Cooperative learning activities are a fantastic way to improve overall social and emotional learning and development, but, many students struggle with speaking up and asking for help. Often, when presented with a situation or question that they’re not sure how to handle, they get quiet and shy instead of answering. In these Decode … Read more
Part Two: These worksheets will help students translate their ideas into action. The two worksheets are: A brainstorming worksheet to help them think about acts of kindness and the people they care about A worksheet with cut-outs they can use to create notes to brighten someone’s day Instructions: Print out … Read more
Additional Resources Books Start Where You Are: A Journal for Self-Exploration Me and My Feelings: A Kids’ Guide to Understanding and Expressing Themselves by NBCT Vanessa Green Allen, M.Ed. Anxious Ninja: A Children’s Book About Managing Anxiety and Difficult Emotions by Mary Nhin and Jelena Stupar
Recommended Grade Level: Elementary SEL Skill(s): Communication, Cooperation Duration: 30 minutes Materials: Personal Space social story Educator instructions Personal Space Lesson Instructions Prompt: “Today we are going to talk about personal space. Does anyone know what this means? * Allow students to respond * General space is the entire area … Read more
When a holiday is coming up, it can be hard for everyone to remain focussed amid the excitement. We’re here to help! As the calendar turns and anticipation builds, our holiday printables will take your students beyond traditional coloring sheets and word searches, keeping them engaged, learning, and having fun! … Read more
Recommended Grade Level: Elementary and Middle SEL Skill(s): Communication, Cooperation, Empathy Duration: 30 minutes Materials: PDF Worksheet Instructions: Hand out a worksheet to each of your students Have students read each “Peer Pressure Card and have them write what they would say to the other person in that situation. Additional … Read more
When cooperating, everyone’s strengths need to come together to make a strong team. Everyone has personal strengths and weaknesses. But on a team, individuals can make up for teammates’ weaknesses to lead to success. On this page, you will find free social skill group activities that are appropriate for students … Read more
Recommended Grade Level: Elementary SEL Skill(s): Emotion Regulation, Cooperation Duration: 30 minutes per worksheet Materials: Chart Paper, Markers, and Drawing Materials Partner Game Worksheet Add On Cards Emotional Regulation Activities Instructions Prompt: Ask students to share a time something didn’t go according to plan. Continue with: Can mistakes or unexpected … Read more