Word Association Game

Recommended Grade Level: Elementary and Middle SEL Skill(s): Communication, Cooperation Duration: 30 minutes Materials: Word Association Cards Word Association Game Instructions Print out a set of Word Association Cards for each pair of students. Alternatively, for each round you may call out the prompt or write/project it on the board. … Read more

Agree to Disagree: A Lesson About Perspective

Recommended Grade Level: Elementary SEL Skill(s): Communication, Cooperation, Empathy Duration: 30 minutes Materials: Agree to Disagree Lesson Instructions and Teacher Guide Learning to appreciate and value the perspectives of others is a hallmark of effective communication and a foundation for flexible thinking and conflict resolution. This lesson will provide students … Read more

Pass It On Game

Recommended Grade Level: Elementary and Middle SEL Skill(s): Communication, Cooperation Duration: 30 minutes Materials: None Pass It On Game Instructions Prompt: Gather students in a circle and tell them they will play a game of Pass It On. They will need to pay close attention to the action of the … Read more

Indoor Recess Activity: Pass The Hoop

Recommended Grade Level: Elementary and Middle SEL Skill(s): Communication, Cooperation Duration: 30 minutes Materials: Hula hoop(s) Indoor Recess Activity Instructions To begin this activity, place a hula hoop diagonally across your body and gather students to join hands in a circle. Tell them they will play a game of Pass … Read more