$5 - $10 Classroom Community Games

Engage your students with "The Memory Game," the perfect icebreaker that sharpens memory and focus while fostering classroom interaction. This downloadable PDF includes a slide presentation with 3 rounds of visual memory challenges, each featuring 10 images that students must recall and write down. Also included is an easy-to-use answer sheet for students to record their responses.

Ideal for grades 3-12, this interactive activity encourages participation and helps students develop critical thinking skills in a fun and supportive environment. The game is easy to set up—simply display the slides in full-screen mode and follow the included teacher guide for seamless execution.

Key Features:

• 3 Difficulty Levels: Choose from Easy, Medium, or Difficult versions to match your students' skill levels.
• 3 Rounds per Level: Each round presents 10 unique images to enhance memory and recall.
• Printable Answer Sheet: Students can easily record their responses.
• Easy Full-Screen Setup: Detailed instructions for setting up the PDF in full-screen mode for distraction-free gameplay.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for classroom icebreakers, brain breaks, or group activities.
• FREEBIE: Link to online versions with timer (10s and 15s) are included

Why Teachers Love It:

• Engages Students: Keeps students focused and entertained, making the first days of school fun and memorable.
• Enhances Memory Skills: Helps students improve their memory and concentration through an interactive game.
• Saves Time: Ready-to-use PDF with simple setup instructions, so you can focus on teaching.

Perfect for elementary and middle school teachers, this resource is a must-have for starting the school year off with energy and excitement. Download "The Memory Game" today and make your classroom a place where learning and fun go hand in hand!

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Elevate your middle school classroom environment with our "Ultimate SEL and Community Building Toolkit." This all-encompassing resource is expertly crafted to enrich your classroom with Social Emotional Learning (SEL), community builders, behavior management techniques, and much more. Whether you're hitting the reset button mid-year, kicking off a new semester, or integrating SEL into your daily curriculum, this toolkit is your go-to resource.

What’s Included:

• 20 Themed Community Circles: Dive into 20 meticulously prepared community circles, each with five thought-provoking questions. Themes range from empathy and leadership to bystander awareness, complete with opening and closing rounds for meaningful discussions. (PowerPoint slides)
• "Picture This" Activity: Leverage technology with our 25 creative photo prompts, encouraging students to share and connect through images from their phones. (PowerPoint slides)
• "Cross the Line" Interactive Slides: Engage your class with 25 dynamic slides featuring prompts about family, identity, and school life, perfect for fostering understanding and empathy. (PowerPoint slides)
• "Who Am I?" Game: A fun, interactive way for students to share unique facts about themselves, enhancing peer connections. (PDF)
• Peer Mediation Worksheet: Empower student leaders with our structured peer mediation worksheet, guiding them to resolve conflicts effectively. (PDF)
• "Find Someone Who" Icebreakers: Seven sets of themed icebreakers, ranging from current trends to school life, music, movies, and pop culture, are perfect for building a vibrant classroom community. (PDF)
• Classroom Time Capsule: Capture the essence of your classroom with a timeless activity, including thoughtful prompts and ideas for items to include. (PDF)
• 20 Gratitude Journal Prompts: Foster a culture of appreciation with prompts that encourage reflective writing and gratitude. (PDF)
• Student Spotlight Worksheet: Shine a light on individual students, promoting recognition and positive affirmations within your class. (PDF)
• Empathy Interviews: Deepen understanding and empathy with 10 sets of interview questions, encouraging meaningful peer-to-peer connections. (PDF)

Each activity in this toolkit comes with comprehensive protocols, clear instructions, essential materials lists, suggested teacher dialogues, and practical considerations. Additionally, you'll find ready-to-use worksheets or engaging Slide presentations to seamlessly integrate these activities into your daily teaching routine.

Ideal For:

• SEL Coordinators
• Middle School Teachers
• Behavior Management Specialists
• New Teachers or Mid-Year Classroom Resets
• Beginning of the Year Activities

Highlights

1. Content Quality and Quantity: This toolkit is comprehensive, offering a wide range of activities with detailed guides, which adds significant value.
2. Preparation and Time Saved: Consider the time and effort you’ve saved for other teachers in preparing these activities.
3. Usability and Reusability: The resource is versatile and reusable throughout the year, adding to its long-term value.

This toolkit is more than just a collection of activities; it's a pathway to creating a nurturing, empathetic, and engaged classroom community. Equip yourself with this invaluable resource and witness the transformative power of SEL in your middle school classroom!

Looking for a way to get your middle school and high school students to get excited for PE?

This printable group fitness game incorporates exercises that support key physical education goals for middle and high school students, including:

Cardiovascular Fitness

Activities like jumping jacks, burpees, high knees, speed skaters, and sprinting promote heart health and improve endurance.

Muscle Strength and Endurance

Strength-building moves such as push-ups, squats, lunges, planks, and tricep dips target various muscle groups, improving functional fitness and stamina.

Flexibility and Mobility

Exercises like inchworms, side lunges, and single-leg deadlifts enhance flexibility, range of motion, and balance.

Core Strength

Core-focused movements like bicycle crunches, leg raises, Russian twists, and glute bridges improve stability and overall strength.

Coordination and Agility

Movements such as fast feet, speed skaters, and tuck jumps develop coordination, quick reflexes, and body control.

Teamwork and Social Interaction

Group activities encourage collaboration, communication, and a sense of community while achieving fitness goals together.

Mental Health and Focus

Physical activity boosts mood, reduces stress, and helps students develop focus and discipline in their fitness routines.

This game helps align PE classes with curriculum standards by engaging students in a variety of exercises that promote lifelong fitness habits. It’s versatile, engaging, and adaptable for different fitness levels, making it ideal for middle and high school classes.

WHAT YOU'LL GET:

You'll receive a zip file containing 4 comprehensive files, ensuring you have everything you need to kick-start the fun. The package includes:

• 80 Bingo Cards: Choose from full- or half--page sizes to best fit your group's needs. With such a variety, you can host multiple games or accommodate a wide range of group sizes.
• Calling Cards: Featuring a mix of fitness challenges and wellness activities, our calling cards are designed to get everyone moving, laughing, and achieving their fitness goals.
• Bingo Chips: Printable bingo chips add an authentic bingo game feel to your fitness challenge.
• Instructions: No Prep! No need to worry about planning. We provide detailed instructions for both the bingo game and the exercises, making setup a breeze.

WHY YOU NEED THIS FITNESS BINGO GAME:

• Instant Access: Get started right away with a digital download that puts the game in your hands instantly.
• Flexible & Reusable: Print as many copies as you need for your classes, making it a cost-effective addition to your fitness toolkit. You can laminate the pages for longevity.
• Engaging & Effective: Not only is it fun, but it also encourages physical activity in a creative and social way.

Transform your middle school and high school physical education classes with this fun Fitness Bingo Game.

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Need a fun icebreaker for the first day back to school? This editable Meet Your Teacher Jeopardy Game is the perfect activity for students to get to know you during the first week. Use the PowerPoint or Google Slides template to customize your game show. Whether you're an experienced teacher or new to the classroom, this game will help you connect with your students and make a memorable introduction from day one.

CONTENTS AT A GLANCE

★ Fully Editable Gameshow Templates: Available for PowerPoint and Google Slides.

★ Finished Gameshow Examples: Preview completed versions to guide your creation process.

★ Additional PDF Pages:

• Setup Guide
• How to Play Instructions
• List of Additional Questions
• Question Tracker (Google Slides version)
• Printable Scoreboard (Google Slides version)

⭐️ Each Gameshow Template Includes:

• 25 Question & Answer Slides in various formats (multiple choice, short answer, etc.)
• Pre-linked Main Gameboard Slide
• 5 Editable Categories (Default categories: Teaching History, Favorites, About Me, When I Was in ___ Grade, and Mixed Bag)
• Image Placeholders: Easily personalize by inserting your own images

⭐️ PowerPoint Only Features:

• Embedded Fonts: Customize with included fonts
• Interactive Scoreboard
• Question Fade Animation
• Animated Multiple Choice Questions

HOW TO USE

1. Download Your Template: Choose between the PowerPoint file or Google Slides link provided in the PDF and open it.
2. Preview Example Templates: Check out the finished game examples in PowerPoint and Google Slides to see a completed game in action.
3. Customize Categories: Modify the question categories to fit your needs or use the default ones.
4. Edit Questions: Personalize the questions or use the provided ones. A list of extra questions is included if you need more options.
5. Add Answers: Enter your answers on the designated answer slides.
6. Insert Images: Use the image placeholders to add your own photos and personalize the game.
7. Prepare to Play: Once everything is set, you're ready to engage your students with a fun and interactive game!

✨ EASY-TO-FOLLOW GAMEPLAY ✨

Playing the game is straightforward. Simply enter presenter mode in PowerPoint or Google Slides, click on category boxes to access questions, reveal answers, and track scores using the built-in scoreboard feature (PowerPoint version). Detailed instructions ensure seamless implementation.

❤️ Why You'll Love It ❤️

• ❤️ Build Connections: Share your story, favorite things, and a bit about your journey in a way that’s engaging and memorable for your students.

• ❤️ Flexible & Fun: Customize the categories and questions to make your game personal and relevant.

• ❤️ Quick to Customize: With everything set up for you, just add your details, and you’re all set for an exciting first day!

You may also like the following:

⭐ Personal Use Jeopardy Game Templates

⭐ 4th Grade Math Jeopardy Games

⭐ 3rd Grade ELA Jeopardy Games

⭐ Back to School Cards for Students

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Kick off your school year with the Meet the Teacher Jeopardy Game—a must-have for creating a fun and welcoming classroom right from the start.

These community-building activities and games are perfect for the first weeks of school! Students will use collaboration and teamwork which will build a positive learning community in your classroom. These activities are not just designed to be used only the first week of school but give the perfect opportunity to build friendships, and teamwork, and create a positive class culture. They could also be used for team building, recess, morning meetings, or SEL.

Help your students learn to collaborate. communicate, trust, and show mutual respect to others to be able to work well with others and be able to create a cohesive group of individuals working together for a common goal.

This team-building set comes with general objectives. Each activity comes with instructions you can modify. It also comes with processing questions to facilitate learning from the activities that you can discuss with your students.

3 Icebreakers

6 Team building Activities (Included are materials needed, instructions, and processing questions to facilitate learning from the activities)

Make the First Days of School Fun and Memorable with These Engaging Icebreakers!

Kick off the school year with this dynamic Classroom Icebreakers Activity Bundle designed to help students get to know each other, build classroom community, and feel comfortable in their new environment. Whether it's the first week of school or anytime you need to foster better classroom relationships, these fun and interactive games are perfect for middle and high school students.

These no-prep, easy-to-implement activities will have your students laughing, sharing, and working together, creating a positive classroom atmosphere from day one!

What’s Included:

• Engaging Icebreaker Activities: Fun, creative games that encourage communication and teamwork among students.
• Team-Building Challenges: Activities that require collaboration and problem-solving, helping students bond and feel comfortable with their peers.
• Student-Centered Discussion Prompts: Get your students talking and sharing more about themselves in a structured and engaging way.

Key Features:

• Build Classroom Community: Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where students feel connected and engaged.
• No Prep Required: Simply print and go! These activities require no additional materials, making them easy to implement on short notice.
• Versatile: Perfect for back-to-school, new student introductions, or any time you want to strengthen classroom relationships.
• Fun for All Ages: While ideal for middle and high school students, these activities can be adapted for upper elementary classrooms as well.

Are you looking for a fun activity to help build collaboration skills while having some FUN? Need a Fun Friday activity as your students lose their engagement through the week? Need an activity with very little prep? Looking for something digital? Then look no further!

Mystery At The Theme Park is a video based Escape Room activity that is played with a YouTube Video (approximately 20 minutes) and answers are submitted on a Google Form. Students will have to watch the video, listen to the story, and look at pictures to find clues to escape from the Theme Park in time. There are many different ways that you could play this game whether it is as a full class and you try to beat the clock, or in small groups where students can work together to solve the puzzles! The links are in the PDF that you will get when you download this resources and all instructions to set up will be there.

The Prep to play this Escape Room is minimal-all you need is the video link and a copy of the Google Form for each group. I played this game with my Grade 6/7 class online and they LOVED it. I had students who were usually pretty quiet online take over and shine!

So...will you make it out in time?

If you’re looking for an easy and effective way to teach kids impulse control, then the Impulse Control Anger Management Board Game is the perfect learning resource!

With creative illustrations, metaphors, and analogies that help reinforce self-control, emotional regulation and impulse control skills, this mental health board game helps students succeed.

If a student struggles to think before they act or has ADHD, this SEL board game can provide a great foundation for their emotional regulation. The engaging approach makes it easy for kids to master the fundamental executive functioning skill of self control and apply the concept to their own lives inside and outside of the classroom. This board game is perfect for counselors, SEL lessons, individual activities, or group work.

✎✎✎ Topics Covered:

Using the analogy of a “remote control” students are asked to reflect on their behavior and the impact when they can:

• “pause and stop” and think about their behavior
• “fast forward” where impulses take over
• “play” when you can just keep going
• “rewind” when they can take a step back after our impulses have got the better of us and think about the consequences.

There are over 115 reflective question cards with 23 cards in each of the five various color-coded areas. These include:

• Reflect – practical and relatable scenarios to help put learning into practice
• Let’s Pause – reflecting on impulse control and its impact
• Better Choices – exploring emotional regulation, coping strategies and strategies
• Let’s Chat – conversation starters to build rapport
• Anger – exploring anger management

This is a great game which is a perfect supplement for our Impulse Control Mini-Lesson and Workbook

► Looking for more workbook topics? We've got you covered!

• Behavior and Feelings Workbook
• Self Esteem and Feelings Workbook
• Emotions & Self Care Workbook
• My Anger Management Workbook

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Use this team building no-prep icebreaker emoji picture phrases game during morning meeting, brain breaks, indoor recess and more! Improve your student's critical thinking skills and vocabulary by having them decipher some of the most commonly spoken summer phrases shown in a series of picture characters. Some emojis can be combined without the use of words to create a new word or phrase! For example, a dog emoji that is combined with a house emoji translates to "doghouse."

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What's Included:

• 40 Emoji picture guessing slides
• 40 Answer slides (one behind each guessing slide)
• 1 directions slide
• 1 editable directions slide template
• 1 editable emoji phrases slide template for you to customize your own phrases

How to play:

• Students will guess the summer phrases or words based on the emoji pictures provided.
• Reveal the answer by moving to the next slide.
• Consider splitting the class into teams to see who can guess the most phrases!

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This creative Art Room Gaming Badges Activity was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. *NOTE: this is a yearly event; it will take most of a full school year for any student to complete all 30 gaming badges…and that’s a good thing! *Students may try for any badge, in any order, however, students will want to start working on gaining easy gaming badges first, before trying to get the harder ones done. *Once students accomplish the criteria for a certain badge, either the teacher or the student may take colored pencils (only) to color the accomplished badge, so it looks similar to the completed version. *Move on to completing another great gaming badge. Good Luck! I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

Get ready to get up and move with our Seasonal Movement Cards! Perfect for brain breaks, transitions, or just getting those wiggles out, these printable action flashcards are designed for kids from toddlers to kindergarten. With a bundle covering all four seasons, you'll have a variety of movements to keep things fresh and engaging all year round.

Each set includes 12 flashcards featuring different object and animal movements that children can easily mimic. Whether it's hopping like a bunny in spring or stomping like a snowman in winter, these cards are sure to get everyone up and moving while improving gross motor skills and imagination.

Ideal for both classroom and home use, these movement cards are a fun way to occupy students with excess energy, improve listening skills, and teach them about different actions.

Themes included in this printable Bundle:

- Fall Movement Cards

- Winter Movement Cards

- Summer Movement Cards

- Spring Movement Cards

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* Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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For our students, back to school is an extremely joyful moment. Use those first few days back to engage your pupils in a variety of activities that will help them get to know you and their fellow students. This Bundle, which includes more than 50 no-prep printable activities, is ideal for the first few weeks of school.

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⭐ All About Me Worksheet | First Day Of School Activities | Back To School | K-6th

These all about me worksheets are a wonderful method for young children in kindergarten, first school, and second grade to get to know their classmates and teachers. They may also be used as priceless mementos for parents! With the eight about me worksheet pages in this printable collection, your kid's will have a blast learning about themselves and their friends while developing important social skills. Featuring themes like 'self-portraits' and 'my favorite things', these worksheets are designed to be fun and engaging for young children. Download your printable collection today and let the learning begin!

⭐ Welcome Back To School Worksheets | First Day Of School Activities | First Week

With a joyful first day of school theme, these incredibly adorable printable Back to School Worksheets are a simple, enjoyable, no-prep method for preschool, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and first grade students to practice math and literacy skills. These worksheets are great for teachers, parents, and homeschoolers.

These worksheets offer a fun and engaging way to reinforce essential skills while keeping young children motivated. With no preparation required, they are perfect for busy teachers and parents. The worksheets cover a variety of math and literacy concepts, including number recognition, counting, basic addition and subtraction, letter identification, phonics, and simple reading comprehension.

To make the most of these worksheets, try incorporating them into your daily routine. You can use them as morning work, independent practice, or homework assignments. For additional learning opportunities, consider extending the activities with hands-on projects or games. Download these adorable Back to School Worksheets today and make learning a joyful experience for your child!

⭐ Back To School and Library Scavenger Hunt | First Day Of School Activities

In search of an enjoyable activity to do on the first day of school? An excellent activity for the first day of school is the classroom & library scavenger hunt, which is included in this printable back-to-school scavenger hunt. Utilize this back-to-school task to assist in easing your new students into their new classroom and make them feel welcome! This fun and engaging activity will help them get to know their classmates and the classroom environment while practicing important observation skills.

⭐ Back To School Bingo Game | First Day Of School Activities | First Week

With the help of this adorable back-to-school apple-themed bingo printable, celebrate the first day of school! With its emphasis on visual discrimination, vocabulary expansion, and good times, this entertaining back-to-school game is ideal for introducing toddlers, preschoolers, pre-kindergarteners, kindergarten, and first graders to the exciting world of learning! The bingo game features fun apple-themed images and words related to school like 'apple,' 'book,' 'pencil,' and 'school bus.' Download your printable bingo game today and let the learning begin!

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French This or That Activity - Ceci ou Cela French Icebreaker

This French ceci ou cela - this or that activity is perfect for back to school, end of the year, or anytime when everyone wants to have a little fun with French.

Use this "this or that" activity as a French speaking activity for partners or groups, as a whole-class activity you project for the entire class.

Alternatively, you can make this a moving around activity. Students start by standing in a big group. When the choices on the cards are read, they move to the side of the room that is associated with their choice (see the arrows on the cards). Those who can’t make up their mind or don’t have a preference remain in the center. Students will see all of the things that they have in common with their classmates and will likely learn some new vocabulary while they’re at it. This is a great back to school ice-breaker!

This activity requires no teacher prep once the set of cards is printed and cut out. If you don’t want to print, there’s a PDF with only one card per page that you can project and play as a whole class activity.

Included:

• PDF of cards to project when you don’t want to print - One card per page
• PDF of 50 cards to print and cut out - Four cards per page
• Instructions on how to use this activity

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Looking for fun back to school icebreaker activities to make the first days or week of high school effortless? You need your new batch of kiddos to get to know their classmates to ensure a wonderful new year. Then check out these fun Ice Breakers which will get your students to know their new classmates...with questions that aren't lame!

It'll keep your kids busy and coming back for more! It is a great no-prep resource that you can use during the critical first week of school for an engaging activity that your students will LOVE!

This resource includes:

• Find Someone Who... Game
• Fortune Teller Foldable

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You might be interested in the Time Capsule Back to School Packet, which includes 22 pages in a "capsule" that helps students reflect on who they are as a person, their goals, and reveals their personalities. There are plenty of creative as well as writing activities to complete. Also, tons of activities you would expect to see in a time capsule like letters to your future self and a list of current pressing issues happening in the world..all activities that are high-interest for Gen Z! Students love unsealing them at the end of the year or at some point in the future...like graduation!

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AVID Costa's Level of Questioning and Thinking Scenes Activity - Editable: This AVID digital activity is the perfect inquiry resource for your AVID classroom! Use to promote critical thinking skills, as an icebreaker activity, a supplemental lesson for Costa's Level of Thinking, an inquiry lesson, a Fun Friday activity, and so much more!

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Directions:

• Review Costa’s Level of Thinking by having students take notes over the teaching slides provided.
• Students apply their learning by creating their own leveled questions over the provided scenes.
• Revisit and discuss the essential questions at the end.

What's Included:

• Essential questions slide
• Direction Slide
• Editable direction slide to add your own wording
• 7 Costa's Level of Thinking teach slides
• 54 Google Slide Scenes with question writing tasks, for example: "Create a level 3 question related to the scene below..."

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Are you looking for a fun resource to get your young learners identifying feelings? This fun bundle contains 3 resource packs that introduce our young learners to the Feeling Monsters! The Feeling Monsters in this resource are so adorable your children will want to get to know them!

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Resource 1: Identifying Feelings: Feeling Monsters

What’s Included?

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✯ 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?

Resource 2: Inference Pictures with Questions

Get your children identifying feelings and emotions using these 14 fun monster inference picture cards. Each scene encourages children to identify common feelings and emotions using the clues in the pictures to draw conclusions.

Each inference picture card has a set of questions to get children thinking and talking.

• What’s happening in the picture?
• How does the monster feel?
• Why are they feeling that way?
• How do you know that?

Use these inference picture cards with a small group, in pairs, or individually to help develop empathy and understanding when it comes to other’s feelings and emotions.

The feelings and emotions depicted in the cards are:

▻Happy

▻Silly

▻Sick

▻Confused

▻Excited

▻Nervous

▻Scared

▻Sad

▻Sorry

▻Angry

▻Shocked

▻Calm

▻Interested

▻Bored

▻Frustrated

Resource 3: Feeling Monsters - Identifying Feelings Games

Are you looking for identifying feelings games to encourage your young learners to identify different feelings and emotions? These 4 games will be a great addition to your social-emotional learning curriculum. Perfect for our young learners, these vibrant Feeling Monsters will engage them as they practice identifying feelings through engaging in these identifying feelings activities.

✯ Game 1: How Do I Feel?

Three different ways to use these cards to reinforce identifying feelings. The children may act out the feeling, describe the feeling or match the Feeling Monsters.

15 Feeling Monster Cards included: (Color & B&W)

Happy Sick Silly Sorry Angry

Sad Confused Calm Tired Scared

Frustrated Excited Nervous Bored

Shocked

*Detailed instructions & mini-instruction cards included.*

✯ Game 2: Match the Feeling (Color & B&W)

36 Identifying Feelings Scenarios

This game invites children to listen to common scenarios that may arise at school, at home, or on the playground and match a Feeling Monster to that scenario.

*Detailed instructions & mini-instruction cards included.*

✯ Game 3: Feeling Monsters Bingo (Color & B&W)

2 Different ways to play!

We all love a quick game of BINGO! The teacher calls out a Feeling Monster. The children identify the Feeling Monster and shout BINGO when they have 3 in a row or when they have all the Feeling Monsters identified.

✯ Game 4: Feeling Monster- Go Fish! (Only in Color)

12 Feeling Monster Families

Each ‘Family’ contains 3 different colors (red, blue & green)

This fun twist on Go Fish encourages the children to work towards building a Monster Family. A fun way to reinforce identifying feelings with friends.

*Detailed instructions & mini-instruction cards included.*

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Identifying Feelings & Emotions:

Identifying Feelings and Emotions: Sadness (PowerPoint Story & Activities)

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What's Wrong with This Picture:

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My Preschool Memory Book

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Winter, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah/Chanukah Mad Gab Gibberish Game: Bring holiday cheer to your classroom with these Mad Gab-style winter and Christmas babble games!

Bundle and Save 15%: This bundle includes the differentiated single-player game and the team game. The Deluxe bundle offers flexibility with multiple game modes, which broadens its appeal to both competitive and non-competitive students.

Celebrate the holidays these Mad Gab-style Christmas and Winter Holiday Games that guarantees laughter, learning, and endless engagement!

Babbles are mainly Christmas, ala Santa Claus, but include other winter holidays and celebrations, such as Kwanzaa, Hanukkah/Chanukah, New Year, Boxing Day, and people, places, and things related to the winter season.

TRY BEFORE YOU BUY! Play the preview versions to get an idea of what to expect. This is the best way to experience the game before purchasing.

Want more holiday fun? Try the Ultimate Winter Holiday Game Bundle that includes Escape Room, Millionaire, and Babble games.

Key Features:

• Festive Music & Animated Characters: Holiday tunes and delightful animations immerse students in the winter season.

• Differentiation Options:

  • Timed & Scored Game: Challenge learners to race against the clock for high scores.
  • Timed Only: Test speed without focusing on scores.
  • Scored Only: No rush—just accuracy and fun.
  • No Pressure Mode: Perfect for a relaxed classroom vibes.

• Automatic scoring and self-correcting answer key. Learners get immediate notification of correct or incorrect answers.

• Unlimited Replay option: Questions are selected randomly from a pool. There is well over 200 babble cards in total. This makes it possible to produce a unique quiz with each replay attempt. (That's right; they can play each day leading up to winter break and not get the same game twice, giving you the biggest bang for you buck when you buy once and play throughout the entire holiday season!) In addition, new questions will be added to the pool periodically to keep the pool robust.

• Learners are acknowledged by the name they entered when launching the game.

• No macros = play on any device.

• A Google account is not required!

Why Students Love It:

• It's so much fun!
• They have a choice in gameplay (singler-player game).

Why Teachers Love It:

• Engages students with a mix of fun, learning, and teamwork.
• Works for any grade level—though babble complexity is varied.
• No-prep, ready-to-play format saves teachers time.

Perfect For:

• Holiday parties
• Brain breaks
• Indoor recess
• Seasonal review days

Make these Christmas & Winter Holiday Games the highlight of your classroom this season!

What to Expect:

You'll receive a PDF file with a link to the online games. This content is not editable. While I'll update the game periodically, I will do my best to retain the same link. After purchasing, you'll be notified about any updates to this product.

Help Me Get Better:

If you encounter any issues, please reach out to me at zaneylaneylearning@gmail.com before posting a negative review. I have a lot of ideas, and I'm trying my best to present an error-free, high-quality product. Again, please play the preview version. This is the best way to understand how the game works and is also the best way to avoid surprises after purchase.

Please let me know if you would like to see additional examples or have suggestions for other uses/topics.

Are you looking for engaging and fun reflection activities? Do you want your students to wrap up the school year on a positive note? Then download this End of Year Activities BUNDLE with Reflections! Well suited for the English Language Arts or ELL/ESL classroom, this bundle includes several writing responses, small group discussion activities, and full-class activities. Guaranteed to have everyone talking, writing, and interacting! Perfect for the last few weeks of any class.

REFLECTION WRITING & SHARING PROMPTS

In this no-prep SEL activity, students reflect on times they persevered, their friendships, overcoming hardship, what they learned about themselves, grit, and other topics. In a reflect and share manner of participation, students will participate in small discussion groups, write about their experiences, and take a fun walk down memory lane as they complete the activity with an engaging Top 10 list.

This activity can be completed in 1 class with homework, expanded over 2 classes, or completed during the last 10 minutes of several classes. Other options include selecting only one set of questions on which students can reflect.

LINE-UP FULL CLASS REFLECTION GAME

Played as a whole group, it can be played for 15 minutes or the entire class time. Students make a line in order of their answers to fun prompts about their activities, thoughts, and feelings from the past semester or school year. This is an engaging and team-bonding activity that will have everyone participating.

Examples of Questions

Students line up by...

• How many minutes you studied on average every evening
• How much you like English class
• How many times you ate school lunch
• How many languages in which you can say "Hello"

Why this resource?

• No prep
• Fun and engaging for the whole class
• Can be played as a warm-up, for the last few minutes of class, or for the full class period.
• Flexible, easy for all to participate, and FUN!

This resource contains:

• Gameplay instructions
• 45+ question prompts
• 4 different pairs of discussion/reflection/writing questions
• A Top 10 list to complete
• Terms of Use

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Welcome to the back-to-school bundle, designed to foster a positive and engaging classroom community from day one! This comprehensive set includes six thoughtfully crafted resources that will help you kickstart the school year with excitement, creativity, and connection.

Here’s what’s inside:

1. Food Pair Partner Cards

Make partner activities a breeze with these fun and interactive Food Pair Partner Cards! Each card features a food item that pairs with another, making it easy for students to find their partners. Perfect for icebreakers, team-building activities, and group projects.

2. All About Me: Favorite Things

Encourage self-expression and creativity with the "All About Me: Favorite Things" activity. Students can fill out pages with their favorite things, color in images, or use the digital version to type their answers. It’s a fantastic way to get to know your students and let them learn about each other.

3. Back to School One Pager

Help students reflect and set goals for the new school year with the Back to School One Pager. This versatile activity comes with different templates, including blank versions and partially completed ones, allowing students to express themselves in a creative and structured way.

4. Open House Bookmarks

Welcome your students with these adorable and motivational Open House Bookmarks! Featuring cute, catchy phrases and vibrant designs, these bookmarks are perfect for the beginning of the school year or open house events. They come in multiple styles, including color-your-own options, to add a personal touch.

5. Growth Mindset Puzzle

Promote a positive classroom culture with the Growth Mindset Puzzle. This engaging activity encourages students to think about their goals, reflect on their achievements, and embrace a growth mindset. It’s an excellent way to start discussions about perseverance and self-improvement.

6. Get to Know You Bingo Cards

Break the ice and build connections with the Get to Know You Bingo Cards. Each bingo sheet contains 25 unique prompts that encourage students to mingle and learn fun facts about their classmates. This activity is perfect for the first week of school and helps to create a warm and inclusive classroom environment.

Why Teachers Will Love This Bundle:

❤️ Versatile Activities: Suitable for various classroom settings and adaptable to different teaching styles.

❤️ Time-Saving: Ready-to-use resources that save you preparation time while delivering high-quality, engaging content.

❤️ Community Building: Each activity is designed to foster a sense of community, helping students get to know each other and feel comfortable in their new classroom.

❤️ Creative and Fun: Encourages creativity, self-expression, and positive interactions among students.

❤️ Flexible Formats: Includes printable and digital versions to suit your classroom’s needs, whether in-person or remote.

When to Use This Bundle:

• First Week of School: Perfect for getting to know students and establishing a positive classroom environment.
• Open House Events: Use the bookmarks and other activities to welcome students and parents.
• Throughout the Year: These resources are versatile and can be used for various activities, reflections, and team-building exercises.

What’s Included:

• **✅**Food Pair Partner Cards (x cards)

• **✅**All About Me: Favorite Things (black and white, black and white with colored background, full color, and digital versions)

• **✅**Back to School One Pager (various templates)

• **✅**Open House Bookmarks (multiple styles including color-your-own)

• **✅**Growth Mindset Puzzle

• **✅**Get to Know You Bingo Cards (three unique sheets)

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Foster meaningful connections and active listening in your classroom with this "Connection Circle" activity. Perfect for high school and middle school students, especially meant for close knit groups (band, choir, orchestra, cheer, pom, athletics, etc.) this resource includes 48 thoughtfully crafted questions designed to help students get to know each other better and practice respectful communication.

Product Includes:

• 48 Diverse Questions: Covering serious, light-hearted, and reflective topics.
• Pre-Activity Discussion Questions: To set the stage for effective communication and understanding.
• Post-Activity Discussion Questions: To reflect on the experience and deepen insights.
• Clear Instructions: For setting up and facilitating the activity, including tips for managing group dynamics. The instructions walk you through every step making your job much easier!

This activity is always a huge hit with groups. Although it sounds simple, it is incredibly effective in fostering a supportive and connected classroom environment. Use it at the beginning of the school year, during retreats, or as a team-building exercise to create a positive atmosphere where students feel valued and heard.

Key Features:

• Engages students in both serious and fun discussions
• Encourages active listening and respectful communication
• Easy to implement with comprehensive instructions

Make every conversation count and create a welcoming classroom environment with this engaging and interactive activity!