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In this lesson, students identify leadership traits by researching leaders throughout history. They are provided with links to resources to help them research three individuals of their choice from three different time periods in history. Lists of leaders from each time period are provided to help them choose. Then, they use that information along with graphics, pictures and backgrounds from the Internet to create a finished presentation that explains the qualities of each leader, the similarities and differences, and add their own opinions and insights to the project as they learn how to apply leadership skills in their own life.

Two versions of instructions are provided to allow the lesson to be done individually or in small groups or partners. Projects can be presented in class or included on a website for viewing.

This is an excellent creative project to add to a unit in a career class, leadership class or to support a history/social studies unit. The project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be used with upper elementary or high school students.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files Included with this Lesson

• Teacher & Student Notes and Resources

• Student Project Instructions, Expectations, and Grading Rubric (for individual projects)

• Student Project Instructions, Expectations, and Grading Rubric (for group products)

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In this lesson, students learn about influential leaders from the 20th century and their work. Students choose an individual of interest (on their own or from a provided list) and then research specific information about them, creating a presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides or using a Web 2.0 tool. Teacher and student resources are provided for the lesson, along with full instructions and project expectation, including a grading rubric. A list of famous people from the 20th Century is included separately for student choice (or students can choose an individual of interest on their own). This list is also included as a sign-up sheet in case the teacher wants each student to do a different person. Two versions of the lesson are included to let teachers decide if they prefer to have students use the more traditional presentation tools of Microsoft Office or Google Slides or, if they prefer to give students a choice of those and various free Web 2.0 tools such as Prezi, eMaze, or Canva. Links for tutorials are provided for all suggested software choices in the student resources.

This lesson can be completed individually, in pairs or in groups, depending on the teacher’s preference. All resources are fully editable, so that it can be easily modified for any classroom.

Perfect for business, history, social studies or career exploration classes. This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in any secondary classroom.

Materials Required:

• Computers with Internet access for each student (or pair of students)
• Software such as Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides (optional – Web 2.0 tools may be used)

Files included:

• Teacher & Student Resources
• Student instructions, expectations and grading rubric – MS PowerPoint/Google Slides
• Student instructions, expectations and grading rubric – Choice of Web 2.0 tools, Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides
• Suggested list of famous people of the 20th Century for students
• Sign up sheet for famous people

Approximate Lesson Duration:

• 2-3 (50 minute) class periods
• Additional time for classroom presentation (optional and duration will depend on class size)

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

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Introducing our " EDITABLE God Says I Am" Affirmation Station Cards - Boho Theme Christian Classroom Decor", designed to empower and uplift the spirits of young minds in a classroom setting. Crafted with the nurturing environment of a Christian school in mind, these affirmation cards serve as daily reminders for students to recognize and celebrate their identity as cherished children of God.

Theme & Design: Each card is adorned with soothing Boho-inspired calming colors, creating a serene and peaceful atmosphere in your classroom. The gentle color palette has been thoughtfully selected to foster a tranquil learning environment, conducive to reflection and self-acceptance.

Font Diversity: Understanding the importance of accessibility and personal preference, we offer three distinct font options within this set. Each font has been chosen for its readability and aesthetic appeal, ensuring that students of all ages and learning styles can connect with these powerful affirmations.

Inspirational Content: Our cards feature a variety of affirmations based on biblical truths, such as "I am loved," "I am unique," and "I am a child of God." These messages are designed to bolster self-esteem, encourage positive self-reflection, and reinforce the values taught within a Christian educational framework.

Versatile Use: Perfect for use in an affirmation station within your classroom, these cards can also be utilized in numerous other ways—think morning meeting discussions, reflection periods, or as part of a mindfulness corner. Their versatility makes them an invaluable resource for any educator looking to embed spiritual and emotional well-being into their teaching practice.Elevate your classroom atmosphere with our "God Says I Am" Affirmation Station Cards, thoughtfully designed to inspire young minds in Christian educational settings. These affirmation cards serve as a daily beacon of God’s love, reminding students of their divine identity and inherent worth.

Embark on a journey of emotional discovery and mental health awareness with our Emotional Well-Being Toolkit, meticulously crafted for Grades 1-3 students. This unique resource is tailored to the hearts and minds of young learners, featuring age-appropriate vocabulary and themes that resonate with their experiences. Through engaging lesson plans, interactive activities, and relatable content, this toolkit empowers educators to introduce essential concepts of emotional intelligence and self-care in an understandable and meaningful manner to early elementary students.

Key Features:

• Child-Friendly Lesson Plans: Carefully designed with young learners in mind, these plans cover topics like expressing feelings, the importance of kindness, and healthy lifestyle choices, all explained in simple, accessible language.
• Curated Storybooks and Videos: A selection of recommended reading and viewing, chosen for their ability to spark conversations about emotions and well-being among young students.
• Simple Tips for Healthy Living: Straightforward advice on eating right, staying active, and getting enough rest, presented in a way that's easy for Grades 1-3 students to grasp and apply.
• Fully Customizable on Google Slides

How It Works:

Upon purchase, you'll receive a link to access the slides material on Google Slides. You can edit, save, and print your customized slides from there. We've ensured that each component is user-friendly and easily adaptable, requiring no advanced technical skills to modify.

Perfect for: Educators seeking a highly adaptable resource that can be customized to suit the evolving needs of their Grades 1-3 students, offering a tailored approach to teaching emotional well-being and mental health awareness.

Ignite the spirit of International Women's Day with our captivating flip book set! Unveiling two remarkable flip books, each boasting seven enthralling pages, this empowering resource celebrates the achievements and significance of remarkable women. Dive into the captivating pages and embark on an immersive journey, delving into the importance of IWD, exploring the inspiring lives of Malala Yousafzai and Rosa Parks, engaging in thought-provoking activities, and challenging biases. With the addition of a dynamic PowerPoint workbook and a classroom flag, this comprehensive set is designed to empower students and foster a culture of inclusivity and appreciation. Let the transformative power of these flip books spark meaningful discussions, inspire creativity, and cultivate a deep appreciation for the remarkable contributions of women in our world.

Prepare for an unforgettable exploration of empowerment, knowledge, and celebration as you dive into our International Women's Day flip book set. With each turn of the page, students will be inspired by the extraordinary stories and accomplishments of women, fostering a deep understanding of gender equality and the significance of this global celebration. From absorbing facts and taking diligent notes to coloring activities, snapshots of admired women, and thought-provoking questions, this immersive resource invites students to challenge biases and embrace inclusivity. With the addition of a dynamic PowerPoint workbook and a classroom flag, this set provides a comprehensive and engaging experience that will ignite the flame of empowerment and create a lasting impact. Let's celebrate the remarkable achievements of women, honor their contributions, and inspire a future generation of trailblazers.

This lesson comes with a great icebreaker to set the stage, while providing a fun and interactive activity to truly test the classes knowledge of one another. All of my middle school classes have LOVED this activity so far and it has sparked a ton of conversation and connections! All you will need is a small piece of paper for each student and you're all set for a fun, interactive SEL lesson that focuses on community building, friendships, and connectedness + belonging! Enjoy.

Conversation starter to get students discussing hobbies, their favorite hobbies, and what hobbies they might like to try. Colorful pictures on 26 slide PowerPoint. Fun for the whole group!

Are you looking for a fun and interactive way to teach your young learners about being a good friend? The friendship lesson and activities in this resource have been developed to get young learners thinking and discussing ways to be a good friend. 

Perfect for pre-k and preschool students, the visual prompts will help stimulate discussion and the read-aloud story will get your students engaged and sharing their thoughts!

These fun and interactive activities will get your young students thinking & identifying ways they can be a good friend.

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The Friendship Activities for Preschoolers Included Are:

1. Detailed Lesson Plan: Suggested use for each product to create a fun-filled, interactive and thoughtful lesson that builds friendship skills. CASEL aligned.

2. A Funny Read Aloud PowerPoint Story – read aloud together as a group, highlight examples and share thoughts. Have fun while developing your friendship skills!

3. Sorting Activity: Is this a great way to be a friend? Yes OR No? Discuss and sort Ways to be a Good Friend. Use the discussion prompts to extend the discussion.

4. Worksheets: Color-in ways to be a good friend, draw & tell worksheets, draw & write worksheets, Cut & Paste worksheet. 

5. Gratitude Practice:

Show recognition and gratitude to our friends by sending them a thank you note.

6. Friendship Challenge: Set a classroom friendship challenge to get your students practicing some easy ways they can be a good friend in the classroom.

When a child completes one of these challenges, they color in the square.

Each child has until the end of the week to complete as many friendship challenges as possible.

6. Super Friend Awards – These awards can be given out when you notice someone showing the qualities of being a good friend.

7.  Letter Home to Families - Keep your families informed and involved in what is happening in this unit of study. Editable version included.

8. Added Practice: Finding your students need a little bit more concrete practice? I’ve included scenes for you to use to stimulate ideas around how we can be a good friend in the classroom and on the playground.

✯✯ Everything you need for the lesson is here in this resource. ✯✯

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Have you been looking to encourage discussion around what it means to be fair in your preschool, pre-k or kindergarten classroom? These fairness scenarios will be a great addition to your Unit on Fairness and will get your students identifying what fairness looks and feels like.

♡Did you know that this resource is part of a Fairness Activities BUNDLE? ♡

Why teach fairness?

• Being able to recognize that it is hurtful to be unfair will establish the foundations for developing empathy
• It will help your students see when unfairness happens, help them develop language around it, help them see that unfairness hurts and that fair doesn’t always mean equal. 

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What’s included in this Fairness Scenarios resource?

•24 Fairness Scenarios

•Guiding Questions

•Versions: PDF Color and Black & White

•Vibrant PowerPoint Version

When to use these Fairness Scenarios?

•Use these fairness scenarios with the whole class, small group or with an individual. 

•Great addition to your Unit on Fairness. 

How to use these Fairness Scenarios?

•Role play the scenarios and brainstorm ways to deal with each situation.

•Spotlight one scenario and have your students work in pairs or small groups to come up with ways to make the situation fair.

•Use scenarios as writing prompts.

•Use one scenario a day as a quick daily focus to reinforce what it means to be fair.

•A great Think-Pair-Share activity.

This Fairness Scenarios resource has these CASEL SEL COMPETENCIES in mind:

1. Social Awareness- Being able to put themselves in another’s shoes and see the other’s point of view.
2. Responsible decision-making is the ability to make caring and constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions across diverse situations.

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Fairness Coloring Pages

Preschool Conflict Resolution Activities

Kindness Activities for Preschoolers

Empathy Activities |BUNDLE

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Are your preschool or kindergarten students having difficulty in sharing a friend with others? This More Than One Friend lesson includes interactive activities on this common friendship issue to help your students see that it is okay to have more than one friend.

By the end of this lesson, your students will understand that we all have room in our hearts to have more than one friend! 

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Did you know this is part of an awesome Friendship BUNDLE?

This More than One Friend resource includes:

1. Detailed Lesson Plan: To guide you through introducing your students to the idea that we can have more than one friend. 

2. A Read Aloud PowerPoint Story – Your students will love the simplicity of the story and with each page, they will be encouraged to think deeper about friendships and to share their thoughts.

3. Sorting Activity: These More Than One Friend Statements are a great way to get your students thinking more about what is okay and what isn’t when it comes to having more than one friend.

4. Find Someone Who Activity: This activity will help your students connect with each other and perhaps even open up their friendship circle! 

It will help your students see that there are others in class who have similar likes.

5. Craft Activity: Color and decorate your own crown. Includes two versions.

6. Bonus Activity: My Friends – drawing activity. Perfect for drawing who your different friends are.

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Are you looking for a friendship activity that will get your students thinking about how they can be a better friend? These friendship scenario cards are made especially with preschool and kindergarten students in mind and come in printable PDF & Powerpoint versions. 

This friendship resource will be a great addition to your Unit on Developing Friendship Skills. 

Did you know this resource is also part of an AMAZING friendship skills bundle?

What’s included in this Friendship Scenarios resource?

•24 Friendship Scenarios (4 per page)

•Guiding Questions

•Versions: PDF Color and Black & White

•Vibrant PowerPoint Version

When to use these Friendship Scenarios?

•Use these friendship scenarios with the whole class, small group or with an individual. 

•Use at the beginning of the school year or as a review after a break.

•Great addition to your Unit on Developing Friendships. 

How to use these Friendship Scenarios?

•Role play the scenarios and brainstorm ways to deal with each scenario.

•Spotlight one scenario and have your students work in pairs or small groups to come up with possible ideas on what a friend could do.

•Use scenarios as writing prompts.

•Use one scenario a day as a quick daily focus to reinforce friendship skills.

•A great Think-Pair-Share activity.

Need some ideas to teach Friendship Skills to preschoolers? 

Check out this blog post:[10 Meaningful & Fun Ways to Teach Friendship Skills

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Gratitude Activities for Preschoolers

This gratitude activities for preschoolers resource pack includes a read-aloud story and activities which aim to get children talking about gratitude. It is so important to include gratitude activities in our day so that we may begin to see opportunities to be grateful in our everyday.

☀️The objective is for us to recognize the opportunity to practice gratitude and appreciation throughout our day.☀️

✯The gratitude activities included in this pack are:

1. A PowerPoint Story – this story was written and illustrated with the aim to get the children thinking and identifying ALL we have to be grateful for big and small.

2. Printable Poster: My Grateful Heart. This visual reminder highlights the message of the read-aloud story. Print & place in your classroom.

3**. Drawing Sheet** – to create a “Wall of Gratitude” in your classroom, invite the children to draw what they are grateful for & put them up on the wall.

4. My Grateful Heart Challenge Questions: A trip to the dentist**,** digging in the garden, getting stuck on a puzzle … Everyday situations all give us the opportunity to be grateful.

⭐️ What can we be grateful for in all the situations presented?

3. Printable booklet to create “My Gratitude Book” (6 pages located in a separate file). Each page has a prompt to help guide the creation of our very own gratitude book.

❤️Things about myself I am grateful for …

❤️Friends I am grateful for …

❤️Food I am grateful for …

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Are you looking for a lesson with activities to help young children with labeling and identifying feelings and emotions?  Teaching preschoolers emotions is a vital first step in any SEL curriculum. Children who learn how to identify feelings and emotions are better able to regulate their own responses to strong emotions.

This identifying feelings and emotions resource focuses on helping our young learners be more equipped at identifying feelings and emotions.

♡♡Did you know this resource is part of a Feelings Activities BUNDLE? ♡♡

How to use these identifying feelings and emotions resources?

The Powerpoint & activities are intended for group time with our young learners. This allows for us to talk to each other, share our thoughts and experiences, and most importantly help make sure that we are all on the same page.

What's Included?

Detailed Instructions ▻ Instruction on how to make the most out of these all the feelings and emotions activities included.

Read Aloud PowerPoint ▻These 12 vibrant characters describe what it is like to feel a certain emotion and it uses scenarios to further illustrate what is happening. They will engage your students by asking questions to help make links to their own individual experiences.

The 12 emotions depicted are:

· Frustrated

· Confused

· Scared

· Nervous

· Happy

· Sad

· Proud

· Excited

· Silly

· Surprised

· Shy

· Tired

12 My Many Feelings Description Cards: (Color & B&W)

These may be displayed in the classroom to reinforce and remind your students of the different characters from the PowerPoint presentation.

How are you Feeling Today? Recording Sheet: (2 Versions - one with lines for writing and one without)

All About My Many Feelings: (B&W)

Create a take-home book about our many feelings for your children to fill in and take home. A cover page & 12 Feelings pages are included.

My Feelings Stick Puppets: (Color)

These feelings stick puppets are a fun way to encourage your young learners to develop an understanding of feelings and emotions by using them in role-play situations.

How Do You Feel Emotions Chart: (Color & B&W)

Display this chart in the classroom to encourage your students to connect and check-in. How do you feel today?

Connection to Families: Letter Home

A ready-to-send PDF letter to parents informing them about the unit and how they can support their child at home.

My Many Feelings Game (Color)

Use this easy to play game to reinforce identifying feelings and emotions. Play individually or with friends.

4 x different sheets

12 Feelings Buttons

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Are you looking for a fun resource to get your young learners identifying feelings? The 12 Feeling Monsters in this resource are so adorable your children will want to get to know them!

☀️This identifying feelings resource pack includes so much! Please DOWNLOAD the preview and see!☀️

What's Included?

✯ Detailed product description with ideas & instructions on how to make the most out of these activities.

✯ Identifying Feelings Read Aloud PowerPoint Story ▻that introduces us to our 12 Feeling Monsters. These gorgeous characters describe what it is like to feel that emotion and use scenarios to further illustrate what is happening. They engage our children by asking questions to help make links to our own individual experiences.

▻Have you felt this way before?

▻What can we do when we feel this way?

The 12 emotions depicted are:

• Frustrated
• Confused
• Scared
• Nervous
• Happy
• Sad
• Calm
• Excited
• Silly
• Surprised
• Sorry
• Tired

✯ 12 My Feeling Monsters Description Cards:

These may be displayed in the classroom to reinforce and remind the children of the different characters.

✯ My Feelings Monster Recording Sheet: (2 Versions - one with lines for writing and one without)

What is your monster feeling today? Why is your monster feeling this way? Draw and Color.

✯ All About My Feeling Monsters:

Create a take-home book about our feeling monsters for your children to fill in and take home.

*Cover page & 12 Feeling Monsters pages included*

✯ My Feelings Stick Puppets:

These feeling monster stick puppets are a fun way to encourage our young learners to develop an understanding of feelings and emotions.

✯ How Do You Feel Emotions Chart:

Display this chart in the classroom to encourage children to connect and check-in. How do you feel today?

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Identifying Feelings Worksheets

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Empathy Task Cards

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Kickstart the new 2024 school year with "Character Traits Middle School: Resilience" designed specifically for middle school students (Grades 4-8). This comprehensive resource beautifully blends Social Emotional Learning (SEL) principles with growth mindset strategies, focusing on the key character trait of resilience. If you're ready to update your behavior management plan, this might be the lesson for you!

What's Inside?

• Interactive Google Slides: No need to print, students can engage in this activity from their devices!
• Differentiated Texts: Engaging, leveled reading materials for Grades 4-8 about people who have shown resilience in real life (Thomas Edison, J.K Rowling, Lizzie Velazquez)
• Resilience Video: Begin the lesson with an engaging video and writing prompts.
• Interactive Role-Play Scenarios: Group activities to practice resilience in real-life situations.
• Creative Mind Mapping Exercises: Visual aids to explore and connect ideas about resilience.
• Dual Format: Available as a printable PDF and an editable Google Slides resource.
• Lesson Plan: Google Doc, time-stamped lesson plan included!
• Poster: Resilience poster for your classroom!

Our toolkit offers a unique blend of differentiated texts, ensuring that students of various reading levels can participate and learn effectively. The interactive role-playing activities encourage group engagement, helping students to understand and practice resilience in real-life scenarios.

Enhance the learning experience with our innovative mind-mapping activity. This creative approach allows students to visually connect concepts and ideas about resilience, fostering deeper understanding and retention.

We understand the importance of flexible teaching methods. Hence, our toolkit comes in two formats: a printer-friendly PDF for a tech-free classroom experience and a Google Slides version where students can engage digitally, typing directly into the resource.

Who is this for? Ideal for middle school teachers (Grades 4-8) looking to integrate Social Emotional Learning into their curriculum. This toolkit is especially beneficial for educators focusing on character development, resilience building, and fostering a growth mindset in their students. It's a versatile resource for both in-person and digital classroom settings.

Perfect for the beginning of the school year, our Resilience Toolkit is an essential addition to your classroom resources, aiding in the development of resilient, confident, and emotionally intelligent young individuals.

Check out another character education lesson: Character Education Middle School: Teamwork SEL digital lesson, video, writing (TeachShare.com)

Start the new year by empowering your middle school students with our comprehensive "Character Traits Middle School: Teamwork" lesson plan, a perfect tool for teachers focusing on Social Emotional Learning (SEL), character education, and behavior management plan at the start of the 2024 school year.

What's Inside?

• Differentiated Texts: Three levels of engaging texts tailored to meet the diverse needs of students in grades 5-8, each unraveling unique aspects of teamwork. Level 1 text: The Wright Brothers, Level 2 text: Apollo 11 Crew, Level 3 text: The British Cycling Team. Each text is written on a tiered, differentiated lexile starting from 4th, 6th, and 8th grade levels. This makes the topic of teamwork accessible for all students!
• Embedded Video: A captivating video segment that effectively illustrates teamwork in action.
• Team Puzzles: Four challenging team puzzles designed to foster collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Mind Mapping Activity: An innovative exercise to visually explore and deepen understanding of teamwork concepts.
• Complete Lesson Plan: A detailed guide to help you seamlessly integrate this resource into your teaching schedule.

Features:

• Flexible Formats: Choose between a print-and-go PDF or an assign-and-go Google Slides version, designed for ease of use and adaptability.
• No Prep Needed: This resource is ready to use, requiring no additional preparation, perfect for busy educators.
• Engaging and Educational: With a mix of reading, video, interactive puzzles, and creative activities, this lesson plan is not only educational but also highly engaging for middle school students.

Ideal for teachers looking to reinforce teamwork and collaborative skills in their classrooms, this lesson plan offers a balanced mix of learning and interactive fun. Whether you're resetting for a new school year, tackling SEL objectives, or enhancing character education, this resource is tailored to make your teaching experience more effective and enjoyable.

Check out another character education lesson here:

Character Traits Middle School: Resilience SEL digital lesson, video, writing (TeachShare.com)

Character Education Middle School: Empathy SEL digital lesson, video, interview (TeachShare.com)

Esta presentación de la salud mental está diseñada para fomentar la inteligencia emocional y la resiliencia de los estudiantes. Cada diapositiva presenta conceptos esenciales de salud mental de forma clara, atractiva y adecuada a la edad. Con preguntas de pensamiento crítico, este recurso promueve debates dinámicos en clase y una reflexión profunda, mejorando la atención y la comprensión de los niños. Las preguntas también animan a los estudiantes a conectar sus experiencias personales con las lecciones, aplicando estrategias de salud mental de forma efectiva en sus vidas.

Al utilizar esta presentación, los maestros pueden crear un ambiente de apoyo en la clase en el que se fomenten las discusiones sobre los sentimientos, la autoestima y las relaciones, ayudando en última instancia a los estudiantes a desarrollar una base sólida para el bienestar emocional.

La presentación ofrece a los estudiantes consejos prácticos y estrategias para gestionar su salud mental. Les enseña a reconocer y comprender sus emociones, la importancia del pensamiento positivo y cómo construir y mantener relaciones sanas.

Este recurso incluye:

• Diapositiva 1: ¿Qué es la Salud Mental?
• Diapositiva 2: Cuida la Salud Mental
• Diapositiva 3: Comprende los Sentimientos y las Emociones
• Diapositiva 4: ¿Puedo Cambiar lo que Siento?
• Diapositiva 5: Mis Pensamientos y Creencias
• Diapositiva 6: Autoestima
• Diapositiva 7: Construir y Mantener Relaciones
• Diapositiva 8: Condiciones de la Salud Mental
• Diapositiva 9: Comprende las Condiciones de la salud Mental
• Diapositiva 10: Hábitos Esenciales para una Buena Salud Mental
• Diapositiva 11: Pedir Ayuda y Ayudar a los Demás
• Diapositiva 12: Yo Tomo Acción
• Diapositiva 13: Hemos aprendido sobre - La Salud Mental

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• Powerpoint
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• Google Slides
• Keynote
• JPG images

¡Feliz Semana de la Salud Mental!

Este recurso está diseñado para que la enseñanza sobre el racismo y la lucha contra el racismo sea sencilla e impactante, ahorrándole un valioso tiempo de investigación. Esta Presentación proporciona a los estudiantes una comprensión profunda del racismo, promoviendo la igualdad y la justicia racial desde una edad temprana.

Utilizando este recurso, ayudarás a tus estudiantes a:

• Comprender el racismo: Aprender el significado y el impacto del racismo y por qué es crucial abordarlo.
• Aceptar la diversidad: Reconocer y apreciar la riqueza de las diferencias raciales y culturales.
• Fomentar la reflexión: Reflexionar sobre cómo sus acciones e ideas pueden contribuir a combatir el racismo ahora y en el futuro.
• Promover la igualdad: Desarrollar una mentalidad antirracista y habilidades de defensa de la justicia racial.

Este recurso apoya tu enseñanza guiando a los niños para que vean la importancia de su papel en la creación de una sociedad más equitativa. Fomenta un enfoque proactivo para comprender y abordar el racismo, dotándoles de las herramientas necesarias para marcar la diferencia.

Este recurso incluye:

• Página 1: ¿Qué es la Raza?
• Página 2: Raza - Racismo
• Página 3: Prejuicios Raciales y Comportamientos Discriminatorios
• Página 4: Existen Diferentes Tipos de Racismo
• Página 5: Estrategias para Actuar Contra Cualquier Tipo de Racismo
• Página 6: ¿Qué es el Antirracismo?
• Página 7: Justicia e Igualdad Racial
• Página 8: Diversidad Racial
• Página 9: Ser Antirracista
• Página 10: ¡Soy Antirracista!
• Página 11: Hemos Aprendido sobre Racismo y Antirracismo

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¡Disfruta Enseñando Antirracismo!

Transform your classroom with the vibrant and functional "Information Station" Bulletin Board Set! This resource is perfect for creating a student information hub that combines style and practicality. Designed with a delightful pastel polka dot theme, this bulletin board set keeps your students informed and engaged. Ideal for organizing classroom information such as the lunch menu, daily schedule, calendar, and character traits, it’s a must-have for any teacher looking to enhance their classroom environment.

Here’s why this bulletin board set is a must-have for any organized classroom:

Features:

• Customizable Headers: Easily editable in PowerPoint, allowing you to tailor the bulletin board to your specific needs. Perfect for listing the lunch menu, daily schedule, calendar, character traits, and more.
• Attractive Design: The charming pastel polka dot block print and cursive headers add a cheerful and inviting touch to your classroom decor, making information easily accessible and visually appealing.
• Comprehensive Set: Includes a main header and multiple subheadings, ensuring you have all the components needed to create a well-organized information station.
• Easy to Use: Simply print, cut, and display! The set is designed for quick setup, so you can focus on what matters most - teaching and engaging with your students.

Why It's a Good Buy:

• Enhances Organization: Keep your classroom information in one central location, helping students stay informed and up-to-date with the latest schedules, menus, and important announcements.
• Promotes Engagement: The attractive and colorful design draws students' attention, encouraging them to check the bulletin board regularly.
• Versatile and Flexible: With editable headers, this bulletin board set can be customized to fit any classroom need, making it a valuable resource throughout the school year.

Upgrade your classroom organization with the "Information Station" Bulletin Board Set and create a bright, engaging, and informative space for your students today!

I hope you find this resource just as helpful for your students as it has been for mine!

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Transform Your Classroom Library with Eye-Catching Bulletin Board Letters in 5 Motivational Phrases!

Looking to refresh your classroom library decor? This set of Classroom Library Bulletin Board Letters features five fun phrases in a pastel polka dot theme that will create an inviting and encouraging reading space for your students. Perfect for reading bulletin boards, classroom walls, or even door headers, these printable letters are easy to use, versatile, and designed to boost the reading culture in your classroom!

With five ready-to-print phrases like "Book Nook" and "Reading Corner," you’ll have the perfect tools to keep your library space fresh and engaging all year long. Simply print, cut, and decorate! (See preview and thumbnails for all 5 phrases!)

What's Included:

• 5 phrases for your classroom library
• Letters in a fun pastel polka dot design
• Two font options to mix and match
• Perfect for bulletin boards, walls, or library corners

Why You’ll Love It:

• Instantly printable and editable for endless use
• Ideal for elementary classroom libraries and reading nooks
• Helps foster a love of reading and create a positive classroom environment

This bulletin board letter set is the perfect addition to your reading bulletin board and will help turn your classroom library into an inspiring space for your students to discover new books. Download today and elevate your classroom decor with ease!

I hope you find this resource just as helpful for your students as it has been for mine!

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• Visit Your My Purchases Page: Navigate to your TeachShare account and locate your purchase history.
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• Rate and Comment: Give a quick rating and leave a brief comment about the product.
• Receive TeachShare Credits: Your feedback will earn you credits for future TeachShare purchases.
• Report Errors or Suggestions: If you notice any errors or have suggestions, please let me know in the Q&A section before leaving negative feedback. I’m committed to improving my products and appreciate the chance to address any issues. Thank you for your support!

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