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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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Therapy Dog Door Signs – Clear Communication
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, Not Grade Specific, Adult Education, Classroom Decor, Banners, Bulletin Boards, Projects, Activities, Drawing Templates & Outlines, Worksheets & Printables, Coloring Pages, Worksheets
Therapy Dog Door Signs – Keep Your Classroom Calm & Organized 🐶🚪 A therapy dog in school is wonderful—but clear communication makes it even better! When a therapy dog is part of your school, it’s important that everyone—students, teachers, and visitors—knows how to interact appropriately. Sometimes the dog is available for visits, sometimes resting, and other times they need a quiet space to recharge. Instead of constantly reminding students when it’s okay to interact, these removable door signs do the work for you! With simple, easy-to-read messages, these signs help set clear expectations so that students respect the therapy dog’s needs while still enjoying all the benefits of having one at school. 🐾 Why These Signs Are Helpful for Any Therapy Dog Program ✔ Prevents classroom disruptions – No more students knocking or entering at the wrong time. ✔ Helps students learn respect – Teaches kids to recognize when the therapy dog needs rest. ✔ Perfect for schools, counseling offices, and classrooms – Works anywhere a school therapy dog is present. ✔ Easy to switch – The signs are removable, so you can update them as needed throughout the day. ✔ Kid-friendly design – Simple words and visuals make it easy for even young students to understand. 📌 What’s Included? 📜 A Set of Printable Therapy Dog Door Signs 🐶 "Therapy Dog Inside – Please Enter Quietly" 🐶 "Therapy Dog Resting – Do Not Disturb" 🐶 "Therapy Dog on a Break – Will Be Back Soon" ✔ Clear and student-friendly wording ✔ Easy-to-print format for flexible use 💡 How to Use These Signs in Your School 📍 Print & laminate for durability. These signs will last all year with lamination! 📍 Attach with Velcro or a removable adhesive. This makes it quick and easy to change the sign depending on the therapy dog’s schedule. 📍 Place them at the classroom or office door. Anywhere the therapy dog is working or resting, these signs help students understand what to do. 📍 Let students take responsibility. Assign a student helper to change the sign when needed—it’s a great way to involve them in learning about animal care and respect. Why Teachers Love These Signs ✔ "My students used to walk in loudly, but now they stop and check the sign first!" ✔ "It’s made a big difference—fewer interruptions, and our therapy dog is much calmer." ✔ "I laminated them, and now they’re a daily part of our routine. So helpful!" 🐶 A Simple Solution for a Well-Organized Therapy Dog Program Bringing a therapy dog into a school setting is such a rewarding experience, but a little structure makes it even smoother. These removable therapy dog door signs help set clear expectations so that both students and the therapy dog feel safe and comfortable. 📥 Print them today and make your school’s therapy dog experience even better! 🐾✨ 📍 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 Classroom Sign
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
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
Brain health mindfulness bingo game SEL Wellness healthy habits
Health, P.E. & Health, Mindfulness, Mental Health, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Early Learning, Pre-K, Elementary, Games, Activities
Make learning about brain health and mindfulness fun with this No Prep Brain Health & Mindfulness Bingo Game ! Students will build vocabulary related to social-emotional learning (SEL), wellness, healthy habits, mindfulness, and self-care through an engaging and interactive bingo game. I like using this bingo game during SEL lessons, health and wellness units, mindfulness activities, morning meetings, counseling sessions, classroom community building, and homeschool learning. It’s an easy, low-prep activity that encourages meaningful conversations while reinforcing positive habits. What You Will Get This printable Brain Health & Mindfulness Bingo Game includes everything you need for an engaging classroom activity that helps students develop healthy habits and emotional awareness. What’s Included in this Bingo Game? • Printable Brain Health & Mindfulness Bingo cards • Calling cards featuring mindfulness, wellness, and healthy habit vocabulary • Easy-to-follow teacher instructions • Low-prep, print-and-play activity • Perfect for whole-class, small groups, or learning centers • Reusable for review and discussion throughout the school year This resource is perfect for: • Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons • Health and wellness units • Mindfulness activities • Morning meetings and advisory periods • School counseling sessions • Homeschool learning • Substitute teacher plans Why you will love this? • Quick and easy to prepare • Reinforces mindfulness and wellness vocabulary • Encourages positive habits and self-awareness • Promotes meaningful classroom discussions • Great for review, enrichment, and community building • Keeps students engaged while learning This Brain Health & Mindfulness Bingo Game is a fun and interactive way for students to strengthen SEL skills, practice mindfulness, build healthy habits, and expand wellness vocabulary through engaging classroom gameplay.
Author The Clever Llama
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Tags SEL Activities, Health Activities, Wellness Activities, Bingo Games, Healthy Habits, Brain Health Bingo, Mindfulness Activity, Social Emotional Learning, Self Care, Wellness Classroom Game
FIND THE HIDDEN OBJECT | 6 EXERCISES
Creative Arts, Special Resources, Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Early Learning, Elementary, Homeschool Resources, Pre-K, Centers, Activities, Escape Room, Games, Projects
FIND THE HIDDEN OBJECT | 6 EXERCISES ABOUT THE AUTHOR: At EDITORIAL LAURA EDUCA, we specialize in designing high-quality educational materials. We want every child to discover that learning can be both entertaining and creative. I invite you to explore my educational store and discover the wide collection of resources available for your classroom or home. MAIN DESCRIPTION: What is the name of the product? Hello! Thank you so much for being interested in this beautiful and fabulous product that you can use with your children, both at school and at home. The name of this fabulous product is: FIND THE HIDDEN OBJECT | 6 EXERCISES How many pages does it include? This educational document, carefully created and in some cases compiled, has the following number of pages: 6 What format is it in (A4, letter, digital, printable)? This educational resource is designed in A4 format and PDF, so you will have no difficulties printing it and it will also stay well-protected. PDF Is it in black and white or in color? This document is available in black and white as well as in color. Actually, it combines both, making it more attractive for your students. COLOR SECONDARY AND COMPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Who will benefit the most from this resource (teachers, families, students, therapists)? I strongly believe education involves many people—teachers, parents, and even therapists. That’s why this resource is open to anyone involved in the learning process. Is any additional material needed to work with it? Sometimes yes, such as pencils, crayons, markers, and scissors. It all depends on how deeply you want your students to engage with the activities. What is the main value or advantage of this resource compared to others? The main advantage is that it captures children’s attention. It also makes students believe learning is fun. With this worksheet, your students will strengthen their knowledge and skills. THANK YOU!
Author EDITORIAL LAURA EDUCA
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Tags FREE, FREE RESOURCES, SPECIAL RESOURCES, GAMES, GAME
Good Manners Bingo Game Printable | Social Skills, Kindness SEL
STEM, Mental Health, P.E. & Health, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Social Skills, Pre-K, Elementary, Early Learning, High School, Homeschool Resources, Games, Activities
Make learning manners fun and engaging with this Good Manners Bingo Game Printable —a perfect tool for teaching young learners about kindness, respect, and positive behavior in a playful way! Whether used in the classroom, during group lessons, or at home, this bingo game helps reinforce social skills and everyday etiquette through visuals and interaction. With kid-friendly phrases and actions like “say please,” “wait your turn,” “share with others,” and “listen when someone is speaking,” children will enjoy recognizing and practicing the behaviors that build strong social-emotional skills. What’s Included In This Bingo Game Pack? 50 unique Good Manners Bingo cards 30 Calling cards with clear visuals and polite behavior prompts Easy-to-follow instructions – just print and play Great for individual, small group, or whole-class activities This Game is Perfect For: SEL (Social Emotional Learning) lessons Teaching classroom rules and expectations Morning meetings or behavior review Counseling sessions or character education Homeschool or family manners games This Teaching Manners Bingo Game is a positive and proactive way to support respectful classroom culture, encourage kindness, and make learning good behavior an enjoyable experience for kids!
Author Perfect_Printables
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Tags Good Manners Bingo, Manners Bingo Game, Social Skills Bingo, Classroom Behavior Game, Teaching Manners Activity, Printable Manners Game, Etiquette Bingo For Kids, Kindness Bingo Printable, Respect And Manners Game, Social Emotional Learning Bingo
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
Executive Functioning Escape Room
Life Skills, Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Escape Room, Activities
Introduction Invasion of the Xalari is a fun and interactive Google Form escape room that help students practice executive functioning skills. Students will enjoy playing the escape room and not even realize they are practicing executive functioning skills while they are saving the planet from an alien invasion. You will appreciate the low-prep setup! There is also a detailed answer key so you will know exactly how to help students if they get stuck. This escape room works great for: Advisory or homeroom periods School counseling groups Organization Groups Executive Functioning Practice for IEPs Home School Practice Objectives Practice Executive Functioning Skills Planning and organization Time Management Flexible Thinking Impulse Control Task Initiation Puzzle Outline Planning and Organizing - Make a plan and organize the steps in chronological order Time Management - Order the tasks based on the amount of time to complete and the difficulty of the task Flexibility and Adaptability - Think outside of the box to write down word colors Impulse Control - Follow a set of directions to locate the correct button Task Initiation and Persistence - Solve a multi-step problem to decode the answer Grades 5th-8th Format Interactive Google Form Printable Puzzles PDF (6 pages) Printable Answer Key PDF (6 pages)
Author The Mind Trek
Tags Middle School Executive Functioning Skills, Executive Functioning Skills, Time Management, Flexible Thinking, Planning, Organization Skills, Impulse Control, Persistence, Flexibility, Adaptability
The Empathy Odyssey Seasonal Micro-Mission Deck for Social-Emotional
Classroom Management, Resources for Teachers, Community Building, Sociology, Social Studies, Special Resources, Life Skills, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Projects, Activities, Assessments, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Rubrics, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables, Word Searches, Word Problems
Unleash the full potential of social and emotional learning with "The Empathy Odyssey: Pedagogical Architectures for the Middle Years" – a comprehensive, immersive, and transformative curriculum that develops empathy, resilience, and cognitive skills for tweens. This 43-page digital PDF contains a facilitator's guide, theory, student workbook, and teacher resources, all rolled into one. Developed with the principles of neuroscience, psychology, and the Seasonal Cyclicality Model (SCM), this social and emotional learning program for kids takes students on a series of fun, gamified, and micro-level missions aligned with Autumn (self-awareness), Winter (social observation), Spring (social skills), and Summer (responsible decision-making). This social and emotional learning program for kids, tweens, and pre-teens is perfect for parents, teachers, and counselors who want to develop the cognitive empathy, emotional intelligence, and growth mindset of middle school students. A must-have for middle school emotional intelligence development, bullying prevention, and classroom community building. Instant download. Keywords: SEL curriculum for 4th to 7th grade, empathy workbook for middle school, social and emotional learning activities, tween emotional intelligence development, neuroscience-based SEL program. Why Parents/Schools Love It: Neuroscience-Based: Fuses the power of brain science with the ease of using Micro-Missions to develop empathy as a "muscle" that grows with repetition, creating a lifelong tool for children without overwhelming them. Seasonal Format: Utilizes the power of seasonal themes and activities to eliminate social anxiety issues with a "game" approach to SEL that integrates easily into the school year or home schedule. Comprehensive Resources Included: Provides facilitator guides, student worksheets, case studies, images, and teacher keys in one convenient PDF format for quick and effective implementation with proven results such as improved conflict resolution and self-regulation. Universal and Adaptable: Includes protocols for working with children who have experienced trauma, those with neurodiverse needs, and applications for real-world issues such as bullying, making it effective for a wide range of classrooms and promoting a sense of community. Proven Results through Real-Life Case Studies: Includes real-life examples of how children move from isolation to connection, giving parents and educators the power to see the impact on children's social skills and decisions. Target Classes/Students : After a thorough analysis of the entire content presented in the PDF, from the introduction to the chapters, case studies, worksheets, and teacher resources, the content is clearly targeted at students from grade 4 through grade 7 (approximately 9-13 years old). This is consistent with the "middle years" concept presented throughout the content, which covers neurological developments such as prefrontal cortex restructuring, synaptic pruning, and the progression from Erik Erikson's Industry vs. Inferiority stage to the Identity vs. Role Confusion stage. For example, grade 4 community projects, grade 5 integrations into the classroom, grade 6 self-awareness interventions, and grade 7 conflict resolutions. The content is applicable for homeschoolers, classrooms in public/private schools, after-school programs, and counseling sessions for the target age group, with modifications for neurodiverse students with ASD or NVLD. Copyright/Terms of Use: This Book was copyrighted by Syed Hammad Rizvi. This resource is for personal and single classroom use only. You may not alter, redistribute, or sell any part of this resource. In other words, you may not put it on the Internet where it could be publicly found and downloaded. If you want to share this resource with colleagues, please purchase additional licenses from Teachsimple. Thank you for respecting these terms of use. This product is happily brought to you by Syed Hammad Rizvi
Author Creative Book Store
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Tags TheEmpathyOdyssey, SELCurriculum, SocialEmotionalLearning, EmpathyWorkbook, MiddleSchoolSEL, Grades4to7, EmotionalIntelligenceKids, TweenResilience, NeuroscienceEducation, EmpathyBuildingActivities
Stop, Think, Choose – Self-Control SEL Game
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Grade 2, Games, Activities, Posters, Classroom Decor
In this resource, you will get a fun SEL game for students. This STOP THINK CHOOSE game is to help students practice slowing down when they are upset and thinking through their feelings and choices. There is a stop sign handout that all students receive and can take home. This can also be used as an SEL poster in the classroom to reference this strategy of Stopping (calming down and stopping what you are doing), Thinking (How do I and other feel right now?) and Choosing a safe and respectful choice. When students play the game, they will land on ice cream truck, car and stop spaces. The ice cream truck is for fun. The students will read the joke or "would you rather" question to the group and they will guess the answer or share their preferred choice of a "would you rather" question. The car spaces are for scenarios where students can walk it through the stop, think, and choose strategy. The stop sign spaces for for students to act out a motion, saying, or movement around the room activity and the person on their right will tell them to stop. Students will practice stopping right away. This is great practice for when teachers ask students to stop and they need to learn to stop right away in the moment. Lastly there is an extension handout for students to fill out that assesses if they understand the strategy. There are 24 car scenario cards and 24 ice cream truck cards for fun. There is an action needed for each space of the game. The game board is 8.5 by 11 inches but if you would like to enlarge the game board, this is possible using a copy machine and zooming to a larger size if needed. You just need game pieces and dice or an 8 sided die. For more SEL games, SEL lessons, SEL presentations, SEL worksheets, SEL posters, please visit my store here: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
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Tags SEL Game, Self-control, Game, Social Emotional Learning, Sel, School Counseling, Self-regulation, Sel Poster, Small Group, Social Skills
Guided Reading Level N - The Power of the Team (with Lesson Plan)
ELA, Resources for Teachers, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Language Development, P.E. & Health, Sports, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Physical Education, Grade 2, 3, 4, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Literacy Readers, Quizzes, Quizzes and Tests, Assessments
This Guided Reading Book - The Power of the Team (Level N) with lesson plan 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: The Power of the Team Genre: Nonfiction (informational) Subject: SEL / Physical Education / Reading Primary Topic: Teamwork skills that help teams succeed Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): N What This Book Teaches Best Teamwork and shared goals: Teamwork happens when people work together to reach a common goal and play “for the whole group.” Communication in fast-paced play: Players use loud voices or hand signals to share information so everyone knows what to do next. Trust and cooperation through passing: Passing the ball (or puck) makes it harder for the other team to take it and shows teammates trust each other. Support and encouragement: Teammates help each other after mistakes and keep spirits high when things get difficult. Planning, practice, and coordination: Teams use strategy, practice together, and coordinate timing (like passing a relay baton) to perform smoothly. Learning Goals Students will explain what teamwork is and what it helps a team reach, using details from the text. Students will describe how communication helps a team during a fast-paced game. Students will explain why passing is important and what it shows about trust on a team. Students will describe ways teammates support one another with encouragement when someone struggles or makes a mistake. Students will explain how strategy and practice help a team work “like a single machine.” Students will describe how coordination and shared defense help teams succeed. Key Vocabulary From the Text cooperation — working together to reach a goal. vital — very important. encouragement — kind support that helps someone keep trying. strategy — a plan for the best way to play. coordination — moving and working together at the right time. Discussion Prompts Pre-reading question: How can working together help a team do better in a sport? Comprehension questions: What does the text say teamwork helps a group of people reach? According to the text, what do players use to share information during a fast-paced game? What does the text say teamwork teaches people how to be in every game they play? 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 Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Reading, Guided Reading, Guided Reading Lesson Plan, Guided Reading Activity, Pre-reading, Vocabulary, Sports, P.e. Lesson Plans
Coping Skills Bingo – Mindfulness & SEL Game
Life Skills, Special Resources, Social Skills, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Games, Activities
Make learning manners fun and engaging with this Good Manners Bingo Game Printable —a perfect tool for teaching young learners about kindness, respect, and positive behavior in a playful way! Whether used in the classroom, during group lessons, or at home, this bingo game helps reinforce social skills and everyday etiquette through visuals and interaction. With kid-friendly phrases and actions like “say please,” “wait your turn,” “share with others,” and “listen when someone is speaking,” children will enjoy recognizing and practicing the behaviors that build strong social-emotional skills. What’s Included In this Bingo Game Pack? 30 unique Good Manners Bingo cards Calling cards with clear visuals and polite behavior prompts Easy-to-follow instructions – just print and play Great for individual, small group, or whole-class activities This Bingo Game is Perfect For: SEL (Social Emotional Learning) lessons Teaching classroom rules and expectations Morning meetings or behavior review Counseling sessions or character education Homeschool or family manners games This Teaching Manners Bingo Game is a positive and proactive way to support respectful classroom culture, encourage kindness, and make learning good behavior an enjoyable experience for kids!
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Tags Coping Skills Bingo, Coping Strategies Game, Mindfulness Bingo, Emotional Regulation Game, Stress Relief Activity, Coping Skills Printable, Sel Bingo Game, Mental Health Activity, Social Emotional Learning Game, Anxiety Relief For Kids
Therapy Dog Introduction Presentation – Editable PowerPoint & Keynote
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, Adult Education, Not Grade Specific, Projects, Activities, Teacher Tools, Presentations, Graphic Organizers
Bringing a School Dog to Your Classroom? This Editable Presentation Makes It Easy! 🐶📚 Are you planning to introduce a school dog but not sure how to get started? Getting approval from administrators, staff, and parents can feel overwhelming—but don’t worry, you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. When I introduced my own school dog, I needed a way to clearly explain the benefits, answer concerns, and outline how everything would work. So, I created this editable presentation to help structure the conversation. It worked so well that I’m now sharing it with you—so you don’t have to start from scratch! This customizable PowerPoint & Keynote presentation gives you a solid foundation to introduce your school dogin a professional, structured, and engaging way. 🐾 Why This Presentation Will Help You ✔ Saves You Time – A structured presentation is already made—you just add your own details! ✔ Fully Editable – Customize it with your dog’s name, photos, and school-specific policies. ✔ Helps You Get Approval – Use it in meetings with teachers, administrators, parents, and school boards. ✔ Addresses Common Concerns – Covers allergies, student interactions, safety, and daily routines. ✔ Perfect for New Handlers – If this is your first time introducing a school dog, this will guide you through the process. 📌 What’s Included? 📜 Editable Presentation in Two Formats: 🎞 PowerPoint (PPTX) & Keynote (Mac) – Choose the format that works best for you. 📌 Topics Covered in the Slides: 🐶 Why Have a School Dog? – The benefits for students, teachers, and the school environment. 🐶 Rules & Responsibilities – What staff and students need to know. 🐶 Safety Considerations – Managing allergies, fears, and interactions. 🐶 Daily Routine & Expectations – How the school dog fits into everyday learning. 🐶 Steps for Getting Approval – A structured way to present your plan. 💡 How to Use This Presentation 📍 Step 1: Edit the Slides – Add your school dog’s details, school policies, and any specific requirements. 📍 Step 2: Present to Staff & Administrators – Use it at teacher meetings, school board discussions, or parent Q&A sessions. 📍 Step 3: Prepare for Questions – The slides cover all key concerns, so you’ll feel confident presenting. 📍 Step 4: Introduce It to Students – Once approved, use the slides to help students understand how to behave around the dog. 🌟 What Teachers Are Saying ✔ “This made introducing our school dog so much easier! It gave me a clear plan and professional slides to support my proposal.” ✔ “I was nervous about getting approval, but this presentation covered everything I needed to explain.” ✔ “It saved me so much time! I just added my dog’s name and our school’s info, and I was ready to go.” 🐶 Make Your School Dog Introduction a Success! Bringing a school dog into the classroom is a wonderful opportunity—but proper planning is essential. This ready-to-use, editable presentation will help you explain everything clearly, gain approval, and ensure that your school dog is welcomed into the community in the best way possible. 📥 Download it now and take the first step toward making your school dog a reality! 🐾✨ 📍 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, Therapy Dog Introduction
Melody's Mystery Game-An SEL Cooperative Game for Kids
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Life Skills, Social Skills, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Activities, Games
In this resource, students will work together to solve Melody's Mystery! Melody is an actress and has lost something at the Golden Globe Award ceremony. Students will need to decide what is missing, who took it and where it is. Students will work together cooperatively and problem solve together to solve this mystery. There are 18 clues to be passed around to a group of students (4-5 students works best) and then they will read out loud each clue. As they read the clues, the group will eliminate the suspects one by one and there is one person who will cross off the ones that are incorrect. This is a great game for students to play to practice listening skills, leadership skills, problem-solving skills and deductive skills. For more SEL products, please visit my SEL store here; https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor For more SEL products that you may enjoy, try this mystery called Mariah's Mystery! This is a different story to solve! https://teachsimple.com/product/mariahs-mystery-a-fun-sel-cooperative-game-for-kids For other SEL resources, games, presentations, check these out: https://teachsimple.com/product/sel-boom-deck-soda-pop-head-with-audio (These are Boom Cards to teach students to learn about anger management. You can read the book Soda Pop Head by Julia Cook and then have students take turns at the Whiteboard to decide if someone stayed calm under pressure or if they "lost their temper". https://teachsimple.com/product/20-hidden-objects-and-find-the-differences-puzzles-and-games (20 fun hidden picture, find the differences, etc. handouts that are great for brain breaks, transition times, early finishers, and there are many for specific holidays for around the year fun.) https://teachsimple.com/product/intent-versus-impact-sel-presentation (In this SEL presentation, students will learn about the difference between intent and impact. This is an important concepts for students to understand. Even if one person has good intentions, what they say or do may have a completely different impact! There are links to fun videos and a partner/group activity.)
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Sel, Social Emotional Learning Game, Mystery Game, Cooperative Game, School Counseling, Social Skills, Sel Game, Leadership Skills, Cooperation
Feelings Jeopardy – Emotions Identification Game
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Life Skills, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Games
Everyone needs to know how to identify their feelings and emotions and teaching students while they are young is key in mastering this skill! This engaging and interactive jeopardy game is the perfect way to teach kids different emotions, while helping students to identify their emotions through a variety of activities!Easy to use and a no-prep resource, this the perfect way to teach and review different emotions and experiences students have had with different emotions to help promote self-awareness. This file includes a digital and printable copy of the game, so you can use this resource no matter what your technology situation is! If you are looking for Social Emotional Learning games and activities for your students, this is the perfect game for you, especially since it aligns with CASEL standards. Category Names: ⭐Name It-- An emotion will be pictured and students will have to guess which emotion is being represented ⭐ This or That-- An emotion is named and students have to decide which picture accurately reflects the emotion listed ⭐Situations -- Students will be given a situation and they have to determine what emotion they would feel in that situation ⭐ Body Feelings – Body reactions will be described and students will have to guess what emotions is being described based on the body sensations given ⭐Triggers-- Using multiple choice, students will have to figure out what answer is a popular trigger for the emotion listed What's Included? ❤️ Google Slides Game Show ❤️ Printable Version with 25 different Trivia Cards ❤️ Answer Key for Printable Version Some Ideas for Use Are: ⭐Individual Lessons To Review Different Emotions ⭐ Counseling Small Groups ⭐ Whole Class Lesson on Identifying Emotions and Self-Awareness
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Tags Emotions Jeopardy, Counseling Games, Emotions Games, Counseling Activities, Feelings Jeopardy, Feelings Game Show, Emotions Activities, School Counseling, School Counseling Games
Therapy Dog Rule Flashcards – A Fun Way to Teach School Dog Rules
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, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Boards, Projects, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Posters, Door Decor, Word Walls, Flashcards, Task Cards
Therapy Dog Rule Flashcards – A Fun & Gentle Way to Teach School Dog Rules 🐶📚 Bringing a therapy dog or school dog into the classroom can be a wonderful experience, but it’s important that students understand and follow clear rules to ensure a safe and positive learning environment for everyone—including the dog! That’s where these differentiated flashcards come in! They help students learn, practice, and remember important rules in a way that is interactive, engaging, and easy to implement. Whether you’re introducing a new school dog or reinforcing existing rules, these flashcards provide a non-verbal, gentle reminder that makes learning the rules feel fun and natural. 🐾 What Makes These Flashcards So Helpful? ✔ Reinforce Therapy Dog Rules – Help students understand how to interact with the school dog in a safe and respectful way. ✔ Differentiated Learning – Three levels of cards make it easy to adapt for different age groups and learning styles. ✔ Interactive & Engaging – Students can draw a card, read a question, or match words to rules, making it more than just a passive reminder. ✔ Non-Verbal Support – Simply hand a student a flashcard as a gentle, visual reminder if a rule is forgotten. ✔ Perfect for Therapy Dog Handlers & Educators – Ideal for use in classrooms, therapy sessions, and school-wide therapy dog programs. 📌 What’s Included? 📥 A set of printable flashcards in PDF format 🐶 Two different design options for the front: ✔ Real-life photo of a school dog ✔ Illustrations of dogs in a school setting 📜 Three Differentiation Levels: ✅ Full-text rule cards – Great for introducing and practicing therapy dog rules. ✅ One-word rule prompts – Helps students recall rules independently. ✅ Question-based cards – Encourages students to think critically about therapy dog behavior. 🖍 Bonus: Solution cards with red writing for teachers—use them as reference guides or additional rule reminders. 📚 How to Use These Flashcards in the Classroom 📍 Introduce Rules in a Fun Way – Let students draw a card and explain the rule. 📍 Daily Reinforcement – Review a different card each day as a class reminder. 📍 Non-Verbal Reminders – If a student forgets a rule, hand them a flashcard instead of verbally correcting them. 📍 Interactive Partner Activity – Students can quiz each other using the question-based cards. 📍 Dog-Involved Learning! 🐕 – Let students draw a card for the school dog and read it aloud as if "the dog" is giving the rule! 🌟 Why Teachers & Therapy Dog Handlers Love This Resource ✔ “Such a simple yet effective way to reinforce school dog rules!” ✔ “I love that I can just hand a card to a student as a quiet reminder—no need to interrupt class.” ✔ “The differentiation levels make it perfect for students of all ages.” 🐶 Make Therapy Dog Rules Fun & Easy to Remember! Having a school dog is an amazing opportunity, but setting clear expectations is key. These flashcards help studentslearn how to interact with a therapy dog in a respectful, safe, and engaging way—without the need for constant reminders. 📥 Download now and create a positive, dog-friendly learning environment today! 🐾✨ 📍 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, Dog Guidelines
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.
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Tags Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Leveled Reading, Nonfiction, Reading, Guided Reading, Social Studies, Chef, Careers
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
SEL Coloring Pages – 5 Mindfulness Quote Sheets
Resources for Teachers, Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages
In This SEL coloring page resource and mindfulness coloring resources, students will have 5 different coloring pages with inspirational quotes to ponder as they color these wonderful coloring pages. The quotes are; "I Feel Crabulous", "Be The Anchor In A Friend's Storm", "Friendship Is Like A Ray Of Sunshine", "Let Your Worries Drift Away", "I Think Therefore I Am". All of these quotes are geared toward helping students realize their true potential and also consider how they are talking to themselves. These are great as a brain break, quiet time activity, early finisher activity or after an SEL lesson. You may also enjoy these SEL products from my store at: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor You may also enjoy these products from my store: https://teachsimple.com/product/christmas-themed-coping-skills-sel-coloring-pages (These are 5 color by coping Christmas fun activities. Students will learn about different coping skills strategies as they color some very fun and engaging Christmas themed activities. There is a picture of a Christmas tree, reindeer, snowman, gingerbread man, santa and snowman. These activities teach students about the various coping skills available to them.) https://teachsimple.com/product/changing-negative-self-talk-into-positive-self-talk-sel-presentation (An SEL presentation about self-talk. Students will learn about the fact that we talk to ourselves every day without even knowing it! This is a very engaging lesson to talk to students about how much we self-talk and should talk to ourselves so we feel better, not worse.) https://teachsimple.com/product/put-down-sel-presentation (In this very important lesson, students learn about nonverbal and verbal put-downs. They will analyze part of a story and also part of a video to see how many put-downs are happening. Then there is a homework assignment for students to analyze the put-downs they see and hear on TV or on a Video clip.. The they will bring their findings to school to analyze their findings and how this may impact other younger students when they watch these shows.)
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
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Tags Sel Coloring Pages, Sel Worksheets, Sel, Social Emotional Learning, Mindfulness, Mindfulness Coloring, School Counseling, Social Skills, Special Education
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.)
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Tags SEL Game, SEL, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling, Social Skills, Cooperation, Scavenger Hunt, Group Work, Teamwork, Hidden Objects
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
SEL Boom Deck-Grateful or Disappointed? With Audio Plus Handout!
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Elementary, Middle School, Activities, Worksheets & Printables
In this resource, students will learn the differences between feeling grateful and disappointed. These two feelings are essentially opposite one another. The 28 slide Boom Deck has 3 educational/introduction cards and 25 task playing cards. There is audio on each card so no reading is required. This can be done as a whole class group whereas each student can take a turn coming up to a interactive board and deciding which situation is being presented. Then the directions for the deck ask students to think of things the person in the situation could be grateful for in a disappointing situation. There are many examples of disappointing situations such as; not being able to play a volleyball game because a coach is out of town, not being able to have outdoor recess, a volcano not erupting, having to do homework instead of play with friends, a dog ruining a pair of shoes, a teacher asking a student to rewrite a paragraph, a special art class is being canceled, and not getting to go on a roller coaster at an amusement park, among others. There is a handout to print off for each student and have them reflect on a time they were disappointed and now looking back, what were they grateful for in that situation. This is a great Boom Deck to do during Thanksgiving but also throughout the entire year. This is great for grades two, three, four, five, and six. This will create some good conversations with students on looking for those grateful moments. Please review the Boom Deck terms of use and the ability to get a free trial. The explanation is on their website and I cannot insert it here due to the AI system recognizing it as duplicate information. For more products related to gratitude, please check out these: https://teachsimple.com/product/the-grateful-gecko-and-the-grumpy-goose-sel-boom-cards-about-gratitude-with-audio (This is a Boom Deck about gratitude as well). You can also visit my store for more engaging products at https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Sel, Gratitude, Disappointed, Social Emotional Skills, School Counseling, Special Education, Thanksgiving, Handout, Extension Activity
Which Problem Is Bigger Task Cards -- Size Of The Problem Task Box
Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Life Skills, Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Grade 1, 2, 3, Centers, Activities, Task Cards, Worksheets & Printables
Are you looking for a way to help teach your students the size of the problem? These task cards are the perfect thing for you! These "Which is bigger" task cards give the students different problem scenarios. Students then have to decide between the 2 scenarios, which problem is bigger. You then can encourage discussion with your students by asking why the problem seemed the biggest. Your students will love this activity as the scenarios vary between common problems they may experience and silly problems as well (i.e. which is bigger: a dragon losing his fire or a unicorn losing it's sparkle). Spark discussion and growth with these task cards! These cards also include an assessment page that correspond with each task card so that way you can help assess progress and know specifically which scenarios the students are getting wrong. Includes: ⭐ 32 Task Cards ⭐ Assessment Page ⭐ Task Box Label ⭐ Task Box direction label ⭐ Ink Friendly and Color Printing Options To help your students understand the size of their reaction, they need to understand the size of the problem. These task cards are a great first step!
Author The Feelings and Friends Teacher
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Tags Size Of The Problem, Size Of The Problem Activities, Task Boxes, Task Box Activities, Social Problem Solving, Problem Solving Scenarios, Which Is Largest, Task Cards, School Counseling
Emotions Escape Room (Regulate Emotions, Identify Emotions)
Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Special Education Needs (SEN), Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Escape Room, Activities
Introduction The Quest for the Emotion Gems is a fantastical escape room designed to help middle school students practice identifying emotions and develop effective regulation strategies. Students will collect emotions gems as they travel through the mystical land of Empathia. Each gem represents a different emotion and a different puzzle to challenge students abilities to recognize emotions. This is a fun way for students to practice emotions skills. You will appreciate the low-prep setup! There is also a detailed answer key so you will know exactly how to help students if they get stuck. This escape room works great for: Advisory or homeroom periods School counseling groups SEL Lessons SEL minutes in IEPs Home School Practice Objectives Recognize the emotions on others Identify how emotions feel Describe coping skills Label emotions in scenarios Practice handling big emotions Puzzle Outline Joy - Match emotions to descriptions of what they look like Anger - Fill in the blank coping skills Sadness - Maze through reacting to big emotions Anxiety - Match emotions to scenarios Surprise - Label pictures with emotions Grades 5th-8th Format Interactive Google Form Printable Puzzles PDF (6 pages) Printable Answer Key PDF (6 pages)
Author The Mind Trek
Tags Emotions, Regulating Emotions, Coping Strategies, Coping Skills, Calming Techniques, Identify Emotions, Identifying Emotions, Learning Emotions, Escape Room