Here is the complete list of emotions and how they are categorized: Anger Disgust: Contempt, disgust, revulsion Envy: Envy, jealousy Exasperation: Exasperation, frustration Irritation: Aggravation, agitation, annoyance, grouchiness, grumpiness, irritation Rage: Anger, bitterness, dislike, ferocity, fury, hate, hostility, loathing, outrage, rage, resentment, scorn, spite, vengefulness, wrath Torment: Torment Fear Horror: … Read more
Recommended Grade Level: Elementary and Middle SEL Skill(s): Communication Duration: 30 minutes Materials: All About Me Worksheet All About Me: Then and Now Worksheet 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 … Read more
List of 50 positive, morning affirmations I am an amazing person My best is enough I will have an amazing day I can be anything I want to be It’s okay not to know everything I have confidence and courage I am smart Today will be great Today I will … Read more
Educators everywhere are discovering the benefits of weaving social emotional learning activities into the school day by starting with a Morning Meeting. By investing a small amount of time to establish trusting and respectful classroom community, students feel safe and supported working alongside peers. If you’re not familar with what … Read more
Recommended Grade Level: Elementary, Middle, and High SEL Skill(s): Communication Duration: 30 minutes Materials: Chart Paper and Marker Active Listening Exercises: Partner Cards for Elementary, Middle, or High Instructions for Active Listen Exercises Prompt: Gather students in a common meeting area and select one student to come forward. Ask the … 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
Recommended Grade Level: Elementary and Middle SEL Skill(s): Communication, Cooperation Duration: 30 minutes Materials: Word Association Cards Word Association Game Instructions How do you play Word Association Games? Word association games provide players with a word and ask them to say the first thing that comes to mind. For our … Read more
Recommended Grade Level: All SEL Skill(s): Communication, Social Initiation Duration: 30 minuntes Materials: Would you rather questions worksheet: Grades K-2 Would you rather questions worksheet: Grades 3-5 Would you rather questions worksheet: Middle school Would you rather questions worksheet: High school Instructions for Would You Rather Questions for Kids lesson … Read more
Morning meetings are an excellent way to help students transition from home to school and help them get ready to learn. In addition, these meetings can help you connect with your students, help students build relationships with each other, and promote an overall sense of community in the classroom. Typically … Read more
