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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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Editable Parent Letter – Inform Families About Your School Dog

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

Viking-Themed Door Tags – Discover and Visualize Strengths

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

Blobs – Colorful Backgrounds for Teaching Materials and More

Blobs – Colorful Backgrounds for Teaching Materials and More
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, Worksheets & Printables

Blobs – Colorful Backgrounds for Teaching Materials and More 13 abstract blob-style backgrounds in multiple formats (PNG, JPG, TIFF) 🎨 PNG + PDF + TIFF Sometimes, a small design element can bring new life to teaching materials, worksheets, or even classroom decorations. I created these blobs-style backgrounds to add a friendly and creative touch to the resources I use with my students – and I now use them regularly across many different formats. Each background is designed in A4 format and comes in three file types (PNG, JPG, TIFF), so you can use them easily in PowerPoint, Canva, Word, or on your digital whiteboard. I made the blobs myself using Procreate, and they’ve quickly become a go-to design element for my materials – from flashcards to worksheet covers to game boards. What’s included: 13 backgrounds in PNG format (transparent backgrounds – great for layering) 13 backgrounds in JPG format (standard image use) 13 backgrounds in TIFF format (high-resolution for print) → All in A4 size, zipped and organized Ideas for use: Backgrounds for your teaching materials and presentations Front or back cover for worksheets or student notebooks Decorative elements in learning stations or classroom posters Cards, labels, or folder dividers Digital note templates (e.g. in GoodNotes or Notability) Game boards or memory card backs Invitations or announcements I also use them for decorating name tags and bulletin boards – they bring color without being too busy or distracting. Good to know: You're welcome to use these backgrounds in your own classroom or even in your commercial teaching resources. Just make sure your own content is the focus of your final product. Redistribution of the plain files “as is” is not allowed. Best, Heike from Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we create a positive and welcoming learning environment. 🐶

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Tags Custom Classroom Materials, Classroom Management, Wallpaper, Backgrounds, Background, Teaching Materials, TIFF, Worksheets, Classroom Decorations, Decorative Elements

Anger Management Social Story: Interoception & Coping Strategies

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

SEL Presentations Boom Deck-Traffic Light Feelings With Audio

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

Summer Movement Cards | Seasonal Brain Breaks Printable

Summer Movement Cards | Seasonal Brain Breaks Printable
Summer, Seasons, Holiday & Seasonal, Montessori, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Life Skills, Toddler, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Games, Activities, Bulletin Boards, Classroom Decor, Word Walls, Flashcards, Worksheets & Printables

Get ready to move stretch and have fun with these Summer Movement Cards the perfect way to add energy and excitement to your day T These printable activity cards are great for giving kids a quick brain break during lessons playtime or indoor days With fun summer themed movements children can stay active while using their imagination What's Included? 30 Summer Themed action like Jump like a dolphin or Fly like a Kite Easy to Use Just print cut and go Perfect for Home or Classroom Use them during brain breaks circle time or on the go summer fun Why Kids and Teachers Love Them? Encourages active play and imagination Helps with focus and energy release during learning time Super easy to prep no equipment needed Perfect for summer camps classrooms homeschool or rainy days Let us jump stretch and wiggle our way through summer with these fun and playful Summer Movement Cards a great way to keep minds fresh and bodies moving

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Tags Summer Movement Cards, Seasonal Brain Breaks Printable, Summer Activity Cards, Movement Break Set, Physical Activity Cards, Summer Gross Motor Activities, Brain Break Ideas For Kids, Seasonal Exercise Flashcards, Movement And Mindfulness Cards

No Prep December 1st World AIDS Day Bingo HIV Awareness Game Activity

No Prep December 1st World AIDS Day Bingo HIV Awareness Game Activity
December, Months, Holiday & Seasonal, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Elementary, High School, Homeschool Resources, Games, Activities

CelebrateWorldAIDSDaywith this engaging Bingo game pack! Help students build awareness and empathywith this activity. This bingo game is perfect for December 1st in classrooms, health classes, and counseling sessions. It will help to boost your students kindness, empathy, and community support. What's Included? • 40 World AIDS Day–themed Bingo Cards • 30 Calling cards • Teacher instructions and guided discussion ideas • Bingo Marker Why you will love it • Helps students learn about AIDS & HIV • Supports health, SEL • Easy, no prep print-ready file Great For: • World AIDS Day lessons (December 1st) • Health and wellness units • SEL and community-building discussions • Middle school and high school advisory • After-school programs or awareness events Promote awareness, empathy, and informed decision-making with this World AIDS Day Bingo Activity. It’s a simple but powerful way to support meaningful learning and help students understand why this day matters.

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Tags World Aids Day Bingo, Hiv Awareness Game, December 1st Activity, Health Awareness Bingo, Red Ribbon Activity, Aids Awareness Month, Classroom Health Game, Community Awareness, Health Education Game

Spring Movement Cards | Fun and Engaging Activity Cards for Kids

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

Which Problem Is Bigger Task Cards -- Size Of The Problem Task Box
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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!

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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

Guided Reading Level K - Street Safety Signs (with Lesson Plan)

Guided Reading Level K - Street Safety Signs (with Lesson Plan)
ELA, Resources for Teachers, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Pre-Reading, Language Development, Health, P.E. & Health, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Grade 1, 2, 3, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Literacy Readers, Quizzes, Quizzes and Tests, Assessments

This Guided Reading Book - Street Safety Signs (Level K) 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: Street Safety Signs Genre: Nonfiction (informational) Subject: Health & Safety / Reading (Informational Text) Primary Topic: Street signs, colors, and safety messages Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): K What This Book Teaches Best How street signs help people stay safe: Street signs are “helpful tools” that tell people how to stay safe on the road. Using shapes and colors to understand meaning: Each sign has a special shape and color that sends a message. Key safety actions for walkers and drivers: The stop sign means come to a full halt and look both ways before moving again. Recognizing common road signals: The book explains warning signs, traffic lights, yield signs, speed limit signs, school signs, do not enter signs, and bike lane signs. Street-sign knowledge as a life skill: Paying attention to signs helps people “navigate the world safely.” Learning Goals Students will explain how street signs help people stay safe on roads. Students will identify what different sign colors and shapes communicate in this text. Students will describe what a stop sign tells people to do and why looking both ways matters. Students will explain what traffic light colors mean (red, green, yellow) based on the text. Students will connect specific signs (yield, speed limit, school, do not enter, bike lane) to their safety messages. Key Vocabulary From the Text octagon — a shape with eight sides. pedestrians — people who are walking. intersection — where two roads meet or cross. fluorescent — very bright and easy to see. navigate — find your way and move safely place to place. Discussion Prompts Pre-reading question: What street signs or signals have you seen that help people stay safe? Comprehension questions: What does the stop sign mean, and what should you do before moving again? What do yellow diamond-shaped warning signs tell drivers to watch for? Why do speed limit signs help keep neighborhoods and people safe? 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, Street Signs, Health

Editable School Therapy Dog Approval Materials

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

Mindfulness Journey-An SEL Boom Deck With Audio

Mindfulness Journey-An SEL Boom Deck With Audio
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities

In this pixel themed Boom Deck, students will learn about the concept of mindfulness versus worrying about the future or dwelling on the past. There are 24 playing task cards and 10 introductory/closing cards. There is audio on each card so there is no required reading involved. This is a social emotional learning resource and it was created to have students learn about mindfulness in a fun and interactive way. There are different scenarios on each card with a different image on each card. Some of the situations involve sports, friendships, family, and other kid friendly situations. This deck can be used to assign to individual students, for a group or center resource, or as a whole class activity. Student enjoy coming up to the interactive white board and taking turns trying to distinguish between what is a mindfulness reaction and what is an unhelpful thought or worry. This is great for grades first, second, third, fourth and fifth. For more resources like this, check out my store here: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor For more SEL resources, presentations and activities, check out these favorites: https://teachsimple.com/product/sweet-or-sour-friendship-behaviors-boom-cards-with-audio (A boom deck about identifying sweet and sour friendship behaviors.) https://teachsimple.com/product/28-calm-down-strategy-sel-cards-editable (28 calm down sel strategy cards. Some examples in this resource are playing with pop its, belly breaths, talk to an adult, squeeze a stress ball, do floor push ups, do wall push ups, etc.) https://teachsimple.com/product/8-sel-posters-and-classroom-decor-items (8 SEL posters for your classroom, counseling office, etc. Some of the posters are the THINK strategy, How Are You Feeling? Things you can control or not control, changing your mindset from fixed to growth, affirmations, the power of yet, things to do when you are angry.) https://teachsimple.com/product/escape-the-beach-boom-deck-with-audio-and-handouts (Escape The Beach SEL Boom Card Escape Room with handouts. This is a fun way to end the year with students. They will solve puzzles and end up with letter that form a word (summer) and escape the beach!)

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Tags Boom Deck, Sel, Social Emotional Learning Activities, School Counseling, Sel Resources, Mindfulness, Social Skills, Pixel Themed, Boom Cards

Emotions Escape Room (Regulate Emotions, Identify Emotions)

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

SEL Boom Deck-Groups Versus Cliques

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

Anxiety Social Story For Identifying Triggers & Coping Skills

Anxiety Social Story For Identifying Triggers & Coping Skills
Resources for Teachers, Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Worksheets & Printables, Activities

This anxiety social story will help students learn all about identifying triggers, specifically with anxiety, and introduces anxiety specific coping skills that they can use to self-regulate! Anxiety in our students is on the rise, and not just with students on the Autism Spectrum, but any of our students! And what I have found is that our students struggle to understand what makes them anxious or worried. This social story helps to alleviate that problem as it introduces common anxiety triggers that help students pinpoint exactly which situations cause them to feel stressed, scared, or even worried. After identifying triggers of anxiety, the story then discusses practical ways to calm themselves down, to help promote emotional regulation. And the best part is, the social story is just the tip of the iceberg! It includes coping skill cards and a choice board with multiple calming strategies that your students can use in their everyday lives! So not only are you introducing the concepts in the social story, but you are able to reinforce the concepts in the classroom as well! Needing a digital option? I’ve got you covered! This also includes a digital version of the story with the same concepts so that way you can use it for class lessons, in anxiety small groups, or even on a tablet!

Author The Feelings and Friends Teacher

Tags Anxiety Social Story, Anxiety Coping Skills, Anxiety Worksheets, Anxiety Small Group, Identifying Triggers, Triggers, Emotional Regulation, Social Stories Autism, Autism Resources

Guided Reading Level H - Who Cooks for the Community
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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

Building Sentences Made Easy

Building Sentences Made Easy
Common Core, Reading, ELA, Literature, Writing, Special Education Needs (SEN), Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Toddler, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Centers, Activities, Read Alouds, Workbooks, Worksheets & Printables

Building Sentences Made Easy has been created to help young learner with developing their reading and writing skills. Early learners can do so much more than we know. This booklet is filled with opportunities for parents and their children to practice. When parents sit and work with their young learners, children feel so much more confident in what they are learning. Building sentences by matching picture cards to an action to build the sentence can encourage young learners to build a sentence from simple looking at items. It is never too early to work on building the skills of how sentences can be used to tell a story. This activity is a great way to build early leaners skills in reading and writing. Building Sentences made Easy can be practiced at school and/or at home. Homeschooler can also benefit from working with new materials that have been designed by educators with years of experience working in the classroom with a number of young students. Building Sentences made Easy is especially a great way to motivate children to learn new skills. Children can work on their own or with a friend! What’s included 9 pages Instruction · Print out pages · Laminate for longer use · Cut out pictures · Assemble using Velcro dots · Use with Dry Erase markers Enjoy!

Author KD's Kids School Shop

Tags Sentences, Reading, Skill Building, Writing, Spelling, Preschoolers, Homeschoolers, Kinder, 1st Grade

Executive Functioning Escape Room

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

FIND THE HIDDEN OBJECT | 6 EXERCISES
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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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Cooperation Scavenger Hunt-An SEL Game

Cooperation Scavenger Hunt-An SEL Game
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Elementary, Activities, Games, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

In this SEL game, students will learn and practice cooperation skills. They will be in groups of 3-4 and they will do a cooperation scavenger hunt together. There are 5 tasks for them to complete. They can complete these in any order they wish. There is a find the hidden objects tasks where students will work together to find the hidden objects in the picture. This resource contains 2 different hidden objects sheets to choose from or you could offer both types for the task. There is a task where the group will create a team name. Another task is about creating a special handshake made up of 6 moves. Another task of for the group to come up with 5 things they all have in common. Lastly, there is a task where they will do 10 jumping jacks or wall push-ups all together. This is a very fun, engaging SEL activity where there is a mix of physical movement, concentration, creativity and more. This activity is great for students in grades 2nd-5th. At the end of the activity, students can share their special handshakes, their team names, what 5 things they have in common with one another. It is also a time to discuss what type of cooperation skills were used in this activity. For more SEL games, Presentations, Lessons and activities, please visit my SEL store here: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor You may also be interested in these other SEL products: https://teachsimple.com/product/6-spring-word-searches (Spring word searches for centers, morning work, after an activity or for brain breaks) https://teachsimple.com/product/3-types-of-respect-sel-boom-cards-with-audio-plus-handout (3 types of respect Boom Cards. Students will learn about the 3 types of respect; self, others and to the school environment. Students will get to interact with the Boom cards and make a choice based on the scenario on the Boom Card. There is also a handout at the end to reinforce the concepts.)

Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor

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Tags SEL Game, SEL, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling, Social Skills, Cooperation, Scavenger Hunt, Group Work, Teamwork, Hidden Objects

SEL Drug Free Red Ribbon Week Bingo | Anti-Drug Awareness Activities

SEL Drug Free Red Ribbon Week Bingo | Anti-Drug Awareness Activities
Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Classroom Management, Resources for Teachers, Health, P.E. & Health, Elementary, Homeschool Resources, High School, Games, Activities

Promote healthy choices and positive behavior in your classroom with this SEL Drug Free Red Ribbon Week Bingo Game ! This engaging and educational activity is perfect for helping students understand the importance of staying drug-free while building social-emotional learning (SEL) skills in a fun and interactive way. What’s Included In This Red Ribbon Week Bingo Game Pack? • 40 unique bingo cards with anti-drug awareness themes • 30 Calling cards featuring key vocabulary (e.g., respect, responsibility, healthy choices, courage, friendship, kindness, drug-free, safety) • Teacher instruction sheet • Printable format – just print and play • Easy-to-Follow Instructions for Teachers and Students Why Teachers Love It: • Reinforces positive decision-making and healthy lifestyle habits • Encourages class discussions about safety, respect, and self-control • Easy to prep – perfect for quick classroom activities • Supports SEL and character education lessons • Great tool for Red Ribbon Week assemblies or awareness events Great For: • Red Ribbon Week classroom celebrations • SEL and health education lessons • Counseling or advisory sessions • Small group activities or school assemblies • Community and school awareness programs Make Red Ribbon Week meaningful and memorable with this Drug Free Bingo Game —a simple, no-prep way to teach students about making positive choices and living a healthy, drug-free life!

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Guided Reading Level H - Clean Hands, Healthy Bodies

Guided Reading Level H - Clean Hands, Healthy Bodies
ELA, Resources for Teachers, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Health, P.E. & Health, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Life Skills, Science, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Literacy Readers, Quizzes, Quizzes and Tests, Assessments

This Guided Reading Book - Clean Hands, Healthy Bodies (Level H) includes: Guided Reading Color Label (front cover x1) This is a quick way to match the book’s demands to what students can generally handle.. The overall goal is to use the level/color to pick books for several smaller groups. To qualify for a certain level, a student is expected to read a book from that level with about 90–94% accuracy. If a student is consistently accurate and understands, move up a level. If the student is struggling at that level, drop down and add more support. Each student will improve at completely different rates, but it is generally one of the best ways to check progress across the class. DOWNLOAD THE CATALOG TO VIEW ALL GUIDED READING BOOKS AVAILABLE (SORTED LEVELS A-Z) Pre-Reading Question (x1) Teacher asks the prompt aloud, can be while showing the cover or first page. Students share what they already know, or make educated guesses from the cover. Prompt them to use the target vocabulary. Write some of their responses on the board to look back at during the reading. Vocabulary Words (x5) Introduce the five words, best doing it one at a time. Start by saying it, while students repeat and then see if anyone knows what it means before reading further. Read through the meaning and try to briefly connect each word to a picture or gesture so it’s meaningful. Ask students to flip through the book pages and point to where they see each of the vocabulary words. While reading the book pause upon coming across one of the vocab words or read the sentence twice to make sure students understand the word has appeared. Optional: Ask students to raise hands whenever they see/hear one of the new words. Guided Reading Pages (x10) Check the book snapshot (below) for: primary topic - do you need to prep extra reading or intro materials on this? what is taught best - decide on 1-2 bullets to focus on, use the prompt or words provided here for best results. learning goals - what you are checking for students to be able to do after the session, elicit answers using prompts or words provided. key vocabulary (see section above). questions overview - so you know what is coming up and if you need to prep extra materials to assist understanding. Run the lesson You may have already looked at a few of the pages together, but you can show them some of the pictures again first to set meaning. Depending on how much time you have and how familiar your students are with guided reading class, you may want to read the book aloud first with the group first. Students whisper or partner read, while you listen in. If time, do it as a group, one student reading a page each. Use the guided page’s prompts to coach: “Check the picture / does it make sense?” “Point under the words / try the first sound” “Reread the sentence smoothly”. Try to focus more on one student per session (rotating every time), so you can work out if they are ready to move up or need to move down a level. Comprehension Questions (back cover x3) This is your way to check that students didn’t just say the words, but actually understood the text. First, let students answer by pointing to the page/picture and saying a short sentence. After any answer, follow with: “Show me where you found that in the text.” In bigger groups, have partners answer first (10–20 seconds), then call on 2–3 students to share. Differentiation tips: Emerging speakers/struggling readers: oral + pointing On-level: oral in a full sentence Higher: one written sentence or draw + label Book Snapshot Title: Clean Hands, Healthy Bodies Genre: Nonfiction (informational) Subject: Health & Safety / Science Primary Topic: When and how to wash hands to stop germs Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): H What This Book Teaches Best Why washing hands matters: it “keeps germs away” and helps prevent germs from spreading to other people. When to wash hands (before eating, after outdoor play, after using the toilet, after playing with a pet). How to wash hands step-by-step (wet with clean running water, use soap, scrub all areas, rinse, dry). A key procedure detail: scrubbing should last “twenty seconds” to remove germs. The idea of healthy habits: making handwashing a regular habit “protects everyone.” Learning Goals Students will explain one reason the book gives for washing hands, using a detail from the text. Students will identify at least two times the book says hands should be washed. Students will describe the steps for washing hands in order, based on the text. Students will state how long scrubbing should last, according to the book. Students will describe how handwashing helps other people, using the book’s words about spreading germs/protecting everyone. Key Vocabulary From the Text germs — tiny living things that can make you sick. contact — touching something. invisible — cannot be seen. scrub — rub hard to get something clean. protects — keeps safe from harm. Discussion Prompts Pre-reading question: When do you think it is most important to wash your hands? Comprehension questions: Name one time the book says you should wash your hands. How long should scrubbing last when you wash your hands? Why does washing your hands help other people? Printing Tips 1. Best Printing Method (Recommended) “Booklet” Printing (Best if Available) If your printer or PDF viewer supports Booklet Printing , use this. Settings to use: Print mode: Booklet Paper size: Letter or A4 (either works) Orientation: Landscape Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Scaling: Fit to printable area Booklet subset: First test: Front sides only Then: Back sides only This will automatically: Pair pages correctly Put the cover on the outside Align everything for folding After printing, fold in half and staple along the spine . 2. If “Booklet” Printing Is NOT Available You can still print this correctly with manual duplex printing . Step-by-step: Open the PDF. Choose Print . Set: Orientation: Landscape Pages per sheet: 1 Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Print all pages . Because each PDF page already contains two facing book pages, the result will still fold cleanly into a book. Thousands of Cored Education products are included with your TeachSimple membership. Download links and encyclopedia index available here.

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Tags Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Leveled Reading, Nonfiction, Reading, Guided Reading, Health, SEL, Life Skills

Positive Affirmation Bingo Counseling Self Esteem Activity

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

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

SEL Boom Cards! Match The Group Like A Chameleon Boom Cards
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Life Skills, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities

Title: 'Match The Group Like A Chameleon Boom Cards With Audio' 'Match The Group Like A Chameleon Boom Cards With Audio' is an engaging interactive resource designed to help students develop critical social skills. This resource features a total of 26 cards, including 22 for gameplay, jam-packed with engaging content rounded off with jovial jungle sound effects. Every card includes audio, so no reading is required–perfect for younger students or learners needing extra auditory support. The key character here is Cody the chameleon, our friendly guide through this educational journey. He explains the importance of fitting into social situations and behaving as expected within group settings—a vital life skill every student should master early on. This concept bridges such subjects as sociology and psychology while making them accessible for children from preschool to grade two. This digital tool works seamlessly across various devices and web browsers—for convenience at school or home alike. Please note that an internet connection is prerequisite due to its essential online functionalities that provide immediate feedback and encourage self-assessment among students. As educators can attest, resources like these are flexible in their application depending on context: suitable for whole-class instruction in school or during homeschooling sessions; Effective during small-group work fostering cooperative learning; Even applicable as independent activities helping individual pupils advance at their pace accommodating differentiated instruction requirements or homework assignments encouraging continuous learning outside classroom walls. An embedded image houses a paid link within a downloadable PDF format which ensures this resource easily transfers between devices promising accessibility wherever you teach—be it in a traditional classroom environment, at your home office guiding homeschoolers, or anywhere else education happens! Note: It's noteworthy that in order to assign these boom cards encouraging playful pedagogy while providing valuable progress metrics back to teachers healthy rapport between education service providers like teachers, tutors etc., parents/guardians and learners becomes imperative—the provision appointments requiring premium account setup considered seriously by most educators subscribing our services thus balancing user benefits against some manageable costs. In summary, 'Match The Group Like A Chameleon Boom Cards With Audio' stands as a valuable tool promoting social skills learning through fun, interactive tasks designed for the modern day classrooms of preschoolers to second graders. This product includes a Match The Group fortune teller activity .

Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor

Tags Social Skills, Interactive Resource, Chameleon, Audio Support, Online Learning, Boom Cards, Fortune Teller, Sel, Social Emotional Reading, Counseling