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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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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. 🐶
Author Lernfitness
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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
SEL Stress Management Game-SEL Coloring Pages
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Life Skills, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities, Games, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages
In this resource, you will get an engaging game like Apples To Apples. There are 36 strategy cards and 18 situation cards. This is an SEL game. Each person takes a turn with being the judge like Apples to Apples. It is important to make enough sets for the number of groups who will be playing. for example, I recommend at least 3-5 people playing together for each group. So if there are 20 students, then create at least 5 different sets of the cards, Then follow the directions for the game below: First, everyone gets 5 strategy cards. There is no revealing the cards to other players. Then one person is chosen to be the "judge" for the first round. I usually pick the oldest person to make it fair. The judge reveals the card to all and even can read the card out loud. The the other players choose one of their strategy cards to handle that particular situation. Then the judge decides which one they would use. Important; there is not right or wrong here, just what one person would do in that situation. Next the next player goes (usually counter clockwise) to who will be the judge. The person will reveal the situation and the other players will play their strategy card. Play as long as time allows. Next, you can print off the mindfulness coloring sheets for students to color and reinforce the idea or coloring mindfully when they are upset, frustrate, need some time alone, etc. There is a way to change the word and position of the word in the mindfulness coloring sheet. These are SEL coloring pages. For more SEL resources and products, please visit my SEL store at: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor I am a full-time school counselor who works with kindergarten through 8th graders. My products are "kid tested, kid approved"!
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Apples To Apples, Games, Stress Management, Social Skills, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling, SEL, SEL Coloring Pages, Special Education
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
Therapy Dog Introduction Presentation – Editable PowerPoint & Keynote
Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Animals, Life Sciences, Science, Classroom Management, Resources for Teachers, High School, Middle School, Elementary, Early Learning, Pre-K, Adult Education, Not Grade Specific, Projects, Activities, Teacher Tools, Presentations, Graphic Organizers
Bringing a School Dog to Your Classroom? This Editable Presentation Makes It Easy! 🐶📚 Are you planning to introduce a school dog but not sure how to get started? Getting approval from administrators, staff, and parents can feel overwhelming—but don’t worry, you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. When I introduced my own school dog, I needed a way to clearly explain the benefits, answer concerns, and outline how everything would work. So, I created this editable presentation to help structure the conversation. It worked so well that I’m now sharing it with you—so you don’t have to start from scratch! This customizable PowerPoint & Keynote presentation gives you a solid foundation to introduce your school dogin a professional, structured, and engaging way. 🐾 Why This Presentation Will Help You ✔ Saves You Time – A structured presentation is already made—you just add your own details! ✔ Fully Editable – Customize it with your dog’s name, photos, and school-specific policies. ✔ Helps You Get Approval – Use it in meetings with teachers, administrators, parents, and school boards. ✔ Addresses Common Concerns – Covers allergies, student interactions, safety, and daily routines. ✔ Perfect for New Handlers – If this is your first time introducing a school dog, this will guide you through the process. 📌 What’s Included? 📜 Editable Presentation in Two Formats: 🎞 PowerPoint (PPTX) & Keynote (Mac) – Choose the format that works best for you. 📌 Topics Covered in the Slides: 🐶 Why Have a School Dog? – The benefits for students, teachers, and the school environment. 🐶 Rules & Responsibilities – What staff and students need to know. 🐶 Safety Considerations – Managing allergies, fears, and interactions. 🐶 Daily Routine & Expectations – How the school dog fits into everyday learning. 🐶 Steps for Getting Approval – A structured way to present your plan. 💡 How to Use This Presentation 📍 Step 1: Edit the Slides – Add your school dog’s details, school policies, and any specific requirements. 📍 Step 2: Present to Staff & Administrators – Use it at teacher meetings, school board discussions, or parent Q&A sessions. 📍 Step 3: Prepare for Questions – The slides cover all key concerns, so you’ll feel confident presenting. 📍 Step 4: Introduce It to Students – Once approved, use the slides to help students understand how to behave around the dog. 🌟 What Teachers Are Saying ✔ “This made introducing our school dog so much easier! It gave me a clear plan and professional slides to support my proposal.” ✔ “I was nervous about getting approval, but this presentation covered everything I needed to explain.” ✔ “It saved me so much time! I just added my dog’s name and our school’s info, and I was ready to go.” 🐶 Make Your School Dog Introduction a Success! Bringing a school dog into the classroom is a wonderful opportunity—but proper planning is essential. This ready-to-use, editable presentation will help you explain everything clearly, gain approval, and ensure that your school dog is welcomed into the community in the best way possible. 📥 Download it now and take the first step toward making your school dog a reality! 🐾✨ 📍 Best wishes, Heike from Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we create a positive and inspiring learning environment. 🐶✨
Author Lernfitness
Tags Therapy Dog, Animal-assisted Learning, Inclusive Education Tools, Therapy Dog Rules, Classroom Pet Guidelines, Therapy Dog In School, Social-emotional Learning, SEL, Therapy Dog Introduction
Coping Skills Bingo Game Printable , Mindfulness, Stress Relief, SEL
Life Skills, Special Resources, Social Skills, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Games, Activities
Make learning manners fun and engaging with this Good Manners Bingo Game Printable —a perfect tool for teaching young learners about kindness, respect, and positive behavior in a playful way! Whether used in the classroom, during group lessons, or at home, this bingo game helps reinforce social skills and everyday etiquette through visuals and interaction. With kid-friendly phrases and actions like “say please,” “wait your turn,” “share with others,” and “listen when someone is speaking,” children will enjoy recognizing and practicing the behaviors that build strong social-emotional skills. What’s Included In this Bingo Game Pack? 30 unique Good Manners Bingo cards Calling cards with clear visuals and polite behavior prompts Easy-to-follow instructions – just print and play Great for individual, small group, or whole-class activities This Bingo Game is Perfect For: SEL (Social Emotional Learning) lessons Teaching classroom rules and expectations Morning meetings or behavior review Counseling sessions or character education Homeschool or family manners games This Teaching Manners Bingo Game is a positive and proactive way to support respectful classroom culture, encourage kindness, and make learning good behavior an enjoyable experience for kids!
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Tags Coping Skills Bingo, Coping Strategies Game, Mindfulness Bingo, Emotional Regulation Game, Stress Relief Activity, Coping Skills Printable, Sel Bingo Game, Mental Health Activity, Social Emotional Learning Game, Anxiety Relief For Kids
Kindness and Empathy Challenge - Top Secret: Mission Possible
Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Social Skills, Community Building, Resources for Teachers, Reading, ELA, Elementary, Activities, Projects, Graphic Organizers, Teacher Tools, Worksheets & Printables
Perfect for revitalizing classroom relationships after winter break, the Top Secret: Mission Possible Kindness and Empathy Challenge encourages students to practice empathy, build social-emotional skills, and foster a supportive classroom environment through fun and meaningful activities. Why You Need This Resource: Designed for January and February, this kindness and empathy challenge is perfect for reviewing classroom expectations, teaching positive interactions, and helping students act with character. Students will develop and choose secret missions, completing tasks that spread positivity in and around their school and home, while reinforcing key social-emotional learning (SEL) skills. What’s Included in This Mission: Mission Statement for Your Agents: A top-secret introduction that gets students engaged and ready to take on their roles as agents of kindness. Idea List for Secret Tasks: A variety of creative and impactful kindness missions they can accomplish in secret. Blank Planning Organizer: A space for your students to brainstorm and design their own missions for added creativity and ownership. Nonfiction Reading Passage: A thoughtfully crafted passage, complete with discussion questions to deepen understanding and spark conversations. How This Resource Benefits Your Classroom: Builds a positive classroom culture through team-building activities and SEL-focused challenges. Encourages students to practice empathy and kindness in real-life scenarios. Helps review and reinforce classroom rules and expectations post-winter break. Supports academic skills with nonfiction reading, comprehension, and discussion opportunities. Perfect For: Classroom team-building activities in January and February Social-emotional learning lessons Reviewing classroom rules and expectations after winter break Teachers looking for engaging SEL resources that make a real impact Keywords: Kindness Activities for Kids, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Resources, Empathy Lessons for Elementary, Kindness Challenge for Students, Classroom Team-Building Activities, Post-Winter Break Activities, Character Education, Nonfiction Reading with Discussion Questions, February Kindness Activities, Kindness Missions for Elementary Classrooms. Equip your students with the tools they need to create a supportive and empathetic classroom environment while keeping them excited and motivated. Mission Possible: Accepted!
Author Kel's Klass
Tags Kindness Activities, Social And Emotional Learning Resources, SEL, Empathy Activities, Kindness And Empathy Challenge, Nonfiction Reading, Post-winter Break Activity, February Kindness, February Empathy
Self Care Bingo Game Printable, Health & Wellness Activities
Life Skills, Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Mindfulness, Mental Health, P.E. & Health, Homeschool Resources, Elementary, Adult Education, Middle School, Games, Activities
Encourage mindfulness, kindness, and healthy habits with this Self-Care Bingo Game Printable —a fun and uplifting way to promote wellness and self-love! Whether used in the classroom, at home, during a wellness event, or even at a party, this game is a meaningful activity that helps participants reflect, relax, and recharge. Featuring positive and practical actions like “drink water,” “take a deep breath,” “write something you’re grateful for,” and “go for a walk,” this bingo game supports emotional well-being and encourages small, manageable steps toward better self-care. What’s Included In this Bingo Game Pack? 40 unique Self-Care Bingo cards 30 Calling cards with wellness, mindfulness, and self-love prompts Easy-to-follow instructions – just print and play Suitable for all ages – kids, teens, and adults This Bingo Game Pack is Perfect For: Classroom SEL and mental health lessons Therapy groups and counseling sessions Wellness parties and retreats Family game nights or self-care challenges This Self-Care Bingo Game is a thoughtful, fun, and flexible way to build healthy routines, spark meaningful conversations, and inspire a little extra self-love every day.
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Tags Self Care Bingo, Wellness Bingo Game, Mental Health Bingo, Self Love Activity, Health And Wellness Printable, Mindfulness Bingo Game, Self Care Party Game, Wellness Activity For Groups, Printable Self Care Game, Relaxation Activity For Adults
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
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
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
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
Gossiping or Venting? SEL Boom Cards
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Elementary, Middle School, Activities
In this SEL Boom Cards resource, students will learn the difference between gossiping and venting. There are 24 task playing cards and 6 other cards that are explanation/introductory cards. This can be used as a whole class social emotional learning lesson where each student comes up to the interactive whiteboard and takes a turn guessing which one is the scenario. You can also assign this individually or as a group/partner resource. This is an appropriate topic for upper elementary and middle school students. Some of the scenarios are; someone is commenting on someone's lunch, someone is wanting advice about a group member not doing their part of the project, someone is making up a rumor about why someone moved to a new school, someone is upset about how a friend always wants to be partners with them and need advice. There are many more student relatable scenarios for students to guess and discuss. There is a PDF that has the Boom Cards link embedded into the picture, simply click on the image and you will be directed to the Boom Cards. For more SEL and social emotional learning activities, please visit my store here: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor For more SEL activities and presentations, please check out these resources you may enjoy for you and your students: https://teachsimple.com/product/4-communication-styles-sel-boom-deck-plus-communication-style-quiz (In this Boom Card Deck, students will learn about 4 communication styles and take their own quiz to see which style they most communicate with.) https://teachsimple.com/product/friendship-dilemmas-game-played-like-apples-to-apples (This is a very fun game played like Apples to Apples. Students will pick a card that pictures a friendship dilemma and then students go around and choose a possible solution to the problem. There is a "judge" who chooses the one they would most likely pick to solve the problem. The students take turns being the "judge".) https://teachsimple.com/product/icebreaker-back-to-school-battle-brackets (Battle Brackets are not just for baseball! These are great icebreaker battle bracket sheets for get to know you activities during the first month of school.)
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Tags Boom Cards, Boom Deck, Gossiping, Venting, Sel, Social Emotional Activity, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling, Social Skills Activity
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
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
Building Sentences Made Easy
Common Core, Reading, ELA, Literature, Writing, Special Education Needs (SEN), Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Toddler, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Centers, Activities, Read Alouds, Workbooks, Worksheets & Printables
Building Sentences Made Easy has been created to help young learner with developing their reading and writing skills. Early learners can do so much more than we know. This booklet is filled with opportunities for parents and their children to practice. When parents sit and work with their young learners, children feel so much more confident in what they are learning. Building sentences by matching picture cards to an action to build the sentence can encourage young learners to build a sentence from simple looking at items. It is never too early to work on building the skills of how sentences can be used to tell a story. This activity is a great way to build early leaners skills in reading and writing. Building Sentences made Easy can be practiced at school and/or at home. Homeschooler can also benefit from working with new materials that have been designed by educators with years of experience working in the classroom with a number of young students. Building Sentences made Easy is especially a great way to motivate children to learn new skills. Children can work on their own or with a friend! What’s included 9 pages Instruction · Print out pages · Laminate for longer use · Cut out pictures · Assemble using Velcro dots · Use with Dry Erase markers Enjoy!
Author KD's PreSchool Shop
Tags Sentences, Reading, Skill Building, Writing, Spelling, Preschoolers, Homeschoolers, Kinder, 1st Grade
Coping Toolbox SEL Lesson and Activity
Special Resources, Life Skills, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Activities, Crafts, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts
In this social emotional (SEL) activity and SEL coloring pages, you will get a lesson plan on teaching students how to cope with change, strong feelings, and other challenges that come their way. This is such an important skill for students to learn so they can weather the ups and downs of childhood. They will create a paper toolbox, learn 4 different categories of coping, and write/draw with a prompt on a separate handout. The coping skills they will learn about are; slow breathing, say what you see, hear, and feel, think of something to look forward to, and do what you enjoy. This is most suitable for kindergarten, first, second and third grades. There is some reading required but teachers and parents can help the students understand what each skill is. There are visuals on the coping skill sheets as well. There is a page of directions and a link to a video on belly breathing. If you like this product and would like more social emotional learning resources, please visit my store at https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor I am a full-time school counselor and create my own products for my students. I test each product on students when I go into the classes for classroom guidance lessons. If a resource does not resonate with the students, I change it to be more relevant and engaging. These are really kid tested, kid approved products! Teachers and school counselors can benefit from weaving in more social emotional learning lessons in the classroom-if students are not able to cope with a feeling, they have a very difficult time learning and paying attention. It is essential to teach these skills beginning at an early age and continue lessons that are developmentally appropriate as they grow up. You might enjoy some of my other coping skills activities and products here: https://teachsimple.com/product/race-to-match-the-coping-skill-an-sel-game-played-like-spot-it
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Coping Skills, Social-emotional Learning, School Counseling, Special Education, Coping Toolbox, Coping Skills Tool Box, SEL Activity, SEL Coloring Pages
SEL Boom Deck-What Can I Control and Not Control? Audio and Handout!
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Activities
In this SEL Boom Deck, students will learn about things they can and cannot control. This is an important skill in self-regulation, relationship skills, and self-awareness. There is audio for each card so reading is not required. There are 46 Boom cards and 43 are task cards. The first 3 cards go over the concepts and the directions. Some of the in control examples are; a child is bored in class, a child make a choice that got them late for school, a child raised his hand to ask for help, a child studied for a test and did well on it, a child took something after someone dared them too, and many more. Some examples for the out of control concept are; a child's balloon was popped from a tree branch, there was a thunder storm, a family is moving, a child is walking in the rain, a child got a toy grabbed by another class member, a child is stuck in traffic and worried they will be late, a child did not get the lead role in a play, and more. After students participate in the Boom deck, they can write and draw their own examples of things they can and cannot control. There is a also a cute airplane that students can color and draw themselves being the pilot of their own plane (and mood, actions, feelings, etc.) This Boom deck can be something students do whole group (there enough cards for each student to do an example) or in centers , or you could assign this individually for homework. If there is an example of someone caught in a situation that causes them to feel upset regardless of whether they can or cannot control it, students are prompted by another card to help the person in the example feel better and do some things that they can control to help themselves. Please see Boom Deck's Terms of Use located on their website.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags SEL, Boom Deck, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling, Social Skills, Self-regulation, Control, Friendship Skills, Special Education
Coping Skills Bingo Counseling Game | Social Emotional Activity
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Life Skills, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Games
Are you wanting a counseling game that will spice up your coping skills lessons in your counseling sessions? This Coping Skills Bingo Game is perfect for keeping engagement high in your sessions while also teaching your students all about different coping skills! This coping skills activity is the perfect counseling activity. With 46 different calming strategies, students will have a chance to practice calming down their big feelings while getting to play a classic game with a fun twist! This coping skills game includes calling cards that state the skill and then students are encouraged to practice that skill if they have it on their board! This bingo game also includes 30 bingo cards with different types of grids to support students with different attention spans and skill levels so you can differentiate how you would like! What is Included: ⭐ 10 3x3 Bingo Cards ⭐ 10 4x4 Bingo Cards ⭐ 10 5x5 Bingo Cards ⭐ 46 Different Coping Skills ⭐ Ink-Friendly Copy Why Is It A Must-Have?: ❤️ Helps students identify & practice different coping skills ❤️ Helps expand different calming strategies for students ❤️ 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 coping skills toolbox, identify the coping skills that work for them, and grow to love social emotional learning with this bingo game !
Author The Feelings and Friends Teacher
Tags Coping Skills, Coping Skills Activity, Coping Skills Game, Coping Skills Bingo, Counseling Games, Counseling Activities, Calming Strategies, Bingo Game, Social Emotional Learning Activities
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
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. 🐶
Author Lernfitness
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Tags Custom Classroom Materials, Classroom Management, Wallpaper, Backgrounds, Background, Teaching Materials, TIFF, Worksheets, Classroom Decorations, Decorative Elements
Soccer Game – Find the Match! Spot It! Style with Hand-Drawn Cliparts
Montessori, Math, Early Math, Special Resources, Common Core, Holiday & Seasonal, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Speech Therapy, Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Preschool, Infant, Toddler, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Games, Worksheets & Printables, Task Cards, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Quizzes, Projects, Flashcards
Soccer Game – Find the Match! Spot It! Style with Hand-Drawn Cliparts Similar to Dobble / Spot it! A quick-thinking visual game for elementary learners – perfect for brain breaks, warm-ups, or station work ⚽🧠 This printable matching game is built around a simple idea: every two cards share exactly one image – and the goal is to find it faster than your opponent! Designed in a soccer theme and illustrated with my own hand-drawn clipart, this version adds a playful and sporty twist to the classic Dobble/Spot It! concept. You’ll receive two full sets of 31 cards each – in both round and square formats. Each card includes six different soccer-related illustrations (balls, shoes, trophies, whistles, and more). Whether you're working on visual attention, comparison, or just want to offer something fun and interactive, this game is a low-prep favorite. What’s included: 62 cards in total (2x 31-card sets) 2 formats: round and square (easy to cut) All images are original soccer-themed clipart Clear instructions included PDF format for printing and laminating How I’ve used it in the classroom: This type of game has worked really well for me during transition times or as part of a classroom “focus station.” It’s quick to explain, easy to set up, and even young learners who don’t read yet can join in. The competitive element keeps it exciting, but the visual search also supports focus and attention. You can play in small groups, pairs, or even adapt the cards for solo use. The laminated version holds up well over time, and I often keep a copy in our class game drawer. A simple, sporty way to bring energy and focus into your classroom – and a nice break from worksheets. Print, cut, and play – no prep needed, and lots of learning packed into a simple activity. Warm regards, Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we focus on creating a positive and inspiring learning environment.
Author Lernfitness
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Tags Math, Foreign Languages, Game, Spot It, Educational Card Games, Visual Math Activity, Find The Match, Soccer, Soccer Game, Elementary
Spanish Action Verbs Flashcards | de verbos en Español
Classroom Management, Resources for Teachers, Life Skills, Special Resources, Social Skills, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Speech Therapy, Special Education Needs (SEN), Infant, Toddler, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Classroom Decor, Banners, Bulletin Boards, Door Decor, Posters, Word Walls, Flashcards, Worksheets & Printables, Teacher Tools
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Author LAMO
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Tags Spanish, Vocabulary, Centers, En Español, Flash Cards, ESL, Speech Therapy, Special Education, Printables, EFL
Changing Negative Self-Talk Into Positive Self-Talk SEL Presentation
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Elementary, Middle School, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Coloring Pages, Worksheets
In this Google Slide SEL presentation, students will learn how to change their negative thoughts into positive ones. There is a quote at the beginning of the slide show that says "Watch what you tell yourself, you're likely to believe it." by Russ Kyle. The students can share what they think this quote means to them. Then there is an educational slide on the value of changing their negative thoughts into positive ones. Then the students will have 12 slides to practice changing negative thoughts into realistic and positive ones. They can do this as a turn and talk with a partner, whole group instruction, or in their table groups. You can decide the best approach for your students. After they practice 12 different thoughts, the students will participate in an elimination game using a playing deck of cards. You will randomly pull a red or black card and students need to declare which one they think you will pull before you pull it. There are directions on the slide notes. The goal is for them to say out loud to the person next to them about which one they guess is going to get pulled for their own accountability. Ask students to pay attention to their own self-talk during this game. This game is based on luck only. You can play the game as many times as you want as time allows. Lastly, the students will get to color a mindfulness coloring sheet of a brain with their own name on it. You can make as many handouts as you have students in your class. Simply double click on the name and change it to the names of students in your class and press enter. Print off as many copies as you need. For other lessons on thoughts and changing one's thinking, check out this lesson about inner coach versus inner critic: https://teachsimple.com/product/inner-coach-or-inner-critic-boom-cards-plus-extension-handout https://teachsimple.com/product/cut-sort-and-glue-inner-coach-or-critic
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Sel, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling, Social Skills, Self-regulation, Cognitive, Special Education, Psychology, SEL Presentations, SEL Coloring Pages
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