Materials: Prompt: “Today, we have an important job that I’m excited to share with you!” * Hand out paper with Owlivia’s birthday picture * “Owlivia the owl is having a birthday party with cupcakes with her friends at a special school called Zoo U. Owlivia is SO EXCITED about the … Read more
Dealing with Disappointment Lesson Instructions Materials: Print out “What Should I Do?” worksheet for your students. Prompt: “Can anyone think of a time when you were disappointed? A few examples: when you lose at a game when you fall off your bike when a friend is mean or leaves you … Read more
Emotional Regulation Worksheets Directions To start, students should take a deep breath. In, and out. 5 Things You See: Use your eyes to look around. Write five things you see on the worksheet. You could say things like “I see a lamp, a water bottle, a box of tissues, a poster … 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
Separation anxiety, the fear of being away from mom, dad or another caregiver, can pop up unexpectedly and at various points throughout a child’s development. Those morning transitions can be messy, ugly and sad, but adults should take heart, said Jennifer Miller, an expert in social and emotional learning and … Read more
Recommended Grade Level: Elementary and Middle SEL Skill(s): Emotion Regulation Duration: 30 minutes Materials: Embracing self improvement worksheet (available when logged in to your Centervention educator account) Perfectionism Versus Self-Improvement Lesson Lesson Introduction First, explain the difference between perfectionism and striving to become the best possible version of yourself by … Read more
Coping skills are essential for navigating the ups and downs of life. Whether we face major life changes, unexpected challenges, or just everyday stressors, having effective coping strategies can help us manage our emotions, reduce anxiety, and maintain a sense of control. With the coping skills worksheets below, your students … Read more
Recommended Grade Level: Elementary SEL Skill(s): Emotion Regulation, Cooperation Duration: 30 minutes per worksheet Materials: Emotional Regulation Activities Instructions Prompt: Ask students to share a time something didn’t go according to plan. Continue with: Next, have students share with a partner how they would feel and what they would do … Read more
Identifying and managing feelings, or Emotion Regulation, requires the ability to respond to strong emotional situations in a socially acceptable manner, and research shows that children who are good at identifying and managing their emotions feel better about themselves and have more successful friendships. In this identifying feelings activity, students will … Read more
