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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.
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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
Who Has It? – Chemical Elements Game (1–118) – 3 Levels of Differentia
STEM, Science, Chemistry, Physics, Life Sciences, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Basic Science, Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Homeschool Templates, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, Activities, Games, Worksheets & Printables, Task Cards, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Quizzes, Worksheets, Projects, Flashcards
Who Has It? – Chemical Elements Game (1–118) – 3 Levels of Differentiation A cooperative chemistry card game for grades 7–10 to review atomic numbers, element names, and symbols 🧪🎯 This resource is a classroom game that helps students become more confident with the chemical elements – from hydrogen to oganesson. The game follows the well-known “I have… who has?” format and is designed to reinforce students’ understanding of element names, symbols, and atomic numbers in a playful and interactive way. To support different learning levels, the material includes three differentiated versions of the full game, each with 118 element cards: With element names for both question and answer (beginner level) Only the “I have…” part includes the name , the question uses the symbol/number (intermediate level) Without element names – players must match based on symbol and atomic number alone (advanced level) Each version builds on the last and can be used flexibly depending on students' prior knowledge. The game works best with medium to large groups and encourages students to listen carefully, stay engaged, and support one another. What’s included: 3 full card sets (118 cards per set = 354 total) Differentiated by content and level of language support Clear instructions for printing, laminating, and use Ideal for individual, pair, or group work How I use it in class: I’ve played this game both at the end of a chemistry unit and as a fun opener when starting the periodic table. It’s also perfect for substitute lessons or for classes with mixed ability levels. Since each student needs to be ready when their card comes up, it fosters attention and collaboration. This is one of those games where learning happens almost by accident – students are so focused on playing that they internalize atomic numbers and symbols without even noticing. A simple, engaging way to bring structure, repetition, and movement into chemistry class – no extra prep needed. If you're looking for an easy way to help students become more confident with the periodic table, this might be worth trying in your classroom. 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 Game, Educational Card Games, Chemistry, Physics, STEM Science Matching Game, Chemical Elements, Periodic Table Matching Game, Who Has It, STEM, Who Has It?
Therapy Dog Door Signs – Clear Communication
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, Not Grade Specific, Adult Education, Classroom Decor, Banners, Bulletin Boards, Projects, Activities, Drawing Templates & Outlines, Worksheets & Printables, Coloring Pages, Worksheets
Therapy Dog Door Signs – Keep Your Classroom Calm & Organized 🐶🚪 A therapy dog in school is wonderful—but clear communication makes it even better! When a therapy dog is part of your school, it’s important that everyone—students, teachers, and visitors—knows how to interact appropriately. Sometimes the dog is available for visits, sometimes resting, and other times they need a quiet space to recharge. Instead of constantly reminding students when it’s okay to interact, these removable door signs do the work for you! With simple, easy-to-read messages, these signs help set clear expectations so that students respect the therapy dog’s needs while still enjoying all the benefits of having one at school. 🐾 Why These Signs Are Helpful for Any Therapy Dog Program ✔ Prevents classroom disruptions – No more students knocking or entering at the wrong time. ✔ Helps students learn respect – Teaches kids to recognize when the therapy dog needs rest. ✔ Perfect for schools, counseling offices, and classrooms – Works anywhere a school therapy dog is present. ✔ Easy to switch – The signs are removable, so you can update them as needed throughout the day. ✔ Kid-friendly design – Simple words and visuals make it easy for even young students to understand. 📌 What’s Included? 📜 A Set of Printable Therapy Dog Door Signs 🐶 "Therapy Dog Inside – Please Enter Quietly" 🐶 "Therapy Dog Resting – Do Not Disturb" 🐶 "Therapy Dog on a Break – Will Be Back Soon" ✔ Clear and student-friendly wording ✔ Easy-to-print format for flexible use 💡 How to Use These Signs in Your School 📍 Print & laminate for durability. These signs will last all year with lamination! 📍 Attach with Velcro or a removable adhesive. This makes it quick and easy to change the sign depending on the therapy dog’s schedule. 📍 Place them at the classroom or office door. Anywhere the therapy dog is working or resting, these signs help students understand what to do. 📍 Let students take responsibility. Assign a student helper to change the sign when needed—it’s a great way to involve them in learning about animal care and respect. Why Teachers Love These Signs ✔ "My students used to walk in loudly, but now they stop and check the sign first!" ✔ "It’s made a big difference—fewer interruptions, and our therapy dog is much calmer." ✔ "I laminated them, and now they’re a daily part of our routine. So helpful!" 🐶 A Simple Solution for a Well-Organized Therapy Dog Program Bringing a therapy dog into a school setting is such a rewarding experience, but a little structure makes it even smoother. These removable therapy dog door signs help set clear expectations so that both students and the therapy dog feel safe and comfortable. 📥 Print them today and make your school’s therapy dog experience even better! 🐾✨ 📍 Best wishes, Heike from Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we create a positive and inspiring learning environment. 🐶✨
Author Lernfitness
Tags Therapy Dog, Animal-assisted Learning, Inclusive Education Tools, Therapy Dog Rules, Classroom Pet Guidelines, Therapy Dog In School, Social-emotional Learning, SEL, Dog Classroom Sign
Therapy Dog Introduction Presentation – Editable PowerPoint & Keynote
Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Animals, Life Sciences, Science, Classroom Management, Resources for Teachers, High School, Middle School, Elementary, Early Learning, Pre-K, Adult Education, Not Grade Specific, Projects, Activities, Teacher Tools, Presentations, Graphic Organizers
Bringing a School Dog to Your Classroom? This Editable Presentation Makes It Easy! 🐶📚 Are you planning to introduce a school dog but not sure how to get started? Getting approval from administrators, staff, and parents can feel overwhelming—but don’t worry, you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. When I introduced my own school dog, I needed a way to clearly explain the benefits, answer concerns, and outline how everything would work. So, I created this editable presentation to help structure the conversation. It worked so well that I’m now sharing it with you—so you don’t have to start from scratch! This customizable PowerPoint & Keynote presentation gives you a solid foundation to introduce your school dogin a professional, structured, and engaging way. 🐾 Why This Presentation Will Help You ✔ Saves You Time – A structured presentation is already made—you just add your own details! ✔ Fully Editable – Customize it with your dog’s name, photos, and school-specific policies. ✔ Helps You Get Approval – Use it in meetings with teachers, administrators, parents, and school boards. ✔ Addresses Common Concerns – Covers allergies, student interactions, safety, and daily routines. ✔ Perfect for New Handlers – If this is your first time introducing a school dog, this will guide you through the process. 📌 What’s Included? 📜 Editable Presentation in Two Formats: 🎞 PowerPoint (PPTX) & Keynote (Mac) – Choose the format that works best for you. 📌 Topics Covered in the Slides: 🐶 Why Have a School Dog? – The benefits for students, teachers, and the school environment. 🐶 Rules & Responsibilities – What staff and students need to know. 🐶 Safety Considerations – Managing allergies, fears, and interactions. 🐶 Daily Routine & Expectations – How the school dog fits into everyday learning. 🐶 Steps for Getting Approval – A structured way to present your plan. 💡 How to Use This Presentation 📍 Step 1: Edit the Slides – Add your school dog’s details, school policies, and any specific requirements. 📍 Step 2: Present to Staff & Administrators – Use it at teacher meetings, school board discussions, or parent Q&A sessions. 📍 Step 3: Prepare for Questions – The slides cover all key concerns, so you’ll feel confident presenting. 📍 Step 4: Introduce It to Students – Once approved, use the slides to help students understand how to behave around the dog. 🌟 What Teachers Are Saying ✔ “This made introducing our school dog so much easier! It gave me a clear plan and professional slides to support my proposal.” ✔ “I was nervous about getting approval, but this presentation covered everything I needed to explain.” ✔ “It saved me so much time! I just added my dog’s name and our school’s info, and I was ready to go.” 🐶 Make Your School Dog Introduction a Success! Bringing a school dog into the classroom is a wonderful opportunity—but proper planning is essential. This ready-to-use, editable presentation will help you explain everything clearly, gain approval, and ensure that your school dog is welcomed into the community in the best way possible. 📥 Download it now and take the first step toward making your school dog a reality! 🐾✨ 📍 Best wishes, Heike from Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we create a positive and inspiring learning environment. 🐶✨
Author Lernfitness
Tags Therapy Dog, Animal-assisted Learning, Inclusive Education Tools, Therapy Dog Rules, Classroom Pet Guidelines, Therapy Dog In School, Social-emotional Learning, SEL, Therapy Dog Introduction
The Empathy Odyssey Seasonal Micro-Mission Deck for Social-Emotional
Classroom Management, Resources for Teachers, Community Building, Sociology, Social Studies, Special Resources, Life Skills, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Projects, Activities, Assessments, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Rubrics, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables, Word Searches, Word Problems
Unleash the full potential of social and emotional learning with "The Empathy Odyssey: Pedagogical Architectures for the Middle Years" – a comprehensive, immersive, and transformative curriculum that develops empathy, resilience, and cognitive skills for tweens. This 43-page digital PDF contains a facilitator's guide, theory, student workbook, and teacher resources, all rolled into one. Developed with the principles of neuroscience, psychology, and the Seasonal Cyclicality Model (SCM), this social and emotional learning program for kids takes students on a series of fun, gamified, and micro-level missions aligned with Autumn (self-awareness), Winter (social observation), Spring (social skills), and Summer (responsible decision-making). This social and emotional learning program for kids, tweens, and pre-teens is perfect for parents, teachers, and counselors who want to develop the cognitive empathy, emotional intelligence, and growth mindset of middle school students. A must-have for middle school emotional intelligence development, bullying prevention, and classroom community building. Instant download. Keywords: SEL curriculum for 4th to 7th grade, empathy workbook for middle school, social and emotional learning activities, tween emotional intelligence development, neuroscience-based SEL program. Why Parents/Schools Love It: Neuroscience-Based: Fuses the power of brain science with the ease of using Micro-Missions to develop empathy as a "muscle" that grows with repetition, creating a lifelong tool for children without overwhelming them. Seasonal Format: Utilizes the power of seasonal themes and activities to eliminate social anxiety issues with a "game" approach to SEL that integrates easily into the school year or home schedule. Comprehensive Resources Included: Provides facilitator guides, student worksheets, case studies, images, and teacher keys in one convenient PDF format for quick and effective implementation with proven results such as improved conflict resolution and self-regulation. Universal and Adaptable: Includes protocols for working with children who have experienced trauma, those with neurodiverse needs, and applications for real-world issues such as bullying, making it effective for a wide range of classrooms and promoting a sense of community. Proven Results through Real-Life Case Studies: Includes real-life examples of how children move from isolation to connection, giving parents and educators the power to see the impact on children's social skills and decisions. Target Classes/Students : After a thorough analysis of the entire content presented in the PDF, from the introduction to the chapters, case studies, worksheets, and teacher resources, the content is clearly targeted at students from grade 4 through grade 7 (approximately 9-13 years old). This is consistent with the "middle years" concept presented throughout the content, which covers neurological developments such as prefrontal cortex restructuring, synaptic pruning, and the progression from Erik Erikson's Industry vs. Inferiority stage to the Identity vs. Role Confusion stage. For example, grade 4 community projects, grade 5 integrations into the classroom, grade 6 self-awareness interventions, and grade 7 conflict resolutions. The content is applicable for homeschoolers, classrooms in public/private schools, after-school programs, and counseling sessions for the target age group, with modifications for neurodiverse students with ASD or NVLD. Copyright/Terms of Use: This Book was copyrighted by Syed Hammad Rizvi. This resource is for personal and single classroom use only. You may not alter, redistribute, or sell any part of this resource. In other words, you may not put it on the Internet where it could be publicly found and downloaded. If you want to share this resource with colleagues, please purchase additional licenses from Teachsimple. Thank you for respecting these terms of use. This product is happily brought to you by Syed Hammad Rizvi
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Tags TheEmpathyOdyssey, SELCurriculum, SocialEmotionalLearning, EmpathyWorkbook, MiddleSchoolSEL, Grades4to7, EmotionalIntelligenceKids, TweenResilience, NeuroscienceEducation, EmpathyBuildingActivities
Dog-Themed Scattergories – A Fun & Educational Game About Dogs! 🐶🎲
Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Social Skills, Life Skills, Animals, Life Sciences, Science, Common Core, Biology, STEM, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Projects, Activities, Drawing Templates & Outlines, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Task Cards, Games, Word Searches, Templates, Teacher Tools
Dog-Themed Scattergories – A Fun & Educational Game About Dogs! 🐶🎲 A Fun Way to Learn, Laugh, and Think – All About Dogs! Whether you’re teaching animal education, therapy dog awareness, or just looking for a creative classroom activity, this Dog-Themed Scattergories Game is a perfect choice! Students will think fast, get creative, and expand their vocabulary while playing this classic word game—now with a fun, dog-inspired twist. It’s a great way to spark discussions about responsible pet ownership, dog behavior, and working dogs while encouraging teamwork and critical thinking. 🐾 Why This Game is a Must-Have for Your Classroom ✔ Engaging & Fun – Students love the challenge of coming up with unique answers before time runs out! ✔ Encourages Quick Thinking – Builds vocabulary, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. ✔ Great for Therapy Dog Programs – Perfect for discussing therapy dogs, service dogs, and how animals help people. ✔ No Prep Needed – Just print and play! Ideal for busy teachers and last-minute lesson plans. ✔ Versatile & Adaptable – Works for elementary, middle, and high school students, plus ESL learners. 📌 What’s Inside? 📜 Printable Dog-Themed Scattergories Game (PDF) ✔ Multiple game sheets with different dog-related categories ✔ Simple instructions for classroom or small-group play ✔ Ready-to-print format for easy use 💡 How to Play This Game in Class 📍 Step 1: Pick a Letter. Randomly choose a letter of the alphabet. 📍 Step 2: Set the Timer. Give students a set time (e.g., 1-2 minutes). 📍 Step 3: Brainstorm Dog-Themed Words! Students write down words that match the category AND start with the chosen letter. 📍 Step 4: Score Points. Unique answers earn points—if multiple students write the same word, they don’t get points! 📍 Step 5: Celebrate the Winner. The student with the most unique answers at the end wins! Bonus Idea: Use this game as an icebreaker, brain warm-up, or substitution lesson—it’s a fantastic way to keep students engaged! 🌟 Why Teachers Love This Game ✔ “A fantastic way to get students thinking fast while learning about dogs!” ✔ “Perfect for therapy dog discussions and a great addition to my classroom activities.” ✔ “Simple, fun, and no prep—I just printed it and played with my students.” 🐶 A Fun, Educational Game That’s All About Dogs! This Dog-Themed Scattergories Game isn’t just fun—it helps students develop language skills, think critically, and learn more about dogs in an interactive way. Whether you use it in an animal studies unit, therapy dog discussion, or as a creative brain break, your students will love it! 📥 Print it today and bring dog-themed fun into your classroom! 🐾✨ 📍 Best wishes, Heike from Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we create a positive and inspiring learning environment. 🐶✨
Author Lernfitness
Tags Therapy Dog, Animal-assisted Learning, Inclusive Education Tools, Therapy Dog In School, Social-emotional Learning, SEL, Dog, Scattergories, Game, Substitution Lesson
Digital Privacy & Security Guide for Non-Techies Book
Science, Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Research, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Career, Life Studies, Leadership, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans, Presentations, Workbooks, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Word Problems, Activities, Projects
It is an unfortunate reality that one single leak of your passwords can lead to the theft of thousands of dollars from your savings account. It is also a frightening truth that your Smart TV can watch everything you do, and that Deepfake technology exists that is able to imitate your voice with ease. The above facts alone leave an overwhelming amount of people in a vulnerable position in relation to their personal digital security. This is the purpose of the 278-page "Digital Fear is Real" guide. This guide was created with the sole purpose of providing an in-depth, complete, and easy-to-understand reference tool for every aspect of your digital life. This tool covers everything, from passwords and mobile devices to social media, smart home technology, child safety issues, financial fraud, AI-driven threats, and estate planning. This guide goes beyond the typical frightening articles that do not provide real answers or to the overly technical books that require a computer science degree to understand. This book provides you with a complete step-by-step system that will allow you to protect yourself without having to spend a lot of time to achieve this goal. You'll Learn: * How to use password managers and passkeys * How to set up two-factor authentication to effectively stop hackers * How to secure your router and home network with six easy steps * How to protect your children from predators, cyber-bullying, and "sharing" * What you need to do to recover from identity theft and create an actionable recovery plan * How to install and use safe communication channels such as Signal, VPNs, Tor, and encrypted email * A 30-day privacy transformation plan to secure your digital world In addition to all the information contained in the guide, there are also many charts comparing different items, checklists, infographics, and a comprehensive appendix that contains a list of tools that every computer user needs to have. Why Parents (And Schools) are all in: Chapters Addressing the Child Safety Issues that Affect Parents and Adults in General, Including… Cyberbullying, online predators, sharenting, and children's digital footprint – all described in clear, no-nonsense, actionable terms. No Technical Experience Needed – These Chapters are written specifically for non-technical readers, with plenty of "common" language used in both chapters to facilitate understanding by teachers and parents who want to better protect their children from online dangers. Classroom and Family Resources Ready for Use – Each chapter is filled with checklists, comparison charts, infographics, and an overall 30 Day Action Plan that is great for either teaching curriculum or having family discussions at home. The Chapters Address Many of the Most Urgent Problems Facing Today's Children Including AI Voice Cloning, Deep Fakes, and TikTok Data Collection... so that they are prepared for whatever potential risk they may encounter this year. Create Lifelong Digital Citizens: Instead of merely providing a list of rules to abide by; through an ongoing mindset established throughout the children in their formative years/education process, parents will help their children learn to make thoughtful and responsible decisions independently of parents or other adults. Target Groups of Students: The book coversmost of the standard, foundational content and structure with both foundationaland advanced information. Therefore, the intendedaudiences will include the following: - High School Students (Grades 9-12)- A focus on Digital Literacy, Computer Science, and LifeSkills Classes contains usefulinformation forstudents; Chapters dedicated to the Social Media, Cyberbullying, A.I. Pitfalls and Financial Scams can addressthe high schoolage range. - CollegeUndergraduates- College Freshman OrientationStudents; Classes focused on Information Security awareness; College Campus Safety Programs.PopularContentforthisdemographic of student wouldinclude the Privacy by Designconceptplus Information relatedtoIdentity Theft recovery. - Parents &Caregivers- Adult Education (e.g., at PTA and/or Parent Group meetings) can provide parents/caregiverwith educational information pertaining tochildren's Online Safety; Managingtheir Online Content within Social Media Channels, S.K. Componentsand/orParental ControlSoftwarePrograms. - Educators and/or School Staff- Digital Citizenship Professionaldevelopment related to Student Data Privacy, Recognizingthe Threat of anA.I. CreatedInformationProduct. - Senior Citizens- Community Center courses for adults that educate subjects such as: fraud prevention,howto avoidTech Support Scams and howto BankOnlineSafely. TheAuthorhas specifically made this bookaccessibleandwrittenso that AllAge Groups canreceive this book as an option from Middle SchooltoAdultEducation students. Copyright/Terms of Use: This book and resource are copyrighted by Syed Hammad Rizvi. This is for your own personal use; you may only use it in one classroom. You cannot change, give away, or sell any part of this resource—you cannot place any of it on the Internet where someone can be able to locate and access (download) the resource. If you want to give to or share with others, you will need to purchase more than one for them from Teachsimple. Thank you for honoring the copyright! Syed Hammad Rizvi has produced this resource.
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Tags DigitalPrivacy, CyberSecurity, OnlineSafety, DataProtection, InternetSafety, PrivacyMatters, StaySafeOnline, DigitalSecurity, DigitalLiteracy, FamilySafety
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
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
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
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
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 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
Therapy Dog Classroom Rules – Create, Discuss & Decorate! 🐶🏫 Banner
Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Resources, Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Animals, Life Sciences, Science, Classroom Management, Resources for Teachers, High School, Middle School, Elementary, Early Learning, Pre-K, Classroom Decor, Banners, Bulletin Boards, Projects, Activities, Drawing Templates & Outlines, Worksheets & Printables, Coloring Pages, Worksheets
Therapy Dog Classroom Rules Create, Discuss & Decorate! 🐶🏫 Bringing a therapy dog into the classroom is an exciting and rewarding experience, but it also requires clear expectations and structure. This Therapy Dog Rules Pennant Banner is a creative and engaging way to introduce, reinforce, and display important guidelines for students when interacting with a school therapy dog. Whether your school already has a therapy dog or you’re just starting to introduce the idea, these pennants help students understand respectful behavior, responsibilities, and boundaries in a fun and visual way. 🐾 Why This Resource is Perfect for Your Classroom ✔ Encourages Respectful Interactions – Helps students learn how to behave around a therapy dog. ✔ Interactive & Creative – Students can draw, write, or collage their own pennants to personalize the display. ✔ Supports Classroom Discussions – Use as a conversation starter about animal care, empathy, and safety. ✔ A Fun Visual Reminder – Display the banner in the classroom or on the door so rules are always visible. ✔ Perfect for Any Therapy Dog Setting – Ideal for schools, counseling offices, and special education programs. 📌 What’s Included? 📜 Printable Therapy Dog Rules Pennants, featuring: ✔ Ready-made rule templates ✔ Blank versions for students to create their own rules ✔ Simple, clear visuals for all ages ✔ pre-colored for quick use 🎨 How to Use This Resource 1️⃣ Print the pennants and the door sign. 2️⃣ Let students illustrate, decorate, or collage the rules in their own creative way. 3️⃣ Cut out and string the pennants together to create a classroom banner. 4️⃣ Hang the banner somewhere visible to reinforce positive interactions with the therapy dog. 🏆 Classroom Tip: Involve students in writing the rules together before decorating their pennants. This makes them feel more responsible for following the guidelines! 🐶 Why Teachers Love It ✔ “A great way to help kids understand boundaries around therapy dogs.” ✔ “The perfect mix of creativity and structure—students loved making their own rules!” ✔ “Looks great on the classroom wall and actually helps reinforce good behavior!” 🏫 Make Your Therapy Dog Program a Success! Having a therapy dog in the classroom can be an incredible learning experience—but students need guidance to make sure it’s a safe and positive environment. This banner set makes it easy, interactive, and fun to set those expectations! 📥 Download now and start creating your therapy dog-friendly classroom today! 🐾✨ 📍 Best, Heike from Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we create a positive and inspiring learning environment. 🐶✨
Author Lernfitness
Tags Therapy Dog, Animal-assisted Learning, Inclusive Education Tools, Therapy Dog Rules, Classroom Pet Guidelines, Therapy Dog In School, Social-emotional Learning, SEL, Dog Classroom Rules
Money Math Life Skills Worksheet: Clothes Shopping Level 4
Special Resources, Life Studies, Creative Arts, Art, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Grade 7, 8, 9, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities, Worksheets
Money Math Life Skills Worksheet: Clothes Shopping Level 4 is a meticulously designed, no-preparation-needed tool for middle school students. This important resource helps learners in understanding various aspects of money management, such as calculating discounts and sales tax. Developed particularly for special education students, this worksheet dives into real-world situations adding greatly to its value. The activity incorporates a variety of clothing items creating an extensive range of price calculations involving: Pants Shirts Skirts Dresses shoes Accessories The questions are word problems with multiple correct answer options—an impressive 60 questions divided into six sets containing ten each for different clothing items providing comprehensive coverage that deepens student understanding. This worksheet is valuable in diverse scenarios from special education classes to ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy or RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) sessions. It fortifies independent living skills vital for effectively navigating within and outside the academic environment. This product is versatile in applying practical IEP goals among middle school students developing independence. The application possibilities range from interactive group exercises to hands-on community instruction events. Easily understood instructions facilitate effortless learning combined with immediate reinforcement through concise answers at the end of each section—a feature facilitating closely monitored progress tracking initiatives. Made with age-appropriate graphic illustrations and real-life examples—Money Math Life Skills Worksheet: Clothes Shopping Level 4 augments curriculum relevancy while introducing varied modalities promoting student engagement—making it an effective tool supporting Grade 7-9 learners especially those within autism life skill centers. There are two available versions (colored and black-and-white) of this 40-page PDF format resource: Smoothly integrates into existing teaching routines Provides much-needed instruction supporting objective-driven learning among students requiring specialized intervention. This resource works splendidly with other leveled activities like Grocery Shopping or Reading Menus Level 1-4 and supplements existing efforts towards developing practical money-math skills.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Money Management, Life Skills, Clothing, Discounts, Sales Tax
Money Math Life Skills Worksheet: Clothes Shopping Level 3
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 3 is a 60-question special education worksheet that builds essential life skills for middle school students. This activity aids in teaching calculations for discounts, sales tax, and determining prices when shopping for various items of clothing. The questions are formatted as real-life word problems followed by multiple choice answers. There are 6 sets of 10 questions for calculating costs of pants, shirts, skirts, accessories, dresses, and shoes. This printable worksheet can be used one-on-one or in small groups to help students become more independent. It's an excellent resource for IEP goals related to money math and practical life skills. Interactive and hands-on, this worksheet is ready to use for grade 7-9 special education, autism life skills, or therapy sessions. With step-by-step instructions, age-appropriate graphics, and real-world examples, this is the perfect money math activity to engage middle school students.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Life Skills Money Math , Independent Living Skills, IEP Goal-Oriented Skills, Life Skills For Autistic Teens And Adults, Life Skills For Visual Learners, Adulting On The Spectrum, Social And Emotional Learning, Life Skills For Teens, Life Skills For Adults, Autism And Money Skills, Math Dresses
Money Math Life Skills Worksheet: Reading Restaurant Menus Level 2
Special Resources, Life Studies, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Math, Money, Grade 7, 8, 9, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Money Math Life Skills Worksheet : Reading Restaurant Menus Level 2 helps middle school students learn essential life skills like calculating sales tax and meal costs. This interactive 192-question worksheet uses six sample breakfast and lunch menus to teach skills like: - Figuring out the total cost of a 2-4 item meal - Accurately calculating sales tax Educators can use this printable worksheet one-on-one or in small groups to help special education students gain confidence with money math. It includes step-by-step instructions, real-world examples, and ideas for lesson implementation that make it easy to incorporate into IEP goals for grades 7-9. With age-appropriate graphics and reinforced learning, this worksheet helps middle schoolers build money skills for independence at school, home, and in the community.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Life Skills Money Math, Independent Living Skills, IEP Goal-Oriented Skills, Autism Resource For Parent, Life Skills For Autistic Teens And Adults, Adulting On The Spectrum, Social And Emotional Learning, Life Skills For Teens, Life Skills For Adults, Autism And Money Skills
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
Money Math Life Skills Worksheet: Reading Restaurant Menus Level 3
Special Resources, Creative Arts, Art, Life Studies, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Math, Money, Grade 7, 8, 9, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities, Worksheets
Money Math Life Skills Worksheet : Reading Restaurant Menus Level 3 This 192-question Special Education life skills activity teaches grade 7-9 students to calculate tips, apply sales tax, and determine total meal costs using six standard restaurant breakfast and lunch menus. Students will: - Calculate meal costs with 2, 3, and 4 menu items - Apply sales tax to meal costs - Calculate tips Use this printable worksheet one-on-one or in special education classes to develop essential real-world math and money management abilities. It includes step-by-step instructions, questions, answers, graphics, and ideas for implementation. Excellent for IEP goal setting and measuring progress in money math. Engage students with this highly interactive life skills activity!
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Life Skills Money Math, Special Education Money Math, Independent Living Skills, IEP Goal-Oriented Skills, Community-Based Instruction, Adulting On The Spectrum, Social And Emotional Learning, Life Skills For Adults, Life Skills For Teens, Autism And Money Skills
Teen Mental Resilience Strategies - Psychology Book
P.E. & Health, Health, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Physical Education, Sports, Yoga, Life Skills, Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Workbooks, Worksheets & Printables, Projects, Activities, Assessments, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Literacy Readers, Outlines, Presentations
Find the best psychology book for teenager mental resilience in today's fast-paced world. "Teen Mental Resilience Strategies - Psychology" is an in-depth, entertainingly written book tailored specifically to help teenagers in high school overcome challenges of academic and social pressures, and changes in their emotions. Booked and penned by Syed Hammad Rizvi, this 382-page-long book incorporates the most crucial concepts of psychology, such as Growth Mindset, Neuroplasticity, and Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Stress management, Mindfulness, and Setting Goals. Consisting of 128 in-depth chapters, this book provides straightforward science-qualified advice on How to Decode Emotions, Break Self-Doubt, Build Healthy Relationships, Manage and Reduce Anxiety, and Achieve Sustainable Well-being in Life. Perfectly useful as a teenager mental health book, this book helps young readers to Switch Gears from Failures to Growth, Build Self-Compassion, and Stay Resilient under all circumstances. Search Keywords: Teen Mental Health Book, Resilience Strategies For Teens, Psychology For Teenagers, Emotional Intelligence Resource, Stress Relief For Teenagers, Mindfulness For Teens, Self-Esteem Building Workbook. Why Parents/Schools Love It: Empowers Teens with Skills for a Lifetime: Gives practical, psychology-based strategies to effectively deal with stress, emotions, and relations, enabling students to become independent and resilient. Comprehensive and Age-Appropriate: The book spans 128 chapters, starting with simple mind and body associations and progressing to more complex aspects such as grit and mindfulness, targeting students in grades 8 through 12. Encourages Positive Mental Health: Emphasizes self-awareness, thankfulness, and emotional resilience to avoid issues related to anxiety and depression and align with school counseling and wellness initiatives. Science-Backed and Engaging: Builds on established ideas from psychology such as EQ and neuroplasticity, making it a great resource to accompany a high school psychology curriculum. Fosters Family/School Discussions. Provides ways of communicating, limiting, and support networks, leading to discussions among teens, parents, and school personnel. Target Student Classes : After analyzing the book thoroughly, based on its content, its design, and the targeted group, it appears that it has been penned for students belonging to grades 8 through 12, roughly aged between 13 and 18 years. Starting off with middle-school education (grade 8) concepts such as understanding the teenage brain and mind, emotions, advancing through challenging ideas suited for high school students (grades 9 through 12) such as cognitive restructuring, post-traumatic growth, imposter syndrome, and self-determination theory, it appears that the language used has been advanced, targeting high school education related to science or general psychology, hence suited for students moving on from middle school or high school students undergoing pressures of college prep. Copyright/Terms of Use This book has been copyrighted by Syed Hammad Rizvi. This resource may only be used on an individual and personal level. For instance, you may not give it out to other classrooms. This also includes posting it on any website where it may be downloaded freely. If you like this resource, you can share it with other teachers by purchasing licenses to use it on Teachsimple. Thank you. This product is proud to be brought to you by Syed Hammad Rizvi
Author Creative Book Store
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Tags TeenMentalHealth, ResilienceStrategies, PsychologyForTeens, HighSchoolWellBeing, EmotionalIntelligenceGuide, MentalHealthMatters, MentalHealthAwareness, MentalHealthRecovery, MentalHealthSupport, MentalHealthAdvocate
Gossiping or Venting? SEL Boom Cards
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Elementary, Middle School, Activities
In this SEL Boom Cards resource, students will learn the difference between gossiping and venting. There are 24 task playing cards and 6 other cards that are explanation/introductory cards. This can be used as a whole class social emotional learning lesson where each student comes up to the interactive whiteboard and takes a turn guessing which one is the scenario. You can also assign this individually or as a group/partner resource. This is an appropriate topic for upper elementary and middle school students. Some of the scenarios are; someone is commenting on someone's lunch, someone is wanting advice about a group member not doing their part of the project, someone is making up a rumor about why someone moved to a new school, someone is upset about how a friend always wants to be partners with them and need advice. There are many more student relatable scenarios for students to guess and discuss. There is a PDF that has the Boom Cards link embedded into the picture, simply click on the image and you will be directed to the Boom Cards. For more SEL and social emotional learning activities, please visit my store here: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor For more SEL activities and presentations, please check out these resources you may enjoy for you and your students: https://teachsimple.com/product/4-communication-styles-sel-boom-deck-plus-communication-style-quiz (In this Boom Card Deck, students will learn about 4 communication styles and take their own quiz to see which style they most communicate with.) https://teachsimple.com/product/friendship-dilemmas-game-played-like-apples-to-apples (This is a very fun game played like Apples to Apples. Students will pick a card that pictures a friendship dilemma and then students go around and choose a possible solution to the problem. There is a "judge" who chooses the one they would most likely pick to solve the problem. The students take turns being the "judge".) https://teachsimple.com/product/icebreaker-back-to-school-battle-brackets (Battle Brackets are not just for baseball! These are great icebreaker battle bracket sheets for get to know you activities during the first month of school.)
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
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Tags Boom Cards, Boom Deck, Gossiping, Venting, Sel, Social Emotional Activity, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling, Social Skills Activity
Strategy Mastermind: Thinking Like a Gamer to Solve Real-World Problem
Life Skills, Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, STEM, Research, Mental Health, P.E. & Health, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Games, Activities, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Word Problems, Worksheets & Printables, Workbooks
Unlock Your Child’s Potential with the Ultimate Guide to Strategic Thinking—Inspired by Gaming! “Strategy Mastermind: Thinking Like a Gamer to Solve Real-World Problems” is more than just another study guide. This powerful book is the key to unlocking the excitement of gaming while incorporating the skills required in everyday life. This book was written specifically for the middle school and high school audience to see the potential in using the skills learned by being a gamer to excel in school, interpersonal relationships, or any desired professions. By means of 80 fascinating chapters, learners will be able to: Break down complex challenges like defeating a boss into smaller steps that are manageable. Master resource management—time, attention, and energy, same as in-game inventory. Cultivate critical thinking skills through the observation of patterns, weaknesses, and "game mechanisms" in the real world. Develop a resilient and adaptable personality by learning and learning and learning, and by learning through failure. The application of Game Theory to Teamwork, Negotiation, and Strategic Planning. "Strategy Mastermind" is filled to the brim with analogies that are easy to understand, exercises that help improve learning skills, and real-world cases that turn learning problems into thrilling missions. It will be of immense help to students irrespective of the fact that their parents are gamers or that they themselves are one. Why Parents/Schools Love It Transforms a Possible Distraction into a Learning Device: Capitalizing on the innate passion for gaming that most students have, it offers learning opportunities related to discipline, planning, and critical thinking. Fosters Real-World Readiness Skills: These skills include time management, regulating one’s emotions, teamwork skills, and making ethical decisions. These skills can be very useful in the classroom as well as when Cultivates Growth Mindset: Teaches students to be resilient, adaptable, and learn from failures, which are all important for lifelong achievements Easy to Implement: Every chapter contains strategies, stories, and reflective questions designed for easy implementation in the classroom, a study session, or the homeschool. Relevance to the Modern Educational Scene: This textbook aligns with the modern education scenario because: It supports STEM education. It supports SEL education. It lends itself to the development of Target Audience by Class/Grade PRIMARY TARGET: Grades 7-12 (Ages Perfectly suited to a middle school and high school audience to help gaming-minded students leverage their gaming skills to succeed in academics and life. Secondary Audience: Highly able Grade 5-6 pupils (if interested in academics) College freshmen and young adults in search of basic strategic and life skills. Educators & Parents interested in new methods to integrate students' involvement in SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) and executive functions. Copyright/Terms of Use This Book is copyrighted by Syed Hammad Rizvi. This educational resource is for personal and classroom use only and cannot be changed or distributed or sold or given away by you or your institution by any means, including but not limited to being posted or shared on the Internet and available for download by everyone. For the purpose of sharing the resource among colleagues, you need to consider acquiring licenses from Teachsimple. This product has been happily made available to me by Syed Hammad Rizvi
Author Creative Book Store
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Tags StrategyMastermind, GamerMindset, TeenSuccess, StudentMotivation, LearningThroughGaming, ParentingTips, EdTech, 21stCenturySkills, GrowthMindset, BookLaunch
Stress Management Game played like Apples To Apples-Handouts
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Activities, Games
In this fun game, played similarly to the Apples To Apples game, students will read different stressful situations and choose a strategy they would use for that situation. There are 18 situation cards and 36 strategy cards. Each player draws 5 strategy cards (they do not show the other players which cards they have). The "judge" will draw a situation card and show the other players the card after reading the situation. For example, "You don't know the answers when taking a test." Then the other players will choose a strategy card they would use for that situation and place it face down to near the judge. The judge will read the different strategy cards and choose which one they would most likely choose. Important to convey to students: There is no "wrong" strategy, just a strategy that the judge would most likely use. Then for the next round, a different person is the judge and the game continues. the discarded strategy cards can get placed under the strategy pile. the person whose strategy was chosen, gets the situation card and also gets one point. This is a fun and engaging way to get students talking about different strategies they would use for stress management as well as different types of stressful situations they can manage if they need to. In this resource you will also be getting 2 mindful coloring handouts. This is a great way to finish the lesson after the game. I also like to begin this lesson by introducing a Brain Pop on stress. You can also choose a short video of your choice or a book about stress to prime the students' brains about what stress is, possible triggers of stress and how to cope with stress. Then the game can be played and can reinforce the topic.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Social Emotional Learning, Apples To Apples, Game, Stress Management, Calm, Sel, Social Skills, Anxiety, Special Education, Group Resource
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