick a design that speaks to them, and engage in a moment of meaningful mindfulness!
Author Mrs Bonie Just Teach
Tags Mindfulness , Breathing, Breathing Activity , Calm Down, Calm Dowm Activity , Calm Down Skill, Sel Lesson, Sel Skill , Halloween, Fall
Coping Toolbox SEL Lesson and Activity
Special Resources, Life Skills, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Activities, Crafts, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts
In this social emotional (SEL) activity and SEL coloring pages, you will get a lesson plan on teaching students how to cope with change, strong feelings, and other challenges that come their way. This is such an important skill for students to learn so they can weather the ups and downs of childhood. They will create a paper toolbox, learn 4 different categories of coping, and write/draw with a prompt on a separate handout. The coping skills they will learn about are; slow breathing, say what you see, hear, and feel, think of something to look forward to, and do what you enjoy. This is most suitable for kindergarten, first, second and third grades. There is some reading required but teachers and parents can help the students understand what each skill is. There are visuals on the coping skill sheets as well. There is a page of directions and a link to a video on belly breathing. If you like this product and would like more social emotional learning resources, please visit my store at https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor I am a full-time school counselor and create my own products for my students. I test each product on students when I go into the classes for classroom guidance lessons. If a resource does not resonate with the students, I change it to be more relevant and engaging. These are really kid tested, kid approved products! Teachers and school counselors can benefit from weaving in more social emotional learning lessons in the classroom-if students are not able to cope with a feeling, they have a very difficult time learning and paying attention. It is essential to teach these skills beginning at an early age and continue lessons that are developmentally appropriate as they grow up. You might enjoy some of my other coping skills activities and products here: https://teachsimple.com/product/race-to-match-the-coping-skill-an-sel-game-played-like-spot-it
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Coping Skills, Social-emotional Learning, School Counseling, Special Education, Coping Toolbox, Coping Skills Tool Box, SEL Activity, SEL Coloring Pages
SEL: SLED Mindfulness Breathing Calming Activity | Winter/Holiday
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Not Grade Specific, Activities
SEL: SLED Mindfulness Breathing Calming Activity Students take a mindful moment to breathe and trace different objects with their fingertips. This activity teaches students how to calm down emotionally while focusing on their breathing. Help your students relax by teaching them the Trace and Breathe technique, which is a part of social emotional learning (SEL) . This technique helps students feel calmer by focusing on their breath and making small movements. When they feel upset or overly excited, they can use this technique to calm themselves down. Lots of cute and colorful designs to choose from! Black and White also provided! This SEL: SLED Mindfulness Breathing Calming Activity comes with : A Description of the Trace and Breathe skill A Poster with Trace and Breathe A Colored Copy of the resource A Copy that is Black and White Ideas for Teachers to use this resource: With individual students Print out pictures based on student interest! To teach the Trace and Breathe Technique To help students to calm down as needed Ideas for Whole Class SEL: Use the technique after recess, after and assembly, etc... Address the needs of Individual Student: Allow student to use when they need a moment to calm down Create a calm down station in the classroom, have several of these printed and laminated for students to choose from and use as needed Steps to engage in this SEL: SLED Mindfulness Breathing Calming Activity: Take a deep breathe in Begin to trace the picture with your finger Breathe out as you trace Breathe out as long as you can Pause and repeat Other Designs Available here! Animal Bundle- Cat Dog Elephant Monkey Sloth Snake Food Bundle- Pizza Watermelon Popsicle Grapes French Fries Hotdog Transportation Bundle- Airplane Car Bicycle Motorcycle Scooter Train Spring Bundle- Bunny Carrot Chick Flowers Lamb Watering Can Fall Bundle - Bat Candy Corn Ghost Leaf Pumpkin Turkey Winter Bundle - Pine Tree Snow Globe Fireplace Sled Hot Coco Snowman Need some inspiration on how to use the Trace and Breathe activity in your classroom? READ BELOW! Do your students come in from recess/specials/an assembly/any activity out of the norm all sorts of hyped out and out of control? This is the PERFECT activity to get them to calm-down and transition productively! With TONS of different designs to choose from- each student can pick out a picture that speaks to them! You can laminate each student's page or place them in a protective sheet so that they can stay nicely in their desks. Display the directions on the board or have them printed-out on large poster paper. Teaching the "Trace and Breathe" skill is essential to providing your students a structured way to practice mindfulness, control their heart rate and breathing, and transition from a high to a low-energy activity. The Trace and Breathe series can also be used as an essential piece to a calming corner in your classroom! Create a comfortable, calm space where your students can go when they need to cool down. Teach expectations around when it is appropriate for students to use this corner in the beginning of the year. Then, create a binder with lots of different designs the students can choose from. Place the directions to the Trace and Breathe activity on the wall near the calming corner. Then, as needed, students can visit the calming corner, pull-out the Trace and Breathe binder, pick a design that speaks to them, and engage in a moment of meaningful mindfulness!
Author Mrs Bonie Just Teach
Tags Mindfulness , Breathing, Breathing Activity , Calm Down, Calm Dowm Activity , Calm Down Skill, Sel Lesson, Sel Skill , Halloween, Fall
Essential Safety Skills: Omar Learns How to Administer Basic First Aid
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 Administer Basic First Aid a Medicine Safety Life Skills Story, Olivia teaches Omar the importance of basic first aid. The use of this Essential Safety Life Skills resource will allow students to engage in the following: • How to identify minor injuries and know how to handle them • Introduction to the first-aid kit and its contents • How to clean and dress a minor scrape or cut • Understanding how to help someone with a nosebleed • How to remove a splinter from someone's skin • 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 Essential Safety Life Skills contained in the story! This life skills story will assist high school students and young adults in developing the necessary independent living skills to become more independent at school, at home, and in their communities. This story is designed to be used by special education teachers, occupational therapists, speech therapists, ABA therapists, registered behavior technicians (RBT), parents, supported living coaches, and life skills teachers to teach their students valuable life skills. In addition to interactive instruction, this resource is ideal for hands-on and community-based learning, defining, setting, and measuring IEP goals. Related Products for Developing Independent Living Skills How to Create an Emergency Exit Plan How to Create a Medication List How to Create a Supplement List Understanding and Tracking Allergies How to Read a Prescription Label How to Create a Strong Password What to do When the Doorbell Rings Engage your special education class with this highly interactive High School Essential Safety Life Skills Story! It's printable , easy to use, and ready to hand out! A PDF file with five(5) pages.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Adulting On The Spectrum, Autism Resource For Parent, Autism Reading Comprehension, Life Skills For Visual Learners, Life Skills For Autistic Teens And Adults, Summer Life Skills Activities, Resource For Speech Therapists, Resource For ABA Therapists, Interactive Safety Lessons, Autism Visual Aid Life Skills
Money Math Life Skills Worksheet: Clothes Shopping Level 4
Special Resources, Life Studies, Creative Arts, Art, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Grade 7, 8, 9, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities, Worksheets
Money Math Life Skills Worksheet: Clothes Shopping Level 4 is a meticulously designed, no-preparation-needed tool for middle school students. This important resource helps learners in understanding various aspects of money management, such as calculating discounts and sales tax. Developed particularly for special education students, this worksheet dives into real-world situations adding greatly to its value. The activity incorporates a variety of clothing items creating an extensive range of price calculations involving: Pants Shirts Skirts Dresses shoes Accessories The questions are word problems with multiple correct answer options—an impressive 60 questions divided into six sets containing ten each for different clothing items providing comprehensive coverage that deepens student understanding. This worksheet is valuable in diverse scenarios from special education classes to ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy or RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) sessions. It fortifies independent living skills vital for effectively navigating within and outside the academic environment. This product is versatile in applying practical IEP goals among middle school students developing independence. The application possibilities range from interactive group exercises to hands-on community instruction events. Easily understood instructions facilitate effortless learning combined with immediate reinforcement through concise answers at the end of each section—a feature facilitating closely monitored progress tracking initiatives. Made with age-appropriate graphic illustrations and real-life examples—Money Math Life Skills Worksheet: Clothes Shopping Level 4 augments curriculum relevancy while introducing varied modalities promoting student engagement—making it an effective tool supporting Grade 7-9 learners especially those within autism life skill centers. There are two available versions (colored and black-and-white) of this 40-page PDF format resource: Smoothly integrates into existing teaching routines Provides much-needed instruction supporting objective-driven learning among students requiring specialized intervention. This resource works splendidly with other leveled activities like Grocery Shopping or Reading Menus Level 1-4 and supplements existing efforts towards developing practical money-math skills.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Money Management, Life Skills, Clothing, Discounts, Sales Tax
Going on Vacation Social Story
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Not Grade Specific, Activities
Vacations can be an exciting break in routine, but also filled with uncertainty for many children. For kids on the autism spectrum especially, new environments and activities can heighten confusion and anxiety without proper preparation. This social story resource aims to walk children through vacation travel and experiences in a detailed yet reassuring way. The story uses simple language and visual supports across different possible vacation scenarios. There are pages covering modes of transport like cars, trains and airplanes to reach your destination and popular accommodations like hotels, rental houses, cruises and camping. Common emotions a child may feel throughout are validated and labeled with suggestions for coping strategies are woven in. There are also 3 different versions of the story to cover who the child is travelling with; their family, mom or dad. Walking through the entire vacation process start to finish across potential experiences, this social story resource allows caregivers to tailor preparation to their child’s unique upcoming trip. By naming specific sites, sounds, activities and feelings to expect, uncertainty is diminished. Kids on the spectrum can practice flexibility while enjoying a new adventure, set up for success through this method that caters to their learning style. Included in this resource are 3 different versions of the 29 page PDF social story
Author SEN Resource Source
Tags Vacation, Holiday, Anxiety, Social Story
Critical Thinking: Social Media Comments- Create a Class Constitution for Online Behaviour
Special Resources, Social Studies, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), History, Psychology, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities, Projects
Critical Thinking: Social Media Comments – Create a Class Constitution for Online Behaviour This dynamic teaching resource is designed to address the timely issue of online etiquette and cyberbullying. It is suited for students in the middle grades (6-10), using social media platforms as a focused topic. How to Use: Start by introducing the goal: Working together, we will design a class constitution about appropriate behavior when using Instagram, Snapchat, Tik Tok, Facebook, etc. Talk about using positive language when creating rules (DO instead of DON'T). Decide if you will allow students to find their own examples on approved social media sites, or look for examples yourself before giving this lesson. Go through the 4 scenarios: When someone looks different, When someone goes through a tragedy, When someone disagrees with you, When you disagree with what someone else does. For each scenario, students will look for examples of positive and negative comments, and you can use the prompt questions to get students thinking about how people act online in these situations. Finally, collectively determine a class rule for each situation. For example, When someone looks different... we will only comment if we have something kind to say! After the lesson, students can be assigned a reflective journal task so they can cohesively bring their ideas and thoughts from this lesson together. This lesson goes beyond imparting knowledge pertinent to today's digital landscape—it includes practical exercises that can aid in empathy building too! What's Included: 10 Pages in PowerPoint- so you can edit as you need to! Title Page How to Write Positive Rules Instructions for This Activity When Someone Looks Different Than You... When Someone Goes Through a Tragedy... When Someone Disagrees with You... When a Celebrity Does Something You Disagree With... Rules In Real Life Class Constitution for Social Media Reflection Grades to Use With: This lesson is designed to be accessible to students in the middle grades (6-10). At the younger end of this range, you may provide social media examples yourself, and with older students, they may be able to look up examples on their own.
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Online Etiquette, Cyberbullying, Social Media Comments, Digital Citizenship, Empathy, Class Community, Social Media, Critical Thinking, Online Behavior, Collaboration
Independent Living Skills: How to Create a Supplement List
Special Resources, Creative Arts, Art, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Life Skills, Grade 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
How to Create a Supplement List activity is a No-prep life skill for high school students. It teaches them to track and manage their supplements, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products. The use of this Independent Living Skills resource will allow students to engage in the following: • A detailed guide to creating a supplement list • Keeping track of vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplements • Taking a closer look at the ingredients in a supplement • A guide to documenting the reasons for taking supplements • Creating a reminder for supplement purchases There are a total of 27 reading comprehension questions in this Independent Living Skills resource! This activity will assist high school students in developing the necessary life skills to become more independent at school, at home, and in their communities. A great place to use this handout is in special education classes or one-to-one settings, such as ABA therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) sessions. High school students working on independent living would benefit significantly from this activity for defining, setting, and measuring IEP goals. In addition to interactive instruction, this resource is ideal for hands-on and community-based learning. Engage your special education class with this highly interactive High School Independent Living Skills Activity! This activity contains step-by-step instructions, questions, and answers that reinforce learning, age-appropriate graphics, real-world examples, and ideas for implementation. This is the perfect special education activity for grade 10, grade 11, grade 12, and autism life skill centers . This special education life skills handout was designed to assist teens and adults with difficulties developing independent living skills. It's a printable, easy-to-use activity ready to hand out! Related Products for Developing Independent Living Skills How to Read a Prescription Label How to Create a Medication List What to do When the Doorbell Rings Understanding and Tracking Allergies A PDF with 23 unique pages. Color and black-and-white versions of each page are available for this pdf resource.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags IEP Goal-Oriented Life Skills, Autism Resource For Parent , Life Skills For Autistic Teens, Life Skills For Autistic Adults, Life Skills For High School, Social And Emotional Learning, Special Education Teachers, Resource For Supported Living Coach , Autism Safety Resources, Interactive Safety Lessons
Let's Talk Feelings SEL Presentation
Special Resources, Life Skills, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Presentations, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
In this SEL presentation, you will get a 5 slide Google Slide Presentation. This was originally created for remote learning, however you can adapt this for in the classroom as well. On the second slide, there is a read aloud that I created for the book My Cold Plum Lemon Pie Bluesy Mood by Tameka Brown. This is a wonderful book about a boy with many different feelings, emotions, and moods throughout the book. On the 3rd slide, there is access to a digital spinner with many different feelings on it. Once you click on the spinner in presentation mode, it will create a new tab, scroll down for the large spinner with a variety of feelings on it. When you click on the spinner, it will move and make spinner sounds. You can choose a student to come to the board or your computer to click it to stop. When it stops there will be a feeling on the screen. You can have students turn and talk about when they have felt that way, you could have them talk in groups, you could do it whole classroom and students can raise their hand. Play as many rounds as you have time for. Next on slide 4 the students can do a feelings scavenger hunt where they find something in the classroom (or home if it remote) that reminds them of that feeling. There is animated picture of feelings that come up on the screen. This gets kids up and moving in the classroom and having fun. Finally, on the last slide you will have access to a homework sheet to pass out to students called Inside/Outside Feelings Scavenger Hunt. Students can take this home and fill it out. They will answer prompts for; That makes you feel silly?, What reminds you of a trip, etc. There are 12 prompts for them to answer.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Emotional Intelligence, Interactive Learning, Feelings Exploration, Diversity Representation, Sel, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling, SEL Presentation
Emotions Bingo Counseling Game I Social Emotional Learning Activities
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Life Skills, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Games
Are you looking for a counseling game that will not only help your students identify their feelings but also keep them engaged in your sessions? This Emotions Bingo Game is perfect for your counseling sessions! This emotions game is a perfect addition for your social emotional learning games as this helps students identify their emotions (while playing a fun bingo game)! This emotions matching game includes 2 different types of calling cards: one set that states the emotion as is, and one set that describes a situation and students have to state how they would feel in that situation. This bingo game also includes 30 bingo cards with different types of grids to support students with different attention spans! What is Included: ⭐ 10 3x3 Bingo Cards ⭐ 10 4x4 Bingo Cards ⭐ 10 5x5 Bingo Cards ⭐ 25 Different Emotions ⭐ 2 Separate Calling Cards Why Is It A Must-Have?: ❤️ Expands Emotional Vocabulary ❤️ Helps Students Identify Different emotions ❤️ Increases engagement in your sessions ❤️ Perfect For Different Types of Learners Some Ideas for Use Are: ⭐ Individual Lessons ⭐ Small Groups ⭐ Whole Class Lessons Help your students expand their emotional vocabulary, identify their emotions, and grow to love social emotional learning with this bingo game!
Author The Feelings and Friends Teacher
Tags Emotions Bingo, Feelings Bingo, Counseling Games, Counseling Activities, Emotions Game, Social Emotional Games, Emotions Matching Game, Social Emotional Learning Game
Anger Meter Display
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Not Grade Specific, Activities
A visual anger meter can be a great tool to help children with anger issues. It provides an easy way for children to express their feelings in a non-verbal way. This can be especially helpful for children who may not be able to communicate their feelings verbally. When children use their anger meter it can be used as a way to open discussion and help them understand the cause of their anger and how to manage it in a healthy way. Additionally, the anger meter can be used to teach children healthy coping strategies for managing their anger. Acknowledging and talking about anger can be a helpful way for children to deal with their anger. Talking about their feelings in a safe environment can help children feel better about their anger and can also help them to figure out how to deal with it in a healthy way. Additionally, teaching children healthy coping strategies for managing their anger can also be helpful. This anger meter can either be displayed on the wall for children to go to when they feel they need to or to be directed to by an adult or it can be laminated for them to have their own individual copy with them at their desk to pick up and use whenever it is needed. PDF printable of anger meter and an arrow. Print and laminate and then use a split pin to make it work. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clipart
Author SEN Resource Source
Tags Anger, Behavior, SEN, Emotions, Display
Food Safety Skills: Nelson Learns Proper Food Handling
P.E. & Health, Special Resources, Life Studies, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Life Skills, Home Economics, Grade 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Food Safety Skills: Nelson Learns Proper Food Handling This is a powerful teaching resource designed to enrich life skills through facilitating health via accurate food handling strategies. The main character of the story, Nora, imparts her knowledge on Nelson about how to handle food items safely, particularly perishable foods such as meat, dairy products and eggs. The focal point here is avoiding foodborne illnesses. The narrative utilizes plain language for effective understanding and ease of relate-ability. This learning tool encourages students to adopt prudent habits like cleaning hands before and after interaction with any type of food and implementing correct storage methodologies for deteriorating goods. Interactive Learning The narrative ensures interactive engagement by weaving dialogues which result in active learning reinforcement concerning safe food strategies. With real-life instances combined along with suitable visual aids such as diagrams or illustrations, it transforms theoretical knowledge into practical understanding. "This tool's clarity and precision in explaining complex concepts makes it an ideal teaching aid for high school students or intellectually disabled adults." Ensuring Comprehension In order to strengthen the learning process further, seven comprehension questions appended with answers are included so that learners can grasp the elementary attributes of this critical life skill effectively. Beyond Food: Aiding Independent Living Skills Development Apart from promoting safety measures related to foods consumption, this story prepares high school students for independent living skills development which assists them during their transition phase from school environment towards home settings or beyond into broader society aspects seamlessly. Beneficial especially for special education teachers, therapists (occupational, speech or ABA), parents or living coaches who advocate community-based learning resources whilst defining goals within an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Practical Use Across Diverse Fields This worksheet's practicality extends over a plethora of subjects such as P.E & Health Special Resources and others, making it an extremely versatile teaching aid that can be put to use in many fields including Social Emotional Learning or Life Studies. This tool comes in a convenient printable format that easily fits into lesson plans , consisting of six pages in a PDF file.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Food Safety, Proper Handling, Perishable Foods, Hygiene, Life Skills
Fear of insects Social Story
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Not Grade Specific, Activities
For children who experience intense fear or phobias related to insects, this social story resource provides supporting explanations and coping strategies. Specifically tailored for children on the autism spectrum who may struggle reading social cues, the story aims to logically address the reasons behind insect fears and equip children with skills to manage them. Using a reassuring tone, the social story explains how most insects pose no real danger to humans, as many are so tiny compared to a person’s size. While some insects like bees can sting, the story gives facts about how insect stings rarely cause serious harm. It also highlights all the useful things insects do, like pollinating plants. The second half of the story outlines constructive ways children can deal with insect fears when encountered. This includes techniques like staying calm, thinking logical thoughts about how small insects are, and reminding themselves that insects are useful to their earth. By addressing both the emotional and reality-based sides of insect fears, this social story uses clear language and visuals to teach autistic children coping methods. It validates their feelings while also gently challenging catastrophic thinking. The final outcome is a set of strategies children can employ themselves when afraid, giving them skills, reassurance, and power to manage phobias. 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 Clip Art
Author SEN Resource Source
Tags Insects, Fear, Anxiety, Social Story, Coping Strategies, Coping Skills, Overcoming Fears