95 Free Social Emotional Learning Activities

Welcome to our Social Emotional Learning Activities page. Below you will find free resources – lessons, activities, and worksheet – in the following skill areas: Communication, Cooperation, Emotion Regulation, Empathy, Impulse Control, and Social Initiation.

These resources are age-appropriate for elementary and middle school students and are typically used in a classroom or a small group setting. And in most cases, if materials are required for the activity, they are items that you already have in your classroom or office.

As you will see below, many of the SEL activities and lesson plans include characters from our game-based, social emotional learning interventions. And if you are using, or plan to use the online games, these activities will reinforce the learning that occurs during game play.

Note: You may reproduce or reuse these lessons with students via other platforms like Google Classroom as needed, and if appropriate, please share this page on your school website so other educators may also benefit. We add new lessons on a regular basis, so make sure to check back frequently.


anxiety worksheets

Anxiety Worksheets for Kids

We're sure you're seeing a lot of students dealing with feelings of anxiousness and worry, and it may be difficult ...
positive self talk

Practicing Positive Self Talk Worksheet

The lesson and positive self talk worksheet below will help your students identify examples of positive self-talk and help them ...
following directions worksheet

Following Directions Worksheet and Activities

Learning to follow directions is an important skill for all students to master, and by the time students start Kindergarten, ...
Socially Appropriate Behavior Worksheet for Elementary School Students

Socially Appropriate Behavior Worksheet for Elementary School Students

Why Students Struggle With Impulse Control Kids may struggle with impulse control or self control for two different reasons: a ...
Holiday Printables for Social and Emotional Learning

Holiday Printables for Social and Emotional Learning

When a holiday is coming up, it can be hard for everyone to remain focussed amid the excitement. We’re here ...
i statements

I Statements Worksheet

Communicating how we feel can be a challenge for kids and adults, especially when we're frustrated. It's easy to blame ...
how to make friends at school

How To Make Friends At School

No matter the time of year, some students may feel left out and uncertain how to become part of the ...
expressing feelings

Expressing Feelings Without Blaming Activity

There can be a lot of tension when expressing feelings, especially if you or the other person lack certain communication ...
impulse control printable

Impulse Control Printable: Melt or Freeze

Impulse Control, or self-control, is the ability to control your behaviors and feelings. This impulse control printable asks students to ...
Game Guides: Informational Posters for Zoo U, SS GRIN, and Hall of Heroes

Game Guides: Informational Posters for Zoo U, SS GRIN, and Hall of Heroes

These are informative posters for three of our most popular programs: Zoo U, SS GRIN, and Hall of Heroes. In ...
making assumptions

Critical Thinking Worksheet: Facts and Assumptions

We know that making assumptions can be an easy way to fill in missing information, and it’s so easy that ...
peer pressure activities

Peer Pressure Activities

As students grow and develop, they become more socially aware, and are more influenced by the beliefs and attitudes of ...
Coping Skills Worksheets for Kids

Coping Skills Worksheets for Kids

Coping strategies are the thoughts and behaviors we use to regulate our emotions or deal with changes in our lives ...
social skill group activities

Social Skills Group Activities

On this page, you will find free social skills group activities that are appropriate for students in elementary and middle ...
Communication Skills Worksheets: Appropriate and Inappropriate Topics

Communication Skills Worksheets: Appropriate and Inappropriate Topics

Picture this: A young teenager plays video games with other kids all over the world: from London to California, and ...
i have who has game

I Have Who Has Game of Actions and Consequences

How we relate to other people in real life via our words and actions can have consequences. And helping students ...
mood ring colors

Mood Ring Colors: Identifying Emotions

This mood ring colors activity will have your students identifying emotions like a superhero! Did you have one of those ...
friendship traits

Friendship Traits: Making and Keeping Friends Activity

Good friends can make you feel happy and loved, while bad friends may disappoint you and make you sad. But, being ...
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