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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 Presentations Boom Deck-Traffic Light Feelings With Audio
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Speech Therapy, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Teacher Tools, Presentations, Activities
In this SEL Boom Deck SEL presentation, there are 24 playing task cards with audio so there is no reading required. There are also 7 informational cards with audio as well. Students will learn about traffic light feelings. There are different intensity levels of feelings and each one is a certain color. For example, red means stop-this is when one is feeling angry, unsafe, really upset or scared. Yellow means slow down; feelings associated with yellow are worried, silly, excited, distracted in class and frustrated. Green means go-the feelings associated with green are happy, calm, proud, and focused. Students will click on either the red, yellow or green light image at the bottom of every page. There is a prompt to have students share what strategies can be used if someone is red or yellow and need to calm down. Some of the examples given in the Boom Deck are; Adam was nervous about the first day of school, Yani was frustrated that his friend was not playing by the rules, Sam knocked down his tower because he was upset about not having more red blocks, Julie was happy it was yoga day in P.E. today, Chase was super scared about the shadow of the cactus, Gigi felt grateful for her birthday present, Evan was super excited it was carnival day at school, Pari was feeling scared about the thunder and lightening, and many more child relatable scenarios. This lesson can be used for preschool, kindergarten, first grade and second grade. This lesson will help students self-regulate by encouraging them to identify and manage those strong feelings many students (and adults) have throughout the day. This Boom Deck is a great extension activity after my other lesson on traffic light feelings here: https://teachsimple.com/product/traffic-light-feelings-lesson-an-sel-self-regulation-tool Please visit Boom Learning for Terms of Use for their decks.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Boom Cards, SEL, Social-emotional Learning, Social Skills, Special Education, School Counseling, Self-regulation, Emotions, SEL Presentations, SEN Presentations
Yoga Poses for Kids Cards - Deck One
P.E. & Health, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Grade 1, 2, 3, Games, Activities, Flashcards, Worksheets & Printables
Brand-New Design for 2025! Discover the joy of yoga with 25 fun, easy-to-follow poses for kids! These colorful, engaging cards are perfect for: Brain breaks in the classroom Calm corners or transitions Full kids yoga classes or quick movement activities at home What’s Inside the Deck: 25 yoga pose cards 25 matching illustrated keyword cards 25 description cards 25 pose + keyword illustration 4 fun themes: Travel, Earth, People, and Animals Pose index and teaching tips Why You’ll Love It: Kid-Friendly Design: Bright, clear illustrations make it easy for children ages 3+ to follow along. Versatile Uses: Perfect for teachers, parents, and kids yoga instructors. Ideal for both beginners and experienced yogis. Encourages Creativity: Use the cards to create imaginative stories or sequences. Multicultural Representation: Features diverse yogi kids from seven countries. Customer Favorite: "I used the yoga cards yesterday with my PK class. I used them like flashcards and held each one up to see if they could name the pose. Almost all of my kids knew the names and poses, plus we counted to see how many we had learned and there were 45! We were all amazed and then picked our favorite poses to do. It was a wonderful learning opportunity."-Stephanie Give the gift of movement, mindfulness, and fun. Perfect for kids, teachers, and parents alike! Ages 3+. For tips on using the cards, check out our guide: "How to Play with Yoga Cards for Kids." Makes a wonderful gift for the teachers, parents, friends, and children in your life. Fun for all ages. 3 years+
Author Kids Yoga Stories
Tags Kids Yoga, Yoga Poses, Classroom Yoga, Matching
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
Kindness and Empathy Challenge - Top Secret: Mission Possible
Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Social Skills, Community Building, Resources for Teachers, Reading, ELA, Elementary, Activities, Projects, Graphic Organizers, Teacher Tools, Worksheets & Printables
Perfect for revitalizing classroom relationships after winter break, the Top Secret: Mission Possible Kindness and Empathy Challenge encourages students to practice empathy, build social-emotional skills, and foster a supportive classroom environment through fun and meaningful activities. Why You Need This Resource: Designed for January and February, this kindness and empathy challenge is perfect for reviewing classroom expectations, teaching positive interactions, and helping students act with character. Students will develop and choose secret missions, completing tasks that spread positivity in and around their school and home, while reinforcing key social-emotional learning (SEL) skills. What’s Included in This Mission: Mission Statement for Your Agents: A top-secret introduction that gets students engaged and ready to take on their roles as agents of kindness. Idea List for Secret Tasks: A variety of creative and impactful kindness missions they can accomplish in secret. Blank Planning Organizer: A space for your students to brainstorm and design their own missions for added creativity and ownership. Nonfiction Reading Passage: A thoughtfully crafted passage, complete with discussion questions to deepen understanding and spark conversations. How This Resource Benefits Your Classroom: Builds a positive classroom culture through team-building activities and SEL-focused challenges. Encourages students to practice empathy and kindness in real-life scenarios. Helps review and reinforce classroom rules and expectations post-winter break. Supports academic skills with nonfiction reading, comprehension, and discussion opportunities. Perfect For: Classroom team-building activities in January and February Social-emotional learning lessons Reviewing classroom rules and expectations after winter break Teachers looking for engaging SEL resources that make a real impact Keywords: Kindness Activities for Kids, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Resources, Empathy Lessons for Elementary, Kindness Challenge for Students, Classroom Team-Building Activities, Post-Winter Break Activities, Character Education, Nonfiction Reading with Discussion Questions, February Kindness Activities, Kindness Missions for Elementary Classrooms. Equip your students with the tools they need to create a supportive and empathetic classroom environment while keeping them excited and motivated. Mission Possible: Accepted!
Author Kel's Klass
Tags Kindness Activities, Social And Emotional Learning Resources, SEL, Empathy Activities, Kindness And Empathy Challenge, Nonfiction Reading, Post-winter Break Activity, February Kindness, February Empathy
Soccer Game – Find the Match! Spot It! Style with Hand-Drawn Cliparts
Montessori, Math, Early Math, Special Resources, Common Core, Holiday & Seasonal, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Speech Therapy, Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Preschool, Infant, Toddler, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Games, Worksheets & Printables, Task Cards, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Quizzes, Projects, Flashcards
Soccer Game – Find the Match! Spot It! Style with Hand-Drawn Cliparts Similar to Dobble / Spot it! A quick-thinking visual game for elementary learners – perfect for brain breaks, warm-ups, or station work ⚽🧠 This printable matching game is built around a simple idea: every two cards share exactly one image – and the goal is to find it faster than your opponent! Designed in a soccer theme and illustrated with my own hand-drawn clipart, this version adds a playful and sporty twist to the classic Dobble/Spot It! concept. You’ll receive two full sets of 31 cards each – in both round and square formats. Each card includes six different soccer-related illustrations (balls, shoes, trophies, whistles, and more). Whether you're working on visual attention, comparison, or just want to offer something fun and interactive, this game is a low-prep favorite. What’s included: 62 cards in total (2x 31-card sets) 2 formats: round and square (easy to cut) All images are original soccer-themed clipart Clear instructions included PDF format for printing and laminating How I’ve used it in the classroom: This type of game has worked really well for me during transition times or as part of a classroom “focus station.” It’s quick to explain, easy to set up, and even young learners who don’t read yet can join in. The competitive element keeps it exciting, but the visual search also supports focus and attention. You can play in small groups, pairs, or even adapt the cards for solo use. The laminated version holds up well over time, and I often keep a copy in our class game drawer. A simple, sporty way to bring energy and focus into your classroom – and a nice break from worksheets. Print, cut, and play – no prep needed, and lots of learning packed into a simple activity. Warm regards, Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we focus on creating a positive and inspiring learning environment.
Author Lernfitness
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Tags Math, Foreign Languages, Game, Spot It, Educational Card Games, Visual Math Activity, Find The Match, Soccer, Soccer Game, Elementary
Guided Reading Level H - Who Cooks for the Community
ELA, Resources for Teachers, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Career, Life Studies, Social Studies, Economics, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Literacy Readers, Quizzes, Quizzes and Tests, Assessments
This Guided Reading Book - Who Cooks for the Community (Level H) includes: Guided Reading Color Label (front cover x1) This is a quick way to match the book’s demands to what students can generally handle.. The overall goal is to use the level/color to pick books for several smaller groups. To qualify for a certain level, a student is expected to read a book from that level with about 90–94% accuracy. If a student is consistently accurate and understands, move up a level. If the student is struggling at that level, drop down and add more support. Each student will improve at completely different rates, but it is generally one of the best ways to check progress across the class. DOWNLOAD THE CATALOG TO VIEW ALL GUIDED READING BOOKS AVAILABLE (SORTED LEVELS A-Z) Pre-Reading Question (x1) Teacher asks the prompt aloud, can be while showing the cover or first page. Students share what they already know, or make educated guesses from the cover. Prompt them to use the target vocabulary. Write some of their responses on the board to look back at during the reading. Vocabulary Words (x5) Introduce the five words, best doing it one at a time. Start by saying it, while students repeat and then see if anyone knows what it means before reading further. Read through the meaning and try to briefly connect each word to a picture or gesture so it’s meaningful. Ask students to flip through the book pages and point to where they see each of the vocabulary words. While reading the book pause upon coming across one of the vocab words or read the sentence twice to make sure students understand the word has appeared. Optional: Ask students to raise hands whenever they see/hear one of the new words. Guided Reading Pages (x10) Check the book snapshot (below) for: primary topic - do you need to prep extra reading or intro materials on this? what is taught best - decide on 1-2 bullets to focus on, use the prompt or words provided here for best results. learning goals - what you are checking for students to be able to do after the session, elicit answers using prompts or words provided. key vocabulary (see section above). questions overview - so you know what is coming up and if you need to prep extra materials to assist understanding. Run the lesson You may have already looked at a few of the pages together, but you can show them some of the pictures again first to set meaning. Depending on how much time you have and how familiar your students are with guided reading class, you may want to read the book aloud first with the group first. Students whisper or partner read, while you listen in. If time, do it as a group, one student reading a page each. Use the guided page’s prompts to coach: “Check the picture / does it make sense?” “Point under the words / try the first sound” “Reread the sentence smoothly”. Try to focus more on one student per session (rotating every time), so you can work out if they are ready to move up or need to move down a level. Comprehension Questions (back cover x3) This is your way to check that students didn’t just say the words, but actually understood the text. First, let students answer by pointing to the page/picture and saying a short sentence. After any answer, follow with: “Show me where you found that in the text.” In bigger groups, have partners answer first (10–20 seconds), then call on 2–3 students to share. Differentiation tips: Emerging speakers/struggling readers: oral + pointing On-level: oral in a full sentence Higher: one written sentence or draw + label Book Snapshot Title: Who Cooks for the Community? Genre: Nonfiction (informational) Subject: Social Studies / Reading Primary Topic: Kitchen jobs that feed the community Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): H What This Book Teaches Best How many different workers in a kitchen help make food for others in the community (restaurants, schools, hospitals). The roles and responsibilities of kitchen jobs (head chef, sous chef, line cooks, prep cook, pastry chef, bakers, pizza makers, dishwasher). How teamwork in kitchens helps people stay healthy by providing nutritious meals. Using text to learn job-specific actions and tools (checking supplies, chopping ingredients, measuring, mixing dough, cleaning pots and pans). Learning Goals Students will describe how kitchens help the community using details from the book. Students will identify at least three kitchen jobs named in the text and tell what each job does. Students will explain what the head chef decides and why that role is important. Students will describe how the prep cook helps the other cooks work faster, using text evidence. Students will explain why a clean kitchen is important for preparing food, based on the dishwasher page. Key Vocabulary From the Text sous — a helper chef who is second in charge. ingredients — foods used to make a meal or recipe. responsible — in charge of an important job. specialize — focus on doing one kind of work well. nutritious — good for your body; helps you stay healthy. Discussion Prompts Pre-reading question: Who do you think works in a kitchen, and what might they do? Comprehension questions: Where does the book say people visit kitchens to get the food they need? What does the head chef decide in the kitchen? Why does the book say the dishwasher is an important part of the kitchen team? Printing Tips 1. Best Printing Method (Recommended) “Booklet” Printing (Best if Available) If your printer or PDF viewer supports Booklet Printing , use this. Settings to use: Print mode: Booklet Paper size: Letter or A4 (either works) Orientation: Landscape Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Scaling: Fit to printable area Booklet subset: First test: Front sides only Then: Back sides only This will automatically: Pair pages correctly Put the cover on the outside Align everything for folding After printing, fold in half and staple along the spine . 2. If “Booklet” Printing Is NOT Available You can still print this correctly with manual duplex printing . Step-by-step: Open the PDF. Choose Print . Set: Orientation: Landscape Pages per sheet: 1 Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Print all pages . Because each PDF page already contains two facing book pages, the result will still fold cleanly into a book. Thousands of Cored Education products are included with your TeachSimple membership. Download links and encyclopedia index available here.
Author Cored Education
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Tags Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Leveled Reading, Nonfiction, Reading, Guided Reading, Social Studies, Chef, Careers
Self Care Bingo Game Printable, Health & Wellness Activities
Life Skills, Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Mindfulness, Mental Health, P.E. & Health, Homeschool Resources, Elementary, Adult Education, Middle School, Games, Activities
Encourage mindfulness, kindness, and healthy habits with this Self-Care Bingo Game Printable —a fun and uplifting way to promote wellness and self-love! Whether used in the classroom, at home, during a wellness event, or even at a party, this game is a meaningful activity that helps participants reflect, relax, and recharge. Featuring positive and practical actions like “drink water,” “take a deep breath,” “write something you’re grateful for,” and “go for a walk,” this bingo game supports emotional well-being and encourages small, manageable steps toward better self-care. What’s Included In this Bingo Game Pack? 40 unique Self-Care Bingo cards 30 Calling cards with wellness, mindfulness, and self-love prompts Easy-to-follow instructions – just print and play Suitable for all ages – kids, teens, and adults This Bingo Game Pack is Perfect For: Classroom SEL and mental health lessons Therapy groups and counseling sessions Wellness parties and retreats Family game nights or self-care challenges This Self-Care Bingo Game is a thoughtful, fun, and flexible way to build healthy routines, spark meaningful conversations, and inspire a little extra self-love every day.
Author Perfect_Printables
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Tags Self Care Bingo, Wellness Bingo Game, Mental Health Bingo, Self Love Activity, Health And Wellness Printable, Mindfulness Bingo Game, Self Care Party Game, Wellness Activity For Groups, Printable Self Care Game, Relaxation Activity For Adults
Mariah's Mystery- A Fun SEL Cooperative Game For Kids
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Life Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Activities, Games
In this highly fun and engaging game, students will work together to decide the answers to a mystery game. They will listen to clues and read about a situation that needs to be solved. they will need to work together to solve this mystery. They will have one person who will be using a pencil to eliminate the answers that are not correct based on the different clues. There are a number of clues that groups of students will get (4 - 5 students is best) and each student will read each clue one at a time and the person who has the pencil and possible answers will help to cross out the eliminated answers based on the clues. Each student though will play a part in figuring out what clue is going to be a helpful clue to rule out an answer to either what is missing, who took it or where the item is. This is a great activity for groups to practice problem solving and cooperation, especially if you have some students who are not doing very well as cooperating as a group or some students who are not listening to other students share their perspective. Each student in this activity holds an important clue to the mystery. The directions are in the resource and this is highly engaging for the grades of third, fourth, fifth and sixth. However, for advanced grades, 2nd and even 7th grades would also benefit and find enjoyment in this activity. You know you students best! For more SEL fun activities, please visit: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor (ON my SEL store page, I do have many SEL coloring pages, SEL presentations, SEL activities and very engaging resources for students kindergarten through high school. I do use my products with my classroom guidance lessons each day and if a student or students do not like the lesson(s), I do not keep them!)
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Cooperative Game, Sel, Social Emotional Learning, Social Skills, Special Education, School Counseling, Detective Games, Advisory Games, Mystery Game
Editable Parent Letter – Inform Families About Your School Dog
Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Animals, Life Sciences, Science, Classroom Management, Resources for Teachers, High School, Middle School, Elementary, Early Learning, Homeschool Resources, Not Grade Specific, Adult Education, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Boards, Projects, Activities, Door Decor, Presentations, Teacher Tools, Templates, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
Editable Parent Letter Inform Families About Your School Dog in a Clear & Supportive Way 🐶📄 Bringing a therapy dog into your school is an exciting step, but it’s important that parents feel informed, comfortable, and confident about how the dog will be integrated into school life. Whether your dog is in training or already a certified school therapy dog, this editable parent letter gives you a professional yet approachable way to communicate with families. Save time with a ready-to-use structure, while still being able to personalize details to fit your specific school dog program. This letter template helps explain the purpose, benefits, and guidelines of having a school dog while addressing common parent questions and concerns. 🐾 What Makes This Parent Letter So Helpful? ✔ Saves You Time – A clear, structured letter that you can edit to match your school and dog’s situation. ✔ Three Customizable Versions – Whether your dog is in training or fully certified, choose the letter that fits best. ✔ Reassures Parents – Provides families with transparent information about safety, learning benefits, and school policies. ✔ Professional Yet Friendly – A warm, engaging tone that helps build trust with parents. ✔ Completely Editable – Customize in PowerPoint or Keynote, or print the ready-to-use PDF version. 📌 What’s Included? 📥 Three Different Parent Letter Versions: 📝 Therapy Dog in Training – A welcoming letter introducing the school dog’s role during training. 📑 Therapy Dog in Training (Formal Version) – A more structured, professional-style letter. 📜 Certified Therapy Dog – A letter that presents the fully trained dog and highlights its impact. 🎨 Design Options: ✔ Each version comes in five colors + a black-and-white option. 📌 Formats Included: 📄 PDF – Ready to print and use as-is. 🎞 PowerPoint & Keynote – Fully editable, allowing you to personalize names, school details, and policies. 💡 How to Use This Parent Letter 📍 Step 1: Choose the version that best fits your therapy dog program. 📍 Step 2: Edit the content (if needed) to include specific school information. 📍 Step 3: Print or email the letter to parents before introducing the dog. 📍 Step 4: Use it for school board approvals or staff meetings as a formal introduction. 💡 Bonus Tip: Laminate the letter and keep a copy in your classroom or school office for reference! 🌟 Why Teachers & Therapy Dog Handlers Love This Resource ✔ “This saved me so much time! I just edited the details, and it was ready to send.” ✔ “Parents felt reassured because everything was clearly explained.” ✔ “The different versions were perfect—I could choose the one that fit our situation best.” 🐶 Make Parent Communication Easy & Stress-Free! Having a therapy dog in school is a wonderful opportunity—but keeping parents informed is key. This editable parent letter gives you the perfect way to explain everything professionally, warmly, and clearly. 📥 Download now and confidently introduce your school dog to families! 🐾✨ 📍 Best wishes, Heike from Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we create a positive and inspiring learning environment. 🐶✨
Author Lernfitness
Tags Therapy Dog, Animal-assisted Learning, Inclusive Education Tools, Therapy Dog Rules, Classroom Pet Guidelines, Therapy Dog In School, Social-emotional Learning, SEL, Dog, Parent Letter
Spanish Action Verbs Flashcards | de verbos en Español
Classroom Management, Resources for Teachers, Life Skills, Special Resources, Social Skills, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Speech Therapy, Special Education Needs (SEN), Infant, Toddler, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Classroom Decor, Banners, Bulletin Boards, Door Decor, Posters, Word Walls, Flashcards, Worksheets & Printables, Teacher Tools
This interactive and attractive set Spanish Action Verbs Flashcardslearners develop their original Spanish Action Verbs Flashcards this set contains in this set, each in each a different Digraphs Spanish Action Verbs Flashcards of dedicated Spanish Action Verbs Flashcards to ensure a fun and structured approach to using a fun and type of work that useful; Each card is fun this edited set of Spanish Action Verbs Flashcards is built in an elegant style that attracts attention this interactive and attractive set of CSpanish Action Verbs Flashcards designed to help young learners develop their original Spanish Action Verbs Flashcards skills through Spanish Action Verbs Flashcardssexercises This set contains . these printable Flashcards offer useful courses, this provides a useful course-rich practice, it is designed to help using resource grade 1 easily to learn about Spanish Action Verbs Flashcards a fun and interactive manner. A collaborative learning activity added students. PDF format
Author LAMO
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Tags Spanish, Vocabulary, Centers, En Español, Flash Cards, ESL, Speech Therapy, Special Education, Printables, EFL
SEL Drug Free Red Ribbon Week Bingo | Anti-Drug Awareness Activities
Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Classroom Management, Resources for Teachers, Health, P.E. & Health, Elementary, Homeschool Resources, High School, Games, Activities
Promote healthy choices and positive behavior in your classroom with this SEL Drug Free Red Ribbon Week Bingo Game ! This engaging and educational activity is perfect for helping students understand the importance of staying drug-free while building social-emotional learning (SEL) skills in a fun and interactive way. What’s Included In This Red Ribbon Week Bingo Game Pack? • 40 unique bingo cards with anti-drug awareness themes • 30 Calling cards featuring key vocabulary (e.g., respect, responsibility, healthy choices, courage, friendship, kindness, drug-free, safety) • Teacher instruction sheet • Printable format – just print and play • Easy-to-Follow Instructions for Teachers and Students Why Teachers Love It: • Reinforces positive decision-making and healthy lifestyle habits • Encourages class discussions about safety, respect, and self-control • Easy to prep – perfect for quick classroom activities • Supports SEL and character education lessons • Great tool for Red Ribbon Week assemblies or awareness events Great For: • Red Ribbon Week classroom celebrations • SEL and health education lessons • Counseling or advisory sessions • Small group activities or school assemblies • Community and school awareness programs Make Red Ribbon Week meaningful and memorable with this Drug Free Bingo Game —a simple, no-prep way to teach students about making positive choices and living a healthy, drug-free life!
Author Perfect_Printables
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Tags Red Ribbon Week Bingo, Drug Free Bingo, Anti Drug Activity, Sel Classroom Game, Drug Awareness Game, Red Ribbon Activity, Healthy Choices Bingo, Drug Prevention Week Game, Anti Drug Bingo
All About Me Backpack Worksheet First Week Back to school activity Wri
Creative Writing, Writing, ELA, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Door Decor, Classroom Decor, Crafts, Activities, Projects, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
Engaging and Fun! Welcome students back to school with this creative All About Me Backpack activity designed to help students introduce themselves and build classroom connections. Perfect for the beginning of the school year, this resource encourages self-expression while helping students feel more comfortable and confident in a new learning environment. This resource includes two printable worksheets. One worksheet features a backpack template with sections for students to share information about themselves, including their name, age, favorite color, favorite subject, favorite book, hobbies, and more. It also includes space for doodles and a self-portrait. The second worksheet provides a blank backpack template that students can decorate freely using their own creativity. This activity is perfect for icebreakers, back-to-school lessons, morning work, classroom displays, bulletin boards, independent work, and homeschool learning. The completed backpacks can also be used for a fun classroom gallery walk that encourages students to learn more about one another. File type: PDF
Author Sadigitalart
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Tags Writing Craft, Back To School Activity, First Week
Mindfulness Journey-An SEL Boom Deck With Audio
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities
In this pixel themed Boom Deck, students will learn about the concept of mindfulness versus worrying about the future or dwelling on the past. There are 24 playing task cards and 10 introductory/closing cards. There is audio on each card so there is no required reading involved. This is a social emotional learning resource and it was created to have students learn about mindfulness in a fun and interactive way. There are different scenarios on each card with a different image on each card. Some of the situations involve sports, friendships, family, and other kid friendly situations. This deck can be used to assign to individual students, for a group or center resource, or as a whole class activity. Student enjoy coming up to the interactive white board and taking turns trying to distinguish between what is a mindfulness reaction and what is an unhelpful thought or worry. This is great for grades first, second, third, fourth and fifth. For more resources like this, check out my store here: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor For more SEL resources, presentations and activities, check out these favorites: https://teachsimple.com/product/sweet-or-sour-friendship-behaviors-boom-cards-with-audio (A boom deck about identifying sweet and sour friendship behaviors.) https://teachsimple.com/product/28-calm-down-strategy-sel-cards-editable (28 calm down sel strategy cards. Some examples in this resource are playing with pop its, belly breaths, talk to an adult, squeeze a stress ball, do floor push ups, do wall push ups, etc.) https://teachsimple.com/product/8-sel-posters-and-classroom-decor-items (8 SEL posters for your classroom, counseling office, etc. Some of the posters are the THINK strategy, How Are You Feeling? Things you can control or not control, changing your mindset from fixed to growth, affirmations, the power of yet, things to do when you are angry.) https://teachsimple.com/product/escape-the-beach-boom-deck-with-audio-and-handouts (Escape The Beach SEL Boom Card Escape Room with handouts. This is a fun way to end the year with students. They will solve puzzles and end up with letter that form a word (summer) and escape the beach!)
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
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Tags Boom Deck, Sel, Social Emotional Learning Activities, School Counseling, Sel Resources, Mindfulness, Social Skills, Pixel Themed, Boom Cards
Therapy Dog Classroom Rules – Create, Discuss & Decorate! 🐶🏫 Banner
Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Animals, Life Sciences, Science, Classroom Management, Resources for Teachers, High School, Middle School, Elementary, Early Learning, Pre-K, Classroom Decor, Banners, Bulletin Boards, Projects, Activities, Drawing Templates & Outlines, Worksheets & Printables, Coloring Pages, Worksheets
Therapy Dog Classroom Rules Create, Discuss & Decorate! 🐶🏫 Bringing a therapy dog into the classroom is an exciting and rewarding experience, but it also requires clear expectations and structure. This Therapy Dog Rules Pennant Banner is a creative and engaging way to introduce, reinforce, and display important guidelines for students when interacting with a school therapy dog. Whether your school already has a therapy dog or you’re just starting to introduce the idea, these pennants help students understand respectful behavior, responsibilities, and boundaries in a fun and visual way. 🐾 Why This Resource is Perfect for Your Classroom ✔ Encourages Respectful Interactions – Helps students learn how to behave around a therapy dog. ✔ Interactive & Creative – Students can draw, write, or collage their own pennants to personalize the display. ✔ Supports Classroom Discussions – Use as a conversation starter about animal care, empathy, and safety. ✔ A Fun Visual Reminder – Display the banner in the classroom or on the door so rules are always visible. ✔ Perfect for Any Therapy Dog Setting – Ideal for schools, counseling offices, and special education programs. 📌 What’s Included? 📜 Printable Therapy Dog Rules Pennants, featuring: ✔ Ready-made rule templates ✔ Blank versions for students to create their own rules ✔ Simple, clear visuals for all ages ✔ pre-colored for quick use 🎨 How to Use This Resource 1️⃣ Print the pennants and the door sign. 2️⃣ Let students illustrate, decorate, or collage the rules in their own creative way. 3️⃣ Cut out and string the pennants together to create a classroom banner. 4️⃣ Hang the banner somewhere visible to reinforce positive interactions with the therapy dog. 🏆 Classroom Tip: Involve students in writing the rules together before decorating their pennants. This makes them feel more responsible for following the guidelines! 🐶 Why Teachers Love It ✔ “A great way to help kids understand boundaries around therapy dogs.” ✔ “The perfect mix of creativity and structure—students loved making their own rules!” ✔ “Looks great on the classroom wall and actually helps reinforce good behavior!” 🏫 Make Your Therapy Dog Program a Success! Having a therapy dog in the classroom can be an incredible learning experience—but students need guidance to make sure it’s a safe and positive environment. This banner set makes it easy, interactive, and fun to set those expectations! 📥 Download now and start creating your therapy dog-friendly classroom today! 🐾✨ 📍 Best, Heike from Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we create a positive and inspiring learning environment. 🐶✨
Author Lernfitness
Tags Therapy Dog, Animal-assisted Learning, Inclusive Education Tools, Therapy Dog Rules, Classroom Pet Guidelines, Therapy Dog In School, Social-emotional Learning, SEL, Dog Classroom Rules
Penguin's Cozy Hat Cored Literacy Readers Level D
ELA, Resources for Teachers, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Common Core, Library, Children’s Literature, Literature, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Writing Prompts, Literacy Readers
Book Snapshot Title: Penguin’s Cozy Hat Genre: Fiction Primary Topic: Persevering through a windy challenge Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): D What This Book Teaches Best Perseverance / determination: Percy keeps holding on until his hat stayed put , showing real determination. Cause and effect: A small puff of wind turns into a stronger wind that tugged at his hat. Problem-solving with actions: Percy changes his body position— wiggles , squats low , and holds steady —to keep the hat on. Descriptive language: Words like crisp , icy cold , and roared help readers feel the setting. Learning Goals Students will: retell the main events from the story describe why Percy loved his hat using details from the text explain how the wind affected Percy’s hat and what Percy did in response identify words and phrases that describe the cold, windy setting explain how Percy feels at the end and support the idea with text evidence Key Vocabulary From the Text waddled — walked with short, side-to-side steps crisp — cold and fresh feeling tugged — pulled hard on something squatted — bent down very low determination — not giving up when it’s difficult FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS AND ENCYCLOPEDIA INDEX HERE Printing Tips 1. Best Printing Method (Recommended) “Booklet” Printing (Best if Available) If your printer or PDF viewer supports Booklet Printing , use this. Settings to use: Print mode: Booklet Paper size: Letter or A4 (either works) Orientation: Landscape Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Scaling: Fit to printable area Booklet subset: First test: Front sides only Then: Back sides only This will automatically: Pair pages correctly Put the cover on the outside Align everything for folding After printing, fold in half and staple along the spine . 2. If “Booklet” Printing Is NOT Available You can still print this correctly with manual duplex printing . Step-by-step: Open the PDF. Choose Print . Set: Orientation: Landscape Pages per sheet: 1 Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Print all pages . Because each PDF page already contains two facing book pages, the result will still fold cleanly into a book. Literacy Readers Overview This product is perfect for small group instruction, such as guided reading, strategy groups, or interventions. It could also be used for independent reading, homework, or holiday work. It could also be used for literacy stations, read-aloud practice, or sub plans. Extension Ideas There are several ways to extend the lesson, including reading twice—first for understanding, and the second time to find the key details. Perhaps you can highlight or underline a detail that answers the comprehension questions. You can also turn it into a writing activity: What did you learn, or retell the story using first, next, then, finally. You could even choose a vocabulary word, draw it, with a caption from the text. For more advanced learners, perhaps you can compare this to another text they have read recently. Differentiation Tips For differentiation, if the words are hard, then perhaps you can preview some of them before you begin. For responses, perhaps you can give the students the first few words, for example, “In the book…”. You can also pair up the students, which normally leads to one of them helping the other. You can read it through again for fluency. Perhaps you can read two or three pages at a time and then come together as a group and analyze. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
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Tags Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Literacy Readers, Storybooks, Penguins, Fiction, Leveled Reading, Sel, Ela
Gossiping or Venting? SEL Boom Cards
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Elementary, Middle School, Activities
In this SEL Boom Cards resource, students will learn the difference between gossiping and venting. There are 24 task playing cards and 6 other cards that are explanation/introductory cards. This can be used as a whole class social emotional learning lesson where each student comes up to the interactive whiteboard and takes a turn guessing which one is the scenario. You can also assign this individually or as a group/partner resource. This is an appropriate topic for upper elementary and middle school students. Some of the scenarios are; someone is commenting on someone's lunch, someone is wanting advice about a group member not doing their part of the project, someone is making up a rumor about why someone moved to a new school, someone is upset about how a friend always wants to be partners with them and need advice. There are many more student relatable scenarios for students to guess and discuss. There is a PDF that has the Boom Cards link embedded into the picture, simply click on the image and you will be directed to the Boom Cards. For more SEL and social emotional learning activities, please visit my store here: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor For more SEL activities and presentations, please check out these resources you may enjoy for you and your students: https://teachsimple.com/product/4-communication-styles-sel-boom-deck-plus-communication-style-quiz (In this Boom Card Deck, students will learn about 4 communication styles and take their own quiz to see which style they most communicate with.) https://teachsimple.com/product/friendship-dilemmas-game-played-like-apples-to-apples (This is a very fun game played like Apples to Apples. Students will pick a card that pictures a friendship dilemma and then students go around and choose a possible solution to the problem. There is a "judge" who chooses the one they would most likely pick to solve the problem. The students take turns being the "judge".) https://teachsimple.com/product/icebreaker-back-to-school-battle-brackets (Battle Brackets are not just for baseball! These are great icebreaker battle bracket sheets for get to know you activities during the first month of school.)
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Tags Boom Cards, Boom Deck, Gossiping, Venting, Sel, Social Emotional Activity, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling, Social Skills Activity
COPYING SILHOUETTES | 18 MODELS
Art, Creative Arts, Special Resources, Speech Therapy, Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Early Learning, Elementary, Homeschool Resources, Not Grade Specific, Pre-K, Games, Activities, Projects
COPYING SILHOUETTES | 18 MODELS ABOUT THE AUTHOR: At EDITORIAL LAURA EDUCA, we believe that learning should be as fun as playing. That’s why we create educational materials that spark children’s curiosity and creativity. I invite you to check out my educational store and discover the wide range of resources that can transform your classes. SUMMARY OF THIS PRODUCT: · Document Title:COPYING SILHOUETTES | 18 MODELS · Number of Pages: 3 · File Format (PDF, Word, PPT): PDF · Color or Black & White: COLOR MAIN DESCRIPTON OF THIS RESOURCE: What is the name of your product and what makes it special? This beautiful product is called “COPYING SILHOUETTES | 18 MODELS”, and it is very special because it was carefully designed or compiled. With this educational resource, we want students to learn with enthusiasm and fun, because we believe learning is fun. How many pages are included in this resource? This fabulous document contains the following number of pages: 3 What size is it designed in (A4, letter, etc.)? This resource is designed in A4 format and compiled as a PDF. This makes downloading and printing simple and convenient, and PDFs are also easy to store and carry anywhere. PDF Is the material in color or black and white? This pedagogical document comes in both black and white and color. This makes it more attractive for your learning sessions, but you have the freedom to choose how to print it. SECONDARY OR COMPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: What level or age group is it intended for? This document can be used with preschool students (ages 3–5) as well as with primary students (ages 6–12). What subject or area does it cover? This educational document covers basic knowledge areas all students should have, such as math and literacy. What skills or competencies does it develop? Thanks to this fabulous resource, students will first be able to develop their knowledge, attention, and concentration.
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Guided Reading Level H - Clean Hands, Healthy Bodies
ELA, Resources for Teachers, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Health, P.E. & Health, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Life Skills, Science, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Literacy Readers, Quizzes, Quizzes and Tests, Assessments
This Guided Reading Book - Clean Hands, Healthy Bodies (Level H) includes: Guided Reading Color Label (front cover x1) This is a quick way to match the book’s demands to what students can generally handle.. The overall goal is to use the level/color to pick books for several smaller groups. To qualify for a certain level, a student is expected to read a book from that level with about 90–94% accuracy. If a student is consistently accurate and understands, move up a level. If the student is struggling at that level, drop down and add more support. Each student will improve at completely different rates, but it is generally one of the best ways to check progress across the class. DOWNLOAD THE CATALOG TO VIEW ALL GUIDED READING BOOKS AVAILABLE (SORTED LEVELS A-Z) Pre-Reading Question (x1) Teacher asks the prompt aloud, can be while showing the cover or first page. Students share what they already know, or make educated guesses from the cover. Prompt them to use the target vocabulary. Write some of their responses on the board to look back at during the reading. Vocabulary Words (x5) Introduce the five words, best doing it one at a time. Start by saying it, while students repeat and then see if anyone knows what it means before reading further. Read through the meaning and try to briefly connect each word to a picture or gesture so it’s meaningful. Ask students to flip through the book pages and point to where they see each of the vocabulary words. While reading the book pause upon coming across one of the vocab words or read the sentence twice to make sure students understand the word has appeared. Optional: Ask students to raise hands whenever they see/hear one of the new words. Guided Reading Pages (x10) Check the book snapshot (below) for: primary topic - do you need to prep extra reading or intro materials on this? what is taught best - decide on 1-2 bullets to focus on, use the prompt or words provided here for best results. learning goals - what you are checking for students to be able to do after the session, elicit answers using prompts or words provided. key vocabulary (see section above). questions overview - so you know what is coming up and if you need to prep extra materials to assist understanding. Run the lesson You may have already looked at a few of the pages together, but you can show them some of the pictures again first to set meaning. Depending on how much time you have and how familiar your students are with guided reading class, you may want to read the book aloud first with the group first. Students whisper or partner read, while you listen in. If time, do it as a group, one student reading a page each. Use the guided page’s prompts to coach: “Check the picture / does it make sense?” “Point under the words / try the first sound” “Reread the sentence smoothly”. Try to focus more on one student per session (rotating every time), so you can work out if they are ready to move up or need to move down a level. Comprehension Questions (back cover x3) This is your way to check that students didn’t just say the words, but actually understood the text. First, let students answer by pointing to the page/picture and saying a short sentence. After any answer, follow with: “Show me where you found that in the text.” In bigger groups, have partners answer first (10–20 seconds), then call on 2–3 students to share. Differentiation tips: Emerging speakers/struggling readers: oral + pointing On-level: oral in a full sentence Higher: one written sentence or draw + label Book Snapshot Title: Clean Hands, Healthy Bodies Genre: Nonfiction (informational) Subject: Health & Safety / Science Primary Topic: When and how to wash hands to stop germs Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): H What This Book Teaches Best Why washing hands matters: it “keeps germs away” and helps prevent germs from spreading to other people. When to wash hands (before eating, after outdoor play, after using the toilet, after playing with a pet). How to wash hands step-by-step (wet with clean running water, use soap, scrub all areas, rinse, dry). A key procedure detail: scrubbing should last “twenty seconds” to remove germs. The idea of healthy habits: making handwashing a regular habit “protects everyone.” Learning Goals Students will explain one reason the book gives for washing hands, using a detail from the text. Students will identify at least two times the book says hands should be washed. Students will describe the steps for washing hands in order, based on the text. Students will state how long scrubbing should last, according to the book. Students will describe how handwashing helps other people, using the book’s words about spreading germs/protecting everyone. Key Vocabulary From the Text germs — tiny living things that can make you sick. contact — touching something. invisible — cannot be seen. scrub — rub hard to get something clean. protects — keeps safe from harm. Discussion Prompts Pre-reading question: When do you think it is most important to wash your hands? Comprehension questions: Name one time the book says you should wash your hands. How long should scrubbing last when you wash your hands? Why does washing your hands help other people? Printing Tips 1. Best Printing Method (Recommended) “Booklet” Printing (Best if Available) If your printer or PDF viewer supports Booklet Printing , use this. Settings to use: Print mode: Booklet Paper size: Letter or A4 (either works) Orientation: Landscape Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Scaling: Fit to printable area Booklet subset: First test: Front sides only Then: Back sides only This will automatically: Pair pages correctly Put the cover on the outside Align everything for folding After printing, fold in half and staple along the spine . 2. If “Booklet” Printing Is NOT Available You can still print this correctly with manual duplex printing . Step-by-step: Open the PDF. Choose Print . Set: Orientation: Landscape Pages per sheet: 1 Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Print all pages . Because each PDF page already contains two facing book pages, the result will still fold cleanly into a book. Thousands of Cored Education products are included with your TeachSimple membership. Download links and encyclopedia index available here.
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Tags Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Leveled Reading, Nonfiction, Reading, Guided Reading, Health, SEL, Life Skills
Stempathy Scenarios & Worksheet
STEM, Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities
In this resource, you will get 24 different stempathy scenarios. Stempathy is STEM plus Empathy combined. For this activity, you will need Legos or the generic brand (which is cheaper). I purchased 2000 for 24-25 students to get their own bag or box of bricks. Each scenario includes a child relatable problem plus discussion questions about how someone is feeling and why solving the problem is important. Since there are 24 scenarios, you can give everyone in your class one of them and give them their own set of Lego bricks or generic bricks. This resource can also be used for centers, group work, or partner tasks. Each student also can have a worksheet (included) which prompts them to answer the discussion questions and draft a design of their solution. Students can combine creativity and empathy in this resource. Some of the scenarios are; a person is in a wheelchair and there are stairs during a fire drill, a dog is not longer able to jump up into the car, a person gets too distracted in class and needs a quieter space, the local food bank is short on veggies and fruits and needs a structure to growth fresh produce, a person is often disorganized and loses their supplies and homework and needs an organizing system, students need a structure to protect them from the hot sun and wet rain, and many more. If you teach STEM or SEL classes, this is a great way to have a multidisciplinary lesson that is hands on, engaging, and fun for kids. There is no right or wrong answer and students can really put themselves in others' shoes in this resource. I am a school counselor and work with students who are in kindergarten through 8th grade. For more SEL lessons, presentations, activities, Boom Cards, etc., please visit my store here: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor Thanks! Jennifer
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
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Tags Stem, Stempathy, Building, Legos, Social Emotional Learning, Sel, Empathy, Sel Activity, School Counseling, Social Skills
Cooperation Scavenger Hunt-An SEL Game
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Elementary, Activities, Games, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
In this SEL game, students will learn and practice cooperation skills. They will be in groups of 3-4 and they will do a cooperation scavenger hunt together. There are 5 tasks for them to complete. They can complete these in any order they wish. There is a find the hidden objects tasks where students will work together to find the hidden objects in the picture. This resource contains 2 different hidden objects sheets to choose from or you could offer both types for the task. There is a task where the group will create a team name. Another task is about creating a special handshake made up of 6 moves. Another task of for the group to come up with 5 things they all have in common. Lastly, there is a task where they will do 10 jumping jacks or wall push-ups all together. This is a very fun, engaging SEL activity where there is a mix of physical movement, concentration, creativity and more. This activity is great for students in grades 2nd-5th. At the end of the activity, students can share their special handshakes, their team names, what 5 things they have in common with one another. It is also a time to discuss what type of cooperation skills were used in this activity. For more SEL games, Presentations, Lessons and activities, please visit my SEL store here: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor You may also be interested in these other SEL products: https://teachsimple.com/product/6-spring-word-searches (Spring word searches for centers, morning work, after an activity or for brain breaks) https://teachsimple.com/product/3-types-of-respect-sel-boom-cards-with-audio-plus-handout (3 types of respect Boom Cards. Students will learn about the 3 types of respect; self, others and to the school environment. Students will get to interact with the Boom cards and make a choice based on the scenario on the Boom Card. There is also a handout at the end to reinforce the concepts.)
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
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Tags SEL Game, SEL, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling, Social Skills, Cooperation, Scavenger Hunt, Group Work, Teamwork, Hidden Objects
SEL Stress Management Game + 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
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Tags Apples To Apples, Games, Stress Management, Social Skills, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling, SEL, SEL Coloring Pages, Special Education
Fun Capybara Activity Mats & Brain Break Activities
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Elementary, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages, Mazes, Word Searches, Games, Activities
Do your students love capybaras as much as my students do? In this resource, there are 10 different activities with the theme of capybaras. There are 2 resources that are both in color and black and white for options. There are two Find The Differences, 3 different activity mats, three coloring pages, a weekly planner and an "I spy" activity mat. These are great for brain breaks, calm down centers, centers, parties, etc. This resource is good for kindergarten, first, second, third, and fourth. For more SEL resources and fun stuff for students, please check out my store here: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor You may enjoy checking out my other fun resources here: https://teachsimple.com/product/20-hidden-objects-and-find-the-differences-puzzles-and-games (20 different puzzles and games for brain breaks and calm down activities. There are puzzles and games for different seasons.) https://teachsimple.com/product/unwind-your-mind-sel-activity-mats (Unwind Your Mind activity mats for brain breaks and calming activities. These are a great "lunch bunch and group resource.) https://teachsimple.com/product/fall-and-winter-holiday-and-seasonal-word-searches (Fall and winter word searches. There is a word search for Halloween, Christmas, Labor Day, Thanksgiving (fall), Valentine's day and Back To School. These are great for early finishers, back to school, Winter and fall classroom parties, group centers, etc.) https://teachsimple.com/product/2-sel-cute-coloring-pages-and-sel-posters (2 cute coloring pages-a sloth and a camera image. Great for mindfulness coloring, calm down corners, etc.) https://teachsimple.com/product/back-to-school-personalized-sel-bookmarks (Back to school bookmarks. You can personalize these with each student's name on it-they could be greeted on the first day of school with these personalized bookmarks and then color them.) https://teachsimple.com/product/a-to-z-coping-skills-and-calming-techniques-sel-posters (2 SEL, social emotional learning posters. One is an A to Z coping skills poster. The other one is Calming Down techniques for kids. There are 12 different calming down strategies.) https://teachsimple.com/product/all-about-me-tee-back-to-school-sel-coloring-pages (All About Me Tee for the first days of school. These are also great for getting to know you activities. There is one for younger students and one for older students. This would be great for bulletin boards.)
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
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Tags Capybara, Activity Mats, Coloring Pages, Brain Breaks, Calm Down Corners, Mindfulness, Puzzles, Word Search, Fun Stuff, Sel
60 Blob-Style Clipart Backgrounds – For Teaching Materials, Posters,
Common Core, Classroom Management, Resources for Teachers, Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Creative Arts, Art, Graphic Arts, Montessori, Special Education Needs (SEN), Homeschool Templates, Homeschool Curriculum, Activities, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Boards, Posters, Teacher Tools, Templates, Word Walls, Banners, Door Decor, Presentations
60 Blob-Style Clipart Backgrounds – For Teaching Materials, Posters, and Digital Resources Hand-drawn blobs to add color and personality to your classroom designs 🎨 PNG If you're creating your own worksheets, presentations, or classroom posters, it’s nice to have design elements that make your materials feel more individual and inviting—without distracting from the content. That’s why I created these 60 background cliparts in a fun, blob-inspired style. Each element is hand-drawn using Procreate and saved as a high-quality PNG file , so they’re easy to insert into PowerPoint, Canva, Word, Google Slides, or any digital notebook like GoodNotes. You can use them for headers, cover pages, memory cards, game materials, or just to decorate your resources in a way that feels personal and clear. What’s included (all in PNG format): 12 circular blob backgrounds 12 oval backgrounds 12 wavy washi-tape blobs 12 transparent organic blobs 12 striped transparent overlays That makes 60 colorful, flexible clipart pieces you can mix and match across your projects. Ideas for use: I’ve used these blobs to decorate task cards, brighten up classroom rules, create printable posters, or make front and back covers for student folders. They also work really well for memory games or station cards. Because they’re not too detailed, they’re ideal as visual anchors without drawing attention away from your content. Usage: ✔ Personal use ✔ Commercial use allowed within the educational space – for example, in your own worksheets or printables ✘ No resale or sharing of the raw PNG files These backgrounds are meant to give your materials a light, creative touch – whether you teach young learners or older students. No fancy design software needed, just drag, drop, and go. Best, Heike from Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we create a positive and welcoming learning environment. 🐶
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Tags Custom Classroom Materials, Classroom Management, Teaching Materials, Worksheets, Classroom Decorations, Decorative Elements, Cliparts, Backgrounds, Illustrations, Handmade
Anger Management Social Story: Interoception & Coping Strategies
Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Life Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Early Learning, Elementary, Worksheets & Printables, Read Alouds, Activities
Many elementary students and students on the Autism Spectrum struggle with identifying how they feel and emotional regulation. Social stories can be a great tool to help bridge that gap and reduce behaviors! This social story focuses on how to know when your students feel angry by practicing interoception and showing examples of what may happen to them when they are feeling angry. The social story then walks them through different coping strategies using visuals so that way students can practice calming themselves down from their anger. With several different formats and additional activities, your students will have a better handle on knowing when they feeling angry, and knowing what to do to calm themselves down to make better choices. If you have students struggling with behaviors out of anger, and are working on making better choices, then this social story is a must have! What's Included? Half-Size Social Story Full Size Social Story Social Story Comic Strip Card Format of the Social Story Anger Choice Board With Coping Skills Coping Strategy Visuals Digital Version of the Social Story Using Google Slides Black and White Versions of the story for ink-friendly printing
Author The Feelings and Friends Teacher
Tags Social Stories Angry, Social Stories About Emotions, Social Stories Autism, Social Stories, Coping Skills Cards, Choice Board, Anger Management, Coping Strategies Visuals, Interoception