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SEL Activities For Middle School
Support your middle school students during a critical stage of development with SEL activities that address their unique needs. This collection includes conflict resolution exercises, goal-setting workshops, and community service projects. By integrating these activities into your curriculum, you can promote self-awareness, responsible decision-making, and positive relationships.
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
SEL Boom Cards With Audio-Goal Setting Plus Handout
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Life Skills, Elementary, Middle School, Activities, Worksheets & Printables
In this fun Boom Deck, students will learn about goal setting. They will learn about TOP goal setting. T is for choose a target goal, O is for think of any obstacles that could get in the way, and P is for make a plan with action steps. There is audio on each Boom card so no reading is required. This deck is fully accessible for all students. There are 5 informational/educational cards and 26 task playing cards. You can do this Boom Deck as a whole class lesson on goal setting, you could assign this to students as homework, and you could also have students do this as a center activity. There is a handout for students to fill out after they play the Boom Deck to think of their own goal and choose a target, any obstacles to overcome and choose some specific action steps. Some of the goals in this deck are; joining a garden club, participating in a walkathon, climbing a mountain, learning division, cleaning the kitchen, cleaning a bedroom, planning a food drive at a school, joining a soccer team, joining a debate team and many more. These examples are really relatable to students in elementary and middle schools. Learning to set goals is a valuable skill and can strengthen a student's executive functioning skills. Many students can benefit from this lesson on choosing a target goal, thinking ahead of any obstacles that they may need to overcome or think of solutions for and planning action steps to accomplish their goal. Boom Decks are an engaging way for students to learn concepts as they will be able to move around and take a turn at the Smartboard, think about other students' examples and think in their head about how they would answer the question and students will then connect with the concept more because it is fun. Please review Boom Leaning's Terms of Service. Do not share the link with anyone after purchasing.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags SEL, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling, Goal Setting, Boom Cards, Special Education, Executive Function, Handout, Counseling
Money Math Life Skills Worksheet: Reading Restaurant Menus Level 4
Special Resources, Creative Arts, Art, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Life Skills, Grade 7, 8, 9, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Money Math Life Skills Worksheet : Reading Restaurant Menus Level 4 helps middle school students practice essential money management abilities. This interactive 192-question worksheet uses six sample breakfast and lunch menus to teach calculating meal costs with sales tax, tips, discounts, and multiple menu items. Students determine total costs for meals with two, three, and four menu items. The step-by-step questions reinforce computational skills and real-world application. Use this printable resource for special education, life skills instruction, speech therapy, ABA, or to set IEP goals. It engages students using relevant examples to build money math abilities for greater independence. Color and black-and-white versions are included. Related products help students practice money skills for grocery and clothes shopping.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Life Skills Money Math, Special Education Money Math, Independent Living Skills, IEP Goal-Oriented Skills, Autism Resource For Parent, Adulting On The Spectrum, Social And Emotional Learning, Life Skills For Teens, Life Skills For Adults, Autism And Money Skills
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
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
Melody's Mystery Game-An SEL Cooperative Game for Kids
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Life Skills, Social Skills, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Activities, Games
In this resource, students will work together to solve Melody's Mystery! Melody is an actress and has lost something at the Golden Globe Award ceremony. Students will need to decide what is missing, who took it and where it is. Students will work together cooperatively and problem solve together to solve this mystery. There are 18 clues to be passed around to a group of students (4-5 students works best) and then they will read out loud each clue. As they read the clues, the group will eliminate the suspects one by one and there is one person who will cross off the ones that are incorrect. This is a great game for students to play to practice listening skills, leadership skills, problem-solving skills and deductive skills. For more SEL products, please visit my SEL store here; https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor For more SEL products that you may enjoy, try this mystery called Mariah's Mystery! This is a different story to solve! https://teachsimple.com/product/mariahs-mystery-a-fun-sel-cooperative-game-for-kids For other SEL resources, games, presentations, check these out: https://teachsimple.com/product/sel-boom-deck-soda-pop-head-with-audio (These are Boom Cards to teach students to learn about anger management. You can read the book Soda Pop Head by Julia Cook and then have students take turns at the Whiteboard to decide if someone stayed calm under pressure or if they "lost their temper". https://teachsimple.com/product/20-hidden-objects-and-find-the-differences-puzzles-and-games (20 fun hidden picture, find the differences, etc. handouts that are great for brain breaks, transition times, early finishers, and there are many for specific holidays for around the year fun.) https://teachsimple.com/product/intent-versus-impact-sel-presentation (In this SEL presentation, students will learn about the difference between intent and impact. This is an important concepts for students to understand. Even if one person has good intentions, what they say or do may have a completely different impact! There are links to fun videos and a partner/group activity.)
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Sel, Social Emotional Learning Game, Mystery Game, Cooperative Game, School Counseling, Social Skills, Sel Game, Leadership Skills, Cooperation
Coping Skills Brochure and SEL coloring pages
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Coloring Pages, Worksheets
In this resource, your students will have a take home brochure to help them think of and remember ways to calm down and cope with big feelings. There are 6 sections of this resource. There are SEL coloring pages in this resource. The first section is the cover page with has a mindfulness coloring activity that students can customize to their liking. This in and of itself is a coping skill! Next you have a place where students can use their name and use the acronym of their name to help them come up and customize how they would like to calm down when they have a big feeling. For example, if the name is Jenny, they can write; J is for make a joke or listen to a joke, E is for Exercise, N is for Try something New, the other N is for Notice objects in the room (such as all the things that are green, blue, etc.) and the Y is for do yoga poses. On of the pages is the directions and the other page (flap) is for them to write their own name and customize their strategies. One of the flaps give them the acronym of CALMS which stands for C-Calming Exercises, A-Activities that distract (reading, playing a game or sport, puzzle, word search, etc) L-Look around the room (Look for all the blue objects, Look for things you see that begin with the letter A, etc.) and then M-Mindfulness practices. These are things that really bring students into the present moment. Look for 5 things you see, 4 things you hear, 3 things you feel, 2 things you smell, 1 thing you taste, etc. The S is for Sensations. Do things that make you feel different sensations that are pleasant such as place an ice pack on your forehead, go into a hot shower or hot tub, etc. Taste something sweet or spicy. These are all the things that can help someone cope with a strong feeling.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Sel, Social Emotional Learning, Coping Skills, Stress Management, School Counseling, Social Skills, Self-regulation, Calming Down, Sel Coloring Pages
Self Care Journal, Mindfulness Journal, SEL Journal for Kids
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Activities
Self Care Journal, Mindfulness Journal, SEL Journal for Kids An engaging, interactive teaching resource expressly designed to foster social emotional learning (SEL). This journal focuses on helping students comprehend the essence of self-care and its importance for their well-being. Main Features: Exciting activities Vibrant graphics Thought-provoking writing prompts Mindfulness exercises Health-promoting practices Versatility: Packed with versatile applications, this journal serves as a collective tool in group classrooms or as individual work material. This resource promotes taking care of oneself physically, emotionally mentally and socially from ages Grade 3 through Grade 9. Students can use it during formal lessons or counseling sessions; even homeschoolers will find it notably beneficial. Featuring colorful graphics throughout except on special mindful coloring pages where children are encouraged to enhance pages with their creativity using colors. Fostering Activities: The emphasis is placed in enhancing different aspects of self-care: Social Self-Care Physical Self-Care Emotional Self-Care The journals consist tracking mood over every month along with reflective questions by the end empowering students' overall sense of wellness. Teachers will find resources highly interactive fostering environment that champions positivity gratitude appreciation . Moreover personal spaces - daily weekly monthly self care plans positive affirmation posters present allowing kids create affirmations worksheet mindfulness poster mindful senses worksheets gratitude worksheets scavenger hunt related worksheet have been added value overall learning experience offering extensive depth scope aspects covered journal includes completion five sort affirmation coloring posters As rich utility-based resource educators working speech language pathology special education anyone interested teaching emotions students this Self-Care Mindfulness Journal proves valuable tool making learning complete fulfilling endeavor. Whether use classroom or distance learning incorporation resource will surely beneficial student’s journey towards better understanding their emotions social skills at large. Access to PDF file type of this wonderful journal ensures ease of handling and usage for teachers across different platforms.
Author Socializing with Sprouts
Tags Self-care, Mindfulness, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Journal, Well-being
Mariah's Mystery- A Fun SEL Cooperative Game For Kids
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Life Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Activities, Games
In this highly fun and engaging game, students will work together to decide the answers to a mystery game. They will listen to clues and read about a situation that needs to be solved. they will need to work together to solve this mystery. They will have one person who will be using a pencil to eliminate the answers that are not correct based on the different clues. There are a number of clues that groups of students will get (4 - 5 students is best) and each student will read each clue one at a time and the person who has the pencil and possible answers will help to cross out the eliminated answers based on the clues. Each student though will play a part in figuring out what clue is going to be a helpful clue to rule out an answer to either what is missing, who took it or where the item is. This is a great activity for groups to practice problem solving and cooperation, especially if you have some students who are not doing very well as cooperating as a group or some students who are not listening to other students share their perspective. Each student in this activity holds an important clue to the mystery. The directions are in the resource and this is highly engaging for the grades of third, fourth, fifth and sixth. However, for advanced grades, 2nd and even 7th grades would also benefit and find enjoyment in this activity. You know you students best! For more SEL fun activities, please visit: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor (ON my SEL store page, I do have many SEL coloring pages, SEL presentations, SEL activities and very engaging resources for students kindergarten through high school. I do use my products with my classroom guidance lessons each day and if a student or students do not like the lesson(s), I do not keep them!)
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Cooperative Game, Sel, Social Emotional Learning, Social Skills, Special Education, School Counseling, Detective Games, Advisory Games, Mystery Game
Money Math Life Skills Worksheet: Clothes Shopping Level 1
Special Resources, Life Studies, Creative Arts, Art, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Finance, Math, Money, Grade 7, 8, 9, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Clothes Shopping Money Math Level 1 teaches middle school students with special needs how to budget for buying clothes. This 60-question worksheet covers calculating costs of pants, shirts, dresses, shoes, skirts, and accessories. Use this independent living skills activity one-on-one or in special education classes. It reinforces money math abilities needed for the community and features step-by-step instructions, real-world examples, and ideas for personalized implementation based on your student's needs and IEP goals. The interactive format engages students through word problems, answer options, and provided solutions. Print this activity for an easy-to-use resource that aids in developing essential life skills for increased independence at home and school. Pair it with our full series of practical money math worksheets on reading menus, grocery shopping, and more.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Life Skills Money Math, Interactive Math Problems, Independent Living Skills, IEP Goal-Oriented Skills, Autism Resource For Parent , Adulting On The Spectrum, Social And Emotional Learning, Life Skills For Teens, Life Skills For Adults, Autism And Money Skills, Basic Math Clothing Shop
SEL Interactive Book: Expectations for Class Party Behavior
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Life Skills, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities
Social Story is an interactive resource designed to establish behavior expectations for hosting a class party. This innovative tool allows children to be the central characters of the story, encouraging them to answer questions, color, and sketch pictures while discussing behavioral norms and their importance during a class celebration. It's a superb method to ensure your students maintain appropriate behavior while commemorating their achievements! WHAT'S INCLUDED: Explanation of Social Story Full Book Print-out of Social Story Half-Page Print-out of Social Story Guideline for Discussion presentations ">Google Slides Version Age Group: This resource is most suitable for children aged 7-12. HOW TO UTILIZE SOCIAL STORIES- METHOD 1: Whole Class Instruction -Print a half-page book for each student -Display the book on an interactive board using the Google Slide Deck -Complete the book collectively, with students filling out their own copies -Discuss each page with the assistance of the Discussion Guide! METHOD 2: Whole Class Remedy -Direct students to a quiet corner for calming down -Encourage students to revisit their social story to reevaluate expectations -Allow students to regain composure before addressing them -An effective initial step in your progressive discipline strategy! METHOD 3: Small Group Approach -Ideal for teachers, school counselors, or therapists -Form a small group based on behavioral needs -Print a copy of the book for each student -Fill out the book as each student completes their own -Use the Discussion Guide for page-by-page conversation -Students can take the book back to the classroom or home for reviewing expectations as required! METHOD 4: Individual Student Approach (EXCEPTIONAL BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION) -A wonderful way to cater to individual student needs -Work through the book one-on-one with the student -Allow the student to keep the book in their desk for revisiting when required -PRO TIP: Opt for the bundle to be ready to address all individual student needs that emerge!
Author Mrs Bonie Just Teach
Tags Class Party, Setting Expectations For Class Party, Behavior Expectations, Setting Expectations, Beginning Of The Year, Back To School , Social Story, Social Emotional Learning
Helping Others | SEL Daily Openers/Bellringers and Weekly SEL Activity
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Life Skills, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities
Helping Others | SEL Daily Openers/Bellringers and Weekly SEL Activity Helping Others | SEL Daily Openers/Bellringers and Weekly SEL Activity is a resource designed to explore Social Emotional Learning (SEL) , especially the elements related to enhancing relationship skills. This comprehensive teaching aid, suitable for grades 3 through 6, includes numerous tools including daily openers/bellringers and weekly activities, structured in an immersive manner to foster social as well as life skills. Daily Lessons To initiate the day, teachers can use our curated teacher slides which are designed for leading engaging class discussions and facilitating mental health check-ins. The package offers content spread over five days a week focusing on themes such as teamwork enhancement, conflict resolution strategies among others that aim at setting the stage for constructive classroom interaction. Weekly Activities An extended session of about an hour every week is recommended wherein the daily topics are explored further through inclusive SEL lessons tailored for both whole-group instruction or smaller group interactions. The Resource Kit Includes: Teaching Slides: A range of teacher slides exploring different themes relation to 'Helping Others' such as building empathetic communities based on mutual collaboration. A Student Handbook: A concise review tool containing copies of slides over five days with facilities for easy referencing according to topics. 'Social Story – Helping Helps!': An interactive activity booklet depicting various ways one can help others thereby emphasizing its importance in sustaining strong community ties. Note: The resources are available in both PDF documents and Google Slide Deck formats for ease of accessibility irrespective of your preferred medium. In essence, the Helping Others | SEL Daily Openers/Bellringers and Weekly SEL Activity offering is a distinctive fusion of daily teaching rituals with enriching social emotional aspects ensuring students realize the value in relationship-building while upholding their academic endeavors. It's like having an all-in-one solution to adequate SEL instruction!
Author Mrs Bonie Just Teach
Tags Social Emotional Learning, Relationship Skills, Helping Others, SEL Activities, Classroom Community
Intent Versus Impact -SEL Presentation
Special Resources, Life Skills, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Presentations, Activities
In this product, there is a 9 slide PowerPoint and a Scenario handout. This is an SEL presentation. Students will learn about the concept of intent versus impact. This lesson is especially good for students who joke around without realizing their jokes/teasing is hurtful. The PowerPoint guides the lesson. There are slide notes for additional lesson instructions. This can also be uploaded as a Google Slide presentation. There are also 3 short Videolink videos in this lesson as well as a group activity to apply a relatable scenario to the concept. The group will analyze a situation and decide what is the intent and impact of the situation and then share out to the class about their scenario. This is appropriate for students in 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th grade. This is an important concept for students to learn how their behaviors impacts others' feelings. Students will learn in a relatable way how joking and other behaviors that seem to them to be harmless, may be hurtful to others. For other SEL presentations, SEL coloring pages and SEL activities and lessons, please visit my store at: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor If you enjoy this type of SEL product and resource and would like to see more, please check out these other SEL resources for this age group: https://teachsimple.com/product/venting-or-gossiping-sel-powerpoint-presentation-and-reflection-handout (In this SEL presentation, students will learn the difference between venting and gossiping. This is a very important and tricky distinction for students in upper elementary and middle school. Often times, students mix gossiping with venting without seeing the risk of making the situation worse. In this lesson, students are taught how to know when they are venting (trying to get help, advice, with a trusted person who will not gossip-versus when they are gossiping-they are mad, want others to know the negative things to tarnish their relationships, etc.) https://teachsimple.com/product/responsible-decision-making-an-sel-lesson-learning-about-mental-time-travel (Responsible decision-making lesson. Students will learn about "mental time travel" and goal setting.) https://teachsimple.com/product/how-to-avoid-digital-drama-an-sel-lesson-plan (How to Avoid Digital Drama SEL Lesson. In this lesson, students will learn about how to avoid digital drama online. They will also learn how to respond to digital drama.)
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags SEL, Lesson, Self-Awareness, Social-emotional Learning, Relationship Skills, Self-management, SEL Presentations, Social Emotional Learning, Friendship 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
Teamwork | SEL Daily Openers/Bellringers and Weekly Activity
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Life Skills, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities
Teamwork | SEL Daily Openers/Bellringers and Weekly Activity This vital teaching resource focuses on a critical skill - teamwork . Targeted at grades 3 to 6, it boosts social-emotional learning (SEL), social skills, and life skills through captivating daily activities and a coherent weekly lesson. Students kick off the day with a structured ten-minute session using their no-prep workbook. Teachers showcase the corresponding slides, instigating thought-inducing discussions about teamwork and allowing mental health check-ins. The connection between teachers and students gets nurtured right from the start of the day, intertwining essential SEL skills into regular routines. The unique feature of this product lies in its dual delivery style: bellringers' daily exercise along with an elaborate weekly activity . These are tied together under one umbrella theme - Teamwork . The weekly lesson enables an immersive exploration into relationship building for students under the aim ' I Can Practice Teamwork' . You can implement this handy aid across various setups; during whole group instruction or smaller group interaction - even as self-directed homework assignments! Included Materials: Detailed teacher slides (PDF & Google Slide Deck versions) arranged for each weekday, A printable student workbook including five daily tasks plus title slide options (color & b&w). A fun printable book/ activity designed to enhance teamwork amongst children -available in full-page & half-page formats. This resource does not promise miracles nor extraordinary outcomes; however, it offers a vibrant pathway for educators aiming to integrate SEL smoothly into everyday classrooms. It empowers students to tackle life's hurdles by building meaningful relationships and effective teamwork skills.
Author Mrs Bonie Just Teach
Tags Teamwork, Social-emotional Learning, SEL Skills, Daily Openers/bellringers, Weekly Activity
Behavior Support Tool: Managing STRESS Interactive Book/Printable
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities
Behavioral Support Tool: Managing STRESS Interactive Book/Printable An invaluable resource for educators , this tool is designed to instill positive behavioral habits in students, particularly as they navigate the challenges of moving up an academic grade. Interactive Story Format A unique aspect of this instructional tool is its interactive story format. Working with 7 - 12 year-olds, it positions learners as the protagonist in a narrative centered around managing nervousness associated with advancing to a new grade level. Adding their own experiences enables them to personalize their stories, making the process an effective reflection exercise. Familiarity: Smaller elements like discussing their favorite things about their current position can endear them more towards comfortably adapting to the upcoming change. Versatility: The adaptability of this activity means it can be utilized in various settings such as whole group activities or smaller focus groups, making it equally effective for homeschooling or online learning environments. The Pacemaker: This behavioral tool also fosters discipline by acting as a reminder for expected behavior norms while providing calm reassurance through familiar surroundings known as calming corners included in modern classrooms. Pedagogical Implementations and Features Besides full and half-page printouts which cater to refining motor skills among students, other aspects offered are Google Slides versions and Easel Activities developed specifically for interactive teaching styles. This includes discussion guides that aid teachers in efficiently conducting debrief sessions that reinforce understanding among learners about regulations within social scenarios. Promoting Social Emotional Learning Systems (SELS) This comprehensive tool, tailored specifically for grades 3-6, addresses specific needs that may arise not only at an individual level but also improves overall classroom interactions across various subjects by focusing on SELS. This enhances communication dynamics among peers, creating a harmonious learning environment that fosters cognitive growth collectively. Addressing School Transition Stress The end of each academic year can cause unnecessary stress amongst young learners. Having access to resources such as these makes navigates through school phases less daunting and more engaging for students. It's also beneficial for everyone involved in the educational process making it a must-have tool in any educator's armory.
Author Mrs Bonie Just Teach
Tags Transition Management, Behavioral Support, Social Emotional Learning, Interactive Activities, Stress Management
Substitute | Setting Behavior Expectations | Interactive Book
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Life Skills, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities
The Substitute | Setting Behavior Expectations | Interactive Book This resource provides an engaging, relevant tool for educators to set behavior expectations during a substitute teacher's tenure with students. It examines both the emotional nuances and behavior shifts that occur when a different instructor replaces the usual one. Interactive Learning Tool The book can serve as either an interactive e-book or printable material, offering questions, coloring activities, and drawing tasks. These elements enable learners to reflect upon previous experiences and prepare themselves for future instances when teaching changes hands. Utilizing the Tool Effectively: Whole Classroom Strategy: Introduce the book at the start of the academic year so that pupils know what is expected from them whenever there's a changeover in teaching. Combining printed materials with digital presentation (e.g., Google Slides) aids in instruction. Remediation Strategy: Use it as a remedial tool wherein any behavioral lapse paves way for self-evaluation followed by discussion on rectification steps. Small Group Tactic: Allot it amidst small clusters who share similar behavioral tendencies; thus customized interventions lead towards comprehensive solutions while promoting shared empathetic learning bonds amongst peers. Individual Intervention: Nurture social emotional learning abilities & add life skills through personalized child-teacher interactions across grades 3-6 (ages 7-12). This makes it ideal not just within public school setups but also in home-school environments! The package includes: Social Story Explanation Discussion Guide formatted into full page print-outs Inclusion of Google Slides for digital dissemination. Note: This product comes in PDF format and doesn't include any supplementary kits; therefore consider purchasing extra if a diverse range of student needs surfaces during the academic year. In essence, this book will serve as a functional tool seamlessly maintaining classroom behavior expectations regardless of teacher substitutions, thereby ensuring minimum disruption and continuous learning.
Author Mrs Bonie Just Teach
Tags Substitute Teacher, Behavior Expectations, Interactive Book, Social Story, Classroom Management
Help Students with Sadness/Depression - Interactive Book/Printable SEL
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Life Skills, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities
Help Students with Sadness/Depression - Interactive Book/Printable SEL SEL is a vital teaching resource for educators and parents alike. Armed with an interactive book or printable material, anyone can assist children grappling with feelings of sadness and depression. The unique setup allows the child to be the main character of their own story, answering questions, coloring in images, drawing pictures and conversing about methods of coping instead of suppressing their emotions. Included within this comprehensive package are: Full Book Print-out Half-Page Print-out Social Story Explanations that give clarity to complex emotions— a helpful tool for any grown up trying to communicate effectively about such sensitive topics. Possible Applications: In Class Use : This resource could be used within whole class settings. Teachers can print out half-page books for each student while concurrently displaying it on an ActiveBoard. This offers students the chance not only interact with the material but also share discussions guided by inclusive prompts provided – fostering a sense of community around sometimes challenging subject matter. Quiet Reflection Time : The same half-page book could then serve as a comforting aid: reminding students how they managed similar circumstances before thus encouraging them to apply learned coping strategies again One-to-One Basis: This product also provides opportunities for addressing specific students' needs on one-to-one basis; teachers or school counselors could complete activities together with individual learners providing them personalized support they might require Tailored for third to sixth graders, this product comes in a convenient PDF format. It is best suited for ages 7-12 as it goes beyond traditional academic curriculum addressing social-emotional aspects fundamental in cultivating well-rounded individuals prepared not just for test scores but life ahead. Other Titles: Several other titles incorporate parallel interactive formats setting different objectives such as asserting personal boundaries, handling peer pressure, recognizing Internet safety guidelines, identifying leadership qualities and improving confidence in public speaking. Help Students with Sadness/Depression - Interactive Book/Printable SEL is indeed a goldmine resource adaptive versatile educationally transformative. Contact Details: Remember: you can accumulate TPT credits by leaving a review. Do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or comments via mrsboniejustteach@gmail.com.
Author Mrs Bonie Just Teach
Tags SEL, Interactive Book, Printable, Sadness, Depression
Money Math Life Skills Worksheet: Clothes Shopping Level 2
Special Resources, Creative Arts, Art, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Math, Money, Grade 7, 8, 9, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
The Money Math Life Skills Worksheet : Clothes Shopping Level 2 is an interactive teaching tool ideal for middle school students in the Special Education space. This educational resource is designed to help students understand and calculate sales tax prices relative to various clothing items, such as pants, shirts, shoes, dresses, skirts and accessories. Objective The aim of this worksheet is to develop crucial life skills that enable young learners to be more independent. It starts with finding the cost of two clothing items and understanding how sales tax affects the final price. Progression of Activities Finding the cost of three different clothing items including their tax charge. A step-by-step guide helping students calculate sales tax and total price for multiple clothing goods. This worksheet contains 60 questions presented in word problem format coupled with options for correct answers, divided into 6 sets tailored around each type of attire mentioned earlier. Suitable Audience & Applications This tool could be used in a variety of settings: mainly within middle school Special Education classes or one-on-one settings but also in regular classrooms or small groups. The idea being it can also double up as homework assignments making learning continuous even at homes. Inclusions & Delivery Method This printable resource includes step-by-step instructions on taxes calculation nuances besides real-world examples along with suggestions on applications making it highly espousing from pedagogical point-of-view. It's delivered via an easy-to-consume PDF file comprising color & black-and-white pages versions each loaded uniquely catering both inclusivity besides accommodating visual preferences providing educators flexibility during dissemination process. In summary, if you're seeking to engage your students actively with an eye on cultivating pragmatic money math skills, then the Money Math Life Skills Worksheet : Clothes Shopping Level 2 is worth considering.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Money Math, Life Skills, Clothes Shopping, Sales Tax, Special Education, Math Clothes
Unwind Your Mind SEL Activity Mats
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Activities
In this product, you will receive 10 unique Unwind Your Mind SEL activity mats. These are wonderful for SEL follow-up activities, morning work, brain breaks, school counseling handouts, etc. There are 4 seasonal activity mats; fall, winter, spring, and summer. There are 2 partner-focused mats so students can connect, build friendships, and create a safe classroom community. There are 4 mats for any day of the year! Students from upper elementary through middle school will enjoy these mats. (Even adults and high schoolers would like to do some of these!) On the mats, there is mindfulness coloring/zentangle coloring, mazes, word search, reflections, SEL prompts, and more. For example on one of the mats, there is a mindfulness coloring of an anchor with the prompt to encourage students to think about what grounds them as they color. There is also a squiggle and students are encouraged to create their own unique design from it. There is also a heart maze, a triangle breath image, and an image of a turtle to encourage students to think of what brings them strength. On another mat, there is a line of different emojis and they are asked to circle how they feel in that moment. There is also a mindfulness coloring of a hot air balloon and the prompt is for them to imagine all of their worries are in the basket and as they color, they are asked to think of their worries floating away. On that same mat, there is a rainbow breath exercise and an image of a brick wall with the prompt for students to write in the bricks what gives them a solid foundation; their values, strengths, and purposes in life. Each mat is unique but offers opportunities for students to take a moment to relax, get their minds off their daily stress, and have fun. It is best to print these on legal-size paper so images and text are a good size with plenty of room for students to write and draw.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Mindfulness, SEL, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning, Classroom Community, Social Skills, Self-regulation, Activity Mats, Calming Down, Brain Breaks
Managing Stress | SEL Daily Openers/Bellringers & Weekly SEL Activity
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Life Skills, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities
Managing Stress | SEL Daily Openers/Bellringers & Weekly SEL Activity This is an invaluable resource designed to nurture a positive social-emotional environment in your classroom. It focuses on the theme of self-management, providing essential strategies for managing stress. Daily Use: Start each day with an engaging 10-minute activity from the no-prep student workbook. A set of teacher slides accompanying these activities are meant to be displayed on the classroom board guiding instructors through them and mental health check-ins. This routine helps create a comfortable atmosphere where students can share and discuss their feelings—an integral part of Social Emotional Learning (SEL). A Glance at The Weekly Resources: Comprehensive lesson descriptions Mental health check-in prompts Five distinct teacher slide sets for each school day A detailed student handbook with daily tasks. The Core Objective: The key objective being 'I can use stress management strategies', using this resource will reinforce this learning objective regularly in line with CASEL's recognized competencies. In-Depth Weekly Lesson: In addition to daily activities, this resource includes an in-depth Social Emotional Learning lesson that reinforces key concepts discussed daily and maintains focus on stress management throughout the week. 'Taking Care of my Stress'- A Remarkable Social Story : An interactive tool included here instills practical stress-handling mechanisms among students. Note: This product works fabulously as both whole-group or small group activities as well as independent work during class hours or homework assignments—contributing towards maintaining open dialogue about mental wellbeing beyond classroom discussions. Versatile Use: Geared primarily towards grades 3 through 6, it can be used across various educational settings enriching not only basic subjects but crucial life skills too. Digital Downloadable PDF: This is a digital downloadable PDF enhancing versatility in use. Color and black-and-white versions included for your convenience. It makes integration into your curriculum effortless and minimizes preparation time—a testament to simplified teaching! Transform classroom morale, social skills, emotional health, and overall academic performance with Managing Stress | SEL Daily Openers/Bellringers & Weekly SEL Activity .
Author Mrs Bonie Just Teach
Tags Stress Management, Social-emotional Learning, Classroom Environment, Mental Health, Self-management
Character Development: Ethical and Moral Discussions
Special Resources, Social Studies, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), History, Sociology, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Activities
Character Development: Ethical and Moral Discussions Character Development: Ethical and Moral Discussions is a captivating teaching resource aimed at stirring insightful discussions amongst high school students. Comprising of five intense moral scenarios that students can associate with, it paves way for them to implement their learnings in real-life scenarios. The flexibility of this resource is its forte, enabling educators to use this as per their needs. It allows multiple means of utilisation: Use as group exercises where each team works on a unique case, collating their results collectively. Allow for individual participation enabling students to reflect personally on thoughtful decision-making tasks. This resource has been effectively supplemented in studying the novel "Heart of Darkness" by Joseph Conrad due its emphasis on challenging moral decisions. Nevertheless, it is perfectly suited for an array of contexts making it an ideal opener before jumping into any literature piece discussing intricate moral dilemmas. Educators gain insight from the varied perspectives given by learners which aid in understanding individual student inclination or external influences unknown otherwise originating from out-of-school surrounds. Brief Overview: Focusing Content : Two dense pages brimming with profound content Audience Range : Suitable for grades 6 - 9 inclusive Suggested Subjects : Used across subjects such as Social Emotional Learning & Sociology under Special Resources & Social Studies respectively. This comes packaged as a conveniently editable Word Document File making " Character Development: Ethical and Moral Discussions " your premier choice when seeking a platform invoking dialogue about morals thereby attributing positively towards character development - an indispensable aspect for the youth shaping up as responsible global citizens.
Author The Education Lab
Tags Character Development, Ethical Discussions, Moral Scenarios, High School, Literature Studies
Self-Care Hyperdoc
Life Studies, Special Resources, Life Skills, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities
SEL Document Self-Care Hyperdoc In this hyperdocument, you will find resources for students to explore what self-care means; socially, emotionally and physically. This is 100% online so students can do this remotely or in class on their computers. You can also assign this as homework. This is a wonderful tool and resource for any SEL class, Health class, PE class, etc. This hyperdoc contains the following sections: Read & Learn Section-Students will learn about the 3 domains of self0care-socially, emotionally and physically. Explore Section-Students will get to take a "self-care" survey. This section contains both the survey and the scoring sheet. Students will discover what areas need more attention and growth in and which areas they are doing a good job in self-care. In this section, there is also 2 separate videos. One is on stress management and one is on self-care strategies. Both use VideoLink, which is a safe for kids resource for videos. Think & Respond-In this section students can write down their own responses to the questions asked about self-care. They can write within the document itself. Apply Knowledge-In this section students are given some options to reinforce the concepts they have learned. They can interview a family member or friend about how they practice self-care or they can write down what they will do to practice self-care. This resource is well suited for middle school as well as high schoolers. This can be used remotely or assigned to students as homework if they are attending an in person class. Once downloaded, click on the PDF picture to access the Google Doc. Make a copy and send to students-have each student make a copy so they can each write on their own Doc. For more social emotional learning products, please visit my store at https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor You may also enjoy these products for this age group: https://teachsimple.com/product/resolving-conflicts-an-sel-hyperdoc (This is another hyperdoc about resolving conflicts. Students will learn the strategy CAPS which can help resolve conflicts with peers and others. They will also watch 3 different videos on the topic, respond to questions, and choose a reinforcement option to practice the skills.)
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Self-care, Wellness Education, Stress Management, Student Engagement, Digital Learning, Social Emotional Learning, SEL, School Counseling, Health
Peer Pressure Battle Brackets-An SEL Fun Game
P.E. & Health, Special Resources, Health, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Games, Activities
Battle Brackets are not just for basketball! Students will enjoy these SEL peer pressure strategy brackets! There are 5 color strategy brackets and one blank one. All slides are FULLY EDITABLE as this is a Google Slides Presentation. There are 12 Middle School and 12 Elementary School peer pressure scenarios. Some of the scenarios for elementary school are; someone tells you to eat candy when you were not supposed to, someone asked you to say something mean about another student, someone dared you to take someone's football, someone asked you to cut in line, someone asked you to give the answers for the spelling test and others. Some of the middle school scenario examples are; someone asks you to drink alcohol, someone asks you to vape, someone dared you to take something out of someone else's backpack, someone asked you to spread a rumor about someone else, someone dared you to steal something from the cafeteria for their lunch, and many more. You can use these battle brackets for whole-class voting and discussion or with small groups. It is up to you. There are detailed instructions in this product. For student engagement, you can use these discussion questions. 1. Has anyone used this peer pressure strategy? 2. Are there certain situations to use this strategy? 3. When would this strategy? 4. Have you ever tried this strategy and how did it work? 5. Have you ever used one of these strategies and it did not work? What happened? 6. Why is it helpful to learn some of these strategies before something happens? This is a great supplement to any drug and substance use curriculum or health curriculum. Students could also fill in their own peer pressure strategies and create their own scenarios and act the strategies out with one of the winners of the bracket. The uses are endless. Just download the PDF and click on the image for access. When the prompt says "Make a copy?" Click "Yes."
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Peer Pressure, Drugs And Alcohol, Health, Social Emotional Learning, SEL, School Counseling, Peer Pressure Strategies, Responsible Decision Making, Choices