Conversation Behaviors Differentiated Social Skills Activities For K-5th
Explicit social-skills instruction to help students identify conversational behaviors that help or hurt conversations ("conversation makers" vs "conversation breakers").
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Display reminders for friendship, sharing, conversations, and responding to mistakes. Choose standalone vocabulary posters or teaching packs that include visual reminders; use the preview to match the language and presentation to your students.
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Explicit social-skills instruction to help students identify conversational behaviors that help or hurt conversations ("conversation makers" vs "conversation breakers").
A social-skills packet on friendly vs. unfriendly recess behaviors, using behavior sort cards, picture/written cards, plan and reflection sheets, posters, and social stories to teach appropriate peer behavior at recess.
After reading How Full Is Your Bucket-for kids by Tom Nath, you can post this 8.5 X 11 inch poster in the classroom or school counseling office.
A social skills story and companion activities teaching children to use 'helpful strategies' (calming/problem-solving behaviors) rather than 'hurtful strategies' when facing a problem, and to practice identifying and brainstorming such strategies.
A reading-comprehension and life-skills resource that teaches middle/high schoolers social skills (etiquette, relationships, personal development, self-reliance, accountability, collaboration) through nonfiction reading passages.
A classroom poster presenting an "I Can..." framework of specific actions students can take if someone is bullying them.
A 132-page early-childhood curriculum teaching manners, courtesy, and social skills (e.g. politeness, kindness, listening, sportsmanship, tolerance, table manners, hand washing) through literature-based lessons and classroom activities.
A Canadian-content edition of the same social-skills reading-comprehension resource, teaching middle/high schoolers etiquette, relationships, personal development, self-reliance, accountability and collaboration.
This resource is a set of 3 anchor charts for teaching partner talk. The first anchor chart is complete. The following 2 charts are fill in the blank.
A set of 10 themed anchor charts distinguishing 'main idea' from 'theme' and illustrating character-education themes (kindness, respect, perseverance, courage, responsibility, honesty, friendship, gratitude, teamwork, growth mindset) for classroom display.
The Christmas Code of Students Poster Introducing a dynamic teaching resource that aims to enhance students' generosity, teamwork, and physical skills during the festive season. A fun-filled seasonal game is embedded within this tool where students compete to give away as many presents as possible while eluding 'Scrooges.' This activity…
This resource is a set of 3 anchor charts for teaching partner talk. The first anchor chart is complete. The following 2 charts are fill in the blank.
A collaborative class art activity in which each student colors one assigned grid block; the blocks combine into one large poster (per numbered directions text found in the file).
Are you looking for a fun way to encapsulate the qualities of being a good friend with your students? These friendship alphabet posters would be the perfect addition for your room!
This collaborative art project divides a Patriot Day poster into 25 printable coloring sections. Students contribute individual pieces before the class arranges and joins them into the larger image. A how-to guide and reference images support assembly, while you provide the context for the remembrance activity.
"Giving Feels Good!" When we help others, we also help our hearts feel happy! Whether it’s sharing a toy, a kind word, or a helping hand — showing compassion makes the world a better place.
This Grocery Store Dramatic Play Pack can be used all-year round to encourage emergent talk, social skills and math. This pack also includes social distancing features that the children may be familiar with during these strange times!
PE Poster Visual: Diversity and Inclusion - Compassion This educational poster promotes diversity, inclusion and compassion in the gym or physical education classroom. With eye-catching graphics and an inspirational message, it makes an impactful display to remind students to embrace differences. Available in six background color…
"How Will YOU Make Someone Smile Today?" 😄✨ A smile is a small thing that can make a BIG difference! Will you share a kind word? Offer a helping hand? Tell a silly joke?
Social-emotional learning poster teaching students strategies for responding well when they experience unkindness from others.
This sportsmanship poster gives you brief reminders to reference before, during and after PE games. The same ten statements appear in different color treatments, so the wording stays consistent across displays. Print a poster for the playing area or show an image version while discussing what one selected behavior could look like in the day’s activity.
The character on this poster, Emma, from Respectful Ways loves showing others how to be kind and respectful every day! Being a good role model means setting a positive example for your friends, classmates, and even your family. When you show respect — by listening carefully, using kind words, sharing, and taking turns — others notice…
PE Poster Visual: Diversity and Inclusion - Diversity This teaching resource features a brightly-colored diversity poster to display in the gymnasium or classroom. The uplifting message promotes inclusion, with silhouette figures of children engaged in various physical activities. Students will appreciate seeing themselves reflected.…
Introduce expectations for a school dog with printable rule posters and blank cards for your own reminders. The set offers photo and non-photo variations, with messages about noise, food and considerate classroom behavior. Select the posters that match the dog handler’s guidance and teach the routines before displaying them. Blank cards let you add rules specific to your school’s arrangements.