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SEL Activities For Elementary Students

Foster a supportive classroom environment with SEL activities tailored for elementary students. This collection includes teamwork exercises, kindness challenges, and self-esteem building activities. By incorporating these resources into your teaching, you can help students develop important social skills and a strong sense of self.

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SEL Stress Management Game-SEL Coloring Pages

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

SEL Boom Cards! Match The Group Like A Chameleon Boom Cards

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

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

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

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

Coping Skills Bingo Counseling Game | Social Emotional Activity

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

Coping Toolbox SEL Lesson and Activity

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

Let's Talk Feelings SEL Presentation

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

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

Making Friends | Interactive Book/Printable | Behavior Support Tool

Making Friends | Interactive Book/Printable | Behavior Support Tool
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Life Skills, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities

Making Friends | Interactive Book/Printable | Behavior Support Tool The Making Friends | Interactive Book/Printable | Behavior Support Tool is a comprehensive teaching resource specifically designed to assist children aged 7-12 who have difficulties in making friends. Aimed at both public school teachers and homeschooling parents, we aim to cultivate an emotionally healthy, socially adept and open-minded generation. Key Features: An engaging interactive book/printable that serves not only as a learning tool but also a behavior support method. It aligns with concepts taught in Social Emotional Learning, Social Skills, and Life Skills curriculums. Children become the crucial characters of their narratives where they learn to initiate conversations and combat internal inhibitions. Inclusive Offerings: A comprehensive layout comprising full book print-out, half-page versions and Google Slides presentation alternatives for flexible use in whole-group or small group instructions. The provision for follow-up exercises such as homework assignments that can reinforce class learning outside the classroom setting. This tool also provides valuable assistance for counselors or therapists dealing with child mental health discussions focusing on issues like personal insecurities etc., thereby extending its relevance beyond traditional classrooms or homeschool settings. Promoting Individualized Attention: We understand unique learners require unique intervention strategies. To cater to this insight we provide suggestions on how quiet spots within classrooms can be used for allowing students some time to recalibrate before rejoining group dynamics. Versatility & Range In addition to the benefits mentioned above there are numerous other social stories addressing varying emotional states such as controlling impulses regarding blurting out without thinking, coping with sadness or anger, managing worry& anxiety etc., thereby extending the usability of this teaching tool far beyond its immediate scope. Please feel free to provide feedback or contact us for any queries about the product!

Author Mrs Bonie Just Teach

Tags Behavior Support, Social Skills, Interactive Book, Printable, Making Friends

28 Calm Down Strategy SEL Cards-Editable!

28 Calm Down Strategy SEL Cards-Editable!
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Activities

In this resource, you will get 28 calm down strategy cards and 8 blank ones that are fully editable. This is a Google Slides presentation that you can download in PDF form if you wish. This is a great resource for a calm down corner in your classroom, in a counseling office, reset area, or to send home to parents who are working with their child on self-regulation. You simply print off on cardstock, laminate for durability and then cut them out. You can hole punch each card and use a binder ring to hold them all together. Some of the calm down strategies are; smell something nice, stretch, do a plank, jump on a trampoline (mini if it is in the classroom), talk to an adult, squeeze something (pillow or stuffy), draw , read, go outside, carry something heavy, do 3 belly breaths, squeeze a stress ball, use weighted blanket, use a pop it, play with play dough, listen to music, listen to nature sounds, close eyes and breath, count backward from 10, wall push ups, floor push ups, look forward to something positive, blow bubbles, do a job, eat a snack, do a job, and there are ones you can edit and put in your own calm down ideas that work for you in your classroom or counseling office. To access the Google Slides, download the pdf and click on the image on the PDF. You will be prompted to "make a copy?" Click "yes" and you will have access to your own copy of this resource. You may also like: https://teachsimple.com/product/8-calm-down-cards-for-calm-down-and-take-a-break-corners (Breathing cards for your calm down corner) https://teachsimple.com/product/take-a-break-or-reset-calm-down-posters-for-calm-down-areas-in-the-classroom (FREE Take a break posters) https://teachsimple.com/product/freebie-visuals-for-resetcalm-down-areas (Free wheel visuals of feelings, strategies and student success behaviors) https://teachsimple.com/product/freebie-visuals-for-resetcalm-down-areas (FREE multicultural feelings poster for your classroom or counseling office) https://teachsimple.com/product/sel-lego-people-emoji-feelings-chart-coloring-page-and-i-spy-activity (Lego like feeling poster and activity)

Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor

Tags Calm Down Corner, For Teachers, For Parents, Yoga, Exercise, Take A Break, Social-emotional Learning, Sel, School Counseling, Social Skills

Stress Management Game played like Apples To Apples-Handouts

Stress Management Game played like Apples To Apples-Handouts
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Activities, Games

In this fun game, played similarly to the Apples To Apples game, students will read different stressful situations and choose a strategy they would use for that situation. There are 18 situation cards and 36 strategy cards. Each player draws 5 strategy cards (they do not show the other players which cards they have). The "judge" will draw a situation card and show the other players the card after reading the situation. For example, "You don't know the answers when taking a test." Then the other players will choose a strategy card they would use for that situation and place it face down to near the judge. The judge will read the different strategy cards and choose which one they would most likely choose. Important to convey to students: There is no "wrong" strategy, just a strategy that the judge would most likely use. Then for the next round, a different person is the judge and the game continues. the discarded strategy cards can get placed under the strategy pile. the person whose strategy was chosen, gets the situation card and also gets one point. This is a fun and engaging way to get students talking about different strategies they would use for stress management as well as different types of stressful situations they can manage if they need to. In this resource you will also be getting 2 mindful coloring handouts. This is a great way to finish the lesson after the game. I also like to begin this lesson by introducing a Brain Pop on stress. You can also choose a short video of your choice or a book about stress to prime the students' brains about what stress is, possible triggers of stress and how to cope with stress. Then the game can be played and can reinforce the topic.

Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor

Tags Social Emotional Learning, Apples To Apples, Game, Stress Management, Calm, Sel, Social Skills, Anxiety, Special Education, Group Resource

Happy Shapes Mindfulness Breathing Exercises Activities Cards for Kids

Happy Shapes Mindfulness Breathing Exercises Activities Cards for Kids
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities

Are you looking for a fun way to introduce mindful breathing to your classroom? This product includes 12 different SUPER CUTE activities children can trace with their fingers to practice calming and mindfulness breathing techniques. They offer a variety of adorable smiling shapes and are GREAT for helping children develop valuable self-regulation skills. Children will love practicing gently smelling the flowers and slowly blowing out the candles! This resource is great for: ⭐ Calming Corners ⭐ Mindful Moments ⭐ Brain Breaks ⭐ Circle Time Activities ⭐ Sensory & Movement Breaks ⭐ Calming Strategies or De-Escalation Plans ⭐ Transitions ⭐ Morning Group Time ⭐ Rainy Day Activities ⭐ Calm-Down Time Emotional & Mental Benefits of Mindfulness: ❤️ Helps Steady Emotions,Reduce Anxiety & Stress ❤️ Teaches Self-Regulation& Calming Techniques ❤️ Helps with Self-Discipline & and to Reduces Impulsivity ❤️ Helps Children Manage their Anxiety ❤️ Aides in Developing Emotional Regulation Skills ❤️ Enhances Children’s Memory & Concentration ❤️ Teaches Children to get Better in Touch with their Thoughts & Feelings ❤️ Enhances the Ability to Listen & Communicate Efficiently ❤️ Improves Attention Spans & Helps Children Learn to Focus ❤️ Teaches Children to be Present in the Moment and on their Current Tasks Click here to check out more of my mindfulness, self-regulation, calming/coping skills, kid's yoga, and preschool teacher listings.

Author Kids Adventure Yoga

Tags Mindfulness Breathing Cards, Calm Down Corner, Mindfulness Activity, Social-emotional Learning, Self-regulation Skills

Best Behavior Basketball SEL Boom Deck and SEL coloring pages

Best Behavior Basketball SEL Boom Deck and SEL coloring pages
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Mazes, Coloring Pages

Best Behavior Basketball SEL Boom Deck With Audio & Handouts This teaching resource mingles the excitement of basketball with enriching learning activities to create a stimulating, engaging environment. The Best Behavior Basketball SEL Boom Deck, furnished with audio and handouts, streamlines social emotional learning (SEL) by dividing students into two competitive teams—either Bulldogs or Cardinals. The immersive learning journey initiates as each student gets a turn answering questions from their team after a coin flip decides which group goes first. There are 88 Boom Deck cards. Because each card is determined by the previous one, the adventure is engaging for all students. Sonic Feature: Featuring sound on every card for easy narration. Learning through Gaming: Covers an entire classroom lesson with its 13 questions per team. There are extra final and tie-breaker questions to keep the excitement all through the game-like session. Teaches practical aspects such as sportsmanship and real-time behavior as they compete constructively within their teams. Bonus Activities: A maze challenge Behavior matching activity using swish or miss SEL coloring pages: An artistic opportunity to design their own basketball shoes and ball Aimed at Early Learners K-3rd Grade Functionalities- : Whole-group sessions, small discussion circles or individual assignments at home catering to varying classroom dynamics. Tech Requirements - E-Learning material created using Boom Cards-interface technology is required. Additional Note: For effective utilization while also tracking student progress efficiently, purchase of premium account recommended post trial versions' expiry. For more SEL coloring pages, Boom Decks, SEL presentations, please visit my store at: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor I am a full-time school counselor and teach SEL classes weekly for grades kindergarten through 8th grade. My SEL products are truly "kid tested, kid approved". If the class or students don't resonate with a lesson, I tweak it and change it to make it more engaging and meaningful for the students.

Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor

Tags Basketball, SEL, Boom Deck, Audio, Handouts, SEL Coloring Pages, SEL Maze, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling, Social Skills

Class Kindness Activities, Community Building, Random Acts of Kindness

Class Kindness Activities, Community Building, Random Acts of Kindness
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Life Skills, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Activities

Class Kindness Activities, Community Building, and Random Acts of Kindness This resource is a vibrant collection designed to nurture empathy and foster a positive classroom atmosphere. It introduces students to the joy of benevolence, aiding fundamental social-emotional development while creating an inclusive learning space where altruism becomes second nature. Applicability: The resource is relevant across kindergarten to grade 5 levels. It's especially useful for teaching units on Social Skills or Life Skills within Special resources. Diverse and Engaging Activities in PDF Format The PDF comes filled with activities that are both engaging and easy-to-implement for any educator or homeschooling parent. These include: "I am kind" crowns - crafting activity . Acts of Kindness Challenge Game.DDIMS_Reference/ISP_GEAR_UP_Nevada!_ProjectYear11_withSGRecipients_02!04!14(2).pdf "Who has?" Kind Acts Bingo game. 'Random Acts of Kindness Fortune Tellers' activity ..docx.htm#main-content' Additional Aspects: We also have kindness challenges designed for individual or group participation along with low prep foldable kindness letters for practical applications. Suitability for Special Education Teachers & Speech/Language Pathologists This resource could be beneficial due to the SEL integration suitable for early learners' specific needs. Also noteworthy is its applicability in home-based learning scenarios focused on life-skills foundations and emotional well-being awareness evolution alongside academic growth. Ultimately, regardless of educators’ experience levels, this resource's simplicity ensures educators can smoothly introduce these concepts into daily teaching practices and witness changes in students' attitudes towards each other. This makes it an invaluable tool for inculcating that kindness becomes more than just a word in their students' daily lives.

Author Socializing with Sprouts

Tags Kindness Activities, Community Building, Empathy, Positive Classroom Atmosphere, Social-emotional Development

Be A Warrior Not A Worrier SEL Boom Cards

Be A Warrior Not A Worrier SEL Boom Cards
Life Studies, Special Resources, Life Skills, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Activities

Product Description: Be A Warrior Not A Worrier Boom Cards is a unique and engaging teaching resource that focuses on helping students understand and manage their worries better. As educators, we acknowledge the emotional and psychological challenges our students go through, especially in these changing times. This product serves as a useful tool to address these needs effectively. Geared towards Grades 4 to 8 , this resource can be incorporated into various subjects under the broad umbrella of Special Resources, particularly Life Skills. Given its versatility, it has potential for use in varying scenarios—a classroom activity for whole group instruction or small group sessions, assigned as individual homework tasks or integrated into home school curricula that focus on character development and self-awareness. S.H.I.E.L.D Strategy & Content Details: This Boom Deck introduces learners to a trait-centred strategy known as S.H.I.E.L.D . The resource comprises twenty task cards featuring interactive playing tasks along. Included are six introductory lessons aimed at familiarizing students with combating their concerns proactively rather than succumbing to worry-filled thoughts. Critical Information For Educators: An active Internet connection is required to access Be A Warrior Not A Worrier Boom Cards which work seamlessly across modern browsers such as Chrome, Safari Firefox and Edge. Apps also exist for accessibility via Android devices, iPhones iPads Kindle Fires etc. All adults—including teachers parents tutors—are required have their own free account on Boom Learning platform for added security. Long-term assignments requiring student progress reports will need premium level accounts - details can be found at the official website linked within provided PDF file—note: this does include clickable image leading directly appropriate location gaining full access purchased boom card set. Summary: Whether employed during classroom instruction or as a homework assignment, these Boom Cards present an innovative means to teach valuable life skills. The Be A Warrior Not A Worrier Boom Cards not only contribute to your teaching resources repertoire but also aid in reshaping our student's attitudes towards their worries – forming warriors and not worriers.

Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor

Tags Warrior, Worrier, Emotional Management, Self-awareness, Boom Cards, Sel, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling, Sel Presentations

Winter Color By Code Coping Skills Activities | Winter Color By Number

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

Practice emotional regulation this winter with these color by number coping skills worksheets . Students follow directions to color 55 calming strategies represented by numbers. As they color, discuss when and why to use strategies like deep breathing, positive self-talk, exercise, and more. Use the 9 included winter pictures like snowmen and snowflakes in counseling lessons, morning meetings, small groups, or as independent calm down practice. These first through third grade resources help build self-awareness skills aligned to CASEL standards. Differentiate instruction by allowing struggling students to use pre-colored options. Extend practice by role playing scenarios that warrant specific coping strategies.

Author The Feelings and Friends Teacher

Tags Color By Code, Color By Number, Color By Coping Skills, Counseling Activities, Counseling Resources, Winter Color By Number, Winter Counseling Activities, Winter Counseling Resources

Friendship Dilemmas Game-Played like Apples To Apples

Friendship Dilemmas Game-Played like Apples To Apples
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities, Games

In this resource, you will teach students how to solve a variety of friendship dilemmas. This game is played like Apples to Apples . There are 18 examples (with pictures) of friendship dilemmas. There are 36 friendship strategy cards. Some of the examples for the dilemma cards are; your friend likes to copy you, your friend brags, your friend does not let you play with other friends, your friend cheats at games, your friend shared something private to someone else and other examples. For the strategy cards, some examples are; talk to your friend about how you feel, listen to their perspective, think about your part in the problem, talk to a parent, talk to an older sibling, distract yourself with something fun, and many other strategies. For the game, divide students into groups of about 4-5. All players get 5 strategy cards. The judge begins by drawing a friendship dilemma card and reads it and shows the group. Each player chooses one strategy from their 5 cards that could be a way to handle the friendship dilemma. Players place the strategy cards FACE DOWN so the judge does not know who placed which strategy card. The judge chooses which one they would most likely use in that situation. It helps to know what the judge might choose! Important: All strategies are valid, there is not one BEST strategy, only which one the judge might most likely choose. The next round, all players take another strategy card as they always need to have 5 strategy cards with each turn. The played strategy cards go back under the strategy pile. someone else is the judge and the game continues as time allows. There are 2 mindfulness coloring sheets to offer to the students after the game. This is an engaging game to play after a friendship skills lesson or conflict resolution skills lesson.

Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor

Tags Friendship Skills, Sel, Social Emotional Learning, Social Skills, School Counseling, Conflict Resolution, Problem Solving, Self-regulation, Relationship Skills

WH- QUESTION CARDS | WHY | LANGUAGE AND REASONING

WH- QUESTION CARDS | WHY | LANGUAGE AND REASONING
Special Resources, ELA, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Pre-Reading, ESL, Grammar, Vocabulary, Writing, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Worksheets & Printables, Flashcards, Activities

30 PAGES OF "WHY / BECAUSE" CARDS ( 12cm x 12cm ) . EACH PAGE HAS A PAIR OF COLOR PHOTOS ( total of 60 ) WITH ORANGE AND YELLOW FRAME, ACCORDINGLY . FOR REASONING, LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS DEVELOPING PRACTICE. The 30 picture pairs are: # laugh - clown # cry - hurt hand # be tired - running # be cold - snow # sweat - sun # eat - hungry # hold umbrella - rain # wear sunscreen - beach # sleep - sleepy / tired # be scared - thunder # do homework - teacher # take pills - be sick # shout - football foul # fall down - slip on banana # apply salve - bee sting # give present - birthday # brush teeth - food # hang clothes - laundry # towel dry - take bath # pay - bill # take temperature - feel feverish # take picture - sightseeing # water - dry soil # change tire - nail # wash car - muddy car # visit dentist - toothache # sew button - single button # mop - wine spill # vacuum - dirty stairs # chop fruits - baby food * No written words included. You can use for: - vocabulary teaching ( according to what we see in the picture or think about it ) - conversation prompts ( inspired by the pictures ) - reasoning ( you can also create "fun and irrational scenarios" ) - narrating ( creating social scenarios ) - writing, as visual prompts ( either sentences or small / longer texts ) - fun ! ! ! This can function as a "go to" material for your speech and language, ocuppational and sped therapy sessions or your classroom teaching . Great for no print screen viewing, as well . 30 - page PDF of cards for language reasoning .

Author WORDS ASIDE

Tags Wh-questions, Language, Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Cause And Effect, Cards, Writing, Visual Prompts, Communication, Words Aside

Eight Seconds To Think Song - Timer

Eight Seconds To Think Song - Timer
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Songs, Activities

Eight Seconds To Think Song - Timer: A Powerful Teaching Resource for Impulse Control and Bully Prevention The Eight Seconds To Think Song - Timer is a unique teaching resource designed for educators catering to Kindergarten up to Grade 5. It brings forth a unique approach towards training impulse control and prevention of bullying, in form of an engaging song that prompts students from PreK-3rd grade to deliberate their actions. A Resource Adaptable to Various Learning Environments This resource, available as an easily accessible video, can be integrated into holistic classroom sessions, used as material for small group discussions or even assigned as homework assignments. Its flexible usage makes it a valuable tool in various learning environments: Holistic Classroom Sessions: Encourages collective cognizance about decisive behavior. Small Group Activity: Shared listening becomes a platform for discussion on the importance of thinking before acting. Homework Assignments: Serves both as an educational journey for students and an entertaining bridge between school learning and home conversations. A Streamlined Approach Towards Social Emotional Learning This tool is categorized under Special Resources within the Social Emotional Learning stream, allowing interdepartmental application across various academic areas. This facilitates seamless integration of its powerful message through different subjects while retaining its relevance. Inherently Honoring Every Child's Capacity The Eight Seconds To Think Song - Timer inherently honors every child's capacity to make good choices when given adequate time and prompting. By emphasizing on bullying prevention, it guides learners towards becoming more considerate with their words and actions— values critical outside classrooms thus nurturing responsible future adults. Illuminating the Virtue of Impulse Control In today's world, impulse control stands as a necessary virtue. This tool encourages young minds to prioritize patient deliberation over quick reactions, bringing forth potential positive individual growth and harmonious interpersonal relations amongst peers. The Eight Seconds To Think Song - Timer serves as a pedagogical tool imbued with soft skills development packed inside an interactive musical experience undeniably capturing student interest effortlessly—the quintessential foundation for lucrative learning.

Author Ethics4Schools

Tags Bullying Prevention, Impulse Control, Social Emotional Learning, Responsible Behavior, Decision-making

What Are They Feeling? An SEL Mystery Reveal Activity!

What Are They Feeling? An SEL Mystery Reveal Activity!
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities

What Are They Feeling? An SEL Mystery Reveal Activity What Are They Feeling? An SEL Mystery Reveal Activity is an interactive teaching resource designed especially for educators working with students from preschool to third grade. Its focus is on enhancing the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) foundation of young learners through picture puzzles that progressively unravel. Ten Puzzles, Ten Emotions The activity contains ten individual puzzles, each focusing on a different emotion. Each puzzle features a vivid picture that reveals itself square by square, challenging children to identify the underlying emotion based on visual cues. Versatility and Adaptability This resource can be used in various teaching scenarios: Lively group classes, Small focus groups, Digital lessons in new-age teaching methods, or Captivating homework assignments. It serves as both a captivating starting point and a clever way to wrap up any lesson. The format allows it to be used with active boards for large group activities or within smaller Centers-oriented activities. Moreover, it also opens up possibilities for friendly team competitions - adding another layer of interaction! Packaged for Convenience This product is available as an easy-to-use Microsoft PowerPoint file. It can effortlessly integrate into existing lesson plans accommodating different schedules and settings fluently. In Essence... In essence, 'What Are They Feeling? An SEL Mystery Reveal Activity ' bridges conventional pedagogic strategies with innovative learning formats - all centered around student engagement and creating conducive learning environments! `

Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor

Tags Interactive Learning, Social Emotional Learning, Cognitive Skills, Visual Cues, Engagement

"Responsibility" Character Traits Song

"Responsibility" Character Traits Song
Special Resources, Creative Arts, Art, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Music, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Songs, Activities

Many of our students love learning in a variety of ways and music is one of those! We can retain information better when we hear it through songs and visual videos. This is one reason we like to incorporate music in our learning environments. We don’t have to limit music to music class only for our students. In my store, you’ll find a wide array of music resources that students will love to learn from. What You Get: This is a music video for your elementary students. The title of this song is “ Responsibility.” This is a song and video that will teach students about character and taking responsibility. This video provides explanations and many examples to support student learning. You can implement this video at the introduction of teaching this character trait. The objective is for students to better understand how to be responsible and what it takes to have good character. This would be a song that I play multiple times for my students across the course of this unit . It is an MP4 file, so you can download it and have the option of embedding it into any slideshow you may be using for instruction. I hope you enjoy! Here are links to similar resources in my store: “PrimeTime” Math Song “Do The Verb” Language Arts Song “Order in the Court” Math Song “Both Sides of the Road” Math Song “Doggies Divide” Math Song “Nouns Nouns Nouns” Language Arts Song Check Out More Resources from My Store: MathDog Media

Author MathDog Media

Tags Responsibility, Character Traits, Social Skills, Social Emotional Learning, Life Skills, Songs About Taking Responsibility, Video On Character Traits

SEL Boom Deck-What Can I Control and Not Control? Audio and Handout!

SEL Boom Deck-What Can I Control and Not Control? Audio and Handout!
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Activities

In this SEL Boom Deck, students will learn about things they can and cannot control. This is an important skill in self-regulation, relationship skills, and self-awareness. There is audio for each card so reading is not required. There are 46 Boom cards and 43 are task cards. The first 3 cards go over the concepts and the directions. Some of the in control examples are; a child is bored in class, a child make a choice that got them late for school, a child raised his hand to ask for help, a child studied for a test and did well on it, a child took something after someone dared them too, and many more. Some examples for the out of control concept are; a child's balloon was popped from a tree branch, there was a thunder storm, a family is moving, a child is walking in the rain, a child got a toy grabbed by another class member, a child is stuck in traffic and worried they will be late, a child did not get the lead role in a play, and more. After students participate in the Boom deck, they can write and draw their own examples of things they can and cannot control. There is a also a cute airplane that students can color and draw themselves being the pilot of their own plane (and mood, actions, feelings, etc.) This Boom deck can be something students do whole group (there enough cards for each student to do an example) or in centers , or you could assign this individually for homework. If there is an example of someone caught in a situation that causes them to feel upset regardless of whether they can or cannot control it, students are prompted by another card to help the person in the example feel better and do some things that they can control to help themselves. Please see Boom Deck's Terms of Use located on their website.

Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor

Tags SEL, Boom Deck, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling, Social Skills, Self-regulation, Control, Friendship Skills, Special Education

"Kindness" Character Traits Song

"Kindness" Character Traits Song
Special Resources, Creative Arts, Art, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Music, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Songs, Activities

"Kindness" Character Traits Song is an informative music video for elementary students that teaches about the character trait of kindness through explanations and examples. Educators can use this 4-minute video MP4 file to introduce and reinforce the concept of kindness. Students will learn to identify kindness in themselves and others. The catchy song played over colorful animations will help students retain the traits of good character. This resource can be implemented in a variety of ways - as an introduction activity played for the whole class, in small groups for discussion, or even assigned for at-home viewing. Use across multiple lessons on character education for repeated exposure. Check out similar character-building song resources at MathDog Media like "Do The Verb" and "PrimeTime Math."

Author MathDog Media

Tags Videos, Music, Character Traits, Student Songs, Social Emotional Learning, Social Skills