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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 Rules Poster – Clear & Friendly Guidelines for 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, Pre-K, Homeschool Resources, Not Grade Specific, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Boards, Projects, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Posters, Door Decor, Banners, Word Walls
Therapy Dog Rules Poster Helping Students & Dogs Feel Safe and Happy! 🐶✨ Having a therapy dog in school is a wonderful experience. There’s something truly special about how dogs help students feel calmer, more focused, and even more motivated to learn. But to make sure that both students and the dog feel safe and comfortable, we need clear and easy-to-understand rules. That’s why I created this Therapy Dog Rules Poster—so that everyone knows how to interact respectfully and kindly with the school dog. 🐾 Why This Poster is a Must-Have for Your Classroom or School ✔ Gives students clear expectations – Kids need to know how to behave around a therapy dog, and this poster makes it easy to remember! ✔ Reduces stress for the dog – When students understand the rules, therapy dogs feel more relaxed and happy in their school environment. ✔ Supports social-emotional learning – Encourages empathy, patience, and responsibility—great lessons that go beyond just interacting with a dog. ✔ Works in any classroom setting – Whether you’re welcoming a therapy dog regularly or just preparing for a visit, these guidelines help create a smooth and positive experience for everyone. 📌 What’s Inside? 📜 A Printable Therapy Dog Rules Poster ✔ Simple, easy-to-follow rules that students can understand at a glance ✔ Friendly, inviting design to make the message clear and approachable ✔ Available in multiple formats for flexible printing and display 💡 How to Use This Poster in Your Classroom or School 📍 Introduce the rules before the first therapy dog visit. Go over the rules together and talk about why they’re important. Encourage students to share how they think dogs might feel in different situations. 📍 Keep it in a visible spot. Hang it up in the classroom, hallway, or near the therapy dog’s resting area. The more students see it, the easier it will be for them to remember! 📍 Use it as a discussion starter. Talk about respect, kindness, and responsibility—not just toward therapy dogs, but in everyday interactions with people too. 📍 Encourage positive behavior. When students follow the rules, acknowledge their effort! You can even let them read a story to the therapy dog as a reward. Why Teachers & Schools Love This Poster ✔ “The perfect way to set clear expectations before our therapy dog visits!” ✔ “The visuals make it easy for younger students to understand.” ✔ “Students now remind each other of the rules, which makes everything so much smoother!” 🐶 A Small Change That Makes a Big Difference Therapy dogs bring so much joy into schools, but a well-prepared environment makes all the difference. This friendly and easy-to-read poster helps students understand exactly how to interact with a school dog in a safe and kind way. 📥 Print it today and help create a positive, stress-free experience for your school’s therapy dog! 🐾✨ 📍 Warmly, 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
Stop Think Choose- A 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
Lego Themed SEL Emotional Regulation Boom Cards
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
In this Lego Themed Boom Cards resource, students will learn about emotional regulation. There are 24 task playing cards so it is perfect for a whole classroom lesson, group resource, or assigned individually. The informational cards discuss how managing one's self-regulation is about thinking about one's feelings and energy levels. In this Boom Cards deck, students will also discuss what the characters in the scenarios can do to calm their bodies if they are feeling out of control or need to wake up and learn. Some of the scenarios are; a person is very upset about their brother taking their Halloween candy, a person is excited about his birthday party, a girl feeling lonely, a person feeling bored when watching a movie, a person focusing on their lesson, etc. There are many relatable situations for kids to understand and learn about their own emotions. To explore more SEL lessons and SEL resources please visit my store here: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor For more Lego themed resources, please check out these: https://teachsimple.com/product/lego-themed-emotion-regulation-lesson (In this lesson there are 2 lesson plan ideas. There is a Lego slide that you can print out for all students as a Lego-themed zones poster. This lesson uses legos or generic toy bricks as a hands on and engaging activity to discuss the students own zones and how they are feeling.) https://teachsimple.com/product/lego-themed-sudoku-puzzle ( A fun sudoku for kids that combines SEL and Math! This is great for early finisher, after a math lesson, etc.) https://teachsimple.com/product/lego-themed-following-instructions-sel-lesson (In this resource there is a Lego themed lesson about following directions.) There are also other lessons that are wonderful for upper elementary: https://teachsimple.com/product/sel-stress-management-game-sel-coloring-pages (In this lesson, it is based on the fun Apples to Apples game where students pull a card that can be a bit stressful. Then the other students place a card down with a coping skill for this situation. The "judge" decides which coping skill is best.)
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
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Tags Boom Cards, Sel, Social Emotional Learning, Self-regulation, Emotional Regulation, Lego, Toy Bricks, School Counseling, Counseling, Legos
Guided Reading Level H - Who Cooks for the Community
ELA, Resources for Teachers, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Career, Life Studies, Social Studies, Economics, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Literacy Readers, Quizzes, Quizzes and Tests, Assessments
This Guided Reading Book - Who Cooks for the Community (Level H) includes: Guided Reading Color Label (front cover x1) This is a quick way to match the book’s demands to what students can generally handle.. The overall goal is to use the level/color to pick books for several smaller groups. To qualify for a certain level, a student is expected to read a book from that level with about 90–94% accuracy. If a student is consistently accurate and understands, move up a level. If the student is struggling at that level, drop down and add more support. Each student will improve at completely different rates, but it is generally one of the best ways to check progress across the class. DOWNLOAD THE CATALOG TO VIEW ALL GUIDED READING BOOKS AVAILABLE (SORTED LEVELS A-Z) Pre-Reading Question (x1) Teacher asks the prompt aloud, can be while showing the cover or first page. Students share what they already know, or make educated guesses from the cover. Prompt them to use the target vocabulary. Write some of their responses on the board to look back at during the reading. Vocabulary Words (x5) Introduce the five words, best doing it one at a time. Start by saying it, while students repeat and then see if anyone knows what it means before reading further. Read through the meaning and try to briefly connect each word to a picture or gesture so it’s meaningful. Ask students to flip through the book pages and point to where they see each of the vocabulary words. While reading the book pause upon coming across one of the vocab words or read the sentence twice to make sure students understand the word has appeared. Optional: Ask students to raise hands whenever they see/hear one of the new words. Guided Reading Pages (x10) Check the book snapshot (below) for: primary topic - do you need to prep extra reading or intro materials on this? what is taught best - decide on 1-2 bullets to focus on, use the prompt or words provided here for best results. learning goals - what you are checking for students to be able to do after the session, elicit answers using prompts or words provided. key vocabulary (see section above). questions overview - so you know what is coming up and if you need to prep extra materials to assist understanding. Run the lesson You may have already looked at a few of the pages together, but you can show them some of the pictures again first to set meaning. Depending on how much time you have and how familiar your students are with guided reading class, you may want to read the book aloud first with the group first. Students whisper or partner read, while you listen in. If time, do it as a group, one student reading a page each. Use the guided page’s prompts to coach: “Check the picture / does it make sense?” “Point under the words / try the first sound” “Reread the sentence smoothly”. Try to focus more on one student per session (rotating every time), so you can work out if they are ready to move up or need to move down a level. Comprehension Questions (back cover x3) This is your way to check that students didn’t just say the words, but actually understood the text. First, let students answer by pointing to the page/picture and saying a short sentence. After any answer, follow with: “Show me where you found that in the text.” In bigger groups, have partners answer first (10–20 seconds), then call on 2–3 students to share. Differentiation tips: Emerging speakers/struggling readers: oral + pointing On-level: oral in a full sentence Higher: one written sentence or draw + label Book Snapshot Title: Who Cooks for the Community? Genre: Nonfiction (informational) Subject: Social Studies / Reading Primary Topic: Kitchen jobs that feed the community Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): H What This Book Teaches Best How many different workers in a kitchen help make food for others in the community (restaurants, schools, hospitals). The roles and responsibilities of kitchen jobs (head chef, sous chef, line cooks, prep cook, pastry chef, bakers, pizza makers, dishwasher). How teamwork in kitchens helps people stay healthy by providing nutritious meals. Using text to learn job-specific actions and tools (checking supplies, chopping ingredients, measuring, mixing dough, cleaning pots and pans). Learning Goals Students will describe how kitchens help the community using details from the book. Students will identify at least three kitchen jobs named in the text and tell what each job does. Students will explain what the head chef decides and why that role is important. Students will describe how the prep cook helps the other cooks work faster, using text evidence. Students will explain why a clean kitchen is important for preparing food, based on the dishwasher page. Key Vocabulary From the Text sous — a helper chef who is second in charge. ingredients — foods used to make a meal or recipe. responsible — in charge of an important job. specialize — focus on doing one kind of work well. nutritious — good for your body; helps you stay healthy. Discussion Prompts Pre-reading question: Who do you think works in a kitchen, and what might they do? Comprehension questions: Where does the book say people visit kitchens to get the food they need? What does the head chef decide in the kitchen? Why does the book say the dishwasher is an important part of the kitchen team? Printing Tips 1. Best Printing Method (Recommended) “Booklet” Printing (Best if Available) If your printer or PDF viewer supports Booklet Printing , use this. Settings to use: Print mode: Booklet Paper size: Letter or A4 (either works) Orientation: Landscape Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Scaling: Fit to printable area Booklet subset: First test: Front sides only Then: Back sides only This will automatically: Pair pages correctly Put the cover on the outside Align everything for folding After printing, fold in half and staple along the spine . 2. If “Booklet” Printing Is NOT Available You can still print this correctly with manual duplex printing . Step-by-step: Open the PDF. Choose Print . Set: Orientation: Landscape Pages per sheet: 1 Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Print all pages . Because each PDF page already contains two facing book pages, the result will still fold cleanly into a book. Thousands of Cored Education products are included with your TeachSimple membership. Download links and encyclopedia index available here.
Author Cored Education
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Tags Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Leveled Reading, Nonfiction, Reading, Guided Reading, Social Studies, Chef, Careers
60 Blob-Style Clipart Backgrounds – For Teaching Materials, Posters,
Common Core, Classroom Management, Resources for Teachers, Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Creative Arts, Art, Graphic Arts, Montessori, Special Education Needs (SEN), Homeschool Templates, Homeschool Curriculum, Activities, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Boards, Posters, Teacher Tools, Templates, Word Walls, Banners, Door Decor, Presentations
60 Blob-Style Clipart Backgrounds – For Teaching Materials, Posters, and Digital Resources Hand-drawn blobs to add color and personality to your classroom designs 🎨 PNG If you're creating your own worksheets, presentations, or classroom posters, it’s nice to have design elements that make your materials feel more individual and inviting—without distracting from the content. That’s why I created these 60 background cliparts in a fun, blob-inspired style. Each element is hand-drawn using Procreate and saved as a high-quality PNG file , so they’re easy to insert into PowerPoint, Canva, Word, Google Slides, or any digital notebook like GoodNotes. You can use them for headers, cover pages, memory cards, game materials, or just to decorate your resources in a way that feels personal and clear. What’s included (all in PNG format): 12 circular blob backgrounds 12 oval backgrounds 12 wavy washi-tape blobs 12 transparent organic blobs 12 striped transparent overlays That makes 60 colorful, flexible clipart pieces you can mix and match across your projects. Ideas for use: I’ve used these blobs to decorate task cards, brighten up classroom rules, create printable posters, or make front and back covers for student folders. They also work really well for memory games or station cards. Because they’re not too detailed, they’re ideal as visual anchors without drawing attention away from your content. Usage: ✔ Personal use ✔ Commercial use allowed within the educational space – for example, in your own worksheets or printables ✘ No resale or sharing of the raw PNG files These backgrounds are meant to give your materials a light, creative touch – whether you teach young learners or older students. No fancy design software needed, just drag, drop, and go. Best, Heike from Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we create a positive and welcoming learning environment. 🐶
Author Lernfitness
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Tags Custom Classroom Materials, Classroom Management, Teaching Materials, Worksheets, Classroom Decorations, Decorative Elements, Cliparts, Backgrounds, Illustrations, Handmade
Spring Movement Cards | Fun and Engaging Activity Cards for Kids
Spring, Seasons, Holiday & Seasonal, Montessori, Social Skills, Special Resources, Speech Therapy, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Games, Activities, Posters, Classroom Decor, Word Walls, Flashcards, Worksheets & Printables, Task Cards
Spring Movement Cards are designed for active play, these fun cards will help you hop like a bunny, flutter like a butterfly, and wiggle like a worm. Perfect for indoor or outdoor movement breaks, these activity cards will keep you energized and engaged while celebrating the joy of spring! What You will get? Action-Packed Cards – Each card features a spring-themed movement like "Hop like a bunny" or "Flap your arms like a baby bird. Bright and Fun Illustrations – 8 Pages of Easy-to-follow visuals help kids understand each movement Game Ideas & Instructions – Multiple ways to use the cards for individual or group play. Why These Movement Cards Are Perfect for You! Encourages physical activity in a fun and engaging way. Helps develop coordination, balance, and motor skills. Great for classrooms, homeschool, and outdoor playtime. Perfect for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and young learners. What Will You Learn? How to move like different spring animals and elements (hopping, flapping, crawling, stretching). The benefits of physical activity for staying active and healthy. How to enjoy interactive movement games with friends and family. Let’s spring into action and have fun with these exciting Spring Movement Cards
Author Perfect_Printables
Tags Spring Movement Cards, Gross Motor Activities, Physical Play Cards, Movement Activity Cards, Spring Theme Exercises, Preschool Movement Game, Fun Action Cards, Interactive Play Cards, Seasonal Movement Activities
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
Viking-Themed Door Tags – Discover and Visualize Strengths
Montessori, Special Education Needs (SEN), Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Classroom Management, Resources for Teachers, Community Building, Graphic Arts, Creative Arts, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Teacher Tools, Projects, Templates, Classroom Decor, Door Decor, Posters, Bulletin Boards, Banners
Viking-Themed Door Tags – Discover and Visualize Strengths A creative resource to support self-awareness and classroom community (grades 2–6) 🛡️✏️ This set of printable Viking-themed door tags helps students reflect on their personal strengths in a fun and low-pressure way. Whether you're working on self-esteem, social-emotional learning, or simply want to add a motivating activity to your classroom routine – these templates give you plenty of flexibility. The material includes 96 hand-drawn door hangers in three differentiated formats: – Pre-filled with strengths (ready to color and hang) – With gaps for students to add their own words – Completely blank for free design and writing All versions are included in both color and black-and-white, making them perfect for creative work, quiet time, or even as a thoughtful take-home project. Fonts are provided in print, tracing, and decorative styles – so you can adapt the activity to your students' level and needs. What makes it practical for teachers: I’ve used these door hangers when starting a new school year, during transition phases, or when I wanted to quietly support students’ confidence. They also work well in substitute lessons or as a calming station activity. The Viking theme adds just the right amount of playfulness without feeling too childish. Easy prep, lots of uses: Print, cut, and let students decorate their door hangers with drawings or personal messages. You can hang them on lockers, desks, or classroom walls. Some teachers also use them for class community projects or parent nights. This activity encourages self-reflection in a gentle and creative way – and reminds students that recognizing their own strengths is part of learning too. This is more than just a decoration – it’s a tool for early math learning wrapped in a bit of adventure. 📍 Best wishes, Heike from @Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we create a positive and welcoming learning environment. 🐶
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Tags Vikings, Handdrawn, Banners, Viking Classroom Decor, Door Tags For Students, Character Building, Growth Mindset, SEL Resource, Personal Strengths Reflection, Student Self-esteem
Coping Skills Brochure and SEL coloring pages
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Coloring Pages, Worksheets
In this resource, your students will have a take home brochure to help them think of and remember ways to calm down and cope with big feelings. There are 6 sections of this resource. There are SEL coloring pages in this resource. The first section is the cover page with has a mindfulness coloring activity that students can customize to their liking. This in and of itself is a coping skill! Next you have a place where students can use their name and use the acronym of their name to help them come up and customize how they would like to calm down when they have a big feeling. For example, if the name is Jenny, they can write; J is for make a joke or listen to a joke, E is for Exercise, N is for Try something New, the other N is for Notice objects in the room (such as all the things that are green, blue, etc.) and the Y is for do yoga poses. On of the pages is the directions and the other page (flap) is for them to write their own name and customize their strategies. One of the flaps give them the acronym of CALMS which stands for C-Calming Exercises, A-Activities that distract (reading, playing a game or sport, puzzle, word search, etc) L-Look around the room (Look for all the blue objects, Look for things you see that begin with the letter A, etc.) and then M-Mindfulness practices. These are things that really bring students into the present moment. Look for 5 things you see, 4 things you hear, 3 things you feel, 2 things you smell, 1 thing you taste, etc. The S is for Sensations. Do things that make you feel different sensations that are pleasant such as place an ice pack on your forehead, go into a hot shower or hot tub, etc. Taste something sweet or spicy. These are all the things that can help someone cope with a strong feeling.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Sel, Social Emotional Learning, Coping Skills, Stress Management, School Counseling, Social Skills, Self-regulation, Calming Down, Sel Coloring Pages
Football Field Of Feelings-An SEL Boom Cards with SEL Coloring Page
Special Resources, Life Studies, Life Skills, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages, Writing Prompts
Football Field Of Feelings-An SEL Self-Regulation Boom Deck Plus SEL Coloring Pages An engaging learning tool your early learners will love! Tailored specifically for Kindergarten to Grade 4 children, this versatile resource focuses on the vital skill of self-regulating emotions. 25-card deck with a football theme: Presenting situations and allowing students to respond positively or negatively towards an emotive scenario. 'Fumble' and 'Touchdown': Each card presents these two options, enabling students to differentiate between positive and negative emotional responses. No reading required!The voice-over on each card adds auditory stimulation and further enhances comprehension levels in children. The first three instruction cards even include exciting football stadium sounds that are sure to enthrall them. Bonus handout: A bonus handout is added in the package where students get the opportunity to write down five techniques they can employ when dealing with strong emotions which solidifies their understanding further. An excellent complementing resource viable for whole class discussions, small group activities or as individual homework assignments. Inclusive Access For All Learners: We have ensured easy access via instant download – just click on the product image provided in the downloadable PDF! This package's benefits extend beyond education sessions into real-life emotional management practices increasing resilience among children while building emotionally intelligent future adults. You may also find our other sports-themed decks useful which are tailor-made for developing life skills in young learners such as; Frendship Homerun (Baseball-Themed). Best Behavior Basketball (BasketBall-Themend). An internet connection is needed for usage as it plays on browsers such as Chrome, Safari, Firefox & Edge along with popular apps such as Android iPad iPhone & Kindle Fire devices.For privacy reasons we recommend adults involved should have a Boom Learning account.The Fast Pins option allows immediate feedback making it popular among self grading students. The Football Field Of Feelings -An SEL Self-Regulation Boom Deck: A resource that brings vitality to learning emotions and levity in classrooms through crisp graphics, dynamic sounds and invigorating activities !
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags SEL, Self-regulation, Emotional Intelligence, Football Theme, Interactive Deck, Sel Coloring Pages, Boom Cards, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling
SEL Boom Deck-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
Cooperation Scavenger Hunt-An SEL Game
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Elementary, Activities, Games, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
In this SEL game, students will learn and practice cooperation skills. They will be in groups of 3-4 and they will do a cooperation scavenger hunt together. There are 5 tasks for them to complete. They can complete these in any order they wish. There is a find the hidden objects tasks where students will work together to find the hidden objects in the picture. This resource contains 2 different hidden objects sheets to choose from or you could offer both types for the task. There is a task where the group will create a team name. Another task is about creating a special handshake made up of 6 moves. Another task of for the group to come up with 5 things they all have in common. Lastly, there is a task where they will do 10 jumping jacks or wall push-ups all together. This is a very fun, engaging SEL activity where there is a mix of physical movement, concentration, creativity and more. This activity is great for students in grades 2nd-5th. At the end of the activity, students can share their special handshakes, their team names, what 5 things they have in common with one another. It is also a time to discuss what type of cooperation skills were used in this activity. For more SEL games, Presentations, Lessons and activities, please visit my SEL store here: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor You may also be interested in these other SEL products: https://teachsimple.com/product/6-spring-word-searches (Spring word searches for centers, morning work, after an activity or for brain breaks) https://teachsimple.com/product/3-types-of-respect-sel-boom-cards-with-audio-plus-handout (3 types of respect Boom Cards. Students will learn about the 3 types of respect; self, others and to the school environment. Students will get to interact with the Boom cards and make a choice based on the scenario on the Boom Card. There is also a handout at the end to reinforce the concepts.)
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
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Tags SEL Game, SEL, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling, Social Skills, Cooperation, Scavenger Hunt, Group Work, Teamwork, Hidden Objects
December Morning Meetings
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Activities
December Morning Meetings December Morning Meetings is an educational resource that provides a range of 25 unique tasks, designed to integrate social-emotional learning into daily classroom routines. Perfectly timed for use in December, it helps educators plan their lessons well in advance. Versatile Delivery Options This tool is available in both digital and printable forms, adaptable to any teaching environment. In addition, an editable slide included can be duplicated and customized to suit individual morning meeting plans. Daily Teaching Practice With 'December Morning Meetings', teachers can ensure interactive but also instructive gatherings - seamlessly combining learning with fun. Activities could support community building among students or improve critical skills; occasionally, they might serve as pleasant ice-breakers setting a positive tone for the rest of the day. Ease-of-use and Reuseable Content Value The simplicity in format balanced with substantial content makes 'December Morning Meetings' beneficial for Grade 1 to Grade 4 teachers aiming productive morning meetings. This resource offers educators creative freedom: suitable for whole group discussions, concentrated small groups or engaging homework assignments. Note:No strict rules exist when conducting morning meetings - each teacher’s interpretation will be singular based on their classroom dynamics and unique style.Don't forget to check out other packs from this series - every pack carries new ideas!
Author I Heart Grade 3
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Tags Morning Meetings, Social-emotional Learning, Primary School, Interactive Activities, Community Building
SEL Boom Deck-Soda Pop Head With Audio
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Activities
This is an SEL Boom Deck to teach students how to manage anger in a healthy way. This is a companion Boom Deck based on Julia Cook's book, Soda Pop Head. However, you do not need to read the book in order to enjoy this Boom Deck. Students will still learn some great self-regulation skills. There are 25 task cards and 5 introduction/education cards. There is audio on every single card so there is no need for reading skills. The analogy used in this deck is a soda can that explodes when anger is not handled in a healthy way. The other soda can is pointing to a light bulb to respresent thinking of a strategy to calm down. This is a child friendly image that kids can relate to. There are enough task cards to use as a whole SEL class lesson. You can also use this Boom Deck by assigning to individuals, partners and groups. Some of the strategies mentioned in this deck are; belly breathing, blowing bubbles, talking to a friend, asking for help from an adult, taking a break, walking and counting, drinking a cool glass of water, reading, using a thinking strategy and more. some of the scenarios that cause a child to be angry are; having to go to bed, fun plans get canceled, getting teased, not being able to pick out the restaurant for dinner, someone took something and is not giving it back, someone lost a special toy, and other child relatable scenarios. Please review Boom Deck's terms of use as this format does not allow me to post this. To access the Boom deck, you will download the PDF that has the Boom Deck link embedded in the image on the PDF. From there you will be directed to this Boom Deck. Enjoy!! For a related resource, check out: https://teachsimple.com/product/soda-pop-head-by-julia-cook-extension-sel-lesson-and-worksheet
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Boom Cards, Sel, Social Emotional Learning, Anger Management, School Counseling, Special Education, Social Skills, Calming Down, Self-regulation, Book Companion
Have You Filled a Bucket Craft + Bonus Activities
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Grade 2, 3, 4, Crafts, Activities
❤️❤️This comes as a PDF file. it is great for grades ranging from 2nd-4th. Is is a fun and interactive packet that includes: 1. Origami bucket craft 2.Bucket filler writing cards 3.Bucket filler writing activities - - - - - These activities can be paired with the book “Have You Filled A Bucket Today?” by Carol McCloud. Lesson/ Activity Plan: Start by reading the book "Have You Filled A Bucket Today?” There are a few writing activities you can choose from to complete Make the origami bucket (Youtube link provided)- you will need A3 size paper Color, cut, and glue the bucket parts together - - - - - The bucket can then be stabled/taped on to a classroom wall or board that reads "We Are Bucket Fillers" alternatively you can also simply tape the buckets to students desks. Students can then use them to write compliments and positive notes to each other or "fill their buckets". This activity helps create a positive learning community and reinforce the idea that our words and actions have an impact on others. ❤️ ❤️Paper buckets can be placed on a classroom bulletin board, student's desks, or cubbies. This is great for the beginning of the year, kindness week, or promoting Social Emotional Learning in the elementary classroom. - - - - - ✨This product includes the parts below:✨ Bucket coloring templates to choose from that can be printed in color and black and white. YouTube link with steps on making your own origami paper bucket “Bucket Filler Cards” students can write a kind message to their classmates and put them in their classmates buckets I will be a bucket filler by __________ writing worksheet Write or draw how you filled someone's bucket worksheet Bucket Filler & Dipper Sort activity
Author CraftEdPrints
Tags Bucketfiller, Craft, Elementary, Craftivity, Printbale, Origami, Paperbucket, Homeschool, Activity, Socialemotional
SEL Boom Deck With Audio-Help The Elf Plus A Fun Handout
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
In this SEL Boom Deck called Help The Elf, students will get to make choices about how someone may be feeling, how they can solve a problem, and making choices about what is the right thing to do. There is audio on every card so there is no need for reading. This is a Christmas themed Boom Deck and fun for students to do before the holiday break. There is also a fun Spot The Differences Handout that has a Christmas picture on it. There are 10 differences. In this deck, there are situations related to someone not getting the present they wanted and how should they respond, how a parent might feel if a child snuck a cookie, how a person might feel if someone is talking about a playdate they were not invited to, how someone might feel if a person only wanted to be partners with one person, what kind of peer pressure is daring someone to climb the fence, which is better; a fake apology or no apology, someone helping someone up and taking them to the nurse's office, saying hello to a new student and inviting them to play tag at recess, and many more. There are 24 playing cards so everyone in the class can get a turn, you could have each student do this deck as a center , or you can have students do this in partners or groups. There are cute Christmas images that show different types of feelings. There are true/false questions and there are "What should they do?" questions. This Boom deck can produce some good discussions around the choices one makes. To top it off, after students complete the Boom deck, they can do a fun Find The Differences Handout where they need to find 10 differences between images. I always find it helpful to have an activity students can do afterward. For the Boom deck's terms of use, please visit their site.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Boom Cards, SEL, Social Emotional Learning, Christmas, Elf, School Counseling, Counseling, Special Education, Social Skills, Winter
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
Emotions Bingo Counseling Game I Social Emotional Learning Activities
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Life Skills, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Games
Are you looking for a counseling game that will not only help your students identify their feelings but also keep them engaged in your sessions? This Emotions Bingo Game is perfect for your counseling sessions! This emotions game is a perfect addition for your social emotional learning games as this helps students identify their emotions (while playing a fun bingo game)! This emotions matching game includes 2 different types of calling cards: one set that states the emotion as is, and one set that describes a situation and students have to state how they would feel in that situation. This bingo game also includes 30 bingo cards with different types of grids to support students with different attention spans! What is Included: ⭐ 10 3x3 Bingo Cards ⭐ 10 4x4 Bingo Cards ⭐ 10 5x5 Bingo Cards ⭐ 25 Different Emotions ⭐ 2 Separate Calling Cards Why Is It A Must-Have?: ❤️ Expands Emotional Vocabulary ❤️ Helps Students Identify Different emotions ❤️ Increases engagement in your sessions ❤️ Perfect For Different Types of Learners Some Ideas for Use Are: ⭐ Individual Lessons ⭐ Small Groups ⭐ Whole Class Lessons Help your students expand their emotional vocabulary, identify their emotions, and grow to love social emotional learning with this bingo game!
Author The Feelings and Friends Teacher
Tags Emotions Bingo, Feelings Bingo, Counseling Games, Counseling Activities, Emotions Game, Social Emotional Games, Emotions Matching Game, Social Emotional Learning Game
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
Therapy Dog Classroom Rules – Create, Discuss & Decorate! 🐶🏫 Banner
Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Animals, Life Sciences, Science, Classroom Management, Resources for Teachers, High School, Middle School, Elementary, Early Learning, Pre-K, Classroom Decor, Banners, Bulletin Boards, Projects, Activities, Drawing Templates & Outlines, Worksheets & Printables, Coloring Pages, Worksheets
Therapy Dog Classroom Rules Create, Discuss & Decorate! 🐶🏫 Bringing a therapy dog into the classroom is an exciting and rewarding experience, but it also requires clear expectations and structure. This Therapy Dog Rules Pennant Banner is a creative and engaging way to introduce, reinforce, and display important guidelines for students when interacting with a school therapy dog. Whether your school already has a therapy dog or you’re just starting to introduce the idea, these pennants help students understand respectful behavior, responsibilities, and boundaries in a fun and visual way. 🐾 Why This Resource is Perfect for Your Classroom ✔ Encourages Respectful Interactions – Helps students learn how to behave around a therapy dog. ✔ Interactive & Creative – Students can draw, write, or collage their own pennants to personalize the display. ✔ Supports Classroom Discussions – Use as a conversation starter about animal care, empathy, and safety. ✔ A Fun Visual Reminder – Display the banner in the classroom or on the door so rules are always visible. ✔ Perfect for Any Therapy Dog Setting – Ideal for schools, counseling offices, and special education programs. 📌 What’s Included? 📜 Printable Therapy Dog Rules Pennants, featuring: ✔ Ready-made rule templates ✔ Blank versions for students to create their own rules ✔ Simple, clear visuals for all ages ✔ pre-colored for quick use 🎨 How to Use This Resource 1️⃣ Print the pennants and the door sign. 2️⃣ Let students illustrate, decorate, or collage the rules in their own creative way. 3️⃣ Cut out and string the pennants together to create a classroom banner. 4️⃣ Hang the banner somewhere visible to reinforce positive interactions with the therapy dog. 🏆 Classroom Tip: Involve students in writing the rules together before decorating their pennants. This makes them feel more responsible for following the guidelines! 🐶 Why Teachers Love It ✔ “A great way to help kids understand boundaries around therapy dogs.” ✔ “The perfect mix of creativity and structure—students loved making their own rules!” ✔ “Looks great on the classroom wall and actually helps reinforce good behavior!” 🏫 Make Your Therapy Dog Program a Success! Having a therapy dog in the classroom can be an incredible learning experience—but students need guidance to make sure it’s a safe and positive environment. This banner set makes it easy, interactive, and fun to set those expectations! 📥 Download now and start creating your therapy dog-friendly classroom today! 🐾✨ 📍 Best, Heike from Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we create a positive and inspiring learning environment. 🐶✨
Author Lernfitness
Tags Therapy Dog, Animal-assisted Learning, Inclusive Education Tools, Therapy Dog Rules, Classroom Pet Guidelines, Therapy Dog In School, Social-emotional Learning, SEL, Dog Classroom Rules
Anger Management Social Story: Interoception & Coping Strategies
Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Life Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Early Learning, Elementary, Worksheets & Printables, Read Alouds, Activities
Many elementary students and students on the Autism Spectrum struggle with identifying how they feel and emotional regulation. Social stories can be a great tool to help bridge that gap and reduce behaviors! This social story focuses on how to know when your students feel angry by practicing interoception and showing examples of what may happen to them when they are feeling angry. The social story then walks them through different coping strategies using visuals so that way students can practice calming themselves down from their anger. With several different formats and additional activities, your students will have a better handle on knowing when they feeling angry, and knowing what to do to calm themselves down to make better choices. If you have students struggling with behaviors out of anger, and are working on making better choices, then this social story is a must have! What's Included? Half-Size Social Story Full Size Social Story Social Story Comic Strip Card Format of the Social Story Anger Choice Board With Coping Skills Coping Strategy Visuals Digital Version of the Social Story Using Google Slides Black and White Versions of the story for ink-friendly printing
Author The Feelings and Friends Teacher
Tags Social Stories Angry, Social Stories About Emotions, Social Stories Autism, Social Stories, Coping Skills Cards, Choice Board, Anger Management, Coping Strategies Visuals, Interoception
Positive Affirmation Bingo Counseling Self Esteem Activity
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Games
This counseling game will spice up your self-esteem lessons and help students learn to love themselves! This Positive Affirmations Bingo Game is perfect for engaging your students in your counseling sessions while practicing different types of positive affirmations! This self-esteem game is the perfect counseling activity for any elementary level lesson. With 29 different affirmations, students will have a chance to review different affirmations while getting to play a classic game with a fun twist! But what's the twist for this classic counseling game ? Any time a student has the affirmation on their board, they have to say it out loud!This will help them practice saying different affirmations to themselves, while building positive internal dialogue. This bingo game also includes 30 bingo cards with different types of grids (3x3, 4x4, 5x5) to support students with different skill levels, attention spans, and grade levels! This counseling game even includes an ink-friendly version in case you can't print in color! What is Included: 10 Bingo Cards in 3x3 format 10 Bingo Cards in 4 x4 format 10 Bingo Cards in 5 x 5 format 29 Different Positive Affirmations Ink-Friendly Version of the bingo game Why Is It A Must-Have?: Helps students identify & practice different positive statements Helps to promote positive self-esteem Increases engagement in your sessions Perfect For Different Types of Learners Perfect for different grade levels Some Ideas for Use Are: Individual Lessons Small Groups Whole Class Lessons Intervention Groups Morning Meeting Groups
Author The Feelings and Friends Teacher
Tags Self Esteem Lesson, Self Esteem Activity, Positive Affirmation, Positive Affirmation Game, Positive Affirmation Activity , Social Emotional Learning Game, Bingo, Counseling Game
Editable School Therapy Dog Approval Materials
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
Want to Introduce a School Dog? These Editable Templates Make It Easy! 🐶📋 Bringing a therapy dog into a school is an exciting journey, but let’s be real — it also comes with a ton of paperwork and a lot of questions from school administrators, teachers, and parents. When I started with my school dog, I quickly realized: I needed a clear way to present my plan, get approval, and answer concerns upfront. So, I put together these ready-to-use templates—and now I’m sharing them with you! 🐾 What’s Included? ✅ 3 Editable Templates for Different Stages of Approval: ✔ Introducing a School Dog – A friendly, easy-to-understand letter for teachers & parents. ✔ Therapy Dog in Training – A more formal version for school leaders & board members. ✔ Certified Therapy Dog – A final approval document to make everything official. 🎨 Five color options + black & white for easy printing 🖥️ Formats: PowerPoint, Keynote (editable & customizable) & non editable PDF 📌 How to Use These Templates 1️⃣ Choose the right template for your school’s current stage. 2️⃣ Edit the text to match your therapy dog’s training and role. 3️⃣ Share with school leadership, teachers & parents to keep everyone informed. 4️⃣ Print or present digitally to make your school dog approval process seamless. 💡 Teacher Tip: Start with the “Introducing a School Dog” template first—it sets the stage before moving into formal approval. Why This Will Save You Time & Stress ✔ No need to start from scratch—just customize & print! ✔ Helps answer common concerns from parents & staff ✔ Gives you a professional, structured plan to present ✔ Perfect for both new & experienced school dog handlers 🐕 Get Your School Dog Approved with Confidence! Whether you’re just starting out or need final approval, these templates give you a structured, stress-free way to introduce and manage your school dog program. 📥 Download now and make the process easy! 🐾✨ 📍 Best wishes, Heike from Lernfitness 🐾 Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we help create a calm, engaging, and inclusive 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, Approval Materials
Unwind Your Mind SEL Activity Mats
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Activities
In this product, you will receive 10 unique Unwind Your Mind SEL activity mats. These are wonderful for SEL follow-up activities, morning work, brain breaks, school counseling handouts, etc. There are 4 seasonal activity mats; fall, winter, spring, and summer. There are 2 partner-focused mats so students can connect, build friendships, and create a safe classroom community. There are 4 mats for any day of the year! Students from upper elementary through middle school will enjoy these mats. (Even adults and high schoolers would like to do some of these!) On the mats, there is mindfulness coloring/zentangle coloring, mazes, word search, reflections, SEL prompts, and more. For example on one of the mats, there is a mindfulness coloring of an anchor with the prompt to encourage students to think about what grounds them as they color. There is also a squiggle and students are encouraged to create their own unique design from it. There is also a heart maze, a triangle breath image, and an image of a turtle to encourage students to think of what brings them strength. On another mat, there is a line of different emojis and they are asked to circle how they feel in that moment. There is also a mindfulness coloring of a hot air balloon and the prompt is for them to imagine all of their worries are in the basket and as they color, they are asked to think of their worries floating away. On that same mat, there is a rainbow breath exercise and an image of a brick wall with the prompt for students to write in the bricks what gives them a solid foundation; their values, strengths, and purposes in life. Each mat is unique but offers opportunities for students to take a moment to relax, get their minds off their daily stress, and have fun. It is best to print these on legal-size paper so images and text are a good size with plenty of room for students to write and draw.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Mindfulness, SEL, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning, Classroom Community, Social Skills, Self-regulation, Activity Mats, Calming Down, Brain Breaks