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SEL Activities For Elementary Students
Foster a supportive classroom environment with SEL activities tailored for elementary students. This collection includes teamwork exercises, kindness challenges, and self-esteem building activities. By incorporating these resources into your teaching, you can help students develop important social skills and a strong sense of self.
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Therapy Dog - Helping Students Reflect with Therapy Dogs 🐶💭
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, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Boards, Projects, Activities, Drawing Templates & Outlines, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Posters, Door Decor, Task Cards
Helping Students Reflect with Therapy Dogs 🐶💭 There’s something special about the presence of a therapy dog in the classroom. Even the most restless students seem to relax. Some kids who rarely speak up suddenly open up. And for many, it’s the first time they’ve had a chance to experience the unconditional support that a dog offers. But what if we took that experience and turned it into a learning moment? That’s exactly what this reflection activity does. It helps students think about what kindness means, why responsibility matters, and how their actions affect others—whether those others have two legs or four. Why This Activity Feels Different ✔ It gets students thinking, not just answering. It’s not about memorizing facts. It’s about pausing for a moment and reflecting on simple but meaningful questions. ✔ It connects emotions with actions. Why do therapy dogs have rules? Why does kindness matter? These questions lead to unexpectedly deep discussions. ✔ It’s easy for any grade level. Younger kids can draw their answers, while older students might write or discuss. No one feels left out. ✔ It works with or without a therapy dog. Even if your school doesn’t have one, this still sparks conversations about empathy and responsibility. ✔ No prep required. Just print it out, hand it to students, and let them think. How I Use It in My Classroom 📌 First, we talk. I ask, “How do animals teach us about kindness?” or “What do therapy dogs need from us?” The answers are never what I expect—and that’s the best part. 📌 Then, students reflect. They complete a few simple but thoughtful prompts about their own behavior, their emotions, and what they’ve learned. 📌 Next, we share (if they want to). I never make sharing mandatory. But I’m always surprised by how many students want to. 📌 Finally, we put up the poster. It’s a small reminder that kindness and responsibility go beyond the classroom. 🐶 One more idea: If you have a therapy dog visit your class, have students read their reflections to the dog. You’d be amazed at how much more open and engaged they become! What Other Teachers Have Said ✔ “I used this before our first therapy dog visit, and it made a huge difference in how students behaved around the dog.” ✔ “It’s simple but powerful. The class discussions that came from this were amazing.” ✔ “Perfect for social-emotional learning, even without a therapy dog!” Why This Activity Sticks with Students At the end of the day, this isn’t just another worksheet. It’s a way to help students slow down, think about their actions, and reflect on what really matters—whether that’s how they interact with a therapy dog, a classmate, or the world around them. 📥 Give it a try—you might be surprised by what your students come up with. 🐶✨ 📍 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, Reflection Activity
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
Stop, Think, Choose – Self-Control SEL Game
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Grade 2, Games, Activities, Posters, Classroom Decor
In this resource, you will get a fun SEL game for students. This STOP THINK CHOOSE game is to help students practice slowing down when they are upset and thinking through their feelings and choices. There is a stop sign handout that all students receive and can take home. This can also be used as an SEL poster in the classroom to reference this strategy of Stopping (calming down and stopping what you are doing), Thinking (How do I and other feel right now?) and Choosing a safe and respectful choice. When students play the game, they will land on ice cream truck, car and stop spaces. The ice cream truck is for fun. The students will read the joke or "would you rather" question to the group and they will guess the answer or share their preferred choice of a "would you rather" question. The car spaces are for scenarios where students can walk it through the stop, think, and choose strategy. The stop sign spaces for for students to act out a motion, saying, or movement around the room activity and the person on their right will tell them to stop. Students will practice stopping right away. This is great practice for when teachers ask students to stop and they need to learn to stop right away in the moment. Lastly there is an extension handout for students to fill out that assesses if they understand the strategy. There are 24 car scenario cards and 24 ice cream truck cards for fun. There is an action needed for each space of the game. The game board is 8.5 by 11 inches but if you would like to enlarge the game board, this is possible using a copy machine and zooming to a larger size if needed. You just need game pieces and dice or an 8 sided die. For more SEL games, SEL lessons, SEL presentations, SEL worksheets, SEL posters, please visit my store here: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
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Tags SEL Game, Self-control, Game, Social Emotional Learning, Sel, School Counseling, Self-regulation, Sel Poster, Small Group, Social Skills
Conflict Resolution Bingo Game Printable, Social Skills, SEL
Life Skills, Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Elementary, High School, Early Learning, Homeschool Resources, Pre-K, Games, Activities
Help kids learn how to handle tricky situations with kindness and confidence using this engaging Conflict Resolution Bingo Game ! Designed for elementary-aged learners, this printable resource supports social-emotional learning by teaching essential communication, cooperation, and problem-solving skills through play. Each space on the bingo board features real-life conflict resolution strategies and positive behaviors like “listen without interrupting,” “use kind words,” “take a deep breath,” “walk away calmly,” and “talk it out.” It’s a fun and interactive way to reinforce the skills children need to manage emotions and resolve disagreements peacefully. What’s Included In this Game Pack? 50 unique Conflict Resolution Bingo cards 30 Calling cards with kid-friendly prompts and behavior strategies Easy instructions for classroom or small group play Printable PDF format – just print and go! This Bingo Bundle is Perfect For: SEL lessons and character education Counseling sessions and behavior interventions Classroom community-building activities Morning meetings or social skills groups Behavior management and problem-solving practice Make teaching conflict resolution meaningful and fun with this Conflict Resolution Bingo Game —a great tool to promote empathy, communication, and respectful relationships in any learning space!
Author Perfect_Printables
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Tags Conflict Resolution Bingo, Conflict Resolution Game, Social Skills Bingo, Problem Solving Game For Kids, Anger Management Activity, Classroom Conflict Resolution, Communication Skills Bingo, Emotional Regulation Game, Sel Bingo Printable, Teamwork Bingo Game
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. 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Tags Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Leveled Reading, Nonfiction, Reading, Guided Reading, Health, SEL, Life Skills
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
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
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
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
Which Problem Is Bigger Task Cards -- Size Of The Problem Task Box
Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Life Skills, Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Grade 1, 2, 3, Centers, Activities, Task Cards, Worksheets & Printables
Are you looking for a way to help teach your students the size of the problem? These task cards are the perfect thing for you! These "Which is bigger" task cards give the students different problem scenarios. Students then have to decide between the 2 scenarios, which problem is bigger. You then can encourage discussion with your students by asking why the problem seemed the biggest. Your students will love this activity as the scenarios vary between common problems they may experience and silly problems as well (i.e. which is bigger: a dragon losing his fire or a unicorn losing it's sparkle). Spark discussion and growth with these task cards! These cards also include an assessment page that correspond with each task card so that way you can help assess progress and know specifically which scenarios the students are getting wrong. Includes: ⭐ 32 Task Cards ⭐ Assessment Page ⭐ Task Box Label ⭐ Task Box direction label ⭐ Ink Friendly and Color Printing Options To help your students understand the size of their reaction, they need to understand the size of the problem. These task cards are a great first step!
Author The Feelings and Friends Teacher
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Tags Size Of The Problem, Size Of The Problem Activities, Task Boxes, Task Box Activities, Social Problem Solving, Problem Solving Scenarios, Which Is Largest, Task Cards, School Counseling
SEL Boom Deck-Flower, Weed and Cactus Friendship Behaviors & Handout
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities
In this SEL Boom Deck, students will learn about flower (healthy), weed (bothersome) and cactus (unhealthy) friendship behaviors. It is important for students to learn some of the behaviors that are bothersome and frustrating and to learn that they do need to address these sooner rather than later. Just like a weed ignored or not wanting to be dealt with, it can get worse and impact the friendship in a negative way. Some examples of flower (healthy) behaviors are; letting your friends have other friends, being there to help, standing up for them (being an upstander), and many more. Some of the weed (bothersome) examples are; bragging, copying a friend, not paying a friend back for borrowing money, and more. Some examples of cactus (unhealthy) behaviors are; being mad if something good happens to a friend, putting a friend down, gossiping, not letting a friend join their other friends, and many more. There are 24 task playing cards and 5 instructional cards so this can be played as a whole classroom lesson, a small group lesson, with partners or assigned to individuals to do as homework. There is a handout that matches the concepts for students to fill out to remember the different friendship behaviors and a question about what they can do if there friend is exhibiting either a weed or cactus type friendship behavior. This is a Boom Deck that is great for 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, and sixth grade. If there are strong readers or the classroom teacher or school counselor can read each slide, this could be something 2nd grader also do. You know your students best and can judge whether the examples are relevant to your students. Please review the Boom Deck Terms Of Use as because of AI, it does not allow me to post them here due to it is the same verbiage as each product. If you want to know about other friendship Boom Decks or other friendship lessons, please visit my store at: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Sel, Social-emotional Learning, Friendship Skills, Social Skills, Special Education, Boom Cards, Handout, Relationship Skills, Social Awareness, School Counseling
60 Blob-Style Clipart Backgrounds – For Teaching Materials, Posters,
Common Core, Classroom Management, Resources for Teachers, Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Creative Arts, Art, Graphic Arts, Montessori, Special Education Needs (SEN), Homeschool Templates, Homeschool Curriculum, Activities, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Boards, Posters, Teacher Tools, Templates, Word Walls, Banners, Door Decor, Presentations
60 Blob-Style Clipart Backgrounds – For Teaching Materials, Posters, and Digital Resources Hand-drawn blobs to add color and personality to your classroom designs 🎨 PNG If you're creating your own worksheets, presentations, or classroom posters, it’s nice to have design elements that make your materials feel more individual and inviting—without distracting from the content. That’s why I created these 60 background cliparts in a fun, blob-inspired style. Each element is hand-drawn using Procreate and saved as a high-quality PNG file , so they’re easy to insert into PowerPoint, Canva, Word, Google Slides, or any digital notebook like GoodNotes. You can use them for headers, cover pages, memory cards, game materials, or just to decorate your resources in a way that feels personal and clear. What’s included (all in PNG format): 12 circular blob backgrounds 12 oval backgrounds 12 wavy washi-tape blobs 12 transparent organic blobs 12 striped transparent overlays That makes 60 colorful, flexible clipart pieces you can mix and match across your projects. Ideas for use: I’ve used these blobs to decorate task cards, brighten up classroom rules, create printable posters, or make front and back covers for student folders. They also work really well for memory games or station cards. Because they’re not too detailed, they’re ideal as visual anchors without drawing attention away from your content. Usage: ✔ Personal use ✔ Commercial use allowed within the educational space – for example, in your own worksheets or printables ✘ No resale or sharing of the raw PNG files These backgrounds are meant to give your materials a light, creative touch – whether you teach young learners or older students. No fancy design software needed, just drag, drop, and go. Best, Heike from Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we create a positive and welcoming learning environment. 🐶
Author Lernfitness
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Tags Custom Classroom Materials, Classroom Management, Teaching Materials, Worksheets, Classroom Decorations, Decorative Elements, Cliparts, Backgrounds, Illustrations, Handmade
SEL Stress Management Game + Coloring Pages
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Life Skills, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities, Games, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages
In this resource, you will get an engaging game like Apples To Apples. There are 36 strategy cards and 18 situation cards. This is an SEL game. Each person takes a turn with being the judge like Apples to Apples. It is important to make enough sets for the number of groups who will be playing. for example, I recommend at least 3-5 people playing together for each group. So if there are 20 students, then create at least 5 different sets of the cards, Then follow the directions for the game below: First, everyone gets 5 strategy cards. There is no revealing the cards to other players. Then one person is chosen to be the "judge" for the first round. I usually pick the oldest person to make it fair. The judge reveals the card to all and even can read the card out loud. The the other players choose one of their strategy cards to handle that particular situation. Then the judge decides which one they would use. Important; there is not right or wrong here, just what one person would do in that situation. Next the next player goes (usually counter clockwise) to who will be the judge. The person will reveal the situation and the other players will play their strategy card. Play as long as time allows. Next, you can print off the mindfulness coloring sheets for students to color and reinforce the idea or coloring mindfully when they are upset, frustrate, need some time alone, etc. There is a way to change the word and position of the word in the mindfulness coloring sheet. These are SEL coloring pages. For more SEL resources and products, please visit my SEL store at: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor I am a full-time school counselor who works with kindergarten through 8th graders. My products are "kid tested, kid approved"!
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Tags Apples To Apples, Games, Stress Management, Social Skills, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling, SEL, SEL Coloring Pages, Special Education
Emotional Intelligence Building Blocks - Social Emotional Learning
Life Studies, Career, Research, Life Skills, Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Grade 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Teacher Tools, Projects, Centers, Assessments, Lesson Plans, Outlines, Presentations, Rubrics, Quizzes and Tests
Uncover the best social emotional learning (SEL) curriculum for grades 3-6 in "Emotional Intelligence Building Blocks - Social Emotional Learning" by Syed Hammad Rizvi, especially designed for elementary-school-going children. With a total of 432 pages of in-depth information, this book maximizes 8- to 12-year-olds' ability to handle their internal world of emotions while developing high-quality social skills, such as mastering personal management skills and responsible decision-making. Full of exciting topics in each installments like recognizing happiness, sadness, anger, fear, and many more, this social emotional learning middle school workbook delves deep into self-awareness, self-management tools like journaling, breathing exercises, goal setting, social awareness with a focus on empathy, body language, and cultural differences. Designed to be highly beneficial for homeschoolers, classroom teaching, or family usage, this social-emotional learning middle school curriculum not only provides exercises to handle conflicts, make friends, and enhance positive thinking but is specifically designed to help in overcoming emotional difficulties by teaching kids to be emotionally intelligent individuals throughout their lives. It is a highly recommended teaching tool for all parents, tutors, and teachers looking for scientifically valid emotional intelligence exercises to be performed by kids in their classroom. Why Parents/Schools Love It: In-Depth SEL Resource: Provides students with a clear continuum of skills from recognizing emotions to applying concepts in a real-life setting. Helps students learn to be resilient, empathetic, and effective conflict resolvers. Practical and Engaging Tools: This category includes solutions such as journaling, breathing exercises, and goal-setting tasks, which require minimal effort to perform in the comfort of one's home or an educational setting in order to promote instant emotional development. Encourages Positive Relations: Deals with skills like listening, boundary marking, and celebrating diversity. Has the effect of reducing misbehavior and increasing positive associations with family, friends, and the broader community. Aligned with Educational Standards: Based on the principles of Emotional Intelligence, the resource is useful for both homeschooling and classroom education as it impacts academic success, health, and bullying intervention. Empowering for Lifelong Skills: It promotes self-discovery and optimistic outlooks, arming children with skills to conquer life's obstacles, resulting in happier and more confident people as manifested in parent and teacher feedbacks. Target Classes/Students : Based on the complete analysis of the content, structure, language, and examples in the book, it is ideally targeted at students in grades 3 to 6 (usually between 8-12 years old). The content uses vocabulary suitable for this age group, scenarios that are easy for students of this age to relate to, such as school challenges and playground and family dynamics, and progresses gradually from simple emotion identification to complex issues such as ethical dilemmas and community involvement. The introductory tone assumes basic reading skills without burdening the younger reader, while the substance in the later chapters on self-awareness and social dynamics fits well with the upper elementary levels. It could extend to advanced grade 2 students or remedial grade 7, but the core focus is perfectly in tune with middle childhood development stages emphasized in the book. Copyright/Terms of Use : This Book was copyrighted by Syed Hammad Rizvi. This resource is to be used only for personal and single-classroom use only. You are not to alter or redistribute any part of this resource or sell this resource. In other words, do not put this resource on the Internet where it could be downloaded. If you would like to share this resource with others, you can purchase other licenses through Teachsimple. Thank you so much for your cooperation! This product is happily brought to you by Syed Hammad Rizvi
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Tags EmotionalIntelligenceBuildingBlocks, SocialEmotionalLearning, SELForKids, EmotionalIntelligenceForChildren, SELCurriculum, EmotionalRegulationForKids, BuildingEmpathyInChildren, KidsEmotionalWellbeing, ElementarySELActivities
Guided Reading Level N - The Power of the Team (with Lesson Plan)
ELA, Resources for Teachers, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Language Development, P.E. & Health, Sports, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Physical Education, Grade 2, 3, 4, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Literacy Readers, Quizzes, Quizzes and Tests, Assessments
This Guided Reading Book - The Power of the Team (Level N) with lesson plan includes: Guided Reading Color Label (front cover x1) This is a quick way to match the book’s demands to what students can generally handle.. The overall goal is to use the level/color to pick books for several smaller groups. To qualify for a certain level, a student is expected to read a book from that level with about 90–94% accuracy. If a student is consistently accurate and understands, move up a level. If the student is struggling at that level, drop down and add more support. Each student will improve at completely different rates, but it is generally one of the best ways to check progress across the class. DOWNLOAD THE CATALOG TO VIEW ALL GUIDED READING BOOKS AVAILABLE (SORTED LEVELS A-Z) Pre-Reading Question (x1) Teacher asks the prompt aloud, can be while showing the cover or first page. Students share what they already know, or make educated guesses from the cover. Prompt them to use the target vocabulary. Write some of their responses on the board to look back at during the reading. Vocabulary Words (x5) Introduce the five words, best doing it one at a time. Start by saying it, while students repeat and then see if anyone knows what it means before reading further. Read through the meaning and try to briefly connect each word to a picture or gesture so it’s meaningful. Ask students to flip through the book pages and point to where they see each of the vocabulary words. While reading the book pause upon coming across one of the vocab words or read the sentence twice to make sure students understand the word has appeared. Optional: Ask students to raise hands whenever they see/hear one of the new words. Guided Reading Pages (x10) Check the book snapshot (below) for: primary topic - do you need to prep extra reading or intro materials on this? what is taught best - decide on 1-2 bullets to focus on, use the prompt or words provided here for best results. learning goals - what you are checking for students to be able to do after the session, elicit answers using prompts or words provided. key vocabulary (see section above). questions overview - so you know what is coming up and if you need to prep extra materials to assist understanding. Run the lesson You may have already looked at a few of the pages together, but you can show them some of the pictures again first to set meaning. Depending on how much time you have and how familiar your students are with guided reading class, you may want to read the book aloud first with the group first. Students whisper or partner read, while you listen in. If time, do it as a group, one student reading a page each. Use the guided page’s prompts to coach: “Check the picture / does it make sense?” “Point under the words / try the first sound” “Reread the sentence smoothly”. Try to focus more on one student per session (rotating every time), so you can work out if they are ready to move up or need to move down a level. Comprehension Questions (back cover x3) This is your way to check that students didn’t just say the words, but actually understood the text. First, let students answer by pointing to the page/picture and saying a short sentence. After any answer, follow with: “Show me where you found that in the text.” In bigger groups, have partners answer first (10–20 seconds), then call on 2–3 students to share. Differentiation tips: Emerging speakers/struggling readers: oral + pointing On-level: oral in a full sentence Higher: one written sentence or draw + label Book Snapshot Title: The Power of the Team Genre: Nonfiction (informational) Subject: SEL / Physical Education / Reading Primary Topic: Teamwork skills that help teams succeed Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): N What This Book Teaches Best Teamwork and shared goals: Teamwork happens when people work together to reach a common goal and play “for the whole group.” Communication in fast-paced play: Players use loud voices or hand signals to share information so everyone knows what to do next. Trust and cooperation through passing: Passing the ball (or puck) makes it harder for the other team to take it and shows teammates trust each other. Support and encouragement: Teammates help each other after mistakes and keep spirits high when things get difficult. Planning, practice, and coordination: Teams use strategy, practice together, and coordinate timing (like passing a relay baton) to perform smoothly. Learning Goals Students will explain what teamwork is and what it helps a team reach, using details from the text. Students will describe how communication helps a team during a fast-paced game. Students will explain why passing is important and what it shows about trust on a team. Students will describe ways teammates support one another with encouragement when someone struggles or makes a mistake. Students will explain how strategy and practice help a team work “like a single machine.” Students will describe how coordination and shared defense help teams succeed. Key Vocabulary From the Text cooperation — working together to reach a goal. vital — very important. encouragement — kind support that helps someone keep trying. strategy — a plan for the best way to play. coordination — moving and working together at the right time. Discussion Prompts Pre-reading question: How can working together help a team do better in a sport? Comprehension questions: What does the text say teamwork helps a group of people reach? According to the text, what do players use to share information during a fast-paced game? What does the text say teamwork teaches people how to be in every game they play? Printing Tips 1. Best Printing Method (Recommended) “Booklet” Printing (Best if Available) If your printer or PDF viewer supports Booklet Printing , use this. Settings to use: Print mode: Booklet Paper size: Letter or A4 (either works) Orientation: Landscape Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Scaling: Fit to printable area Booklet subset: First test: Front sides only Then: Back sides only This will automatically: Pair pages correctly Put the cover on the outside Align everything for folding After printing, fold in half and staple along the spine . 2. If “Booklet” Printing Is NOT Available You can still print this correctly with manual duplex printing . Step-by-step: Open the PDF. Choose Print . Set: Orientation: Landscape Pages per sheet: 1 Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Print all pages . Because each PDF page already contains two facing book pages, the result will still fold cleanly into a book. Thousands of Cored Education products are included with your TeachSimple membership. Download links and encyclopedia index available here.
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Tags Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Reading, Guided Reading, Guided Reading Lesson Plan, Guided Reading Activity, Pre-reading, Vocabulary, Sports, P.e. Lesson Plans
SEL Boom Deck With Audio-Help The Elf Plus A Fun Handout
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
In this SEL Boom Deck called Help The Elf, students will get to make choices about how someone may be feeling, how they can solve a problem, and making choices about what is the right thing to do. There is audio on every card so there is no need for reading. This is a Christmas themed Boom Deck and fun for students to do before the holiday break. There is also a fun Spot The Differences Handout that has a Christmas picture on it. There are 10 differences. In this deck, there are situations related to someone not getting the present they wanted and how should they respond, how a parent might feel if a child snuck a cookie, how a person might feel if someone is talking about a playdate they were not invited to, how someone might feel if a person only wanted to be partners with one person, what kind of peer pressure is daring someone to climb the fence, which is better; a fake apology or no apology, someone helping someone up and taking them to the nurse's office, saying hello to a new student and inviting them to play tag at recess, and many more. There are 24 playing cards so everyone in the class can get a turn, you could have each student do this deck as a center , or you can have students do this in partners or groups. There are cute Christmas images that show different types of feelings. There are true/false questions and there are "What should they do?" questions. This Boom deck can produce some good discussions around the choices one makes. To top it off, after students complete the Boom deck, they can do a fun Find The Differences Handout where they need to find 10 differences between images. I always find it helpful to have an activity students can do afterward. For the Boom deck's terms of use, please visit their site.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Boom Cards, SEL, Social Emotional Learning, Christmas, Elf, School Counseling, Counseling, Special Education, Social Skills, Winter
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!
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Tags FREE, FREE RESOURCES, SPECIAL RESOURCES, GAMES, GAME
Best Behavior Basketball SEL Boom Deck and SEL coloring pages
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Mazes, Coloring Pages
Best Behavior Basketball SEL Boom Deck With Audio & Handouts This teaching resource mingles the excitement of basketball with enriching learning activities to create a stimulating, engaging environment. The Best Behavior Basketball SEL Boom Deck, furnished with audio and handouts, streamlines social emotional learning (SEL) by dividing students into two competitive teams—either Bulldogs or Cardinals. The immersive learning journey initiates as each student gets a turn answering questions from their team after a coin flip decides which group goes first. There are 88 Boom Deck cards. Because each card is determined by the previous one, the adventure is engaging for all students. Sonic Feature: Featuring sound on every card for easy narration. Learning through Gaming: Covers an entire classroom lesson with its 13 questions per team. There are extra final and tie-breaker questions to keep the excitement all through the game-like session. Teaches practical aspects such as sportsmanship and real-time behavior as they compete constructively within their teams. Bonus Activities: A maze challenge Behavior matching activity using swish or miss SEL coloring pages: An artistic opportunity to design their own basketball shoes and ball Aimed at Early Learners K-3rd Grade Functionalities-: Whole-group sessions, small discussion circles or individual assignments at home catering to varying classroom dynamics. Tech Requirements - E-Learning material created using Boom Cards-interface technology is required. Additional Note: For effective utilization while also tracking student progress efficiently, purchase of premium account recommended post trial versions' expiry. For more SEL coloring pages, Boom Decks, SEL presentations, please visit my store at: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor I am a full-time school counselor and teach SEL classes weekly for grades kindergarten through 8th grade. My SEL products are truly "kid tested, kid approved". If the class or students don't resonate with a lesson, I tweak it and change it to make it more engaging and meaningful for the students.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Basketball, SEL, Boom Deck, Audio, Handouts, SEL Coloring Pages, SEL Maze, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling, Social Skills
Friendship Dilemmas Game-Played like Apples To Apples
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities, Games
In this resource, you will teach students how to solve a variety of friendship dilemmas. This game is played like Apples to Apples. There are 18 examples (with pictures) of friendship dilemmas. There are 36 friendship strategy cards. Some of the examples for the dilemma cards are; your friend likes to copy you, your friend brags, your friend does not let you play with other friends, your friend cheats at games, your friend shared something private to someone else and other examples. For the strategy cards, some examples are; talk to your friend about how you feel, listen to their perspective, think about your part in the problem, talk to a parent, talk to an older sibling, distract yourself with something fun, and many other strategies. For the game, divide students into groups of about 4-5. All players get 5 strategy cards. The judge begins by drawing a friendship dilemma card and reads it and shows the group. Each player chooses one strategy from their 5 cards that could be a way to handle the friendship dilemma. Players place the strategy cards FACE DOWN so the judge does not know who placed which strategy card. The judge chooses which one they would most likely use in that situation. It helps to know what the judge might choose! Important: All strategies are valid, there is not one BEST strategy, only which one the judge might most likely choose. The next round, all players take another strategy card as they always need to have 5 strategy cards with each turn. The played strategy cards go back under the strategy pile. someone else is the judge and the game continues as time allows. There are 2 mindfulness coloring sheets to offer to the students after the game. This is an engaging game to play after a friendship skills lesson or conflict resolution skills lesson.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Friendship Skills, Sel, Social Emotional Learning, Social Skills, School Counseling, Conflict Resolution, Problem Solving, Self-regulation, Relationship Skills
Let's Talk Feelings SEL Presentation
Special Resources, Life Skills, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Presentations, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
In this SEL presentation, you will get a 5 slide Google Slide Presentation. This was originally created for remote learning, however you can adapt this for in the classroom as well. On the second slide, there is a read aloud that I created for the book My Cold Plum Lemon Pie Bluesy Mood by Tameka Brown. This is a wonderful book about a boy with many different feelings, emotions, and moods throughout the book. On the 3rd slide, there is access to a digital spinner with many different feelings on it. Once you click on the spinner in presentation mode, it will create a new tab, scroll down for the large spinner with a variety of feelings on it. When you click on the spinner, it will move and make spinner sounds. You can choose a student to come to the board or your computer to click it to stop. When it stops there will be a feeling on the screen. You can have students turn and talk about when they have felt that way, you could have them talk in groups, you could do it whole classroom and students can raise their hand. Play as many rounds as you have time for. Next on slide 4 the students can do a feelings scavenger hunt where they find something in the classroom (or home if it remote) that reminds them of that feeling. There is animated picture of feelings that come up on the screen. This gets kids up and moving in the classroom and having fun. Finally, on the last slide you will have access to a homework sheet to pass out to students called Inside/Outside Feelings Scavenger Hunt. Students can take this home and fill it out. They will answer prompts for; That makes you feel silly?, What reminds you of a trip, etc. There are 12 prompts for them to answer.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Emotional Intelligence, Interactive Learning, Feelings Exploration, Diversity Representation, Sel, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling, SEL Presentation
SEL Flashcards for Social Emotional Learning with SEL Coloring Pages
Special Resources, Life Skills, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Centers, Games, Worksheets & Printables, Flashcards, Worksheets, Coloring Pages
In this SEL product, you will get SEL Flashcards for Social Emotional Learning. You will also get SEL coloring pages because there are two different pages of emotions/feelings. Both pages have a black and white version and a color version. The black and white version allows your students to color their own faces and images. The emotions listed are; happy, sad, silly, proud, shy confused, scared, excited, angry, tired, loving, sick, disgusted, cry, jealous, disappointed. These flashcards can be used for so many purposes. I have used these flashcards for Go Fish games where the students have to ask for a certain feeling. You will need to make two copies of the colored emotions poster to make this game work. If a student asks for "angry" and the student they asked has it, that student give the card to the one who asked and that student places the match down on the table and names a time they felt angry. I have also used this resource for memory games. You would, again, make two copies of each emotion. Then you would mix up the cards and place them face down (I would highly recommend cardstock) in a random order. Students then would choose two cards and reveal the emotion cards. If they are a match, then the student can share when they have felt that way. If it is not a match, they would place the cards face down again the the next student would take a turn. This is a fun and interactive game but also helps students discuss their feelings in a non-threatening way. This resource can be used as a whole class activity where students color their flashcards and then cut them out. They can randomly pick a card and name a time they felt that way. This can also be used as a center activity for Go Fish or Memory (as I described above). The ways to use these Emotion SEL Flashcards are endless!
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags SEL Flashcards, SEL Coloring Pages, Games, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling, SEL, Social Skills, Emotions, Feelings, Sel Activities
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
Finding Nemo Movie Guide (Fish Philosophy - Social/Emotional)
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Grade 3, 4, 5, Activities, Teacher Tools
The Finding Nemo movie guide combines writing and social emotional learning (social studies) as students must find examples of the Fish Philosophy in the movie and provide evidence of how these concepts are used. Using movies and movie guides in the classroom can make learning more engaging and relatable for students. Movies bring lessons to life by showing scientific concepts and social issues in an entertaining way, while movie guides help students focus on important details and think critically about what they watch. Movie Synopsis: Marlin, a clown fish, is overly cautious with his son, Nemo, who has a small fin (Some consider it a disability). When Nemo swims too close to the surface to prove himself, he is caught by a diver, and now Marlin must set out to find him, even though he is afraid of the ocean. A blue reef fish named Dory, who has a really short memory, meets up with Marlin and complicates (and sometimes helps with) the chance meetings of sharks, jellyfish, and a host of ocean dangers. At the same time, Nemo plots his escape from a dentist's fish tank, with the help of another fish with a shortened fin and a seagull. Speaking and listening standards can also be covered depending on how many of the above topics you cover in your classroom. The movie guide provides an opportunity for teachers to "get back" some of that class time at the end of a unit, whether needed for grading projects, working one on one with students, or finishing up assessments. Other students are engaged and still actively searching for the topics covered in the unit discussed. The activities provided allow for: Class discussion Small group discussion Informal assessment Movie Rating: G Grades: 3rd - 5th Tags: Finding Nemo, Disney Pixar, movie guide, Fish Philosophy, social emotional learning, behavior management, Choose your Attitude, Play, Make Their Day, Be There File type: PDF Pages: 2 - including answer key
Author Kel's Klass
Tags Disney Pixar, Movie Guide, Finding Nemo, Fish Philosophy, Social Emotional Learning, Behavior Management, Choose Your Attitude, Play, Make Their Day, Be There
Fun Capybara Activity Mats & Brain Break Activities
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Elementary, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages, Mazes, Word Searches, Games, Activities
Do your students love capybaras as much as my students do? In this resource, there are 10 different activities with the theme of capybaras. There are 2 resources that are both in color and black and white for options. There are two Find The Differences, 3 different activity mats, three coloring pages, a weekly planner and an "I spy" activity mat. These are great for brain breaks, calm down centers, centers, parties, etc. This resource is good for kindergarten, first, second, third, and fourth. For more SEL resources and fun stuff for students, please check out my store here: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor You may enjoy checking out my other fun resources here: https://teachsimple.com/product/20-hidden-objects-and-find-the-differences-puzzles-and-games (20 different puzzles and games for brain breaks and calm down activities. There are puzzles and games for different seasons.) https://teachsimple.com/product/unwind-your-mind-sel-activity-mats (Unwind Your Mind activity mats for brain breaks and calming activities. These are a great "lunch bunch and group resource.) https://teachsimple.com/product/fall-and-winter-holiday-and-seasonal-word-searches (Fall and winter word searches. There is a word search for Halloween, Christmas, Labor Day, Thanksgiving (fall), Valentine's day and Back To School. These are great for early finishers, back to school, Winter and fall classroom parties, group centers, etc.) https://teachsimple.com/product/2-sel-cute-coloring-pages-and-sel-posters (2 cute coloring pages-a sloth and a camera image. Great for mindfulness coloring, calm down corners, etc.) https://teachsimple.com/product/back-to-school-personalized-sel-bookmarks (Back to school bookmarks. You can personalize these with each student's name on it-they could be greeted on the first day of school with these personalized bookmarks and then color them.) https://teachsimple.com/product/a-to-z-coping-skills-and-calming-techniques-sel-posters (2 SEL, social emotional learning posters. One is an A to Z coping skills poster. The other one is Calming Down techniques for kids. There are 12 different calming down strategies.) https://teachsimple.com/product/all-about-me-tee-back-to-school-sel-coloring-pages (All About Me Tee for the first days of school. These are also great for getting to know you activities. There is one for younger students and one for older students. This would be great for bulletin boards.)
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
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Tags Capybara, Activity Mats, Coloring Pages, Brain Breaks, Calm Down Corners, Mindfulness, Puzzles, Word Search, Fun Stuff, Sel