$5 - $10 Elementary School Social Emotional Learning Resources (by price, high to low)

Feelings and Communication Cards | SEL Visual Supports | Counseling Bundle

About This Bundle

★ Visual Cards

★ Includes 2 Products

★ PDF Files

★ 59 pages

★ Suitable for Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, ELL, Special Education, and Autistic Students

★ Easy to prep: print, cut, laminate, or place on a ring for long-term use

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This Visual Cards Bundle includes two products:

▶️ Communication Visual Cards

▶️ Emotions and Feelings Visual Cards

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The Communication & Emotions Visual Cards Bundle combines two best-selling resources to support social-emotional learning in your classroom. With Communication Visual Cards and Emotions & Feelings Visual Cards, students get practical tools to recognize feelings, express themselves clearly, build empathy, and strengthen social skills. These fun and flexible activities work well for whole-class SEL lessons, small groups, counseling sessions, or individual practice—making it easy to differentiate and meet the needs of all learners.

What’s Included:

❤️ 76 Communication Visual Cards

⭐ **12 “Asking for Assistance” cards **– beginning with “Can you…”

⭐ **12 “Asking for Permission” cards **– beginning with “May I…”

⭐ **16 “Places to Go” cards **– beginning with “I want to go to (place) to (action)”

⭐ **16 Sentence Starter cards **– beginning with *“I want to go to (place) to ______” *(students complete the sentence)

⭐ **16 Emotion/Feeling cards **– 32 emotions total; each card pairs opposite feelings (e.g., cheerful/angry, energetic/tired), with visuals for both.

⭐ **4 Seasons cards **– to support seasonal vocabulary.
⭐ 40 Feelings/Emotions Visual Cards (Color & B&W | With and Without Words)

❤️ 40 Emotions and Feelings Visual Cards

⭐ 40 Feelings/Emotions Visual Cards with words – Color

⭐ 40 Feelings/Emotions Visual Cards without words – Color

⭐ 40 Feelings/Emotions Visual Cards with words – Black & White

⭐ 40 Feelings/Emotions Visual Cards without words – Black & White

Why Teachers Love This Bundle:

✔️ Supports Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
✔️ Encourages positive communication and self-expression
✔️ Helps students recognize, name, and respond to emotions
✔️ Flexible for individual practice, small groups, counseling sessions, or whole-class SEL lessons
✔️ Includes both with-word and without-word versions for easy differentiation

This bundle is perfect for teachers, counselors, and specialists looking for engaging tools to support emotional awareness, empathy, and strong communication skills.

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In this 18 slide PowerPoint,

learn about mindfulness and yoga breathing, proper nutrition, proper technology use, bedtime, and sleep hygiene, as well as an empowerment yoga pose series meant to strengthen and build confidence.

Can be used on the smartboard or on children's personal devices, or print individual slides.

The last slide has a link to download the healthy habits tracker for FREE

Enhance your Morning Meeting and Circle Time with our customizable PowerPoint designed to boost active participation for students in autism and MD unit classrooms! This engaging resource allows you to personalize elements to create an inclusive and dynamic back-to-school experience from Day 1.

Perfect for fostering communication and engagement, this versatile tool elevates your classroom routines, ensuring every student feels empowered and included. Download now to transform your Morning Meeting into an interactive and fun learning environment that supports diverse learners!

This Morning Meeting allows you to:

• Address rules for group
• Take attendance and add student/ staff pictures while also covering "Yes" and "No" questions
• Answer questions relevant to the calendar
• Practice identifying numbers within 31
• Practice identifying months, days, year and seasons
• Count the days in school
• Cover a Word of the Day
• Introduce important daily activities such as the Specials for the day and the theme for the week

#backtoschool #morningmeeting #circletime #calendar #autismmorningwork #specialeducation

Hello! Thank you for coming on this journey or learning to incorporate yoga and mindfulness into your work with preschoolers. I believe there is a special combination that consists of three parts: self-care, practice, and material support. This packet has a mixture of all three.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• Self-care

• Breathing Exercises

• Yoga Poses/Activities (spring yoga poses - 6 total)

• Yoga Songs

• Daily Practice Journal

• Breathing & Meditation Poster

• Spring Sequence Poster

• Yoga Sequence Cards

YOGA CARDS:

1. Print the yoga pose card deck.

2. Cut out each pose card.

3. Tape or glue on a 4x6 index card or

card stock.

(Optional: Laminate the cards so they

last longer)

Transform your classroom with this enchanting Sun and Moon Themed Classroom Decor Bundle and go back to school in style. This curated collection of classroom decor is designed to bring a sense of wonder and inspiration to your educational environment while creating a calming and welcoming space for your students.

Key Features:

1. Versatile Decor Elements: This bundle includes a wide array of sun and moon themed classroom decor elements, from posters and bulletin board sets to name tags and calendar pieces. Elevate your classroom's aesthetics with this cohesive and captivating design.

2. Easy Customisation of labels: Personalise your classroom with ease using our editable templates. Tailor name tags, labels, and other items to suit your students' names and classroom needs, saving you valuable prep time.

3. Coordinated Design: Achieve a cohesive look throughout your classroom with coordinated designs and colour schemes. Create an atmosphere that fosters focus and positivity, enhancing the learning experience for your students.

4. Perfect for All Grade Levels: Whether you teach elementary, middle, or high school, the sun and moon theme is versatile and universally appealing. It's a fantastic addition to any classroom, from primary to secondary education.

5. Ideal for Homeschooling: If you're a homeschooling parent, this decor bundle adds a touch of celestial magic to your home learning space, creating an inspiring environment for your child's education.

10. Budget-Friendly: Save time and money with this comprehensive bundle that includes everything you need for a beautifully themed classroom. No need to shop around for individual items - this bundle has you covered.

Includes:

- ABC Poster chart

- Editable labels you can use for bag hooks, wall displays, tub labels, book labels... etc

- Positive affirmation posters

- Birthday chart display

- Classroom job poster

- Monthly classroom calendar

- Group work folder covers

- Welcome to our classroom poster

- Class schedule poster

- Learning intention and success criteria poster

And more!

A great way to start your classroom when going back to school! Once you purchase you will receive any updates to the sun and moon themed classroom decor with no extra costs.

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Are you looking for bulletin board sets to support social-emotional learning in your classroom? Do you want to foster community and teamwork? Then download this bundle of posters that focus on a variety of SEL themes (see below for the complete list). These 6 sets of themed posters support you as you build your classroom community and encourage positive behavior throughout the school year. These mini-posters are great for classroom décor, bulletin boards, and doors. Included is a handout for each set of quotes. All you need to decorate for at least half the school year!

Themes include the following:

• Identity
• Courage
• Wellbeing
• Teamwork
• Self Confidence
• Hard Work & Success

Quotes included in this resource:

• “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” ~Oscar Wilde
• "A turtle travels only when it sticks its neck out." ~Korean Proverb
• "The secret to living well and longer is: eat half, walk double, laugh triple, and love without measure." ~Tibetan Proverb
• “Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.” ~Ryunosuke Satoro
• "Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you." ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
• “Nothing ever comes to one, that is worth having, except as a result of hard work.” ~Booker T. Washington

Check out the full set here: Bulletin Board BUNDLE Full Year of 12 Sets

To Print:

• Print on regular 8.5 X 11 sized paper.

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FUN STUFF:

Truth or Dare...the Classroom Party Game You Didn't Know You Needed!

Truth or Dare 2nd Edition

BUNDLE Truth or Dare Versions 1 & 2

Virtual Scategories & Truth or Dare (All Ages!)

Digital Online GAME Two Things in Common (This2That)

Happiness Quiz & Reflection Questions (Great for SEL, Self-Esteem, Well-Being!)

50 FlipGrid Discussion Questions Posting Tips & Rubric

30 Digital Borders/Frames on Lined Paper for Writing Prompts

Looking for some hidden social and emotional lessons in your readers theatre? Does your class need a lesson on the importance of kindness, emotions, dealing with an inner critic or resilience? These scripts are perfect to work into your literacy lessons while delivering a message for your students. You could even perform these in your social and emotional learning lessons!

This bundle features 4 scripts that are fun but also deliver social and emotional lessons in them.

The Featured Readers Theatre Scripts:

The Kindness Crew

In this Readers Theatre script, your students will meet the unique characters of the Kindness Crew: Charlie, Grace and Emma, as they embark on a mission to teach Zog, an alien from Planet Meany, about the importance of kindness.

The Inner Voices

In this Readers Theatre script, your students will meet Emma and Liam, whose ‘inner champion’ and ‘inner critic’ accompany them for a day at school. Inner Champion offers positivity, encouragement and kindness… Whilst Inner Critic is negative, unhelpful and unkind.

The Emotion Busters

In this Readers Theatre script, your students will meet the unique characters of "The Emotion Busters": Happy Harry, Sad Sally, Fearful Fred, Frustrated Fran and Angry Alex, as they drink a potion to suppress emotions they don't like.

Resilient Riley

In this Readers Theatre script, your students will meet the unique characters of Resilient Riley and Non Resilient Riley. Resilient Riley steps up to date to day challenges, however Non Resilient Riley runs away and ends up feeling even worse.

Perfect for Years 3 - 6: Suitable for upper elementary/primary, these scripts can be adapted for various grade levels. The language is simple and easy to follow.

Engaging Dialogue: The witty and heartwarming dialogue in this readers theatre scripts keeps students engaged and eager to see what happens next, making it an excellent choice for classroom readings and performances.

Literacy centres or social emotional learning lessons: Perfect to integrated into your literacy centres or your social emotional learning lessons!

Easy to Use: All you need to do is print, staple and go! Woo hoo!

By using these Readers Theatre Scripts you can create a positive and inclusive classroom environment while promoting important values such as kindness, empathy, resilience and listening to your inner champion!

And what a fun way to spread the word!

Enjoy!

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Are you looking for a bulletin board set to support social-emotional learning in your classroom? Do you want to foster classroom community? Then download this bundle of posters that focus on a variety of SEL themes (see below for the complete list). These 6 sets of themed posters support you as you build your classroom community and encourage positive behavior throughout the school year. These mini-posters are great for classroom décor, bulletin boards, and doors. Included is a handout for each set of quotes. All you need to decorate for at least half the school year!

Themes include the following:

• Making Good Choices
• Kindness
• Benefits of Failing
• Goals
• Overcoming Obstacles
• Perseverance

Quotes included in this resource:

• “If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things.” ~Albert Einstein
• "You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late." ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
• "We have forty million reasons for failure, but not a single excuse." ~Rudyard Kipling
• “The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.” ~Moliere
• “It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer.” ~Albert Einstein

Check out the full set here: Bulletin Board BUNDLE Full Year of 12 Sets

To Print:

• Print on regular 8.5 X 11 sized paper.

Follow me to be notified as I upload new activities/games weekly!

CHECK OUT THESE OTHER ACTIVITIES/RESOURCES FROM A WORLD to EXPLORE STORE:

• Bulletin Boards & Wall Decor
• Writing Prompts & Stationery
• Heritage Months & Holiday Resources

FUN STUFF:

Truth or Dare...the Classroom Party Game You Didn't Know You Needed!

Truth or Dare 2nd Edition

BUNDLE Truth or Dare Versions 1 & 2

Virtual Scategories & Truth or Dare (All Ages!)

Digital Online GAME Two Things in Common (This2That)

Happiness Quiz & Reflection Questions (Great for SEL, Self-Esteem, Well-Being!)

50 FlipGrid Discussion Questions Posting Tips & Rubric

30 Digital Borders/Frames on Lined Paper for Writing Prompts

Embark on a journey of friendship, loyalty, and personal growth with this captivating collection of eight short stories, perfect for teaching social-emotional learning and character education in the classroom.

"Friendship and Loyalty: Stories about the Challenges and Rewards of Maintaining Strong Friendships" is a powerful tool for educators seeking to foster meaningful discussions and lessons on the importance of building and maintaining healthy relationships. Each story in this collection highlights different aspects of friendship, such as trust, empathy, communication, and standing up for what's right, making it an invaluable resource for teaching essential life skills.

As students follow the journeys of Emma and Olivia, Jack and Liam, Maya and Zoe, and other memorable characters, they will learn valuable lessons about the power of unexpected connections, the importance of reconciliation, and the strength that comes from supporting one another through difficult times. These stories also tackle important topics such as peer pressure, standing up for oneself and others, and the consequences of one's actions on friendships.

Each story comes with a vocab list (word, part of speech, definition), a selection of potential assignments, a breakdown of the story structure, and applicable Common Core and National Health Education standards. All stories are also available individually from the DEEPbyDESIGN store.

Friendship and Loyalty: Stories about the Challenges and Rewards of Maintaining Strong Friendship

1. "The Unbreakable Bond": Two best friends, Emma and Olivia, find their friendship tested when they are assigned to compete against each other in a school science fair. As the competition intensifies, they must navigate the challenges of remaining loyal to each other while pursuing their individual goals.
2. "The Long-Distance Friendship": When Jack's best friend, Liam, moves to another country, they promise to stay in touch. Despite the time differences and the challenges of maintaining a long-distance friendship, the boys find creative ways to keep their bond strong.
3. "The Unexpected Friendship": Maya, a shy bookworm, and Zoe, a popular athlete, are paired together for a school project. As they work together, they discover that despite their differences, they have more in common than they thought and form an unlikely but powerful friendship.
4. "The Friendship Fallout": Aiden and Ethan have been best friends since kindergarten, but when a misunderstanding leads to a falling out, they must find a way to reconcile and repair their friendship.
5. "The Loyal Sidekick": When Sophia, the school's drama star, loses her voice before the big play, her best friend and understudy, Lily, steps in to help. Lily must balance her loyalty to Sophia with her own dreams of being in the spotlight.
6. "The Secret Keeper": When Nate confides in his best friend, Luke, about a family secret, Luke must decide whether to keep the secret or risk their friendship by telling an adult who can help.
7. "The Friendship Game": Four best friends, Ava, Bella, Chloe, and Daisy, create a game to test their friendship. As the challenges become more intense, they must decide what's more important: winning the game or maintaining their bond.
8. "The Friendship Rescue": When Mia's best friend, Sophie, starts hanging out with a new group of friends who engage in risky behavior, Mia must find the courage to stand up for what's right and help Sophie see the value of their true friendship.

Each of these stores can be found individually here

Empower Your Students to Overcome Bullying with "The Power Within"

A Collection of Short Stories & Engaging Activities Designed to Spark Dialogue, Build Empathy, and Inspire Change

Are you seeking a powerful tool to address bullying in your middle school classroom?

"The Power Within: Stories of Overcoming Bullying" is more than just a book; it's a comprehensive resource designed to help you navigate the complex landscape of bullying with your students.

What's Inside:

• Eight Engaging Narratives: Captivating stories that explore various forms of bullying, including verbal, physical, social, and cyberbullying, from multiple perspectives – the victim, the bully, the bystander, and the supportive adult.
• Thought-Provoking Discussion Questions: Each story is followed by a set of questions designed to spark meaningful conversations, encourage critical thinking, promote self-reflection, and foster empathy.
• Creative Writing Prompts: Inspire your students to explore the themes of the stories through writing, allowing them to develop their own voices, express their understanding of bullying, and consider alternative perspectives.
• Action-Oriented Project Ideas: Empower your students to take action against bullying by engaging in projects that promote kindness, inclusivity, and positive change within their school communities.

Why Choose "The Power Within":

• Relatable and Engaging: The stories are carefully crafted to resonate with the middle school experience, capturing the attention of your students and making the lessons more impactful.
• Multifaceted Approach: The book addresses bullying from various angles, providing a holistic understanding of the issue and its complexities.
• Promotes Social-Emotional Learning: The activities and discussion prompts encourage students to develop essential social-emotional skills, such as empathy, self-awareness, responsible decision-making, and relationship building.
• Versatile Teaching Tool: Use the stories as individual reading assignments, springboards for class discussions, or the foundation for a unit on bullying prevention.

"The Power Within" is more than just a book; it's a catalyst for positive change.

Help your students find their voices, embrace their strength, and create a more compassionate and inclusive school environment. Order your copy of "The Power Within: Stories of Overcoming Bullying" today!

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Are you looking for ways to calm down your pre-K, preschool or kindergarten classroom? This bundle includes Calm Down Corner Kit, Mindful Exercises for Kids and Calm Down Strategy Cards has all you need to create a culture of calm in your classroom!

It’s what you need 

• to introduce ways to calm down to your young learners
• to set up a calm down area in your classroom 
• to introduce and practice mindful exercises for kids

These vibrant and interactive calm down resources have been made with the young learner in mind. Hands-on activities that teach the skills we want to help our young learners self-regulate.

Please check out the previews for each resource in this ways to calm down bundle, and don’t hesitate to email me if you have any questions:

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"Lots of different choices for listening activities. The kids loved it. I especially love the different options to describe the music (colors, weather, etc)" - Colleen G.

♫ "Study Bach. There you will find everything." - Johannes Brahms ♫

Learning Objectives

• increased knowledge of German composer Johann Sebastian Bach
• familiarity with the composer's works
• ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of music
• identify different instrument sounds
• social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within the music
• creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

Resource Contents:

• Composer Fact Sheet - From the composer's birthplace to the instruments they've studied, this one-page reference sheet will make a great handout for your students.
• Birthplace Guide - Add in some geographical research to discover more about where the composer was born! This page includes space for writing the capital, language, and even a popular food.
• Listening Sheet - There are no wrong answers! Students can note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from the musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more.
• Weather & Feelings - Weather is a recurring theme in classical music. Does a musical piece remind the listener of a snowy day or a cheerful sunny afternoon? Students can select the weather symbols that come to mind. Is the music happy or sad? A set of emotional characters allows your group to pick the feelings that best relate to a piece of music.

Printable Listening Sheet Sets Include:

1. Toccata and Fugue in D Minor
2. Fantasia and Fugue in G Minor
3. Cantata No. 21
4. Orchestral Suite No. 3 (Air)
5. Concerto for Two Violins
6. Partita for Violin No. 2
7. Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major

Brain Breaks! Just Print & Play! Do you need fun and engaging brain breaks? This classical music activity pack features 6 listening activities to experience! The Star Rating and Emoji guides are included as a fun reference (color/b&w.) Also great for sub plans & sub tubs!

Brain Break Activities:

• Listening Sheet - There are no wrong answers! Students can note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from the musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more.
• Weather & Feelings - Weather is a recurring theme in classical music. Does a musical piece remind the listener of a snowy day or a cheerful sunny afternoon? Students can select the weather symbols that come to mind. Is the music happy or sad? A set of emotional characters allows your group to pick the feelings that best relate to a piece of music.
• Listen & Color a Carnival - Students can color their own carnival while listening to the selected music! Which carnival rides and activities would best fit a piece of music? Does the tempo feel like a roller coaster or a peaceful swing ride in the sky? Choose a tasty treat from the snack bar, then stop at the prize booth before finishing. There are no wrong answers!
• Emoji Checkbox Listening - This listening sheet style is all about checkboxes! Students note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from the musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more! Time, nature, settings, instruments, and colors are also listed. Students color in the emojis that best describe their listening experience in the emoji grid. The 'Inspiration Box' can be used for inspired drawing, journaling, notes, poetry, etc.
• 1-5 Star Rating Guide in color
• 1-5 Star Rating Guide in black & white
• Emoji Rating Guide in color
• Emoji Rating Guide in black & white
• Word Composer - compose a list of new words using letters from the composer's name. Add a timer for an extra challenge!
• Drawing/Writing Page - a freestyle approach to listening! Students can draw a scene inspired by the music selection or use the page as a writing space. Great for bulletin boards and displays!

Featured Music:

1. 'Little' Fugue in G Minor, Johann S. Bach
2. Brandenburg Concerto No. 4, Johann Sebastian Bach
3. Oboe Concerto in D Minor (second movement,) Alessandro Marcello
4. Adagio, BWV 974, Johann S. Bach

"Adagio, BWV 974" is originally attributed to Italian composer Alessandro Marcello and was later arranged by Johann Sebastian Bach for the keyboard. Both pieces are widely available on YouTube, from the oboe to violin and of course, the piano.

Include Bach in a variety of unit studies with the "Brandenburg Concertos!" This collection of six pieces was presented to Christian Ludwig, Margrave of Brandenburg-Schwedt in 1721.

1. Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major
2. Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major
3. Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major
4. Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major
5. Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major
6. Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B-Flat Major

Birthday Activity Pack! Celebrate the birthday and achievements of Johann Sebastian Bach! This composer fun pack is full of vocabulary, coloring, listening sheets, and more. Designed for Pre-K and Kindergarten + adaptable for older students as well!

• Composer Fact Sheet
• Birthplace Fact Sheet
• Birthday Coloring Sheet
• Birthday Season Vocabulary
• Composer Vocabulary
• Story Tiles
• Compose a Story
• Birthday Planner - More/Less Activities (4 pages)
• Find the Difference
• Compose a Pattern (2 pages)

Listening Sheets:

1. Toccata and Fugue in D Minor
2. Cantata No. 21
3. Orchestral Suite No. 3 (Air)
4. Magnificat
5. Italian Concerto
6. Bourree in E Minor
7. Fugue in G Minor
8. The Partita in D Minor
9. Mass in B Minor

★ Easel Activity ★ Pair an engaging digital listening board with these musical selections! Students use the highlight tool to choose from keyword lists that describe their listening experience. An answer box at the bottom allows students to write a brief description of their thoughts and feelings. Using the pen or any design tool provided, students can decorate a scene or upload an image to the frame! Each board features colorful clipart related to the music. As always, there are no wrong answers. Students can choose any combination of descriptors.

Social stories are a tool used by parents and educators that can help kids, teens, and adults with Autism and other Developmental Disorders understand what will be coming up in their day, reduce anxiety, and learn rules and social cues.

To use these social story, read through the stories together each day and reinforce using the included visuals. This story can be used as a whole class lesson, or with individual students who need some additional support.

This Rules I Follow at School social story can be used with students who are learning the rules and routines at school. It includes images that are appropriate for students of all ages.

The Rules I Follow at School Social Story includes:

• Social story about rules to follow at school that can be used at school or home.
• Matching visuals that can be used to reinforce rules. These can be printed, laminated, and placed on a lanyard ring for ease of use.
• Cards for students to reinforce the rules.
• AAC sentences on each page.
• Visuals that are appropriate for students of all ages, including older students and adults.

Each page in this set can be printed and laminated for added durability so that the story can be used with multiple students.

This Visual Social Story - When I Feel Angry at School can be used by parents and educators to students with Autism and other developmental disorders. Social stories are a tool used by parents and educators that can help kids, teens, and adults with Autism and other Developmental Disorders understand what will be coming up in their day, reduce anxiety, and learn rules and social cues.

To use this social story, read through the story together each day when the student is calm. Practice calming strategies using the bonus calm strips included with this set. When frustration or anger occurs, use the calm visuals that you have already practiced with to provide students with a visual prompt of the steps they will go through when they feel angry and need to calm down.

The Visual Social Story includes:

• Social story about getting angry at school that can be used at school or home to reinforce calming strategies to be used at school.
• Calm strips to support calm down strategies.
• Break cards that students can use to request a break when they feel angry.
• AAC sentences on each page.
• Visuals for older students.

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• Visual Social Story - Swimming
• Visual Social Story - When I get Angry at School
• Task Bin Ultimate Starter Pack - American Money Version
• Task Bin Ultimate Starter Pack - Canadian Money Version
• FREE guide to using task boxes in your special education classroom

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"I used this for Black History Month with my 3rd-5th grades and it was great! I used the listening pages to compare/contrast "Take the A Train" pieces with the symphony or with the vocalists and the students ate it up! Thank you!!!!!!!!" - Danelle F.

Just print & play! Do you need engaging jazz activities or music sub plans? These printable listening sheets offer creative ways for students to learn more about the life and compositions of Edward "Duke" Ellington! There are now three sets in one!

Learning Objectives

• increased knowledge of American jazz composer Duke Ellington
• familiarity with the composer's works
• ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of music
• identify different instrument sounds
• social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within the music
• creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

Did You Know?

• Edward Ellington was known as the "Duke" for his suave and classy demeanor.
• He received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1966.
• The "Duke" was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1969.
• "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2008.

★ Duke Ellington Classical Music Listening Activities

What’s Inside:

• Five Star Rating Guide
• Composer Fact Sheet: Each composer fact sheet in this series includes fun, basic information – full name, birthplace, birth date, and more. One of the composer’s most popular compositions is also included. The fact sheet contains a place for writing fun facts or notes.
• Word Composer Activity: In the classic letter puzzle, students can use all the letters from the composer's full name to create new, shorter words. Add a timer for an extra challenge.
• Birthplace Fact Sheet: Use your favorite geographical resource to find the country’s language(s), leadership, traditional foods, and more! The historical name of some territories may have changed, but the most modern country is used for easy reference.
• Birthday Coloring Page: A fun coloring page repeats the composer’s birthday, and invites the artist to color in a special cupcake to celebrate the occasion.
• Composer Study Page: Students compile a short biographical page with the composer's full name, birthplace, instruments, and more!
• Composer Vocabulary A six-word vocabulary list that typically includes the composer’s name, birthplace, instrument, or other related terms. Space is provided to trace each term and the included handwriting paper can be used for additional practice.
• Full Writing Page
• Writing/Drawing Page
• Drawing Page
• Listening Activity Sheets Listening sheets include the title of a popular piece, the composer, a black & white composer to color in, and a space for drawing any scene that may come to mind when listening. There are additional options to identify the mood of a piece and indicate which instruments are playing.
• Weather Color & Listen Sheet: While listening to the selected piece, students can color in the weather elements they feel and hear.
• Emotions Color & Listen Sheet: Students color the character(s) that best identify their emotions while listening to the music.
• Emojis Color & Listen Sheet: Twelve emojis to choose from! Students choose the emoji faces that best match their feelings or impressions about the music.

★ Duke Ellington Classical Music Activities, Black History Month, April, Jazz

Printable Listening Sheets (four pages per piece!)

1. Take the 'A' Train
2. It Don't Mean a Thing
3. In a Sentimental Mood
4. I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart
5. Perdido
6. Rockin' in Rhythm
7. C-Jam Blues
8. Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue
9. Soda Fountain Rag
10. Harlem

Resource Contents:

Composer Fact Sheet - From the composer's birthplace to the instruments they've studied, this one-page reference sheet will make a great handout for your students.

Birthplace Guide - Add in some geographical research to discover more about where the composer was born! This page includes space for writing the capital, language, and even a popular food.

Listening Sheet - There are no wrong answers! Students can note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from the musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more.

Weather & Feelings - Weather is a recurring theme in classical music. Does a musical piece remind the listener of a snowy day or a cheerful sunny afternoon? Students can select the weather symbols that come to mind. Is the music happy or sad? A set of emotional characters allows your group to pick the feelings that best relate to a piece of music.

Printable Listening Sheet Sets Include:

1. It Don't Mean a Thing if it Ain't Got That Swing
2. In a Sentimental Mood
3. Take the 'A' Train
4. Mood Indigo
5. I Let a Song Go Out of my Heart
6. Perdido
7. Rockin' in Rhythm

★ BONUS FILE! Duke Ellington Carnival Listening Sheets (same music!)

These NEW activity sheets feature a carnival theme! Students can color their own carnival while listening to this selection of Duke Ellington compositions!

Which carnival rides and activities would best fit a piece of music? Does the tempo feel like a roller coaster or a peaceful swing ride in the sky? Choose a tasty treat from the snack bar, then stop at the prize booth before finishing. There are no wrong answers!

Carnival Listening Sheets Include:

1. It Don't Mean a Thing if it Ain't Got That Swing
2. In a Sentimental Mood
3. Take the 'A' Train
4. Mood Indigo
5. I Let a Song Go Out of my Heart
6. Perdido
7. Rockin' in Rhythm
8. Soda Fountain Rag

Need More Black History Month Resources?

Share stories, create conversations, and spark a deeper appreciation for the arts all month (and all year) long! Explore ALL of the Black History Month composer packs, activities, and digital resources.

Looking to add to your social emotional learning curriculum? Why not include these fun SEL themed clip cards to reinforce SEL lessons? Made with preschool, pre-k & kindergarten students in mind, these bright and engaging clip cards show many different common scenarios your young students would identify with.

The Social Emotional Learning Clip Cards included are:

• Fairness Clip Cards - These fairness clip cards will be a great addition and will help your younger students identify fair and unfair situations and help them develop the language to describe it. 
• Conflict Resolution Clip Cards - These bright and engaging clip cards show pictures of ideal ways of solving a conflict versus not so desirable ways of trying to solve a conflict.
• Kindness Clip Cards - These kindness clip cards show pictures of ways of showing kindness versus not so desirable behaviors. The beautiful clip art shows many different common scenarios your young learner would identify with.
• Friendship Clip Cards - These friendship themed clip cards will allow your young students to look at a situation and decide who is being a good friend and who isn’t.

How to use these Social Emotional Learning Clip Cards?

Option A: For younger students, these clip cards can be used to stimulate small group discussions or one to one work with an individual student. This allows you to delve into discussions around each SEL skill in a fun and interactive way.

Option B: For students already reading, this can be an independent activity for your classroom centers.

Great for reinforcing SEL Concepts already learnt.

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50 Beautiful Social Emotional Development Books You Need for Your Preschool Classroom

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Are you looking for Social Emotional Learning posters made with your young learners in mind? This Social Emotional Learning Poster Bundle includes 56 bright and fun SEL posters (8.5 x 11 inches)  that are perfect for your preschool, pre-k or kindergarten classroom, your school counseling office or even bulletin boards around your preschool or school. 

The Social Emotional Learning Posters for Preschool Bundle Includes:

• Friendship Posters - These bright and fun posters for the classroom are all about friendship! 12 qualities of a friend and 3 friendship quotes.

• Calm Down Corner Posters - Bring calmness into your pre-k, preschool or kindergarten classroom with these 10 gorgeous calm down corner posters. 

• Feelings Posters - These 10 bright and fun classroom posters are a great visual aid to complement your identifying emotions unit of study.

• Classroom Mottos - These 13 classroom mottos will introduce your young learners to what is expected of them. This will promote a sense of belonging and begin to create a sense of community.

• Rules for Listening & Speaking - These 8 bright and fun classroom posters (8.5 x 11) are a great reminder of the rules for listening and speaking in the classroom.

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Are you looking for ways to integrate positive affirmations into your preschool, prek or kindergarten classroom? This preschool affirmations bundle includes all you need to bring positivity into your classroom!

What’s Included in this Preschool Affirmation Bundle?

1. Positive Affirmations for Preschoolers - all you need to set up an affirmation station in your classroom. With the young learner in mind, these 32 round affirmations will surely inspire your students.

2. Daily Affirmations for Preschoolers - The 45 positive affirmations included in this resource were created in 3 different versions. An inviting Powerpoint Presentation, Printable PDF B&W (with images) and Printable PDF B&W (without images). This resource is perfect if you want to begin integrating positive affirmations into your morning meeting! 

3. Positive Affirmations Bracelets - Bring positivity into your classroom and encourage positive self talk through these 54 different positive affirmation bracelet designs. Your students will love making these positive affirmation bracelets and either keeping them for themselves or gifting them to their friends.

Positive affirmations for preschoolers have so many wonderful benefits! Grab this bundle today!

The CASEL SEL COMPETENCIES supported by this resource is:

Self Awareness: The ability to understand one’s own emotions, thoughts & values & how they influence behaviors. Being able to recognize one’s strengths & limitations and have a grounded sense of confidence.

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Do you need classical music activities? This engaging composer study pack features the music of Charles Ives. Listening to classical music has been shown to help with self-awareness, empathy, and self-regulation. Since social-emotional learning is so important for children, incorporating classical music into your classroom or homeschool is a great way to support their development. Resource guide included.

Learning Objectives

• increased biographical knowledge of the composer
• familiarity with the composer's works
• ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of music
• identify different instrument sounds
• social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within the music
• creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

★ Mindful Listening Sheets - There are no wrong answers! Students listen to the selected music and choose meaningful keywords they associate with what they hear. The emotions and weather page allows students to color their experiences.

★ Biography Pages - Fact sheet (1 or 2 facts provided, a box to paste/draw the composer's portrait, and a birthday box to color in and decorate cupcakes! A duplicate blank page is included for students to do their own research.

★ Composer Research Sheet - Students can use their favorite reference materials to compile a full page of facts about the composer's home country. Some of the research options include capital, continent, population, food, and more.

★ Composer Rating Activity - More options to profile the composer on the rating sheet, including which season and musical style they match.

★ Word Composer Activity - In the classic letter puzzle, students can use all the letters from the composer's full name to create new, shorter words and record their scores. Add a timer for an extra challenge.

★ Listen and Color - Pair art with music! Students color the characters while listening to the featured music. There are four categories of keywords to circle/highlight that describe their listening experience. Blank lines are for writing in their own words.

★ Classical Fairy Tale - Storytime! These listening sheets combine music appreciation with a storybook theme! Students compose their wondrous tales by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar fairy tale objects inspired by the music. There are also drawing pages for students to capture a scene from their imaginations.

★ Classical Space Tale - Storytime! These listening sheets combine music appreciation with an intergalactic theme! Students compose their epic space tales by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar space objects inspired by the music. There are also drawing pages for students to capture a scene from their imaginations.

★ Listen and Draw - The Fairy Tale and Space Tale sets have a framed drawing page for listeners to create their own music-inspired pieces of art! Great for younger students or for hosting a classroom art display.

★ Emoji Checkbox Listening - Students can use the checkboxes to note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more! Students can also color in the emojis that best describe their listening experience in the emoji grid.

★ Rating Guides - Print one or more copies of the star rating guide to help students choose their rating. Half and quarter stars may be encouraged. Some seasonal activities will have different rating shapes. Emoji rating guides are included in color and black & white.

Musical Selections (eight listening activity pages per piece)

1. String Quartet No. 1
2. Symphony No. 1 in D Minor
3. Central Park in the Dark
4. The Unanswered Question
5. Symphony No. 2
6. Piano Trio
7. Violin Sonata No. 1
8. Three Places in New England

Explore the musical depths of iconic Hungarian composer Franz Liszt! Fun listening activities, biography pages, and even a word puzzle engage students in classical music appreciation. From Hungarian Dance to Liebestraume, some of Liszt's most iconic compositions are featured!

Listening to classical music has been shown to help with self-awareness, empathy, and self-regulation. Since social-emotional learning is important for children, incorporating classical music into your classroom or homeschool is a great way to support their development. Resource guide included.

"My students, both young and old enjoyed using parts of this resource to respond to their study and listening of Franz Liszt. It is a HUGE resource with so many pages to choose from! ..." - Jodi A.

Learning Objectives

• increased biographical knowledge of the composer
• familiarity with the composer's works
• ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of music
• identify different instrument sounds
• social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within the music
• creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

★ Mindful Listening Sheets - There are no wrong answers! Students listen to the selected music and choose meaningful keywords they associate with what they hear. The emotions and weather page allows students to color their experiences.

★ Biography Pages - Fact sheet (1 or 2 facts provided, a box to paste/draw the composer's portrait, and a birthday box to color in and decorate cupcakes! A duplicate blank page is included for students to do their own research.

★ Composer Research Sheet - Students can use their favorite reference materials to compile a full page of facts about the composer's home country. Some of the research options include capital, continent, population, food, and more.

★ Composer Rating Activity - More options to profile the composer on the rating sheet, including which season and musical style they match.

★ Word Composer Activity - In the classic letter puzzle, students can use all the letters from the composer's full name to create new, shorter words and record their scores. Add a timer for an extra challenge.

★ Listen and Color - Pair art with music! Students color the characters while listening to the featured music. There are four categories of keywords to circle/highlight that describe their listening experience. Blank lines are for writing in their own words. 

★ Classical Fairy Tale - Storytime! These listening sheets combine music appreciation with a storybook theme! Students compose their wondrous tales by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar fairy tale objects inspired by the music. There is also a drawing box for students to capture a scene from their imaginations.

★ Classical Space Tale - Storytime! These listening sheets combine music appreciation with an intergalactic theme! Students compose their epic space tales by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar space objects inspired by the music. There is also a drawing box for students to capture a scene from their imaginations.

★ Listen and Draw - The Fairy Tale and Space Tale sets have a framed drawing page for listeners to create their own music-inspired pieces of art! Great for younger students or for hosting a classroom art display.

★ Emoji Checkbox Listening - Students can use the checkboxes to note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more! Students can also color in the emojis that best describe their listening experience in the emoji grid.

★ Rating Guides - Print one or more copies of the star rating guide to help students choose their rating. Half and quarter stars may be encouraged. Some seasonal activities will have different rating shapes. Emoji rating guides are included in color and black & white.

Musical Selections (Eight listening activity pages per piece)

1. La Campanella
2. Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2
3. Piano Sonata in B Minor
4. Piano Concerto No. 2
5. Liebestraume No. 3
6. Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6
7. Hungaria
8. Orpheus

Open the doors to the captivating music of Johannes Brahms! From the iconic Hungarian Rhapsody to the soothing soundscape of Wigenlied, students explore the most iconic compositions of this Romantic-period composer. Immerse your classroom or homeschool in some of the world's most-loved classical music with these fun and engaging activities!

Learning Objectives

• increased biographical knowledge of the composer
• familiarity with the composer's works
• ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of music
• identify different instrument sounds
• social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within the music
• creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

★ Mindful Listening Sheets - There are no wrong answers! Students listen to the selected music and choose meaningful keywords they associate with what they hear. The emotions and weather page allows students to color their experiences.

★ Biography Pages - Fact sheet (1 or 2 facts provided, a box to paste/draw the composer's portrait, and a birthday box to color in and decorate cupcakes! A duplicate blank page is included for students to do their own research.

★ Composer Research Sheet - Students can use their favorite reference materials to compile a full page of facts about the composer's home country. Some of the research options include capital, continent, population, food, and more.

★ Composer Rating Activity - More options to profile the composer on the rating sheet, including which season and musical style they match.

★ Word Composer Activity - In the classic letter puzzle, students can use all the letters from the composer's full name to create new, shorter words and record their scores. Add a timer for an extra challenge.

★ Listen and Color - Pair art with music! Students color the characters while listening to the featured music. There are four categories of keywords to circle/highlight that describe their listening experience. Blank lines are for writing in their own words. 

★ Classical Fairy Tale - Storytime! These listening sheets combine music appreciation with a storybook theme! Students compose their wondrous tales by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar fairy tale objects inspired by the music. There is also a drawing box for students to capture a scene from their imaginations.

★ Classical Space Tale - Storytime! These listening sheets combine music appreciation with an intergalactic theme! Students compose their epic space tales by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar space objects inspired by the music. There is also a drawing box for students to capture a scene from their imaginations.

★ Listen and Draw - The Fairy Tale and Space Tale sets have a framed drawing page for listeners to create their own music-inspired pieces of art! Great for younger students or for hosting a classroom art display.

★ Emoji Checkbox Listening - Students can use the checkboxes to note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more! Students can also color in the emojis that best describe their listening experience in the emoji grid.

★ Rating Guides - Print one or more copies of the star rating guide to help students choose their rating. Half and quarter stars may be encouraged. Some seasonal activities will have different rating shapes. Emoji rating guides are included in color and black & white.

Musical Selections (Eight listening activity pages per piece)

1. Wiegenlied
2. Hungarian Dance No. 5
3. Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68
4. Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77
5. Piano Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 15
6. Cello Sonata No. 1
7. Horn Trio
8. String Quintet No. 2