Active Listening Exercises

Recommended Grade Level: Elementary, Middle, and High SEL Skill(s): Communication Duration: 30 minutes Materials: Educator Instructions for Active Listening Exercises Small Group Active Listening Exercises Gather students in a common area and ask one student to come forward. Tell students that when we listen with our ears, eyes and bodies … Read more

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

Would You Rather Questions For Kids

would you rather questions for kids

Recommended Grade Level: All SEL Skill(s): Communication, Social Initiation Duration: 30 minuntes Materials: Instructions for Would You Rather Questions for Kids lesson Using the most age appropriate worksheet, ask your students to choose an answer to each question. You can also ask them to elaborate why they made that selection … Read more

Morning Meeting Questions

Morning Meeting Questions for Students in ES and MS

Morning meetings are an excellent way to help students transition from home to school and help them get ready to learn. And just like the benefits from greeting your students as they enter your classroom, these meetings can help you connect with your students, help students build relationships with each … Read more

Responsible Decision Making Lesson

Responsible Decision Making Pin

Recommended Grade Level: Elementary and Middle SEL Skill(s): Empathy, Impulse Control Duration: 30 minutes Materials: (Available when logged in to Centervention educator account) Responsible Decision Making Lesson Instructions Note: The grade ranges provided serve as guides. Read through the materials carefully, and begin or end wherever feels appropriate for your … Read more

Body Language Mirroring

Recommended Grade Level: Elementary and Middle SEL Skill(s): Communication, Empathy Duration: 30 minutes Materials: Body Language Mirroring Activity Instructions Activity One Gather students in a circle and tell them that they will be playing a game to practice cooperation and communication.  Say: “For the first part of this game you … Read more