Check out these 22 easy ways you can integrate and use social emotional learning in your classroom that won't take up a lot of time.
Social emotional learning is the foundation of a successful classroom by creating an environment of inclusion and respect.
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 Social Emotional Learning Poster Bundle contains 10 unique SEL posters that are perfect for your classroom, school counseling office, school bulletin boards, or even home! Each poster offers visual supports to remind students of ways to practice self-regulation, coping tools, positive self-talk, growth mindset, conflict resolution, mindfulness, and more. The Poster Topics Included Are: ✔ How Are You Feelings Today? ✔ Trauma Sensitive Classroom Rules ✔ Strategies to Focus & Pay Attention In Class ✔ Mindfulness ✔ Conflict Resolution ✔ Stress Management ✔ Growth Mindset ✔ Anger Management ✔ Coping Statements ✔ Reframing Thoughts Each Poster Set Comes With: ☀️2-3 different printing options: color with frame, color without frame, and black and white. ☀️ Files sized for 8.5"X 11" and 18"X24" printing. ☀️ Make-Your-Own Collage Poster Art Activity (Feelings Poster comes with a Feelings Check-In Form)
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The word walls included in this product are designed to help students build their social motional vocabulary through age appropriate word wall cards for daily or weekly vocabulary and/or SEL instruction. Check the preview for a deeper dive and for a list of all words included. INCLUDED: ★ 40 social emotional word wall cards with simple definitions ★ Color version with clip art and without IMPORTANT FEATURES INCLUDE: ★ Visual supports ★ Clear clip art ★ Variety of social emotional words included ★ Simple and concise definitions ★ Designed to work from elementary through high school classrooms ★ Perfect for classroom, office, or clinic! -- OTHER EMOTIONS RESOURCES: ★ Emotions Sorting Mats ★ Emotions Puzzles ★ Emotions Identification Dominoes ★ Emotional Regulation Toolkit ★ Emotion Identification Posters ★ Emotion Identification Photo Posters ★ Emotions Photo Flashcards ★ Emotions Identification Digital Activity ★ Emotions Task Card Bundle ★ Sort By Emotions Adapted Book ★ Emotions Dot Dudes Bingo ★ Emotions Activities - Dot Dudes ★ Emotion Activities - Real Photos ★ Emotions Activities -- Follow me for behavior tips and tricks on how to help you teach and reach all of your learners. Facebook Pinterest Instagram Blog ********************************************************************* 2018 © Miss Behavior This resource is intended for use by ONE classroom teacher. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only. Not for public display without credit given to author. If you would like to share with your colleagues, please purchase an additional license. All rights reserved by author.
Today I'm excited to have Corrina from From Mrs. Allen's Teaching Files here to share a really fun and exciting activity to use when talking about self control. Self control is such a hard
Social emotional activities for preschoolers focus on play and developmentally appropriate activities that foster essential skills!
These fun and engaging worksheets are perfect for helping children learn about emotions. They are easy to print off and use with NO PREP. Included: - 10 different styles of matching worksheets - 6 different styles of maze worksheets - 7 different styles of cut & past worksheets - 4 different styles of circle the answer worksheets Related Products ⭐ Social Emotional Worksheets Set 1: Identifying Feelings ⭐ Social Emotional Worksheets Set 2: Identifying Feelings ⭐ Good and Bad Choices: Social Emotional Worksheets Set 3 ⭐ Feelings Bundle: Identifying & Exploring Emotions for Social Emotional Learning ⭐ Feeling Posters with 15 Different Emotions
In this blog post, I'm going to give you 5 Social Emotional Learning Art Ideas that you can use in your Art Classroom! As well, I'll tell you about what Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is, how to instruct it, and how to encourage students to engage in the lessons. I'll give you lesson ideas that you can use right away with your students, and I will also give you links to Art Projects that are ready-to-use! Before we begin, let’s understand what Social Emotional Learning, or SEL is and what it can look like in the art classroom or through art!
Welcome to the all-inclusive list of social emotional activities for preschoolers. These twenty super helpful activities help young children develop their sense of self as well as interpersonal skills. What is social emotional learning and why is it important in preschool? Social emotional learning is nonacademic learning that focuses on a person's understanding of themselves
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These social-emotional activities for preschoolers are simple and fun, and will build social skills and emotional intelligence through play.
In this activity children will create feelings faces to explore different feelings to build their emotional intelligence... Did you know that including social emotional learning activities when teaching can lead to better academic performance? For so long, schools focused only on teaching academics, but with more and more research, people are understanding the value in
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Social and emotional learning, often known as SEL, is the process that helps kids learn critical skills, attitudes, and mindsets for social and emotional success. These skills cover five major areas: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationships, and responsible decision-making. I
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A sorting activity from the Self-Control Unit of the Social Emotional Learning curriculum. Work through these scenarios as a group to help build valuable skills. This curriculum is flexible, no prep, and easy to implement.
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