Social emotional learning is the foundation of a successful classroom by creating an environment of inclusion and respect.
Think it or say it? If you're looking for social filter activities for kids that help them learn how to think before they speak, this post is for you!
A guide to Social-Emotional Learning resources: books, tools, and materials to help the elementary classroom teacher support students.
Use these social skills visual posters to teach, discuss, and practice social skills in the classroom! They include 9 unique posters with a total of over 80 social skills. Each poster highlights a different area of social skills, including basic skills, empathy and perspective-taking, academic skills, conversation skills, friendship skills, emotions, and decision-making skills. These posters are a fun way to integrate social skills and SEL in the classroom! Additional posters are included with several of the skills put together in one large poster. They highlight: Social Skills Kids Need Social Skills We All Need Social Skills We Are Building How Can I Use Social Skill Visual Posters? You can use these social skills posters in multiple ways to integrate social skills into the classroom. Here are some simple suggestions: Post these visuals around the classroom or school to provide reminders about critical social skills. Create a social skills bulletin board. Post one poster a week or month, highlighting each of the skills throughout that time period. Use the black/white version as a coloring book as you discuss each skill. Skills Targeted: Basic Skills: following directions, using manners, having a positive attitude, working with others, good hygiene, using polite words, taking turns, greetings, waiting and having patience, being a good sport, listening to others, understanding personal space Academic Skills: paying attention, starting tasks independently, taking pride in work, participating, asking for help, cooperating and collaborating, accepting criticism, self-advocating, staying organized, persevering through challenges, avoiding and ignoring distractions, presenting and speaking in front of others Conversation Skills: introductions and greetings, starting a conversation, expressing ideas and feelings, giving compliments, using active listening skills, taking turns in conversation, showing interest in others, noticing others' social cues, thinking before speaking, staying on topic, finding similar interests, leaving a conversation Friendship Skills: expressing ideas, feelings, and thoughts, getting along with others, showing interest in others, keeping social boundaries, disagreeing respectfully, compromising, sharing, bringing out the positive in others, apologizing, repairing relationships, resisting negative peer influence, showing empathy Empathy & Perspective-Taking Skills: thinking about others' feelings, reading social cues, seeing someone else's perspective, staying open-minded, helping others in need, treating others with kindness, appreciating differences, using flexible thinking, showing empathy, thinking before speaking or acting, accepting different opinions, solving conflicts with perspective-taking Emotional Skills: being self-aware, self-regulating emotions, labeling different emotions, expressing feelings, using coping strategies, dealing with disappointments, dealing with worries, using positive self-talk, staying calm in times of stress, adapting to change, dealing with anger and frustration, being resilient Decision-making Skills: understanding choices, using self-control, seeing how actions impact others, brainstorming solutions, developing healthy habits, taking responsibility, considering consequences, weighing options, admitting mistakes, being reflective, accepting consequences Digital Version A digital version for Google Slides is now included! This means you can use these posters to highlight social skills digitally with your students through Google Classroom or other digital means. Yearlong SEL Yearlong Curriculum If you are looking to integrate social emotional skills into the classroom, consider this Social Emotional Learning Yearlong Curriculum! It is filled with specific lesson plans, activities, projects, task cards, discussion starters, and more for a year of social emotional learning. Follow Me! { Click here to follow my store! } Tips for Customers: If you have questions, please contact me through Q & A and I'll get back to you as soon as I can! Please consider leaving feedback on this resource to receive TpT credits! I always strive for 5 stars and love hearing your feedback. Follow my store for notifications about new resources and freebies. Terms of Use: © Pathway 2 Success. One license is for the classroom/personal use for one educator and their students. Materials may not be shared with other educators without the purchase of extra licenses. Materials may not be posted on the Internet where they can be publicly accessed. Personal and classroom use only. Please see full terms of use for more information. Disclaimer: These resources are for supplementary support/education purposes and are not a replacement for education or other necessary supports. Educators, parents, and others who utilize these materials are encouraged to seek out additional support, as needed.
This is a list of 15 online stories to explore social skills and character development. There are also several songs to sing (Howard Wigglebottom)
Social Skills Lesson: Accepting No Teaching social skills to students is such a passion of mine. Social skills are so important for students to learn explicitly. This social skill lesson is about teaching student's how to accept no. So many students struggle with this social skill and this lesson teaches them ways to appropriately respond to being told no. What's included? Social Skills Lesson Plan Binder Cover Social Skills Lesson Plan: Full lesson plan on accepting no Social Skills Printables: Visuals for students about accepting no (4 versions) Visual Reminders: I can accept no visual reminders for students Desk Reminders: Portable visual reminders Social story: Accepting No: half page, full page, color, and black and white versions of social story included Discussion Questions 2 fold-able activities: to check for understanding of social skill mastery Social Skill Game: I Can Accept No: Role play game with 24 social scenarios. Game can be played in groups, small group or whole class teaching and modeling accepting no 2 Independent worksheets: Can be used for independent practice or for assessment to show understanding and mastery of social skill Social Skill Award: Award for students to receive after they have mastered the social skill Check out my other social skill lessons: Social Skills Lesson: Positive Self-talk Social Skills Lesson: Following Directions Social Skills Lesson: Telling the Truth Social Skills Lesson: Change in Routine Social Skills Lesson: Feeling Frustrated Social Skills Lesson: Disagreeing Politely Social Skills Lesson: Tattling Vs. Telling Check out my social story bundle here: Social Story Bundle: 72 Social Stories If you have any questions about this lesson please email me at [email protected] This is a single classroom download. Please see my store for additional licenses. Don't forget to leave feedback for credit towards future TpT purchases. Click the green star the top of my homepage to follow me and be the FIRST to know about new resources and freebies! This purchase is for ONE classroom only. This is a single classroom download, which means this product CANNOT be shared from teacher to teacher. If you are interested in sharing it with other classrooms, you can purchase additional licenses using the Teachers Pay Teachers tool located in your account under "My Purchases." Brooke Reagan © Brooke Reagan 2019
What is social emotional learning and why is it important? SEL includes these 5 essential components every kid needs to learn.
When I think about how to prepare my kids for success as adults, the number one thing that pops into my head is helping them have the skills to build relationships, be kind, and work
Social skills can be taught just like academic skills. Follow this six step process to teach your students how to work more effectively in cooperative learning teams.
Grab this free Feeling Angry Social Story for classroom management, organization, and teaching support. You will love this!
When teaching social skills to kids, you typically start with teaching self-awareness skills before moving to social awareness skills, which is what is involved in perspective-taking or theory of mind. Perspective-taking is the ability to relate to other people and see things from their perspective. It is such an important social skill to teach children because perspective-taking skills are part of most communication and interactions between people. Perspective-taking is need
A teacher’s guide to teaching social-emotional learning in the classroom. This guide has articles, children's book suggestions, videos, and a program filled with lessons and activities.
CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW FOR A MORE DETAILED SAMPLE! This game will teach young students how to respect others personal space in the classroom, in the hallway, and in the lunchroom. Students will race through Personal Space by learning: 1) the difference between good and bad personal space 2) how to look for clues that they may be invading someone's personal space 3) what to do if someone invades their personal space Students will also have a chance to role play how to respect others personal space in very common school situations. Included: Game Board 40 Question Cards (includes 3 blank cards) 6 Game Pieces Game Die Certificates (boy and girl) Looking for Clues Poster (10 clues that you might be invading someone's personal space) Credits: www.mycutegraphics.com http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Winchester-Lambourne Graphics by Lovin' Lit
16 social-emotional learning games for kids that are great for the classroom or to use at home to build character and social skills!
Read about helpful conflict resolution skills for kids, including using I-statements, finding win-win solutions & being a good listener.
This is a list of 15 online stories to explore social skills and character development. There are also several songs to sing (Howard Wigglebottom)
These simple active listening exercises help students focus on what is being said and to share their feelings about being truly heard.
Check out this list of 50+ social skills for teens to help them learn skills to help them in conversations and in friendships...
Social Skills 101: Taking Turns Put your students in the self-control driver’s seat, eliminate behavioral problems before they occur, and teach and model emotional regulation with this Social Skills 101 Training Series. Each packet: • Addresses an important social skill. • Contains program hints and tips. • Contains a suggested weekly schedule for implementation. • Contains a 4-step illustrated instruction chart targeted especially for the prek-1st grader. • Contains a Call-Response chant to help students remember the steps necessary for mastery of each skill. • Contains a Readers Theater script focusing on a situation where the skill is needed. The Readers Theater script can also double as a puppet play script for teacher implementation with younger students. • Contains a sequencing activity for further reinforcement of skill mastery. This series is designed to have teachers introduce one social skill a week using the chart, chant, Readers Theater, and sequencing activities as reinforcement. At the end of each week, the chart is moved to a permanent location in the classroom to be used as reference throughout the year. Why spend crucial classroom time correcting behavioral issues when teaching and coaching prosocial skills can be a fun and engaging part of your daily instruction? This packet will help you start the school year on a positive note as you coach students in the fine art learning to take turns. This packet will help students with important self-talk about their ability to happily wait for a turn.
31 Evidence-based (and FUN!) SOCIAL SKILLS ACTIVITIES for KIDS + 🎁 FREE PDF activity. Explore: starting conversations, respecting personal space, expressing emotions
Teaching children how to play nicely with others is a common social skill that needs to be frequently addressed. As educators we will say things like, “be kind” or “treat others the way you want to be treated”, however we need to explicitly teach these skills. We cannot expect for children to know these social ... Read More about Social Story: Playing Nicely
Listening is such an important social skill, but then comes the question…how to teach listening skills? Let's dive right in ...
Help kids understand good character with this simple definition of what it means to have good character, build good character, and make good choices.
Since I posted yesterday about social skills, I thought I would share my social skills rotation today. I teach social skills separately because I believe, besides communication, that these are the most important skills my students need. That's great if a student can read, write, and do math, but if they are hurting others, masturbating in public, are invading other people's personal space, or telling people they are fat, etc (among many other skills that I have had to work on with my students), then they can't maintain friendships, get a job, or be in public without embarrassment for them or for people they are with. Direct instruction and lots and lots of practice, is the way to go. In May/June, I don't have anything original planned. We are sometimes behind in our schedule due to absences, drills, etc, so we are sill working on the same skills. Or I decided to take longer on a particular skill because it was needed. Or something new came up that took priority to focus on. Also, we end up having a lot of changes in our schedules the last month or so due to end of year activities, kids moving up to high school, etc. In addition, I have found that we need to go back and practice some of the skills we learned early on. I have divided my students into 2 groups. My first group are those students that are low verbal/verbal and can read and write to some extent. The curriculum map as it is written is geared towards them. I use a variety of resources for each week. The rotation is about 15 minutes. I do social stories, social scripts, videos, modeling, and hands on practice, although not all in the same class, just whatever fits well for the topic we are discussing. On my PINTEREST SITE, I have collected a bunch of videos for many different skill areas. I have also collected a bunch of other resources on Pinterest, which you can find HERE, and HERE, and HERE. My second group are mostly non verbal/low verbal and use communication devices or PECS to communicate. Their skills are at a basic level. I use a lot more social stories and practice for this group and we might skip a lesson that the other group is working on and concentrate more deeply on one topic, or take more time to practice. We will use the communication devices more when working on friendship or communication. But we cover the same monthly topic as the other group. Having a curriculum map laid out like this makes lesson planning a breeze. I have my monthly and weekly topics so prepping the material and videos ahead of time is a snap.
Simple, yet effective social responsibility strategies you can try today to teach kids to be more responsible, make good choices and set attainable goals.
Are you on the lookout for engaging and fun ways to foster social-emotional learning (SEL) skills in your students? Well, you're in the right place! Whether you're a seasoned teacher or a fresh-faced educator, I've included a treasure trove of games that will transform your classroom into a hub of self-awareness, self-management, relationship building, social awareness, and responsible decision-making. These games are not only a breeze to implement, but are sure to have your students begging for more. These activities aren't just about learning; they're about making SEL skills an integral part of your classroom culture. So, let the games begin! Self-Awareness: Game 1: Empathy Chairs This game is similar to musical chairs, but it has a social-emotional learning twist. Start the music as students rotate around a circle of chairs with emotion cards on the seats. When the music stops, they'll need to grab a seat. Based on the card at their seats, students will share experiences that they have had related to that emotion. For ready-made cards and detailed directions, click here. Game 2: Feelings Charades Get ready to break the ice with a classic game of charades, but with a twist! Instead of acting out movie titles or animals, students will express various emotions using only their facial expressions and body language. This not only hones their emotional awareness but also creates a safe space for open communication about feelings. Game 3: Emotion Journaling Equip your students with journals and encourage them to express their daily emotions through words, drawings, or a combination of both. This simple yet effective exercise fosters self-awareness by helping students identify and reflect on their emotions. Bonus: It's a fantastic tool for tracking emotional trends over time. Find my favorite journal prompts for building self-awareness here. Self-Management: Game 4: Mindful Minute Challenge Kick off each class or session with a mindful minute challenge. Set a timer for 60 seconds and guide students through a brief mindfulness exercise, such as deep breathing or visualization. This routine cultivates self-management skills by teaching students to center themselves, promoting focus and emotional regulation. You can also practice mindfulness with these FREE finger labyrinths. Game 5: Goal-Setting Bingo Turn goal-setting into a game! Create bingo cards with various self-management goals (e.g., completing homework on time, staying organized, managing time effectively). As students achieve each goal, they mark it off their bingo card. The first to get a bingo enjoys a small reward. It's a playful way to instill discipline and responsibility. Or turn goal-setting into a group bulletin board. Grab the FREE goal-setting materials here. Game 6: Popcorn Game Play a game called "Popcorn." Have students get into a circle. Explain that the goal is for them to each take a turn popping into the air and clapping at the same time. The only catch is that they must go in a random order. If they "pop" up at the same time as a classmate, they should all start again. This is great way to promote impulse control. Grab detailed directions to play this game and four others here. Relationship Skills: Game 7: Collaborative Storytelling Fuel creativity and teamwork by having students work together to create a story. Each student contributes a sentence, building on the narrative created by their peers. This not only strengthens relationships but also enhances communication and cooperation skills. Plus, it's a blast to see where the story takes unexpected twists and turns! (These reading passages based on SEL learning skills are fun, too!) Game 8: Group Challenges Help students develop their relationship skills as they complete a series of fun challenges as a team. Have teams of students work together to solve 5 different challenges that focus on teamwork, collaboration, and leveraging individual strengths to emphasize the power of working together. Make planning these challenges easy with these ready-made stations. Game 9: Peer Appreciation Circle Form a circle and have students take turns expressing appreciation for the person on their right. This simple yet powerful exercise builds positive relationships within the class and reinforces the importance of acknowledging each other's strengths and contributions. Social Awareness: Game 10: Perspective Puzzles Print or draw pictures of various situations and scenarios. Have students work in pairs to discuss and understand the emotions and perspectives of the people in the pictures. This game sharpens social awareness by encouraging students to consider different viewpoints and practice empathy. I've created a set of cards for this game here. Game 11: Community Connections Scavenger Hunt Create a list of community-related items or tasks that students can complete outside of the classroom, fostering a sense of connection to the broader community. This activity enhances social awareness by encouraging students to explore and appreciate the world beyond their immediate surroundings. Responsible Decision-Making: Game 12: Decision Dilemmas Present students with real-life scenarios that require responsible decision-making. Engage them in thoughtful discussions about the potential outcomes of each choice. This game equips students with the skills to analyze situations, consider consequences, and make informed decisions—a crucial aspect of responsible decision-making. Need some scenario cards to share with students? Grab them here. Game 13: Consequence Connect Four Create a Connect Four game board with spaces featuring different consequences of actions. As students play, discuss the potential outcomes associated with each move. This visually engaging activity reinforces the concept that every decision has consequences and helps students develop a sense of responsibility. Game 14: Decision Making Prompts Get students thinking about how they might respond to situations with targeted writing prompts. Share prompts that challenges students to make a decision. Then, give them opportunity to write how they might respond. Let students share their responses with peers or small groups. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- And there you have it, a bunch of games designed to infuse your classroom with social-emotional learning! These activities are not just about learning; they're about creating an environment where students flourish emotionally, socially, and academically. So, why wait? Dive into the world of SEL games and watch your students grow into self-aware, emotionally intelligent, and socially adept individuals. Your classroom is about to become the epicenter of SEL success—game on! Wishing you lots of fun in your classroom, Mary Beth P.S. Find 15 MORE social-emotional learning activities HERE.
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This is a basic resource on Respect to add to your School Counseling program. Use it as a stand-alone lesson or use it as a supplement to your existing resources. This is a part of a larger BUNDLE of Classroom Guidance Lessons. Each lesson includes the following: ∴ Lesson Plan (with materials, introduction, activity, and discussion/closing) ∴ Character Trait Quote Poster ∴ Discussion Starter Cards ∴ Definition poster (2 versions) ∴ "Looks and Sounds Like" poster (2 versions) ∴ Sorting Game Cards ∴ Scenario Discussion Cards ∴ Writing Prompts (differentiated for the 3 grade levels) Check out the PREVIEW for a visual of what's included in a sample lesson on Gratitude!
17 social skills games to use with kids to teach communication, friendship, listening, and kindness. Enjoy the twist on popular games and printable options, as they practice important social skills.
What is social emotional learning and why is it important? SEL includes these 5 essential components every kid needs to learn.
The third week in October is Character Counts! Week. In honor of Character Counts! Week October 19-25, I'm sharing 20+ free character education printables. These are great for Character Counts! Week, but can be used throughout the year to encourage good character in your children and/or students. I'm especially focusing here on character education activities, posters, and bookmarks. Free Character Education Printables for a Variety of Ages Downloadable Resources for Character Count! Week from Josephson Institute (I especially like the 'Tips for Parents' and 'Seven Days of Character: One Idea for Each Day of Character Counts! Week') Character Trait Comic
30 social-emotional learning strategies for middle school kids to boost confidence and strengthen SEL skills students need for success.
Social emotional learning is the foundation of a successful classroom by creating an environment of inclusion and respect.
Social skills can be taught just like academic skills. Follow this six step process to teach your students how to work more effectively in cooperative learning teams.
As a middle school special educator, social skills have been one of my favorite areas to teach. These skills are so important but often get left behind, especially in the upper grades. These are a number of roadblocks to teaching social skills to kids and young adults, including now having enough ti
