$10 - $20 Elementary School Social Emotional Learning Activities (by date, oldest first)

These positive behavior supports provide students with multiple resources showcasing some of their favorite characters.

Each bundle includes a text editable social story and power card option!

Spiderman-

No hitting/task refusal

• Social Narrative
• Token Board
• Power Cards
• Break Cards
• Green/Red Choice Board

Pikachu-

Safe Body/no hitting

• Social Narrative
• Token Board
• Power Cards
• Break Cards
• Green/Red Choice Board

Minecraft-

Task Refusal

• Social Narrative
• Token Board
• Power Cards
• Break Cards
• Green/Red Choice Board

Sonic-

No hitting/safe body

• Social Narrative
• Token Board
• Power Cards
• Break Cards
• Green/Red Choice Board

****BONUS INCLUDED-

Additional character token boards with reinforcer icons are included in this bundle!!!!!!!

These back to school themed task card sets are perfect for special education classrooms, life skills programs, or center-based activities. They can be used for individualized instruction, small-group activities, iep goal or independent practice. The tasks are designed to enhance key skills, promote engagement, and support student learning during the back-to-school period.

Included:

**►**Color Sort ►Mixed Math (with visuals) ►Letter Sound Match ►ABC Tracing ►Back to School Social Story ►Errorless Letter to Letter Match ►Mixed Multiplication ►Number Identification ►Shape Match

Related Products:

Back to School Vocabulary Task Card Set

Back to School Social Story/Adapted Book

Number Symbol and Word Recognition

Shape Match Task Box Set

Mixed Multiplication Task Card Set

Counting, Addition, and Subtraction Task Card Set

Back to School Beginning Sounds

ABC Tracing Task Card Set

Back to School Color Task Card Set

ABC Letter Match Task Card Set

Create a peaceful and supportive space in your classroom with this comprehensive Calm Down Corner Printables Kit. This thoughtfully designed bundle includes everything you need to establish a calm down corner where students can practice mindfulness and emotional regulation. Ideal for teachers of Year 3-6 students, this Calm Down Corner kit is packed with engaging and educational resources to help students manage their emotions and develop self-compassion.

What's Included In The Calm Down Corner Kit:

• Mindful Colouring Pages: 30 beautifully designed colouring sheets that promote relaxation and focus. Perfect for a calm down corner.
• Mindful Mazes: Fun and calming mazes that encourage students to practice mindfulness as they navigate through each puzzle.
• Calm Down Technique Cards: Handy cards with various techniques for students to use when they need to calm down, such as deep breathing exercises and visualisation methods.
• Self Compassion Affirmation Cards: Inspirational cards with affirmations that boost self esteem and encourage positive self talk.
• Inspirational Quote Posters: Vibrant posters with uplifting quotes to inspire and motivate students throughout their day.
• Use Your Imagination Cards: A set of drawing cards where students turn a pattern or symbol into a drawing.

And more!!

Key Benefits Of A Calm Down Corner:

• Promotes Emotional Regulation: Helps students manage their emotions effectively and independently.
• Encourages Mindfulness: Engages students in activities that cultivate mindfulness and concentration.
• Supports Positive Classroom Environment: Fosters a calm and supportive atmosphere, enhancing overall classroom harmony.
• Easy to Implement: Printable resources are simple to set up and integrate into your existing classroom routine.

Perfect for Teachers Looking to:

• Create a designated calm down corner in their classroom.
• Provide students with tools to manage stress and anxiety.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Encourage positive behaviours and emotional well-being.

Enhance your classroom with our Calm Down Corner Printables Kit, a must have resource for any educator aiming to support their students' emotional health and mindfulness practices. Download now and start building a tranquil oasis in your classroom today!

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The Ultimate Back To School Activities Bundle

Your first weeks of school absolutely sorted with fun and engaging back to school activities designed to help your students get settled in! This ultimate back to school bundle is packed with a variety of getting to know you games and back to school activities to encourage mingling and help you learn more about your students. With these resources, you'll create a welcoming and dynamic classroom environment that sets the tone for a successful school year.

What’s included:

Back To School Project

This comprehensive project blends writing, math, and creative activities, each assigned a point value of 5, 10, 15, 20, or 25 points. Students can choose tasks based on their interests and strengths, adding up their points to promote a sense of accomplishment and goal-setting. This project encourages self directed learning and helps you assess students' skills from the start.

Back To School Riddle Scavenger Hunt

This interactive back to school activity is ideal for Year 3-6 students, promoting teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. Students will work in groups to solve riddles and complete the scavenger hunt, fostering collaboration and communication. It's a fun way to get students moving and thinking on their first days back.

Back To School Activity Pack - 30 Fun Activities

Start the first weeks of school with a fantastic set of 30 back to school activities, specifically designed for students in grades 3 through 6! This comprehensive pack includes a mix of icebreakers, team building exercises, and creative projects. These activities are perfect for creating a positive classroom environment, building connections, and inspiring a sense of community from day one. The first weeks of school will be absolutely sorted!

Back To School Game Boards

Begin the school year with a set of 4 game boards designed to make getting to know you" and back to school activities fun and engaging! These game boards feature themes such as "Holiday," "Back to School," "All About Me," and "Would You Rather." They require minimal preparation and are heaps of fun—just add a die and some counters. The questions are entertaining and thought-provoking, helping students to learn about each other in an interactive way.

Getting to Know You ‘I Have, Who Has…’

Start the school year with a fun and lively getting to know you game! This 'I Have, Who Has' activity is perfect for helping students connect and learn about each other in a group setting. Each card features a unique question or statement, making it an ideal ice breaker for back to school. Students will enjoy the fast-paced, engaging nature of this game as they share about themselves and discover common interests.

Ice Breaker Flash Cards

Ease into the new school year with these Ice Breaker Flash Cards, specially designed for fun and engaging getting to know you activities. These cards offer a variety of prompts that encourage students to share about themselves, fostering a sense of community and comfort in the classroom. They are a great tool for breaking the ice and helping students feel at ease with their new classmates.

Back To School Escape Room

In this back to school escape room, students are tasked with solving the mystery of the school principal's missing teddy bear. The teddy bear, essential for the principal to run assemblies and sleep at night, has mysteriously disappeared. It's up to your students to work together and follow the clues to uncover its whereabouts.

AND SO MUCH MORE!!!

With the Ultimate Back To School Activities Bundle, you have everything you need to create a dynamic, inclusive, and engaging start to the school year. These back to school activities and getting to know you games will help your students build strong connections and set the stage for a successful and enjoyable year ahead.

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"This was a great way for my second graders to respond to the music they were listening to. I love that I could just make copies and be ready to go and did not have to come with something. A time saver." - Nicole Geerdes

Just Print & Play! Four resources are included in the "Emotions in Music" bundle! These resources explore what makes a piece of music have feelings - is it the tempo? Instruments? Students record the listening experience in their own way!

Bundle Benefits:

• Save time! The music selections are already curated for you
• Add music appreciation to various lessons and unit studies
• Students explore social-emotional themes through listening
• Low-prep engaging and mindful activities for students
• Easily find the music on YouTube or your favorite music services
• No musical training is required - print and play!

Learning Objectives

• increased knowledge of composers from different backgrounds
• observe and identify emotional influences within a composition
• 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

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 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.

Excited Classical Music

What makes music sound "exciting?" Is it the tempo? Instruments? Ten (very upbeat!) classical pieces are included for your group to study. Feelings & observations will vary in this activity - great for class discussions! UPDATED! This set now includes two different styles of listening sheets! The new file has been combined with the original to give you more options.

1. The Battle on Ice, Prokofiev
2. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525 Mozart
3. Ride of the Valkyries, Wagner
4. 1812 Overture (Finale,) Tchaikovsky
5. William Tell Overture, Rossini
6. The Marriage of Figaro, Mozart
7. Entry of the Gladiators, Fuchik (pronounced few-chick)
8. Flight of the Bumblebee, Rimsky-Korsakov
9. In the Hall of the Mountain King, Grieg
10. Sabre Dance, Khachaturian

Sad Classical Music

What makes music sound "sad?" Is it the tempo? Instruments? Ten classical pieces are included for your group to study. Feelings & observations will vary in this activity - great for class discussions! UPDATED! This set now includes two different styles of listening sheets! The new file has been combined with the original to give you more options.

1. Requiem in D Minor, Mozart
2. Gymnopedia No. 1, Satie
3. Moonlight Sonata, Beethoven
4. Schindler's List (Main Theme,) Williams
5. O Fortuna, Orff
6. Adagio for Strings Op. 11a, Barber
7. Summer 78, Tiersen
8. Sur le Fil, Tiersen
9. Clair de Lune, Debussy
10. Nocturne Op. 9, No. 2, Chopin

Happy Classical Music

Ten "happy" classical compositions are included for your students. UPDATED! This set now includes two different styles of listening sheets! The new file has been combined with the original to give you more options.

1. Ode to Joy, Beethoven
2. Symphony No. 34 in C, Mozart
3. Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F, Bach
4. Waltz of the Flowers, Tchaikovsky
5. Simply Symphony No. 4, Britten
6. Berceuse Op. 57 in D flat, Chopin
7. Rondo in D Major, K. 485, Mozart
8. Sonata No. 17 in C, Mozart
9. Brandenburg Concerto No. 4, Bach
10. The Blue Danube, Strauss II

Calming Sunshine Classical Music

Do you need engaging & calming music activities? The music featured here was selected for its "morning" qualities - fresh, starting a new day, and positive! Students rate with "suns" instead of stars!

1. Morning Mood (Peer Gynt,) Edvard Grieg
2. Reflets dans l'eau, Claude Debussy
3. Daphnis et Chloé, Maurice Ravel
4. Florida Suite, Frederick Delius
5. Chanson de Matin, Edward Elgar
6. Symphony No. 6 "Le Matin," Joseph Haydn
7. Symphony No. 5 in D Major, William Boyce
8. Sonata in D Major KK. 430, Domenico Scarlatti
9. Stoptime Rag, Scott Joplin
10. Mélancolie, Francis Poulenc
11. Sunrise Serenade, Aulis Sallinen
12. Euryanthe, Carl Maria von Weber
13. Down a Country Lane, Aaron Copland

+ BONUS FILE

This bundle has you covered with engaging listening activities, but what about visual learning? Grab this pack of 70 Composer Fact Sheet Posters as a free bonus! These calming rainbow-themed posters can also work as handouts, or resize them in your print settings for colorful flashcards.

This calming Thanksgiving-themed classical music listening activity pack is perfect for winding down the year and reflecting on gratitude. Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein, and more - great for Thanksgiving activities, unit studies, and seasonal class parties!

"My students loved this! Perfect for before Thanksgiving break." - Jonathan L.

Music Appreciation Made Easy!

Do you need engaging print-and-go activities and brain breaks? The music featured in this activity packet is carefully curated and previewed - saving you hours of planning time. Just print and cue the music!

The selections are available on YouTube or your favorite streaming service. There are no wrong answers, and no musical training is required, so add a few to your sub plans, too!

Learning Objectives

• increased knowledge of composers from different backgrounds
• observe seasonal/holiday influences within a composition
• 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

Social-Emotional Learning

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

Talk about the emotions evoked by the selected music. What does the music make them feel? Happy? Sad? Anxious? Peaceful? Help students identify and label their feelings. Ask open-ended questions about the music and encourage students to share their thoughts and feelings.

Discuss the different instruments used in the piece of music. What does each instrument contribute to the overall sound? Encourage students to make up a story based on the music. What is happening in the story? Who are the characters? Where does it take place?

While listening, students can draw a picture or scene that comes to mind. What colors are used? What shapes? Why?

November Listening Sheets

1. Appalachian Spring, Copland
2. Awakening, Curiale
3. New England Holidays, Ives
4. Symphony No. 3, Copland
5. The Tender Land Suite, Copland
6. Quiet City, Copland
7. Green Hills, Alwyn
8. Song for Harvest Season, Ives
9. Turkey Trot, Bernstein
10. Badinerie, Bach
11. Divertimento, Bernstein
12. Autumn, (Four Seasons) Vivaldi
13. Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Haydn
14. Piano Sonata No. 17 in B-Flat Major, Mozart
15. Kinderszenen, Schumann
16. Piano Concerto No. 3, Beethoven
17. Pilgrims, Rorem
18. English Horn Concerto, Rorem
19. Autumn Legend, Alwyn
20. Festival March, Alwyn
21. Simple Gifts, Copland

What's Included

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 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.

Carnival Coloring - 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!

Listen and Color - While listening, students color the scene and choose the keywords/elements that resonate with their listening experience. There is lots of room for drawing, coloring, and journaling in the box! Students often engage in discussions about what they've heard or felt. Great for displaying!

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.

November Space Story - Do you need engaging classical music activities? Classical Space Tale 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’s also a drawing box for students to capture a scene from their imaginations. Discuss and display for further engagement!

November Fairy Tale - Classical Fairy Tale 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’s also a drawing box for students to capture a scene from their imaginations. Discuss and display for further engagement!

November Checkboxes - Students can use the checkboxes to 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, colors, and more! Students can also color in the emojis that best describe their listening experience in the emoji grid.

Turkey Trot - Do you need engaging brain breaks? This single-page listening activity is great for Thanksgiving or for adding to your November sub plans. Just print and play! The music is available on YouTube or your favorite streaming services.

November Mindful Listening (en Español) From January to December, the monthly listening sets are now available in Spanish! ¡Este conjunto de hojas de escucha ofrece música clásica para reflexionar y ser agradecido a medida que el año termina! ¡Aarón Copland, Leonard Bernstein y más – grandioso para actividades de Acción de Gracias, unidades de estudio y fiestas de estacionales de clases!

This Halloween-themed classical music listening activity pack is the perfect way to add a touch of spookiness to your October classroom or homeschool! Check out the Easy Classical Music Appreciation for October post on our blog for more information.

"My students loved this activity, and I loved that it was straightforward for a long-term sub in music. I actually completed the activity with them a few times, it was THAT MUCH FUN!" - Mia H.

Music Appreciation Made Easy!

Do you need engaging print-and-go activities and brain breaks? The music featured in this activity packet is carefully curated and previewed - saving you hours of planning time. Just print and cue the music!

The selections are available on YouTube or your favorite streaming service. There are no wrong answers, and no musical training is required, so add a few to your sub plans, too!

Learning Objectives

• increased knowledge of composers from different backgrounds
• observe seasonal/holiday influences within a composition
• 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

Social-Emotional Learning

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

Talk about the emotions evoked by the selected music. What does the music make them feel? Happy? Sad? Anxious? Peaceful? Help students identify and label their feelings. Ask open-ended questions about the music and encourage students to share their thoughts and feelings.

Discuss the different instruments used in the piece of music. What does each instrument contribute to the overall sound? Encourage students to make up a story based on the music. What is happening in the story? Who are the characters? Where does it take place?

While listening, students can draw a picture or scene that comes to mind. What colors are used? What shapes? Why?

October Listening Sheets

1. Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, Bach
2. Totentanz, Liszt
3. Mephisto Waltz, Liszt
4. Aquarium, Saint-Saens
5. O Fortuna, Orff
6. Gnomus, Mussorgsky
7. Night on Bald Mountain, Mussorgsky
8. Der Vampyr, Marschner
9. In the Hall of the Mountain King, Grieg
10. The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Dukas
11. Dance of the Knights, Prokofiev
12. Danse Macabre, Saint-Saens
13. Beethoven's Silence, Cortazar
14. Moonlight Sonata, Beethoven
15. Piano Quintet in A Minor, Dvorak
16. Lacrimosa, Mozart
17. Scarbo, Ravel
18. Lake in the Moonlight, Tchaikovsky
19. Cuckoo in the Depths of the Woods, Saint-Saëns

What's Included

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 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.

Carnival Coloring - 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!

Listen and Color - While listening, students color the scene and choose the keywords/elements that resonate with their listening experience. There is lots of room for drawing, coloring, and journaling in the box! Students often engage in discussions about what they've heard or felt. Great for displaying!

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.

October Space Story - Do you need engaging classical music activities? Classical Space Tale 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’s also a drawing box for students to capture a scene from their imaginations. Discuss and display for further engagement!

October Fairy Tale - Classical Fairy Tale 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’s also a drawing box for students to capture a scene from their imaginations. Discuss and display for further engagement!

October Checkboxes - Students can use the checkboxes to 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, colors, and more! Students can also color in the emojis that best describe their listening experience in the emoji grid.

The Sorcerer's Apprentice - Do you need engaging brain breaks? This single-page listening activity is excellent for celebrating summer, Earth Day, or adding to your August sub plans. Just print and play! The music is available on YouTube or your favorite streaming services.

October Mindful Listening (en Español) From January to December, the monthly listening sets are now available in Spanish! ¿Necesitas actividades atractivas de Halloween o planes sustitutos de música? ¡Estas hojas de escucha imprimibles ofrecen a los estudiantes formas creativas de aprender más sobre los tonos fantasmagóricos de la música de Halloween! Presentando las composiciones de Franz Liszt, Ludwig Van Beethoven y muchos más.

Do you know how composers create the haunting sounds of Halloween? Check out our blog post The Hidden Secrets of Spooky Halloween Music to learn more!

Looking for fun activities to keep your early and fast finishers busy? This bundle features two packets of fun, independent work activities that's perfect for early finishers in your Upper Elementary or Middle School classroom! It'll keep your kids busy and coming back for more! It is a great no-prep resource that you can use any time of year for a fun, engaging activity that your students will LOVE! I made these creative activities because I needed independent work that I could use in my classroom that I knew students would actually LIKE doing!

The Early Finishers Independent Activity Packet BUNDLE features 7 sets of activities, 22 total printable worksheets!

Activities included:

• Complete the Picture x3
• Pop Art x3
• Mindfulness Mandalas x3
• Mighty Mazes x3
• Optical Illusions x3
• Fashion Design x3
• All About Hobbies x3
• Bonus: Story of My Life x1

Game & Puzzle Activity Packet This NO PREP Packet features 25 fun and challenging games and puzzles that will keep your students on task and motivated.

Included in the Resource:

• 12 Mazes - all on the difficult side with solutions
• 2 Challenging Word Searches -each with 25 words with answer keys
• 4 Word Escape Puzzles - 4 levels of increasing difficulty and answer keys (based off the popular app!)
• 3 Sudoku with solutions
• 1 Tic Tac Toe
• 1 Dots and Boxes
• 1 Make Your Own Word Search
• 1 Word Builder Activity

Perfect for:

• morning meetings
• brain breaks
• sub-activities
• indoor recess
• snack time
• morning work
• early finishers
• mindfulness activities
• free choice
• decompress after testing
• end of year

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You need this Ultimate Christmas Bundle to get through the chaos of the month of December. It's chockful of games, writing & drawing activities, including Would You Rather that will keep elementary and middle school students busy when they finish their work! Perfect for use throughout the month of December to help celebrate the Christmas holiday!

I made these creative activities because I needed independent work that I could use in my classroom that I knew students would actually LIKE doing!

What's Included:

December Early Finishers Packet This monthly packet features like puzzles, games, and SEL-centered drawing and coloring activities. They'll love the fun games they can play with a partner quietly, or anything from the selection of 20 fun pages of independent, challenging puzzles and creative activities this packet offers!

Would You Rather Christmas Edition This class game is a fun way to get your students excited to be in school, create relationships, and get students talking and connected! Questions are fall-themed and related to Christmas. All you need to do is project the questions on the board to get the fun started, no other prep is needed!

Found Your iPhone - Santa/Grinch Edition With this character cell phone analysis activity, students will make inferences using what they know about either Santa or the Grinch. The engaging design of this cell phone activity will ask students to "snoop" through a phone they found, peep their text messages, playlists and even check their most recent location history. This literary analysis activity can be used during the holidays for a fun activity that's in keeping with the holiday spirit.

Christmas Greeting Cards Help your students celebrate Christmas by being creative as well as mindful with these cards they can color! Perfect for teens and secondary students who may not have the time or patience to make a card. Choose from 5 design options for the cover of the card. Cards print double-sided. This card is cute and a fun way for students to share the Christmas spirit.

Letter to Santa Help your students celebrate Christmas by writing a letter to Santa! Choose from 2 different design options - black and white and color. These letters are a fun way for students to express their creativity this Christmas.

Christmas Coloring Pages Help your students celebrate Christmas by being creative as well as mindful with these coloring pages! Choose from 3 different design options. These pages are a cute and fun way for students to express their creativity this Christmas.

Gingerbread Reading Comprehension You may be in full swing with your holiday or Christmas celebrations, but do your students need practice to identify the elements of a story? This Gingerbread-themed worksheet with an original reading passage titled, "Gingerbread Adventure is designed to give your students an opportunity to practice identifying story elements, sequencing, and reading comprehension.

Secret Santa Questionnaire and Tracker These student gift questionnaires and trackers will make it a smooth process! Students will list three wishes on the form and write their names. Collect the slips, fold and have students select their Secret Santa. Use the handy tracker to match up the student they are gifting so there is no confusion. These print-and-go forms are a fun and easy way for students to participate in a gift exchange this Christmas without the stress!

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Looking for fun activities to keep your early and fast finishers busy? This bundle features two fun activities that are perfect for early finishers in your Upper Elementary or Middle School classroom! The independent work packet will keep your kids busy and coming back for more and the Would You Rather classroom game is perfect for projecting on the board for a whole-group activity! Boredom be gone! It is a great no-prep resource that you can use any time of year for a fun, engaging activity that your students will LOVE! I made these creative activities because I needed independent work that I could use in my classroom that I knew students would actually LIKE doing!

The Early Finishers Independent Activity Packet BUNDLE features 7 sets of activities, 22 total printable worksheets!

Activities included:

• Complete the Picture x3
• Pop Art x3
• Mindfulness Mandalas x3
• Mighty Mazes x3
• Optical Illusions x3
• Fashion Design x3
• All About Hobbies x3
• Bonus: Story of My Life x1

The Would You Rather Classroom Game is a fun DIGITAL icebreaker activity is a fun way to get your students excited to be in school, create relationships, and get students talking and connected! Great for any time of year or a back-to-school get-to-know-you activity! Questions align with student interests and are the perfect mix of silly, funny, trending, gaming & social media-related topics. Whether you call it "Would You Rather" or "This or That," the prompts make a great conversation starter that kids love, and they will be begging you for more! All you need to do is project the questions on the board to get the fun started, no other prep is needed!

⭐I like to use these slides for a quick brain break. I use about 10 slides at a time!

INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:

• 100 Would You Rather Slides (PDF format)

Ideas for using these questions:

• After testing
• In centers
• During transitions
• For brain breaks
• Extra time filler
• At the end of the day
• During morning meeting
• To facilitate respectful discussion or debate
• To build critical thinking skills
• To practice communicating ideas
• To defend thoughts and opinions
• For a fun activity!!!

***Bonus*** End of the Year Escape the Impossible Maze is also included in this bundle!

**For personal and single classroom use only. If using with multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses at the discounted rate.**

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Looking for fun activities to keep your early and fast finishers busy? This bundle features two packets of fun, independent work activities that's perfect for early finishers in your Upper Elementary or Middle School classroom! It'll keep your kids busy and coming back for more! It is a great no-prep resource that you can use any time of year for a fun, engaging activity that your students will LOVE! I made these creative activities because I needed independent work that I could use in my classroom that I knew students would actually LIKE doing!

The Early Finishers Independent Activity Packet BUNDLE features 7 sets of activities, 22 total printable worksheets!

Activities included:

• Complete the Picture x3
• Pop Art x3
• Mindfulness Mandalas x3
• Mighty Mazes x3
• Optical Illusions x3
• Fashion Design x3
• All About Hobbies x3
• Bonus: Story of My Life x1

The Early Finisher Complete the Picture Pack of 50 grid drawing prompts are a crowd pleaser! These finish the picture drawing worksheets will challenge your students. Each sheet has grids with varying difficulty from easy to advanced. Students will use the grids provided to complete the other side of the picture. I have also included an image of the completed picture as a model on each sheet.

Perfect for:

• morning meetings
• brain breaks
• sub-activities
• indoor recess
• snack time
• morning work
• early finishers
• mindfulness activities
• free choice
• decompress after testing
• end of year

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Looking for fun activities to keep your early and fast finishers busy? This bundle features an entire packet of fun, independent activity worksheets that are perfect for early finishers in your Upper Elementary or Middle School classroom!

► It'll keep your fast finishers busy and coming back for more! It is a great no-prep resource that you can use any time of year for a fun, engaging activity that your students will LOVE!

► I made these creative activities because I needed independent work that I could use in my classroom that I knew students would actually LIKE doing!

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This Early Finishers Independent Activity Packet BUNDLE features 7 sets of activities: a total of 22 printable worksheets!

WHAT'S INCLUDED…

►Complete the Picture x 3

►Pop Art x 3

►Mindfulness Mandalas x 3

►Mighty Mazes x 3

►Optical Illusions x 3

►Fashion Design x 3

►All About Hobbies x 3

►Bonus: Story of My Life x1

WHAT TEACHERS LIKE YOU ARE SAYING…

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Merrill Resources said, "This was so great to have for after state testing! I gave this to students once my class was finished as a way for them to relax. They really enjoyed it, especially the pages that let them be creative."

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rosio M. said, "My students loved this resource. It was a great addition to my classroom. I used this during testing as a "quiet work packet for early finishers."

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Leeanne F. said, "I used this after GMAS and the last week of school. My students were fighting over these sheets. Definitely, something that they would love."

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Chelsea Shellhause said, "This is a great resource to have on hand during testing season when students are finishing at different paces."

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR MORE EARLY FINISHERS…

You may be interested in the money-saving Monthly Early Finisher Packets Bundle. Each packet comes with 20 pages. This Growing Bundle will soon include all 12 months of the year!! Get it now for over 30% off because the current price will be going up soon as new months are added! Packets for each month will be posted before the 1st of the month!

Looking for more fun activities for Early Finishers? You might be interested in the End of Year Puzzle Bundle (18-page packet) which includes:

• 8 challenging mazes
• 4 difficult word searches, with 48 words each!
• 4 word escape puzzles with varying difficulty levels, based on the popular mobile app!

Or check out the Early Finisher Complete the Picture Pack of 50 grid drawing prompts. Includes 4 difficulty levels!

If you like this product, you may also be interested in the End of the Year Fun Activity BUNDLE that's packed with 20 fun, critical-thinking activities made with Gen Z in mind for use in the month leading up to Summer break! Must-have for teachers who want to save their sanity at the end of the year! :)

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❤️Looking for engaging Day of the Dead activities? Your students will have fun learning all about Dia de Los Muertos while practicing important literacy, math and creative skills with these printable activities!

✅Great for math centers, art centers, literacy centers, writing centers, sub tub, early finishers, independent morning work, partner work, small group work, peer tutoring, or extra practice at home for your elementary learners!

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✅ Includes:

☑ Day of the Dead Art, Math, English, Writing Activities

☑ Day of the Dead Writing Crafts

☑ Day of the Dead Worksheets

☑ Day of the Dead Coloring Pages

☑ Day of the Dead Mexican Folk Art Coloring Pages

☑ Day of the Dead Alebrijes Writing Crafts

☑ Day of the Dead Readers

☑ Day of the Dead FREE Activities

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Hispanic Heritage Month - Growing Bundle

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Halloween Activities Growing Bundle
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❤️Are you looking for fun way to encourage social emotional development, support your students' mental health and emotional well-being? This GROWING bundle provides your students with meaningful opportunities to check in with how they are feeling, as well as, learn, identify, discuss, and practice various emotions through play!

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✅ Topics included:

☑ Christmas

☑ gingerbread

☑ Halloween

☑ holidays

☑ polar bears

☑ pumpkins

☑ sugar skulls

☑ winter

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Bring excitement to your classroom, counseling sessions, or homeschool program this spooky season with these engaging Halloween-themed social-emotional learning (SEL) activities! Perfect for elementary students, this bundle is packed with fun and educational resources designed to help children develop key SEL skills like emotional regulation, calming strategies, coping skills, and social skills—all with a festive Halloween twist!

What You'll Get:

• Emotional Regulation Activities – Teach students how to identify and manage their emotions with Halloween-themed prompts and games.
• Calming Strategies & Coping Skills – Equip children with practical techniques to calm down and handle stress in a fun, spooky environment.
• Social Skills Lessons – Help students improve communication, cooperation, and problem-solving skills through interactive Halloween-themed activities.
• Fall-Themed Worksheets – Extend the learning beyond Halloween with versatile activities that incorporate the fall season into SEL learning.

Key Features:

• Fun & Engaging – Captivate students with interactive games, worksheets, and activities that make SEL lessons exciting.
• No Prep, Print & Go – Save time with ready-to-use resources that can be easily integrated into any curriculum.
• Versatile Use – Perfect for whole-class instruction, small groups, or individual counseling sessions. Incorporate SEL skills into your elementary school classroom or counseling curriculums with these fun and engaging Halloween and fall-themed social skills activities!

Teach students emotional regulation, calming strategies, coping skills, social skills, and so much more with these fun-halloween Teach students emotional regulation, calming strategies, coping skills, social skills, and so much more with these fun Halloween-themed activities!

Are you looking for a way to integrate kindness activities into your preschool classroom? This kindness activities for preschool BUNDLE is exactly what you need!

From lesson plans, classroom centers, worksheets, discussion activities, displays, challenges and awards, it has everything you need to teach your pre-k, preschool or kindergarten students what kindness means, what it looks like, what it feels like and how we can show kindness to others!

What’s included in this Kindness Activities for Preschool BUNDLE?

1. Kindness Lesson & Activities - This resource is filled with preschool kindness activities that promote discussion, reflection and action. 
2. Kindness Coloring Pages - Perfect for early finishers or as a mindfulness activity, your students will love these 20 kindness coloring pages.
3. Kindness Feed the Monster Sort - This fun and engaging Feed the Monster sorting activity will get your students thinking about what acts of kindness look like!
4. Kindness Clip Cards -These bright and engaging clip cards show pictures of ways of showing kindness versus not so desirable ways of being kind. 
5. Kindness Classroom Challenge-Through daily kindness challenges created with the young learner in mind, your young students will be inspired to show kindness and to make showing kindness a conscious part of their day.
6. Kindness Questions - These kindness conversation starters will promote meaningful discussion about kindness with your preschool, pre k or kindergarten students? Get your students into the mindset of being kind and finding ways to be kind in ordinary situations using these questions on kindness. 

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Looking to Inspire More Empathy and Kindness in your classroom? Check out these resources:

1. Empathy Activities for Preschoolers

2. Friendship Clip-cards: Who's Being a Good Friend?

3. Friendship Scenario Cards

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Elevate Mental Health Awareness Month with our diverse bundle of therapeutic activities. Explore soothing Quotes Coloring Pages and intricate Quotes Mandala Coloring Pages. Engage your mind with Jigsaw Puzzles, Quotes Cut and Paste, Puzzles Word Search, Sudoku, and Mazes. Foster connection with Bingo Games. This collection offers relaxation, mindfulness, and empowerment for all ages.

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Printable Autism awareness quotes activities are perfect for keeping kids engaged and entertained during April . These activities include a variety of fun and educational options that can be easily printed and completed at home or on the go. this bundle contains, Coloring Pages , jigsaw puzzles , cut and paste activities , mandala coloring sheets ...

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• ( PDF + PNG)

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

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Printable Mental health awarenes Month quotes activities are perfect for keeping kids engaged and entertained during May . These activities include a variety of fun and educational options that can be easily printed and completed at home or on the go. this bundle contains, Coloring Pages , jigsaw puzzles , cut and paste activities , mandala coloring sheets ...

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• ( PDF + PNG)

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

• This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.

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Puzzles are the best activities for brain teasing labyrinths, these exercises support learning through play by developing concentration and problem solving skills.

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WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• ( PDF + PNG Files )

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

• This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.

• You can print as many copies as you want.

NOTE

• This is a digital item.

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