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Social Skills Activities
Help your students improve their social interactions with activities focused on communication, empathy, and teamwork. This collection includes role-playing scenarios, group projects, and listening exercises. By incorporating these social skills activities into your teaching, you can support students in building healthy relationships and effective communication skills.
SEL Boom Cards! Match The Group Like A Chameleon Boom Cards
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Life Skills, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
Title: 'Match The Group Like A Chameleon Boom Cards With Audio' 'Match The Group Like A Chameleon Boom Cards With Audio' is an engaging interactive resource designed to help students develop critical social skills. This resource features a total of 26 cards , including 22 for gameplay, jam-packed with engaging content rounded off with jovial jungle sound effects. Every card includes audio, so no reading is required–perfect for younger students or learners needing extra auditory support. The key character here is Cody the chameleon , our friendly guide through this educational journey. He explains the importance of fitting into social situations and behaving as expected within group settings—a vital life skill every student should master early on. This concept bridges such subjects as sociology and psychology while making them accessible for children from preschool to grade two. This digital tool works seamlessly across various devices and web browsers—for convenience at school or home alike. Please note that an internet connection is prerequisite due to its essential online functionalities that provide immediate feedback and encourage self-assessment among students. As educators can attest, resources like these are flexible in their application depending on context: suitable for whole-class instruction in school or during homeschooling sessions; Effective during small-group work fostering cooperative learning; Even applicable as independent activities helping individual pupils advance at their pace accommodating differentiated instruction requirements or homework assignments encouraging continuous learning outside classroom walls. An embedded image houses a paid link within a downloadable PDF format which ensures this resource easily transfers between devices promising accessibility wherever you teach—be it in a traditional classroom environment, at your home office guiding homeschoolers, or anywhere else education happens! Note: It's noteworthy that in order to assign these boom cards encouraging playful pedagogy while providing valuable progress metrics back to teachers healthy rapport between education service providers like teachers, tutors etc., parents/guardians and learners becomes imperative—the provision appointments requiring premium account setup considered seriously by most educators subscribing our services thus balancing user benefits against some manageable costs. In summary, 'Match The Group Like A Chameleon Boom Cards With Audio' stands as a valuable tool promoting social skills learning through fun, interactive tasks designed for the modern day classrooms of preschoolers to second graders. This product includes a Match The Group fortune teller activity.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Social Skills, Interactive Resource, Chameleon, Audio Support, Online Learning, Boom Cards, Fortune Teller, Sel, Social Emotional Reading, Counseling
Race To Match The Coping Skill! An SEL Game Played Like Spot It!
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Not Grade Specific, Activities, Games
Product Title: Race To Match The Coping Skill! An SEL Game Played Like Spot It! Uncover an engaging and fun way for students to learn valuable coping skills with this innovative teaching resource - Race To Match The Coping Skill! This game, fashioned in the manner of popular matching games like Spot It and Dobble , challenges students to identify matching coping skills from a central deck. This inclusive game caters to all ages, from kindergarten through to college-age and even into adulthood. Coping Skills Deck Offering 57 unique coping skills within its deck, this product suits teachers seeking tools that promote Social Emotional Learning (SEL), as well as those working in Special Education Needs (SEN) or aiming at enhancing social skills education. Each card combines learning and play with superb ease by representing various practical life-coping methods like: Reading Drawing Hiking Connecting with friends. Taking a rainbow walk or making dinner Hugging a pet or sipping tea Gardening or yoga for relaxation School counseling techniques Fidget spinners/pop-its as modern stress relief tools. Bonus Handouts Included! In addition to these diversified cards – double-sided handouts list each of the 57 uniquely presented coping methods. Not only does it help streamline gameplay but also serves as quick reference guides helping kids remember strategies when needed at home/school. Different Ways Teachers Can Use This Resource: 'Race To Match The Coping Skill' : variations of usage for teachers Full class game sessions for peer bonding and laughter Small groups can focus on interacting personally and working on specific skills Educators could assign it for home-play, turning learning time into family interaction time Serves as helpful homework assignment especially beneficial to students dealing with stress during their own time. To ensure longevity of these handy learning tools, we recommend printing out on cardstock in color. Get ready to add a fun element into your SEL lesson planning with this PDF game available after purchase!
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Coping Skills, Social Emotional Learning, Matching Game, Special Education Needs, Stress Relief, Spot It, Dobble, Fun Stuff, Game, Coping
SEL Boom Deck With Audio-Help The Elf Plus A Fun Handout
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
In this SEL Boom Deck called Help The Elf, students will get to make choices about how someone may be feeling, how they can solve a problem, and making choices about what is the right thing to do. There is audio on every card so there is no need for reading. This is a Christmas themed Boom Deck and fun for students to do before the holiday break. There is also a fun Spot The Differences Handout that has a Christmas picture on it. There are 10 differences. In this deck, there are situations related to someone not getting the present they wanted and how should they respond, how a parent might feel if a child snuck a cookie, how a person might feel if someone is talking about a playdate they were not invited to, how someone might feel if a person only wanted to be partners with one person, what kind of peer pressure is daring someone to climb the fence, which is better; a fake apology or no apology, someone helping someone up and taking them to the nurse's office, saying hello to a new student and inviting them to play tag at recess, and many more. There are 24 playing cards so everyone in the class can get a turn, you could have each student do this deck as a center, or you can have students do this in partners or groups. There are cute Christmas images that show different types of feelings. There are true/false questions and there are "What should they do?" questions. This Boom deck can produce some good discussions around the choices one makes. To top it off, after students complete the Boom deck, they can do a fun Find The Differences Handout where they need to find 10 differences between images. I always find it helpful to have an activity students can do afterward. For the Boom deck's terms of use, please visit their site.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Boom Cards, SEL, Social Emotional Learning, Christmas, Elf, School Counseling, Counseling, Special Education, Social Skills, Winter
Daily Life Skills: Nelson Learns the Benefits of Good Personal Hygiene
Special Resources, Life Studies, Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Speech Therapy, Life Skills, Grade 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
In "Nelson Learns About Personal Hygiene," Neil teaches his brother the importance of staying clean and how it affects how others see you. Here's what you'll learn from this everyday life story: 1. Start a Conversation: This story is a great way to start talking about the benefits of simple personal hygiene, like brushing your teeth, taking showers, and wearing clean clothes. 2. Easy to Understand: It uses simple words to explain how to make personal hygiene more fun, like singing while you shower. 3. Consequences of Neglect: The story also talks about what happens when you don't take care of your hygiene, like bad breath and body odor. 4. Get Engaged: The questions and conversations in the story help you understand and remember the important ideas. 5. Real-life Examples and Pictures: The story has pictures and real-world examples, like drawings and diagrams, to help you learn about personal hygiene. 6. For Everyone: This story's easy language makes it great for high school students and adults with intellectual disabilities. It sets clear expectations for personal hygiene. The story includes seven (7) reading comprehension questions and answers to reinforce and measure the student's understanding of the Daily Life Skills contained in the story! This life skills story will assist high school students and young adults in developing the necessary independent living skills to become more independent at school, at home, and in their communities. This story is designed to be used by special education teachers, occupational therapists, speech therapists, ABA therapists, registered behavior technicians (RBT), parents, supported living coaches, and life skills teachers to teach their students valuable life skills. In addition to interactive instruction, this resource is ideal for hands-on and community-based learning, defining, setting, and measuring IEP goals. Related Products for Developing Independent Living Skills The Value of a Bank Account How to Create a Monthly Budget How to Create a Shopping List How Credit Cards Work Level 1 Grocery Shopping Money Math Level 1 Clothes Shopping Money Math Level 1 Reading Menus Money Math Engage your special education class with this highly interactive High School Daily Life Skills Story! It's printable, easy to use, and ready to hand out! A PDF file with six(6) pages.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Adulting On The Spectrum, Life Skills For Autistic Teens And Adults, Summer Life Skills Activities, Life Skills For Speech Therapists, Life Skills For Occupational Therapists, Life Skills Resource For ABA Therapists, Life Skills For Special Education Teachers, Social And Emotional Learning, Autism Resource For Parent, Autism Reading Comprehension
Responding To Others, Conversational Skills For 1st-5th Grade
Special Resources, Social Skills, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities
Responding To Others, Conversational Skills For 1st-5th Grade is a valuable teaching resource. It enhances students' conversation skills of expressing interest in others through questions, comments and connections. It is also packed with activities to engage learners. This teaching resource includes: Three distinct activities presented across multiple levels for customised learning. A total of 72 pages full of content including instructions and discussion sheets. Cards presenting various conversational scenarios for practicing learned skills. Activity one - Quickie Comments: With this activity, students explore positive and negative responses using prepared comments. They engage with story cards that they can read individually or in groups. Includes : 27 positive response options + 18 negative response comments Editability: Sections for customised content as per classroom needs Activity two - Curious Questions: This activity encourages learners to practice forming questions using a supplied question starters poster. An interesting comparison challenge between 'Curious' & 'Questionable' questions enhances critical thinking while reinforcing questioning techniques. It comes along with an editable section for tailored requirement fitting. There are ten question prompt cards included as well. Activity three - Considerate Connections: In this module, students are guided on how to make considerate connections within conversations. They get an opportunity to identify if given statements are considerate or careless ones enhancing comprehension check-ins such that: The scenario sessions come pre-made along with editable sections providing flexibility in planning lessons . Students can exercise their newly learned skill This resource caters to the learning needs of students in grades one to five and can be deployed in small group learning sessions or classroom exercises. The product file format is a PDF which makes it easy-to-use as a digital teaching resource. It has been designed keeping remote teaching and homeschooling applications in mind while aiming to develop effective communication practices among young learners. Making conversation education enjoyable for students during these formative years, this blends learning with fun.
Author Socially Skilled Kids
Tags Conversation Skills, Social Interaction, Asking Questions, Making Comments, Connections
My Parents are Getting Divorced Social Story
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Not Grade Specific, Activities
Divorce can be an extremely confusing and emotional time for children. This social story resource aims to clearly explain what divorce means and what to expect in a reassuring way to help ease a child’s worries. The story uses direct, simple language and visual supports. The social story defines divorce in concrete terms as parents living in separate homes without being married anymore. It emphasizes that divorce is between the parents, not the child, and that both parents still love the child and will take care of them, even though they don’t live together. Common changes like moving between two homes and having different routines are covered. The story validates the difficult emotions the child might experience like sadness, anger, or confusion. It outlines how to verbalize feelings and who to talk to if needing support during this transition. The story has a reassuring tone throughout, communicating the consistency and care the child can rely on. Visual supports reinforce the narrative. The direct explanations and matter-of-fact delivery help take some of the uncertainty and abstractness out of divorce. Knowing what to expect reduces anxiety. This social story resource thereby facilitates comprehension and adaptation for children on the spectrum facing the complex life change of parental divorce. It teaches the social-emotional skills these children require to navigate this challenge. These books should be used over and over to reinforce the point so I would suggest either putting the pages into a display book or laminating and binding them. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clip Art
Author SEN Resource Source
Tags Social Story, Divorce, Transition, Coping Strategies, Separation, Communication, Changes, Relationships, Emotional Well-being, Family Dynamics
Bigger & Better Speaking Debate Extension Activity ELL SPED Gate
Special Resources, ELA, Social Skills, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Language Development, ESL, Vocabulary, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Games
Bigger & Better Speaking Debate Extension Activity ELL SPED Gate An exceptionally engaging tool, designed for students to practice creating meaningful and coherent sentences. This resource is versatile in its application - making it suitable for both traditional classrooms and homeschool settings. Interactive Learning The activity adds an enjoyable dimension to speaking & debate practice by motivating learners to critically think about objects' value, monetary or intrinsic. It is specifically crafted keeping diverse learning needs in mind - proving effective for ELL, GATE, SPED students as well as typical learners. Resource Components 44 slides neatly organized into four levels of difficulty that ensure continuous learning growth through escalating challenges. Suitable for students from grades 1-5 (approximately ages 5-11) but can be effectively adjusted up to high school level. Combines fun with competition through game elements facilitating high engagement among learners. Includes thought-provoking reflection questions that also make great writing prompts at the end of each level within a game setting. Main Objectives: Nurture precise language usage when describing people or objects. Promote clear communication of comparative measurements during debates or discussions. This can also serve as an effective warm-up or wrap-up element during teaching hours owing to its dual utility nature. Versatile Teaching Resource - Differentiated Instruction: With ample room allowing differentiation concerning response length and complexity; gifted Learners (GATE), English Language Learners (ELL) along with individuals requiring special education will benefit greatly from the linguistic support provided via built-in sentence frames included across all levels involved. - File Type: The downloadable Microsoft PowerPoint File type ensures easy access and also allows simple conversion into Google Slides activities if desired based on individual teaching preferences. Overall In essence, the Bigger & Better Speaking Debate Extension Activity is a comprehensive linguistic resource aimed at enhancing speaking, debate abilities as well as critical thinking among learners. Its multi-level organization along with adaptable structure promises intriguing and productive learning experiences that can be effortlessly integrated into any curriculum .
Author Melissa Is Teaching
Tags Speaking Skills, Debate Practice, Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Differentiation
SEL Boom Deck-Big Versus Small Problems With Audio and Hidden Kelso!
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Activities
SEL Boom Deck-Big Versus Small Problems With Audio and Hidden Kelso! Equip your learners with social skills to discern between big and small problems using this delightfully designed 24-task-card set. The first nine cards help teach what constitutes a small problem, compared to a major concern. This user-friendly digital resource includes audio throughout, guiding students card by card in exploring these situations. This interactive deck adopts the principles of Kelso's Choices , addressing how decisions are made when faced with distinct challenges magnitude. Enjoy locating the hidden depictions of Kelso on every card which makes learning fun. This exhaustive lesson addresses ranging issues from: Navigating conflicts over markers or personal space in school (small problems) Tackling more substantial problems like street safety or bullying behaviours Once learners are equipped with this knowledge through initial nine cards, they are then tested via fifteen task-oriented scenario cards. This innovative teaching tool is predominantly geared towards: Preschoolers through grade two learners Middle school age brackets as well This tool can seamlessly fit into various classroom settings including public schools and homeschool setups alike due to its easy-to-use online interface on multiple platforms Enjoy enhancing our students' understanding of their emotional world one enjoyable yet informative card at a time! Also, check out my Teach Simple store for other related tools that can compliment this valuable resource!
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags SEL, Social Skills, Problem-solving, Kelso's Choices, Interactive
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
Recess Behaviors | Differentiated Activities For K-5th
Special Resources, Social Skills, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities
Social Skills are an important part of every child's education. Recess is a particularly important time in the lives of children, as it is a time to build and enjoy social relationships with others. The activities in this packet provide you with fun ways to teach children who struggle to engage appropriately with their peers during recess. The materials are differentiated to meet the needs of children k-2nd and 3rd-5th grade OR ability level. When not in use, these charts make a great visual to keep on your bulletin board.
Author Socially Skilled Kids
Tags Recess, Behavior, Social Skills, Special Education
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
Emoji Game-Played like Apples to Apples (No reading required!)
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Games
In this resource you will receive a very engaging and fun game played like Apples to Apples. There are 30 different emoji cards and 90 different person, place, thing, event cards. There is no reading required. Anyone over 5 can easily play this game. Directions: One person is the "judge" first. I usually choose the oldest in the group. The judge turns over one of the emoji cards. The other players choose one of their person, place, thing, event cards that best fits with that particular emoji. The judge then decides which one is best and the person who put down that card in the pile wins the emoji and also gets a point. The game continues as the next person clockwise is now the "judge". Each player needs to have 5 person, place, thing, event cards at all times. If they played a card, then on the next round they get another person, place, thing, event card. The discarded/used cards go back in the person, place, thing, event card pile to be replayed in future rounds. There are directions in this product. Uses: This game is great to play for indoor recess, centers, community building, etc. Because this is fully editable, you can choose which emojis you want and which person, place, thing, event cards you want. You can add or delete any of the pictures. You know your students best. I would recommend copying one set for each group of students playing. I also recommend using card stock and laminate for durability. Some of the emojis represented are party, cook, excited, mad, disgusted, poopy, yummy, hot, icy cold, steaming mad, laughing, crying, scared, etc. Some of the situations are disneyland, ziplining, broken window, darth vader, alien, smelly socks, super hero, minecraft person, candy, ice cream truck, the dentist, getting a shot, arcade, go carts, legos, smores, baseball, touchdown, and many more! You will be downloading a pdf with the link to the Google Slides. You will be prompted to "make a copy". Click "yes". And then enjoy!!!
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Emojis, Sel, Social-emotional Learning, Fun, Activity, Apples To Apples, Indoor Recess, Centers, Feelings, School Counseling
SEL Boom Deck-What Can I Control and Not Control? Audio and Handout!
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Activities
In this SEL Boom Deck, students will learn about things they can and cannot control. This is an important skill in self-regulation, relationship skills, and self-awareness. There is audio for each card so reading is not required. There are 46 Boom cards and 43 are task cards. The first 3 cards go over the concepts and the directions. Some of the in control examples are; a child is bored in class, a child make a choice that got them late for school, a child raised his hand to ask for help, a child studied for a test and did well on it, a child took something after someone dared them too, and many more. Some examples for the out of control concept are; a child's balloon was popped from a tree branch, there was a thunder storm, a family is moving, a child is walking in the rain, a child got a toy grabbed by another class member, a child is stuck in traffic and worried they will be late, a child did not get the lead role in a play, and more. After students participate in the Boom deck, they can write and draw their own examples of things they can and cannot control. There is a also a cute airplane that students can color and draw themselves being the pilot of their own plane (and mood, actions, feelings, etc.) This Boom deck can be something students do whole group (there enough cards for each student to do an example) or in centers, or you could assign this individually for homework. If there is an example of someone caught in a situation that causes them to feel upset regardless of whether they can or cannot control it, students are prompted by another card to help the person in the example feel better and do some things that they can control to help themselves. Please see Boom Deck's Terms of Use located on their website.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags SEL, Boom Deck, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling, Social Skills, Self-regulation, Control, Friendship Skills, Special Education
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
School Assemblies Social Story
Special Resources, Life Skills, Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Not Grade Specific, Activities
School assemblies can be overwhelming for some students who struggle with changes to routine or large, noisy gatherings. That's why this School Assemblies Social Story is an invaluable tool for easing anxiety and promoting skills. Social stories use simple language and visuals to walk children step-by-step through challenging situations. This school assemblies story uses a reassuring tone and eye catching pictures to explain what assemblies are, who attends them, what to expect, and tips for coping. The story covers arriving at the assembly, sitting quietly, appropriate responses, avoiding distractions, and more. Using concrete examples and positive reinforcement, this social story builds understanding of assembles as well as skills like following directions, focus, and self-regulation. Teachers can review the story with individuals or small groups to reduce apprehension and prevent sensory overload. The clear explanations and real-world scenes help students know what to anticipate. With its therapeutic approach, this School Assemblies Social Story fosters confidence, independence and inclusion. It is an excellent resource for special education teachers, counselors, and other professionals supporting neurodiverse learners or students with behavioral challenges. By articulating social expectations in a comprehensive yet accessible way, this story empowers children to successfully participate in assemblies. These books should be used over and over to reinforce the point so I would suggest either putting the pages into a display book or laminating and binding them. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clipart
Author SEN Resource Source
Tags Social Story, SEN, Autism, Assembly, School Assemblies, Social Narrative
Peer Pressure | SEL Daily Openers/ Bellringers and Weekly Activity
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Life Skills, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities
Product Line- Daily Openers and Weekly SEL Lesson! Students will engage with topics relating to PEER PRESSURE for 10 minutes at the beginning of each day in their no-prep student workbook! Display the teacher slides on the board and use the 10 minutes to connect with your students using the mental health check-in! Then, spend one hour each week with an SEL Lesson aligned to the topic of the week! Read more about this resource below! Effortlessly infuse social-emotional learning (SEL) into your daily routine with the help of these daily SEL openers and activities. With the convenience of Google teacher slides and a corresponding student handbook, this CASEL aligned resource provides a structured platform to foster a positive classroom environment and strengthen connections with your students. Moreover, you'll have access to a pre-prepared SEL lesson, perfectly aligned with the weekly topic and objectives. Say goodbye to the hassle of managing meaningful SEL lessons—this product makes it a breeze! Topic for this resource is RELATIONSHIP SKILLS. Objective for this resource is I CAN RESIST NEGATIVE SOCIAL PRESSURE. What is included: 1 WEEK'S WORTH OF MATERIAL--- -Lesson Description and Explanation -Mental Health Check-Ins -Teacher Slides - 5 slides- one per day (Google Slide Deck and PDF Versions) -Student Handbook - 6 pages - 5 days and title slide (Colored or Black and White Versions) (also included on Google Slide Deck) -SEL Activity- Social Story- It is Okay to Say No : an interactive book/printable designed to teach students how to resist peer pressure and set physical and emotional boundaries with friends. ALL TITLES AVAILABLE IN THIS PRODUCT LINE: TOPIC- Relationship Skills I can practice teamwork. I can develop positive relationships. I can resolve conflict constructively. I can resist negative social pressure. I can communicate effectively. I can show leadership in a group. CLICK HERE TO GET VIEW THESE RESOURCES!
Author Mrs Bonie Just Teach
Tags Peer Pressure, Resist Peer Pressure, Opener, Daily Opener , Bellringer, SEL Opener, SEL Bellringers
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
Words And Topics To Avoid Using At School, Social Skills Story and Activities
Special Resources, Social Skills, Grade 3, 4, 5, Activities
Words And Topics To Avoid Using At School, Social Skills Story and Activities: A Teaching Resource The teaching resource, Words And Topics To Avoid Using At School, Social Skills Story and Activities, is designed to guide educators in imparting crucial social skills to their students. It utilizes an innovative approach focusing on words and topics of conversation often deemed inappropriate or discomforting in a learning environment. Designed for third to fifth-grade learners, this pedagogical tool can be exceptionally beneficial for teachers and homeschoolers. It delivers lessons through engaging stories that capture the interest of children while teaching them how to communicate respectfully with peers as well as adults within a school setting. Purpose: Numerous children find difficulty acquiring concepts regarding appropriate conversational boundaries which may include discussing overly personal family details or using language associated with private body parts in inappropriate contexts. This teaching resource confronts these challenges head-on by introducing comprehensive activities that help identify potentially problematic words or subjects. Thereafter, alternative suggestions are presented facilitating healthier conversations. Delivery: Educators have the flexibility of deploying this activity-based learning module either at home or school depending on what suits best for their unique classroom dynamics like group workshops during class hours or homework assignments for individual learners. The package comprises: a total of 58 pages listing: - black-and-white versions ideal for coloring while going through stories which promotes attentiveness among learners - colorful storybooks perfect as handy classroom references - skill builders where students can personalize their list of words and topics ensuring inclusivity based on personal experience. An animated PowerPoint story completes the set displaying versatility whether conducting traditional face-to-face classes or adopting distance learning approaches during unconventional times. Note: PowerPoint software is a prerequisite for utilizing this feature. In summary, teachers navigating today's diverse classrooms would undoubtedly find value in Words And Topics To Avoid Using At School as it combines imaginative storytelling with vital activities teaching students about respectful communication etiquette necessary within academic settings.
Author Socially Skilled Kids
Tags Social Skills, Communication Boundaries, Inappropriate Topics, Classroom Etiquette, Teaching Resource
Anxiety Thermometer
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Not Grade Specific, Activities
Monitoring anxiety is essential for emotional health. This creative worksheet helps kids visualize their stress levels using a simple yet insightful “thermometer” model illustrating low, moderate, and high amounts of worry alongside a space for children to fill in their own tailored calming strategies. The Anxiety Thermometer features a vertical scale with increasing degrees of anxious feelings depicted in different shades of purple. Students circle where their concern currently registers. Prompts then encourage writing specific situations that spike their thermometers into each zone, like test stress or social evaluations. There’s also space to brainstorm personalized coping tactics to implement when reaching different levels of emotional arousal. This versatile tool increases self-awareness around triggers and appropriate responses - key skills for independent regulation. Teachers can display it in classrooms and have students check-in during escalated moments. Counselors can reference it in sessions exploring anxiety. Caregivers can also employ it at home when tensions run high. The engaging thermometer makes tracking emotional patterns feel non-threatening for young children through teens. Instead of harshly suppressed anxiety, kids gain the ability to name worries early and apply tailored calming skills. Over time, staying ahead of their anxiety prevents boiling over into crisis territory. Simple yet tremendously insightful, this worksheet transforms emotional awareness into empowered action. By honoring all feelings with compassion, children build resilience to thrive. Included in this resource is 1 PDF worksheet
Author SEN Resource Source
Tags Anxiety, Anxiety Meter, Worry Meter, Emotion Regulation, Calming Strategies, Coping Skills, Mindfulness, Anxiety Management, Stress Management, Counseling Worksheets
SEL Boom Cards! What Is The Size Of The Feeling? With Audio
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
In this SEL Boom Deck , students will learn about the different sizes (intensity levels) of their feelings. One of the introduction slides uses the analogy of peppers that are mild, medium and hot so students can understand it is about the internal intensity levels they feel. There is a cute cat and dog that show different levels to anger and happy. There are 2 other slides that show the 3 degrees for scared and sad. There are 24 playing cards that follow and here are some of the examples that are in this deck; a child is unhappy with dinner and cries, a girl falls down and hurts herself, a boy is annoyed with someone hogging the drinking fountain, 2 brothers mad at each other for not getting to go to dinner because they argued, a boy napping on a couch, a girl reading contentedly, a boy and his family looking at space through. a telescope, a boy bothered because his friend did not want to play what he wants to play, a girl feeling scared about performing in a play and many more examples. They are all child friendly and young students can relate to them. You can utilize this product as a whole classroom lesson, a small group, centers, or an individual counseling lesson. This product is related to the CASEL Framework goals of self-awareness and self-management. Discussion around what to do with a really BIG feeling can enhance this Boom Deck and asking students to think of different strategies will also offer them tools when they are experiencing BIG feelings. The dog and cat (Koko and Ginger) are also featured in a different product addressing the size of feelings. You can find that product here: https://teachsimple.com/product/how-big-are-my-feelings-an-sel-lesson-on-the-size-of-feelings For terms of use for Boom Cards, click on the link here to read them.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Feelings, Emotions, Sel, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling, Special Education, Boom Cards
SEL Boom Cards! Let's Learn About Our Brain With Audio!
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities
SEL Boom Cards! Let's Learn About Our Brain With Audio! Discover an engaging way for students to learn about their brains with this specialized resource focused on social and emotional learning (SEL). Tailored for students from Grade 2 to Grade 5, this interactive teaching tool introduces various parts of the brain through relatable characters: Prefrontal Cortex (Wise Owl): Teaches about thinking first before making decisions. Hippocampus (Hippo the Librarian): Emphasizes the importance of memories, both the lessons they teach us and the joyous moments they recall. Amygdala (Scared Dog and Excited Dog): Explains emotional reactions like fight, flight, or freeze and offers strategies to handle overwhelming emotions. The SEL Boom Cards! Let's Learn About Our Brain With Audio! resource contains 24 task cards that present students with real-life situations, prompting them to think about the best possible actions. Additionally, there are 4 informational cards and 3 introduction/closing cards. To ensure all students can participate, each card includes audio support, so reading isn't necessary. For educators, this SEL Boom Cards! Let's Learn About Our Brain With Audio! tool offers a chance to dive deep into discussions about the brain's anatomy and functions. When students encounter the "Scared Dog," teachers and counselors can introduce coping mechanisms for anxiety or stress. With the "Wise Owl," the emphasis is on pausing and reflecting before acting. "Hippo the Librarian" provides an avenue to discuss the significance of memories, whether they're lessons from past mistakes or reminders of happy times. This SEL Boom Cards! Let's Learn About Our Brain With Audio! teaching tool isn't just about knowledge; it's about application. By simulating real-life scenarios, students can better understand their feelings, reactions, and decision-making processes. This invaluable resource can be incorporated into a larger lesson, used in smaller group discussions, or even as a unique homework assignment. Dive into the fascinating world of the brain and empower your students with self-awareness and practical strategies for emotional well-being. Please read Boom Cards Terms of use here .
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Boom Cards, Social-emotional Learning, SEL, Social Skills, The Brain, Special Education, Social Thinking, Self-regulation, Thinking, Emotions
Stranger Danger Social Story
Special Resources, Life Skills, Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Not Grade Specific, Activities
Teaching children about stranger safety is crucial, but can be a scary topic. This Stranger Danger Social Story takes the fear out of this important lesson by using a warm, straightforward approach. Designed for preschool and elementary age kids, this social story clearly defines "stranger" and explains why children should never go anywhere with someone they don't know. It covers strangers in different situations, like if approached on the street, in a store or playground. Kids learn that strangers can trick them with offers of candy, pets or fun activities. Importantly, this Stranger Danger story also teaches children what to do if a stranger tries to interact with them. It provides simple steps like saying "No!", running to a trusted adult, yelling for help and reporting it right away. The empowering message is: Your body is yours and no one can take you without permission. With its therapeutic tone and real-world advice, this social story removes anxiety and arms children with strategies. It is an indispensable tool for teachers, counselors, social workers and parents wanting to broach this sensitive safety issue. Using concrete examples and a reassuring voice, this Stranger Danger guide will build awareness, confidence and essential skills to help keep kids secure.These books should be used over and over to reinforce the point so I would suggest either putting the pages into a display book or laminating and binding them. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clipart
Author SEN Resource Source
Tags Stranger, SEN, Social Skills, Autism, Social Story, Social Narrative
28 Calm Down Strategy SEL Cards-Editable!
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Activities
In this resource, you will get 28 calm down strategy cards and 8 blank ones that are fully editable. This is a Google Slides presentation that you can download in PDF form if you wish. This is a great resource for a calm down corner in your classroom, in a counseling office, reset area, or to send home to parents who are working with their child on self-regulation. You simply print off on cardstock, laminate for durability and then cut them out. You can hole punch each card and use a binder ring to hold them all together. Some of the calm down strategies are; smell something nice, stretch, do a plank, jump on a trampoline (mini if it is in the classroom), talk to an adult, squeeze something (pillow or stuffy), draw, read, go outside, carry something heavy, do 3 belly breaths, squeeze a stress ball, use weighted blanket, use a pop it, play with play dough, listen to music, listen to nature sounds, close eyes and breath, count backward from 10, wall push ups, floor push ups, look forward to something positive, blow bubbles, do a job, eat a snack, do a job, and there are ones you can edit and put in your own calm down ideas that work for you in your classroom or counseling office. To access the Google Slides, download the pdf and click on the image on the PDF. You will be prompted to "make a copy?" Click "yes" and you will have access to your own copy of this resource. You may also like: https://teachsimple.com/product/8-calm-down-cards-for-calm-down-and-take-a-break-corners (Breathing cards for your calm down corner) https://teachsimple.com/product/take-a-break-or-reset-calm-down-posters-for-calm-down-areas-in-the-classroom (FREE Take a break posters) https://teachsimple.com/product/freebie-visuals-for-resetcalm-down-areas (Free wheel visuals of feelings, strategies and student success behaviors) https://teachsimple.com/product/freebie-visuals-for-resetcalm-down-areas (FREE multicultural feelings poster for your classroom or counseling office) https://teachsimple.com/product/sel-lego-people-emoji-feelings-chart-coloring-page-and-i-spy-activity (Lego like feeling poster and activity)
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Calm Down Corner, For Teachers, For Parents, Yoga, Exercise, Take A Break, Social-emotional Learning, Sel, School Counseling, Social Skills
Eating My Lunch at School Social Story
Special Resources, Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Life Skills, Not Grade Specific, Activities
Lunch time procedures and cafeteria expectations can be overwhelming for some students. That's why this Eating Lunch at School Social Story is an invaluable tool for easing anxiety and promoting skills. Using a warm, straightforward approach, this social story walks children step-by-step through the lunch routine. It covers waiting in line, getting a tray, selecting food, carrying the tray to a table, eating politely, cleaning up, and asking for help. With its therapeutic tone and real-world advice, this social story removes fear of the unknown. Teachers can review it with individuals or small groups to set expectations and practice target skills like waiting patiently, speaking manners and following multi-step directions. The clear explanations and supportive tone build confidence in even the most apprehensive students. This Eating Lunch at School Social Story fosters inclusion, independence and social awareness. It is ideal for special education teachers, counselors, social workers and parents supporting neurodiverse learners or students with behavioral challenges. Provide this story before the first lunch period to curb anxiety and set students up for cafeteria success! These books should be used over and over to reinforce the point so I would suggest either putting the pages into a display book or laminating and binding them. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clipart.
Author SEN Resource Source
Tags Social Story, Social Narrative, Lunch, Routine, Eating At School, School Lunch, Autism, SEN