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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.
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
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 With Audio-Goal Setting Plus Handout
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Life Skills, Elementary, Middle School, Activities, Worksheets & Printables
In this fun Boom Deck, students will learn about goal setting. They will learn about TOP goal setting. T is for choose a target goal, O is for think of any obstacles that could get in the way, and P is for make a plan with action steps. There is audio on each Boom card so no reading is required. This deck is fully accessible for all students. There are 5 informational/educational cards and 26 task playing cards. You can do this Boom Deck as a whole class lesson on goal setting, you could assign this to students as homework, and you could also have students do this as a center activity. There is a handout for students to fill out after they play the Boom Deck to think of their own goal and choose a target, any obstacles to overcome and choose some specific action steps. Some of the goals in this deck are; joining a garden club, participating in a walkathon, climbing a mountain, learning division, cleaning the kitchen, cleaning a bedroom, planning a food drive at a school, joining a soccer team, joining a debate team and many more. These examples are really relatable to students in elementary and middle schools. Learning to set goals is a valuable skill and can strengthen a student's executive functioning skills. Many students can benefit from this lesson on choosing a target goal, thinking ahead of any obstacles that they may need to overcome or think of solutions for and planning action steps to accomplish their goal. Boom Decks are an engaging way for students to learn concepts as they will be able to move around and take a turn at the Smartboard, think about other students' examples and think in their head about how they would answer the question and students will then connect with the concept more because it is fun. Please review Boom Leaning's Terms of Service. Do not share the link with anyone after purchasing.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags SEL, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling, Goal Setting, Boom Cards, Special Education, Executive Function, Handout, Counseling
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
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
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
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
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
Help Students with Sadness/Depression - Interactive Book/Printable SEL
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Life Skills, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities
Help Students with Sadness/Depression - Interactive Book/Printable SEL SEL is a vital teaching resource for educators and parents alike. Armed with an interactive book or printable material, anyone can assist children grappling with feelings of sadness and depression. The unique setup allows the child to be the main character of their own story, answering questions, coloring in images, drawing pictures and conversing about methods of coping instead of suppressing their emotions. Included within this comprehensive package are: Full Book Print-out Half-Page Print-out Social Story Explanations that give clarity to complex emotions— a helpful tool for any grown up trying to communicate effectively about such sensitive topics. Possible Applications: In Class Use : This resource could be used within whole class settings. Teachers can print out half-page books for each student while concurrently displaying it on an ActiveBoard. This offers students the chance not only interact with the material but also share discussions guided by inclusive prompts provided – fostering a sense of community around sometimes challenging subject matter. Quiet Reflection Time : The same half-page book could then serve as a comforting aid: reminding students how they managed similar circumstances before thus encouraging them to apply learned coping strategies again One-to-One Basis: This product also provides opportunities for addressing specific students' needs on one-to-one basis; teachers or school counselors could complete activities together with individual learners providing them personalized support they might require Tailored for third to sixth graders, this product comes in a convenient PDF format. It is best suited for ages 7-12 as it goes beyond traditional academic curriculum addressing social-emotional aspects fundamental in cultivating well-rounded individuals prepared not just for test scores but life ahead. Other Titles: Several other titles incorporate parallel interactive formats setting different objectives such as asserting personal boundaries, handling peer pressure, recognizing Internet safety guidelines, identifying leadership qualities and improving confidence in public speaking. Help Students with Sadness/Depression - Interactive Book/Printable SEL is indeed a goldmine resource adaptive versatile educationally transformative. Contact Details: Remember: you can accumulate TPT credits by leaving a review. Do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or comments via mrsboniejustteach@gmail.com.
Author Mrs Bonie Just Teach
Tags SEL, Interactive Book, Printable, Sadness, Depression
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
Teamwork | SEL Daily Openers/Bellringers and Weekly Activity
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Life Skills, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities
Teamwork | SEL Daily Openers/Bellringers and Weekly Activity This vital teaching resource focuses on a critical skill - teamwork . Targeted at grades 3 to 6, it boosts social-emotional learning (SEL), social skills, and life skills through captivating daily activities and a coherent weekly lesson. Students kick off the day with a structured ten-minute session using their no-prep workbook. Teachers showcase the corresponding slides, instigating thought-inducing discussions about teamwork and allowing mental health check-ins. The connection between teachers and students gets nurtured right from the start of the day, intertwining essential SEL skills into regular routines. The unique feature of this product lies in its dual delivery style: bellringers' daily exercise along with an elaborate weekly activity . These are tied together under one umbrella theme - Teamwork . The weekly lesson enables an immersive exploration into relationship building for students under the aim ' I Can Practice Teamwork' . You can implement this handy aid across various setups; during whole group instruction or smaller group interaction - even as self-directed homework assignments! Included Materials: Detailed teacher slides (PDF & Google Slide Deck versions) arranged for each weekday, A printable student workbook including five daily tasks plus title slide options (color & b&w). A fun printable book/ activity designed to enhance teamwork amongst children -available in full-page & half-page formats. This resource does not promise miracles nor extraordinary outcomes; however, it offers a vibrant pathway for educators aiming to integrate SEL smoothly into everyday classrooms. It empowers students to tackle life's hurdles by building meaningful relationships and effective teamwork skills.
Author Mrs Bonie Just Teach
Tags Teamwork, Social-emotional Learning, SEL Skills, Daily Openers/bellringers, Weekly Activity
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
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
Kelso's Choices SEL Coloring Pages and Activities
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Coloring Pages, Worksheets, Mazes
In this SEL coloring page resource, you will receive 3 different Kelso's Choices extension activities. Plus one additional maze in the color green. There is a black and white frog maze, a color by Kelso's Choice frog to color in based on some of the Kelso's choices, and a draw a line from the picture of Kelso the frog doing the Kelso Choice on the right, written out. Kelso's Choices is a great conflict resolution framework that explains 9 different ways to solve small problems; walk away, talk it out, apologize, ignore, go to another game, wait and cool off, tell them to stop, share and take turns, and make a deal. These choices can teach students how to solve small problems by themselves, thus reducing the need for tattling. You can use these activities after teaching an SEL class on Kelso's choices, big and small problems, and which adult to tell if they are having a big problem. I teach students that if a situation is scary or unsafe, or someone is about to get hurt, they need to tell an adult and it becomes a big problem I also tell students that if they are having a small problem that simply will not go away using a Kelso's choice, they do need to go to an adult for guidance, such as a teacher, parent, babysitter, etc. Otherwise, if someone if cutting them in line, teasing them, taking a marker, not letting them play, not playing by the rules, or doing something to them that is frustrating or annoying, they can empower themselves to use a Kelso's Choice. I have several other Kelso's Choice SEL lessons that can be taught prior to these activities located in my SEL store at Teach Simple. To look at these resources, please visit my SEL store at: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Kelso's Choices, Conflict Resolution, School Counseling, Social-emotional Learning, Sel, Special Education, Sel Coloring Pages, Sel Activities, Maze
Effective Communication | SEL Openers/Bellringers and Weekly Activity
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Life Skills, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities
Effective Communication | SEL Openers/Bellringers and Weekly Activity Effective Communication | SEL Openers/Bellringers and Weekly Activity is an notable teaching resource aimed at nurturing effective communication strategies among students of grades 3 through 6. This resource not only addresses the traditional aspects but also integrates social emotional learning (SEL) touchpoints in the classroom environment. The goal is to facilitate personal growth alongside academics. This evidence-based teaching tool persuades students to dedicate 10 minutes each day exploring topics around effective communication. The package includes a no-prep student workbook, promoting daily interaction about their mental health status. CASEL-Aligned Product Offering Vibrant Discussions: The google teacher slides, matching with student handbook pages introduce vibrant discussions in class or small group study settings. It's a solid platform for teachers keen on fostering harmonious relationships with their students and shaping them into well-rounded individuals. Simplified Weekly Lesson Planning : Easily devise weekly lessons! This pack contains everything needed to develop relationship skills via ready-to-use SEL lesson. All activities align thoughtfully with the overall topic and objective of the week. The innovative BOOM CUBE activity offers children an opportunity to express themselves while listening empathetically when peers share alike experiences. Addition Benefits: Easy-to-follow page design, designed compactly over six pages per week (including title slide). Beautifully crafted in colored or black & white versions. Five teacher slides per day provided in PDF format too, saving precious lesson planning time! In summary, Effective Communication | SEL Openers/Bellringers and Weekly Activity offers educators a smooth opportunity to venture into other empowering lessons like teamwork development, building positive relationships and constructive conflict resolution. A blend of traditional and modern learning sensibilities. Let's embrace this suite of resources now!
Author Mrs Bonie Just Teach
Tags Communication Skills, Social Emotional Learning, Student Workbook, SEL Lessons, Relationship Building
Coping Skill Clip Cards For Understanding Good and Bad Coping Skills
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
Coping Skill Clip Cards For Understanding Good and Bad Coping Skills These clip cards act as an essential teaching resource focusing on the important topic of coping skills for students from Grade 1 to Grade 3 . Using these, young learners are taught how to differentiate between good and bad coping mechanisms. These educational materials are simplicity itself being very easy to understand. They come in full colour and black-and-white versions , which help students identify whether a skill showcased is positive or negative. The versatility of these PDF format materials enables its use not only during lessons but also for student goal assessments. Versatile: Not restricted to traditional classrooms, they can be beneficial in special education settings too and used by Public School teachers as well as Home-schoolers. Inclusive: These resources accommodate non-verbal learners too with its clear visual presentations . Diverse: Covers an impressive number of 56 Coping Skills both positive and negative. Educational: Helps children discern if the coping skill would work effectively for them personally when dealing with stressful situations. Hassle-Free Assembly & Usage : The set comes with straight-forward assembly instructions along with user guide that ensure educators spend minimal instructional time over preparations yet achieve maximum learning output for their students. Versatility : Their usability extends beyond just classrooms, being effective tools for homework assignments or group discussions—all testaments to the usefulness of this collection addressing Social Emotional Learning. Note: Teaching goes beyond imparting knowledge—it's about guiding young minds toward developing healthy responses toward life's situations! Start off by introducing understanding of good and bad coping skills. Get your Coping Skills clip card set today to fuel this learning journey.
Author The Feelings and Friends Teacher
Tags Coping Skills, Positive Coping, Negative Coping, Social Emotional Learning, Educational Resource
Friendship Passport Booklet
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities
In this resource, students will create their own Friendship Passport Activity . This is a great activity as students take a journey to understanding how to make and keep friends. There are 2 full pages that you can copy as a 2-sided document. You can then either cut out each page (it will be double-sided with activities) or fold the 2-sided paper like a book. (There are directions on this resource.) There are 8 different pages for students to engage with. Here are the 8 pages of activities: Front cover with coloring picture and title. A "Fun Page" for kids to partner with someone and play tic, tac, toe, hangman, create an image from a doodle and the game of boxes. Friendship Strengths Snapshots-A page with 9 images of polaroid like pictures where members of a small group can all compliment each other on a treasured friendship quality each student possesses. Friendship Bingo Game-students will need to ask some questions about who also likes their favorite board game, candy, food, drink, animal, recess game, book, show, and color. Pick 3 or more Acts of Friendship. Students are encouraged to do an act of friendship. Some of the examples are; play with someone new at recess, write a kind note to a friend, offer to help a friend in need, partner with someone new, say kind words to a new friend, and sit by someone new at lunch. Cactus VS Flower Friendships-students will read a list of healthy versus unhealthy friendship qualities and can write in their own ideas as well. What do I do now? Fork in the road. Students will learn about how to solve friendship conflicts and small problems. They can even add their own strategies. Back page is for their name and listing their own friendship qualities on the back.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Friendship Skills, Sel, Social Emotional Learning, Social Skills, Small Group, Classroom Guidance, School Counseling, Special Education, Booklet, Fun
SEL Boom Deck-Groups Versus Cliques
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities
In this product, you will get an SEL Boom Deck about learning the differences between groups of friends and cliques. This is an important concept for students to learn. They will unpack the different behaviors that cause others to feel included versus excluded. There are 25 task cards and 5 introduction/education cards. You can play this Boom Deck as a whole classroom lesson, assign to students individually, give to students in partnerships or groups to work on, and/or assign for homework. There is a PDF you will download first. Then click on the image on the page and this will lead you to the Boom Deck. Some of the excluding examples covered in this Boom Deck are; someone inviting the class to a birthday party except for one person, someone saying only people who wear certain types of clothes can join the group, someone ignoring someone else when they are talking, someone letting a classmate join a recess game but he does not get passed to at all during the game, a couple of friends decide to wear the same clothes to school-leaving a friend out. Some of the including examples are; a classmate encouraging another classmate to sit with the group at lunch, a classmate noticing someone does not have a partner and invites them to join their partnership, a friend notices someone overhear them talking to other friends about a playdate and says he will ask him mom if he can also join, a friend waiting for a girl in a wheelchair and putting her first over getting to recess sooner, a teammate invites the whole team over to a BBQ and does not leave anyone out, and a person notices a new neighbor in the neighborhood and invites him to play with his friends on the trampoline. You can point out on each card how the person feels after a certain action or behavior.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Boom Cards, Cliques, Friendship, Social Skills, Sel, Social-emotional Learning, School Counseling, Excluding, Including, Relationship Skills
Ask, Share, Swap! An SEL get to know you game and icebreaker.
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Activities, Games
Overview Ask, Share, Swap! An SEL Get to Know You Game and Icebreaker is a resourceful tool conceived primarily for educators in public schools or homeschooling contexts dealing with students from grade 5 to grade 8 . The product aims to enhance social-emotional learning (SEL) among students while also acting as a great icebreaker. About the Game In this game, each student receives one out of thirty cards that come with the product. These cards have unique questions that encourage conversation and understanding among the class members. The conversations sparked by these inquiries promote better communication skills vital for improved peer relationships. Versatile Utilization & Gameplay Rules The flexible design allows it to be used in different settings such as whole group activities within class sessions or smaller group exercises during breakout sessions. The set includes straightforward instructions making Ask, Share, Swap suitable even for first-time users. Social Emotional Learning Aspect This is tagged under special resources under Social Emotional Learning subcategory; its potential extends beyond just being an engaging activity but fosters positive emotional growth along multiple dimensions in kids entering adolescence. Ease of Accessibility The downloadable PDF file format ensures you can implement it right after purchase without any additional requirements. Engage your students today with Ask, Share Swap – fostering a healthy atmosphere while aiding individual progress!
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags SEL, Icebreaker, Social-emotional Learning, Communication Skills, Bonding, Jamboard Icebreaker
Middle School Social Emotional Choice Boards
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Activities
In this resource, you will receive 3 different middle school social emotional choice boards. The handout is designed for students to try and get a tic tac toe or multiple tic tac toes, depending on which sel activities they choose. There are 9 categories; 5 of which come from the CASEL framework. The categories are; self-management, self-awareness, social awareness, relationship skills, decision-making skills, mindfulness, kindness, gratitude, and giving. Some of the examples are; text or write a gratitude note to 3 different people, what are the things you are most passionate about, name a time you had to wait for something you really wanted-what helped you wait, go on a walk in nature and look for all of the colors of the rainbow, bake or cook for someone else-perhaps to a friend or neighbor in need, name 3 types of peer pressure-how can you respond responsibly, write down or draw all of the things necessary to actively listen to someone, draw how you feel right now, sit with someone new at lunch-ask 3 open-ended questions, think about your own community-what is something that needs to change, write down 3 strengths and personal goals, name 3 ways you can be safe and responsible on social media, this week tell your parents 3 things you are grateful about them, if you were to choose an animal that is like you-which one would you choose and why, name 3 ways you managed strong emotions this week, what are 3 responsible decisions you have made this week, donate to an organization of your choice-which one was it and what did you donate, give up one hour of your time to help someone out-what did you do, name 5 things you see, 4 things you hear, 3 things you feel, 2 things you smell and 1 thing you tast, and many more activities. Middle schoolers love choices and this product is a wonderful addition to any school counselor's resources or any middle school teacher's classroom activities.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Sel, Social Emotional Learning, Choice Boards, School Counseling, Classroom Climate, Kindness, Social Skills, Activities, Tic Tac Toe
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
Building Sentences Made Easy
Common Core, Reading, ELA, Literature, Writing, Special Education Needs (SEN), Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Toddler, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Centers, Activities, Read Alouds, Workbooks, Worksheets & Printables
Building Sentences Made Easy has been created to help young learner with developing their reading and writing skills. Early learners can do so much more than we know. This booklet is filled with opportunities for parents and their children to practice. When parents sit and work with their young learners, children feel so much more confident in what they are learning. Building sentences by matching picture cards to an action to build the sentence can encourage young learners to build a sentence from simple looking at items. It is never too early to work on building the skills of how sentences can be used to tell a story. This activity is a great way to build early leaners skills in reading and writing. Building Sentences made Easy can be practiced at school and/or at home. Homeschooler can also benefit from working with new materials that have been designed by educators with years of experience working in the classroom with a number of young students. Building Sentences made Easy is especially a great way to motivate children to learn new skills. Children can work on their own or with a friend! What’s included 9 pages Instruction · Print out pages · Laminate for longer use · Cut out pictures · Assemble using Velcro dots · Use with Dry Erase markers Enjoy!
Author KD's PreSchool Shop
Tags Sentences, Reading, Skill Building, Writing, Spelling, Preschoolers, Homeschoolers, Kinder, 1st Grade
Being Responsible SEL Boom Deck-With Audio!
Special Resources, Life Skills, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Activities
Being Responsible Boom Deck-With Audio: An Engaging Teaching Resource Being Responsible Boom Deck-With Audio is an indispensable teaching resource designed for early learners, specifically kindergarteners and students in grades 1 and 2. This unique deck comprises 23 task cards and four introduction or instructional cards. Each card features engaging audio, replacing any necessity for reading abilities to utilize this tool, creating an inclusive learning environment. The Focus of the Resource This teaching resource centers around directing students to understand the concept of responsibility. Each card presents interactive scenarios where learners assess if certain behaviors or situations represent responsibility. In cases of irresponsible behavior, students are motivated to suggest how those actions could be adjusted responsibly. "Being Responsible Boom Deck" breaks down complex concepts into manageable parts suitable for young learners while promoting critical thinking and moral development. The resource has "Fast Pins" : instant feedback options that foster independence by allowing self-grading among students. This deck is useful in whole group sessions due to its digital interaction but can also be adapted for small groups or individual assignments onsite or virtual — providing educators flexibility based on their classroom dynamics. Compatibility and Accessibility An internet connection is required when using "Being Responsible Boom Deck". Compatibility concerns have been addressed; working across modern browsers like Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge as well as Android devices iPads iPhones and Kindle Fires through available dedicated apps. Data Privacy and User-Accounts To ensure user data privacy while promoting optimal usage adults should have a Boom Learning account . Thus aiding educators & parents by integrating life-skill lessons within existing curricula - fostering confidence understanding empathy stability discipline focus and inner strength among learners. For more social emotional learning resources and products, please check out my SEL store! Here is the link: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor I am a full-time school counselor and test all my products on the students I serve on a daily basis. If it does not pass the "kid" test, I change it!
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Responsibility, Moral Development, Interactive Learning, Critical Thinking, Audio Component, Boom Deck, Sel, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling
Back-to-School Night Interactive Book/Printable- Students/Parents
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities
Back-to-School Night Interactive Book/Printable for Students and Parents Back-to-School Night Interactive Book/Printable for Students and Parents is an exciting teaching resource. It cultivates a sense of accomplishment in students aged 7-12 by allowing them to become protagonists of their own stories. They prepare for Back to School Night by answering questions, coloring, drawing pictures, and sharing what they are proud of with their parents at home. This tool has popular appeal among both parents and students due to its interactive nature. Parents love engaging with it by writing notes on children's books, while children delight in taking the book home to share their achievements. The unique aspect of this learning aid is its adaptability – making it suitable for various learning situations. A whole-class activity : Teachers can lead the lesson using ActiveBoard or any other smart board technology as each student individually fills out a half-page book. The use of Google Slides adds another level in engagement through easy projection on larger screens. Individual attention or remediation: Effective method where students re-read their social story review expectations whenever required. Small group activities led by teachers or school counselors: An insightful way to discuss behavior expectations which may transition into personal discussions according to need. The resource's versatility includes additional features such as easy Easel Activity integration: half-page print-outs along with full page versions cater requirements without compromising educational impact. Its efficacy across varied age groups validates its applicability from grade 3-6 classes making it an all-round reliable addition aiming towards holistic developmental progress. In a nutshell, Back-to-School Night Interactive Book/Printable empowers educators during the back-to-school season by cultivating a positive learning environment. This stands as testimony to the transformative power of well-designed teaching tools in shaping young learners.
Author Mrs Bonie Just Teach
Tags Interactive Book, Back-to-school, Student-parent Engagement, Social-emotional Learning, Educational Resource