Pre-Discussion: Begin by asking the group to think of a situation that made them feel a very strong emotion. Use the following questions to guide the discussion: Tell the group that you have a trick about breathing that a lot of people don’t know: even though we use our lungs to … Read more
Recommended Grade Level: Elementary SEL Skill(s): Emotion Regulation Duration: Variable Materials: Calm Down Corner Directions Using the Calm Down Corner When students need a break to get their emotions in check, you can have them spend a few minutes in the cool down corner. Have them: Digital Cool Down Corner … Read more
Recommended Grade Level: Elementary SEL Skill(s): Emotion Regulation, Empathy Duration: 30 minutes Materials: Emotion words sorting printable Situations that cause different emotions worksheet Emotion Words Worksheet One Start the discussion by asking students the following questions: What’s the difference between being annoyed and being furious? Are there any other emotions … Read more
Recommended Grade Level: Elementary and Middle SEL Skill(s): Emotion Regulation Duration: 30 minutes Materials: Positive Self Talk Lesson Instructions Mind-Body Warm Up: Gather students and spread them far enough so they can engage in light stretching without touching. Say: “Today we are going to imagine we are … Read more
Recommended Grade Level: Upper Elementary and Beginning Middle School SEL Skill(s): Emotion Regulation Duration: 30 – 45 minutes Materials: Transition to Middle School Packet (Available when logged in to your Centervention educator account) Reflecting On Strengths First up is a lesson that engages a positive mindset for facing the new … Read more
Recommended Grade Level: Elementary and Middle SEL Skill(s): Communication Duration: 30 minutes Materials: Chart Paper, Tape, and Markers Tattling vs Telling Cards Something’s Bugging Me Slips Tattling vs Telling Lesson Prep: Hang chart paper on the wall and draw a column down the middle. On the left side, write the … Read more
Recommended Grade Level: Elementary SEL Skill(s): Emotion Regulation Duration: 30 minutes Materials: Feelings Worksheets Instructions for Grades 2 – 5 The first page of the worksheet is divided into two halves: BIG and SMALL. Students will cut out the situations on page two, decide if it deserves a big emotion … Read more
Recommended Grade Level: Elementary SEL Skill(s): Emotion Regulation Duration: 30 minutes Materials: Feelings Faces Lesson Instructions Gather students and show them the Feelings Poster. Tell them that you are going to play detective. Say: “I have this poster of faces and they’re each showing a feeling, but we don’t know … Read more