Tim Huntley We knew that Adventures Aboard the SS GRIN was an effective, engaging SEL program, and now we have independent research to back it up! A new research study, published by WestEd and funded by the US Department of Education, has confirmed that SS GRIN “was significantly and positively associated with … Read more
Recommended Grade Level: Elementary SEL Skill(s): Impulse Control, Communication Duration: 45 minutes Materials: Impulse Control Activities for Kids Lesson Instructions Explain to your students that having to start over in these impulse control activities is similar to what happens when you interrupt others in conversation. If you’re always interrupting, the … Read more
Recommended Grade Level: Elementary and Middle SEL Skill(s): Communication Duration: 30 minutes Materials: (available in Supplemental Resources section of your Centervention Educator Account) All About Me Worksheet This all about me worksheet is a great way to help students get to know each other and get families engaged! It has … Read more
Positive affirmations are ideas and phrases that help us overcome negative thoughts and feelings.
During challenging and uncertain times, it’s important to remain hopeful, and positive affirmations are a great way for students and educators to start the day.
Recommended Grade Level: Elementary, Middle, and High SEL Skill(s): Communication Duration: 30 minutes Materials: Educator Instructions for Active Listening Exercises Small Group Active Listening Exercises Gather students in a common area and ask one student to come forward. Tell students that when we listen with our ears, eyes and bodies … Read more
How Do Kids Take a Brain Break? It can be a good idea to intentionally plan a brain break mid-lesson, roughly every 20-30 minutes, though frequency can vary by age. When you plan ahead, you may avoid the slump of disengagement and can also seize an opportunity to get creative … Read more
For obvious reasons, we hope that you use our online social emotional learning interventions to help your students practice and improve their social emotional skills at their own pace; however, we know that it helps to reinforce learning with additional resources like printables, worksheets, group activities, and SEL books and games.
Recommended Grade Level: Elementary and Middle SEL Skill(s): Communication, Cooperation Duration: 30 minutes Materials: Word Association Cards (Available when logged in to your Centervention Educator account). Word Association Game Instructions Print out a set of Word Association Cards for each pair of students. Alternatively, for each round you may call … Read more
Recommended Grade Level: Adults SEL Skill(s): Multiple Duration: Over the Summer Materials: 5 Tips for Summer Self Care for Teachers Additional Resources
Recommended Grade Level: Elementary and Middle SEL Skill(s): Empathy, Impulse Control Duration: 30 minutes Materials: (Available when logged in to Centervention educator account) Responsible Decision Making Lesson Instructions Note: The grade ranges provided serve as guides. Read through the materials carefully, and begin or end wherever feels appropriate for your … Read more