1st Grade School Psychology Activities

Looking for an engaging way to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month this May?

Our Printable Mental Health Awareness Activities Kit is here to help!

This all-in-one resource is perfect for teachers, parents, and school counselors who want to spark meaningful conversations, break the stigma, and promote emotional well-being.

Plus, it’s not just for May—it’s packed with activities you can use year-round to support mental health check-ins and social-emotional learning in your classroom or at home.

Whether you’re creating a safe space for your students or looking for fun, hands-on ways to promote self-awareness, this kit has everything you need to get started.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THESE MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS ACTIVITIES:

✅ Boost Mental Health Awareness: Engage kids with thoughtful activities that teach emotional regulation and mindfulness.
✅ Fun and Educational: From word searches to mood charades, every activity is designed to make learning about mental health interactive and enjoyable.
✅ Easy to Use: Just download, print, and go—perfect for busy educators and parents.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• Mental Health Awareness Crossword & Word Search
• Worry Monster Activity
• Feelings Meter
• Mindful Breathing Exercises
• Thankful Jar
• Mindful Maze
• Roll-the-Dice Yoga
• Affirmation Card Activity
• Mood Charades
• Feelings Wheel Spinner Coloring Activity (scissors and brads needed to assemble)
  ...and more!

With 26 pages of health and wellness worksheets, these activities will inspire thoughtful conversations and empower kids to manage their emotions in a healthy way.

If you're looking for more mental health awareness resources and calm down corner printables, check out this bundle.

PERFECT FOR:

Teachers, homeschoolers, school counselors, and therapists looking for engaging tools to support mental health awareness and emotional well-being.

Grab your kit today and make Mental Health Awareness Month a meaningful experience for your students!

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Do you have kiddos who struggle with appropriate reactions to situations? This activity can help! 

Packed with 20 scenario cards, students will have the opportunity to read through them and decide just how big the problem really is. 

Included are three fuzzy monsters; big, medium, and small. Cut them out and laminate them. Have students read each scenario and sort them depending on the size of the problem. (You should have three different sorting piles). If it's a big problem, have them place the scenario card on the big monster. If it’s a medium problem, have them place the scenario card on the medium monster. If it’s a small problem, have them place the scenario card on the small monster. 

Works best if all pieces, (monsters and scenario cards) are laminated.

Great for 1:1 or small group sessions.

Enjoy!

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This is a fun, colourful, quick and easy resource for early learners to incorporate CBT into sessions to support shifting a negative mindset into a positive mindset.

Students will have fun talking about helpful and unhelpful thoughts and differentiating the two. Two visual buckets have been included to help students differentiate between helpful thoughts and unhelpful thoughts. Simply print each of the thought bubbles and you can brainstorm and reflect either as an individual, group or as a whole class where each of the thoughts belong.

Laminate each of the thoughts and you can utilize this resource for years to come.

This is a great activity that is versatile so can be used in many ways!

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Behaviour and Feelings Workbook

Self Esteem and Feelings Workbook

Emotions & Self Care Workbook

My Anger Management Workbook

SOCIAL SKILLS, PUBERTY, PROTECTIVE BEHAVIOURS, RELATIONSHIPS AND SEXUALITY

Puberty Lesson and Activity Book

Appropriate V's Appropriate Things to Say

Learning about Bodies and Puberty Workbook

Protective Behaviours, Relationships and Puberty Special Game

Stranger Danger Education

Road Safety Social Story

Fire Safety Social Story

Safety In The Community Activity and Educative Book

AUTISM, SOCIAL STORIES & ACTIVITIES

How My Engine Runs Social Story

Teaching Children about Personal Space

Noises Hurt My Ears - Social Story - Sensory Defensiveness

When a loved one dies - grief and loss social story

Understanding Divorce Social Story

Being Nice and Making Friends Social Story

Doing a Poo on the Toilet Social Story

SPECIFIC TEACHING AND COUNSELLING RESOURCES

Supporting Students to Gain Insight through Reflection

Supervision and Reflective Practice Templates

Increasing a Child's Attention Span

Behavioural Strategies for Fostering Self Esteem

Anxious Children - Behavioural Strategies

Children with Attachment and Abandonment Issues: Behavioural Strategies

Recognising Defences in Children

ANGER MANAGEMENT

Anger Management Plan

Anger Management Activity Worksheets

Anger Management Traffic Lights Activity

My Anger Management Workbook

BEHAVIOUR ASSESSMENT AND BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT PLANS

Managing Aggressive Behaviours and Outbursts

Understanding Behavioural Triggers

Behaviour Reward Chart - Girls (editable)

Behaviour Reward Chart - Boys (editable)

Behaviour Thermometer - Incident Prevention and Response Plan (editable)

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Are you looking for a creative and educational way to help children understand and express their emotions? Our Emotions Coloring Pages are the perfect solution!

This set includes a variety of coloring pages that depict different emotions, providing a fun and interactive way for children to learn about and discuss their feelings. Ideal for teachers, parents, and counselors, these coloring pages are designed to enhance emotional awareness and promote social-emotional learning.

What’s Included:

• Coloring Pages for Various Emotions:
  • Happy: Encourage children to color and talk about what makes them happy.
  • Sad: Help children understand and express feelings of sadness.
  • Shy: Explore the emotion of shyness and ways to cope.
  • Angry: Discuss healthy ways to express and manage anger.
  • Scared: Address fears and how to feel safe.
  • Excited: Celebrate moments of excitement and joy.
  • Proud: Recognize and color what makes children feel proud.
  • Confused: Talk about confusion and how to seek help.
  • Embarrassed: Understand and express feelings of embarrassment.
  • Silly: Embrace and enjoy moments of silliness.
  • Bored: Explore activities that can alleviate boredom.
  • Worried: Discuss worries and ways to feel more secure.

Transform your social-emotional learning activities with our Emotions Coloring Pages and provide your child with a fun and educational experience. Perfect for enhancing emotional awareness, encouraging expression, and promoting social-emotional development. Get your set today and help your child explore and understand their emotions!

IN ADDITION, this resource includes a helpful tip sheet about "Child Development and Play Activities." Through this resource, parents will gain practical insights into how different types of play contribute to their child's overall development. The information sheet provides simple and engaging ideas for fostering cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth through play. By incorporating these activities, young learners can develop essential skills while enjoying the fun and creativity that play brings to their everyday lives.

This product includes 1 social story that focuses on feeling grumpy. Students will also learn the meanings of grumpy, irritated, miserable, and crabby.

In this product that relates with feeling grumpy students will discuss 10 questions that relate with feeling grumpy, irritated, miserable, and crabby, and how you may feel when you are grumpy, when you can feel grumpy and why, how your friends/family may feel when you are grumpy, what helps you feel better when you are grumpy, etc. Students can discuss these questions and share their responses with a partner, in a group, or with the class.

The social story includes comprehension questions throughout. Some of the questions require students to put their feet in the shoes of the characters. At the end of this product, there are 4 role-playing scenario cards that will require students to discuss feeling grumpy, how students would feel in a given situation, and what they can do when they feel grumpy or when someone else they know is feeling grumpy.

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Need social skills activities for elementary students that promote social-emotional learning and teach emotional regulation skills? Look no further; here are 130+ diverse resources designed to help you address student concerns and take your elementary school counseling program to the next level!

Download the entire Mrs. Bell The Crafty Counselor store! It's filled with creative, highly engaging lessons, games, and activities geared toward supporting the social-emotional learning and personal growth of your students. Have access to over 140 (and growing) diverse resources now!

This school counseling curriculum storewide bundle currently contains over 130 crafty lessons & activities that will support your student’s academic, personal, and social-emotional needs. The included social skills activities and games will help children learn emotional regulation skills, coping strategies, anger management strategies & SO MUCH MORE!

These activities are ideal for individual counseling sessions, small group counseling curriculums, classroom guidance lessons, teacher use in the classroom, and calm down corners…the list of possible uses for these resources is never-ending!

This is a growing bundle that currently includes all of Mrs. Bell The Crafty Counselor’s products at a very steep 50% discount. As a growing bundle, it means that the price will increase each time that I add a new product until I reach TeachShare’s 400-paid products cap for a bundle listing. Once the maximum of 400 products has been reached, no more resources will be added to this bundle, and it will no longer be considered a growing bundle. 

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Make the perfect gift for anyone who loves animals and coloring, especially for Valentine's day !

This non screen activity can help your child to improve their pencil grip, hand-eye coordination as well as train their brain to focus. Coloring and drawing help kids to relax, self-regulate their mood and develop their imagination. 

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Make the perfect gift for anyone who loves animals and coloring, especially for Valentine's day !

This non screen activity can help your child to improve their pencil grip, hand-eye coordination as well as train their brain to focus. Coloring and drawing help kids to relax, self-regulate their mood and develop their imagination. 

What You will Get

• 16 Printable Coloring PAGES
• PDF Format
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These token boards are perfect for students in special education who have Autism or other executive functioning challenges. This positive reinforcement tool will have students making good choices and self-monitoring in no time.

Included:

⭐11 Token Boards
⭐5 Tokens Themed for each board
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Pokemon
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If you're a teacher who’s feeling overwhelmed by the growing need to address emotional and mental well-being in your classroom, this mental health awareness and social-emotional learning curriculum bundle could be exactly what you need.

I know how challenging it can be to manage student behavior, create a positive classroom environment, and still cover all the academic requirements.

This resource is designed to save you time and energy by providing ready-made lessons that help students learn how to express their emotions, manage stress, and build empathy—all essential skills that lead to better focus and fewer disruptions.

Imagine having a classroom where students understand how to handle their feelings and treat one another with kindness.

This curriculum will help you foster that kind of environment, making your day-to-day teaching experience smoother and less stressful. It’s all about addressing the whole child, helping them develop emotionally as well as academically.

And with so many students facing different challenges, you’ll have the tools to support them all, from those with behavioral struggles to those who just need a little extra help navigating their emotions. This bundle will allow you to give your students the social-emotional skills they need to thrive, while also giving you the relief of having these essential lessons ready to go.

This bundle is over 100 pages of mental health awareness activities, calm down corner printables, and mindfulness for kids breathing exercises including baby animal and rainbow breathing cards.

No prep activity! This activity packet allows your students to explore emotions in a fun way. Filled with coloring activities and puzzles, it can be used for early finishers. Great way to introduce feelings and emotions with the younger kiddos.

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This is a great way to introduce the concepts of “bucket filling” for the beginning of the year or reminders of self-care and positive and empowering learning environments.

There are a total of 60 cards which includes a particular behaviour and on each card the student is asked to reflect on the situation and choose whether it is a Bucket Filler or a Bucket Dipper. The student may require some reflective questioning should they need prompting as to how and why a behaviour may be a bucket filler or a bucket dipper. These cards are created to facilitate conversation, discussion and insight. This resource includes 60 cards which has a narrative of what is happening in the situation, as well as 60 cards without the narrative to encourage the student to really reflect on the situation.

Let’s all be bucket fillers!

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WORKBOOKS – Just print!

Behaviour and Feelings Workbook

Self Esteem and Feelings Workbook

Emotions & Self Care Workbook

My Anger Management Workbook

SOCIAL SKILLS, PUBERTY, PROTECTIVE BEHAVIOURS, RELATIONSHIPS AND SEXUALITY

Puberty Lesson and Activity Book

Appropriate V's Appropriate Things to Say

Learning about Bodies and Puberty Workbook

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Safety In The Community Activity and Educative Book

AUTISM, SOCIAL STORIES & ACTIVITIES

How My Engine Runs Social Story

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Noises Hurt My Ears - Social Story - Sensory Defensiveness

When a loved one dies - grief and loss social story

Understanding Divorce Social Story

Being Nice and Making Friends Social Story

Doing a Poo on the Toilet Social Story

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Supporting Students to Gain Insight through Reflection

Supervision and Reflective Practice Templates

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Behavioural Strategies for Fostering Self Esteem

Anxious Children - Behavioural Strategies

Children with Attachment and Abandonment Issues: Behavioural Strategies

Recognising Defences in Children

ANGER MANAGEMENT

Anger Management Plan

Anger Management Activity Worksheets

Anger Management Traffic Lights Activity

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BEHAVIOUR ASSESSMENT AND BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT PLANS

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Understanding Behavioural Triggers

Behaviour Reward Chart - Girls (editable)

Behaviour Reward Chart - Boys (editable)

Behaviour Thermometer - Incident Prevention and Response Plan (editable)

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Looking for creative ways to teach your students the importance of kindness? Our Kindness Activity Set is designed to make learning about empathy and compassion engaging and fun. This comprehensive set is filled with activities that encourage children to think about and practice kindness in their everyday lives.

• Posters & Worksheets: Visually appealing resources to inspire kindness.
• Handprint Art & Coloring Pages: Creative activities that reinforce positive behavior.
• Kind Kid Award: Celebrate and reward acts of kindness.
• Kindness Challenge Bucket List: Includes a list full of ideas and a customizable template for students to complete.

Perfect for classrooms, home, or group settings, this activity set is an excellent way to promote a culture of kindness and empathy among young learners!

IN ADDITION, this resource includes a helpful tip sheet about "Child Development and Play Activities." Through this resource, parents will gain practical insights into how different types of play contribute to their child's overall development. The information sheet provides simple and engaging ideas for fostering cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth through play. By incorporating these activities, young learners can develop essential skills while enjoying the fun and creativity that play brings to their everyday lives.

This product includes 1 social story that focuses on ignoring others that are not nice or are teasing/bullying.

In this product that relates with ignoring others, students learn why they should ignore someone if they are not nice to them, how you may feel if someone isn't nice to you, and discuss how you would feel if someone wasn't nice and they weren't ignored, how you could help your friend feel better if they were trying to ignore someone, and what you can do when someone isn't nice.

The social story includes comprehension questions throughout. Some of the questions require students to put their feet in the shoes of the characters. At the end of this product, there are 4 role-playing scenario cards that will require students to discuss ignoring others that aren't nice, how students would feel in a given situation that relates with ignoring others, and what students can do when they want to ignore someone who isn't nice.

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This Describing Emotions Bundle includes six useful games and resources that can be used in small groups or as whole group guidance activities. Lesson plans are not included in any of the downloads.

Six Activities Included:

Activity #1- Describing Emotions.

What are Emotions? Explanation through posters and a worksheet.

Session #1

Activity #2- Discussing Emotions.

Students are asked to recall and describe emotional scenarios they have previously encountered. This process links arbitrary emotions with situations they have experienced. It makes the emotions understandable and relatable.

Session #2

Activity #3- Working With Emotions.

Understanding your own emotions. Students are given situations and asked to identify the emotions the situation would evoke.

Session #3

Activity #4- The Effects of Emotions.

Students learn that their emotions impact others and that other’s emotions impact them.

Session #4

Activity #5- Recognizing Other’s Emotions.

Walk a Mile in other people’s shoes as we discover how situations affect other people and start to develop empathy.

Session #5

Activity #6- Understanding All Emotions

The board game! Students solidify their understanding of emotions while playing a shoots and ladders type board game.

Session #6

To create these games you will need a printer, laminator (optional), scissors, and a few spare minutes.

I hope your students love this small group program as much as my students did!

Mrs. Bell

The Crafty Counselor

This download does not include a detailed lesson plan. This is six games that can be used in succession to build upon one another.

File downloads in ZIP file format. Please make sure you have a program to open the document before purchase.

Describing Emotions Bundle by Mrs. Bell, The Crafty Counselor is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

*Depending on student abilities, this may not be useful for 1st or 5th graders.

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Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month this May with our comprehensive Printable Mental Health Awareness Activities Kit.

It can also be used for year-round social-emotional learning and mental health awareness activities.

This kit is perfect for teachers, parents, therapists, and anyone looking to promote mental health awareness for their kids, break the stigma, and support well-being in their community.

Includes:

Crossword puzzle

Word Search

Worry monster activity

Feelings meter

Mindful breathing

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Mindful Maze

Roll the dice yoga

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Affirmation card activity

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Mood charades

Mental health facts

Spinner wheel coloring activity

What’s included:

1 file with 26 PDF pages

You will need scissors and some brad pins to put the spinner wheel together- you can get these at your local craft store

Important details:

This is a digital download. You will not receive anything in the mail.

Please use a computer to download and not your phone.

This file is for personal use only and may not be reproduced or sold commercially.

I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations. But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.

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- Jennifer

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"Mindfully Me" is a comprehensive and engaging 7-week small group counseling curriculum designed for elementary school students and is thoughtfully aligned with the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) standards.

This curriculum focuses on introducing mindfulness techniques and empowering students to enhance their social and emotional well-being. It offers a safe and supportive environment for students to explore their emotions, develop self-awareness, and acquire practical mindfulness skills. This curriculum is full of interactive, hands-on and engaging activities to help reinforce learning.

"Mindfully Me" is designed to empower elementary school students with the skills and mindset to navigate challenges with resilience and self-awareness. It encourages the development of lifelong skills for emotional regulation, effective communication, and overall well-being. This program aligns seamlessly with ASCA standards, providing a holistic approach to student development.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:

• Foster emotional regulation, self-awareness, and well-being.
• Cultivate mindfulness skills to navigate the challenges of adolescence.
• Promote effective communication, empathy, and self-empowerment.
• Encourage gratitude and the development of a positive mindset.
• Align with ASCA standards for comprehensive student development.

The 7 SESSIONS INCLUDE:

Session 1 - Welcome and Introduction to Mindfulness

Session 2 - Mindful Moments

Session 3 - Exploring Feelings

Session 4 - Mindful Senses

Session 5 - Mindful Breathing

Session 6 - Gratitude

Session 7 - Termination and Review

THIS CURRICULUM INCLUDES:

• Note to Counselors
• Objectives & Goals
• Group Session Overview
• ASCA Mindset and Behavior STANDARDS
• Binder Cover Page & Spine Options
• Teacher Nominations and Follow Up Forms
• Parent/Guardian Letter and Consent Form
• Group Planning Sheet
• Name Tags
• Group Member Reminders
• Group Attendance Record
• Student Pre & Post Outcome Measures
• Teacher Pre & Post Outcome Measures
• Additional Data Collection
• Confidentiality Sign
• Passes - Hall, Class, Counselor, Social Worker & Psychologist
• Student Desk Reminders
• Counselor Chats Handout
• Certificates

Below are the specific details for each individual session which can be used in isolation or as a comprehensive curriculum.

• Session 1 - Welcome and Introduction to Mindfulness: This session serves as an orientation where students are introduced to the "Mindfully Me" program. It emphasizes the importance of mindfulness in everyday life, explores the expectations for the group, and establishes a safe and supportive atmosphere.
• Session 2 - Mindful Moments: In this session, students delve into the concept of mindfulness and practice being fully present in the moment. They engage in mindfulness activities to understand the power of the "here and now."
• Session 3 - Exploring Feelings: This session guides students to explore their emotions. They learn to identify and understand their feelings and develop strategies for coping with difficult emotions constructively.
• Session 4 - Mindful Senses: Students explore their senses and how their senses can be used as anchors for mindfulness. They learn to focus on sensory experiences to stay present and engage in practical sensory activities.
• Session 5 - Mindful Breathing: Mindful breathing is introduced as a powerful tool for self-regulation. Students practice various mindful breathing techniques to manage stress and enhance emotional control.
• Session 6 - Gratitude: Gratitude is the focus of this session, encouraging students to cultivate a positive mindset. They explore the concept of gratitude and engage in activities to foster appreciation for the present moment.
• Session 7 - Termination and Review: The final session serves as an opportunity for students to review their mindfulness journey throughout the program. They reflect on their progress and discuss how they plan to incorporate mindfulness into their daily lives moving forward.

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This product includes 67 themed social stories that focus on the following. Students will learn synonyms that relate with each social story and different vocabulary words that relate with the theme of each story.

In each social story, students will discuss and answer questions that relate with one of the 67 feeling. Students will learn what they can do to feel better when experiencing a certain feeling, who they can talk to, how they can cope when feeling a certain way, how they can help their friends/family members when they are feeling a certain way, etc.

Each social story allows students to think about the different feelings when they discuss and answer comprehension questions throughout each social story. Some of the questions require students to put their feet in the shoes of the characters. At the end of each social story, there are 4 role-playing scenario cards that will require students to discuss each feeling presented, how students would feel in a given situation that relates with a certain feeling, and what students can do when they feel that way.

Here is the table of contents to show the feelings and social stories that are included in this bundle product:

Feeling Accepted, Pages 4 – 33

Feeling Angry, Pages 34 – 59

Feeling Annoyed, Pages 60 – 91

Feeling Anxious, Pages 92 – 120

Feeling Bored, Pages 121 – 151

Feeling Confident, Pages 152 – 181

Feeling Confused, Pages 182 – 205

Feeling Courageous, Pages 206 – 237

Feeling Crabby, Pages 238 – 269

Feeling Depressed, Pages 270 – 293

Feeling Determined, Pages 294 – 331

Feeling Disappointed, Pages 332 – 361

Feeling Discouraged, Pages 362 – 397

Feeling Disgusted, Pages 398 – 431

Feeling Down, Pages 432 – 467

Feeling Embarrassed, Pages 468 - 498

Feeling Frustrated, Pages 499 – 526

Feeling Grateful, Pages 527 – 562

Feeling Grumpy, Pages 563 – 593

Feeling Guilty, Pages 594 – 644

Feeling Hopeless, Pages 645 – 689

Feeling Humiliated, Pages 690 – 727

Feeling Included and Excluded, Pages 728 – 773

Feeling Insecure, Pages 774 – 819

Feeling Jealous, Pages 820 - 869

Feeling Left Out #1, Pages 870 – 915

Feeling Left Out #2, Pages 916 – 937

Feeling Lonely, Pages 938 – 970

Feeling Misunderstood, Pages 971 – 1011

Feeling Nervous, Pages 1012 – 1031

Feeling Optimistic, Pages 1032 – 1056

Feeling Overwhelmed, Pages 1057 - 1091

Feeling Pessimistic, Pages 1092 – 1133

Feeling Scared, Pages 1134 – 1168

Feeling Shy, Pages 1169 – 1200

Feeling Stressed, Pages 1201 – 1226

Feeling Uncomfortable, Pages 1227 – 1271

Feeling Worried, Pages 1272 – 1298

Admitting Mistakes, Pages 1299 – 1331

Advocating for Yourself, Pages 1332 – 1363

Being a Friend, Pages 1364 – 1395

Being Cautious, Pages 1396 – 1422

Being Unique, Pages 1423 – 1457

Bravery, Pages 1458 – 1486

Bullying, Pages 1487 – 1518

Coping with Anxiety, Pages 1519 – 1527

Friendly, Pages 1528 – 1556

Ignoring Others, Pages 1557 – 1577

Interrupting, Pages 1578 – 1612

Making Mistakes, Pages 1613 – 1648

Never Give Up, Pages 1649 – 1687

New Student, Pages 1688 – 1717

Please and Thank You, Pages 1718 – 1754

Responsibility #1, Pages 1755 – 1786

Responsibility #2, Pages 1787 – 1814

Safety, Pages 1815 – 1861

Self Control, Pages 1862 – 1897

Setting Boundaries, Pages 1898 – 1945

Sharing, Pages 1946 – 1980

Showing Forgiveness, Pages 1981 – 2012

Showing Understanding, Pages 2013 – 2042

Social Boundaries, Pages 2043 – 2084

Spreading Rumors, Pages 2085 – 2136

Stranger Danger, Pages 2137 – 2171

Taking Turns, Pages 2172 – 2200

Telling the Truth, Pages 2201 – 2238

Working Together, Pages 2239 – 2304

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The Discussion Game! Students remember and discuss how they have handled emotional situations in the past. Game Rules: One at a time, students pick a card. They tell a story based on what color card they choose. If they chose: Yellow chameleon, they tell a story about a time they had joy, when they were happy. Blue chameleon, tell a story about a time they felt sad. Red chameleon, a time they were angry. Green chameleon, when they were disgusted. Orange chameleon, a time they were surprised. Purple, a time they were fearful. If they pick a chameleon with no color, they can tell a story about any emotion they desire. I hope your students love this! This is now part of a bundle! Click here for great savings! Mrs. Bell The Crafty Counselor
Discussing Emotions by Mrs. Bell, The Crafty Counselor is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Graphics: @Charlotte Braddock 2013 www.TeachShare.com/Store/Charlottes-Clips

2 Page Creative Therapy "Bucket Activity" which explores anger managment and what things can help to fill up the "bucket" and what can be done to take things "out of the bucket" - to reduce stress, anxiety and behavioural concerns.

KEY WORDS: Behaviour support, social skills, autism, disability, anger management, emotions, regulation, therapy, counselling, psychology, strategy, data analysis, social relating, behaviour chart, mindfulness, reward, behaviour management, classroom behaviour, behaviour reward, punch cards, behaviour star, student behaviour, positive reinforcement, hitting, kicking, punching, bully, self esteem, teamwork, communication, speech therapy, coping skills, self discovery, puberty, relationship and sexuality, education, special need, development delay, ADHD, ABA therapy, school counselling.

This product includes 142 social skills role-playing scenarios that focus on the following categories:

Feeling Annoyed Role-Playing Scenarios, Pages 3 – 6

Feeling Crabby, Pages 7 – 9

Feeling Determined, Pages 10 – 12

Feeling Discouraged, Pages 13 – 15

Feeling Disgusted, Pages 16 – 18

Feeling Down, Pages 19 – 21

Feeling Grateful, Pages 22 – 24

Feeling Grumpy, Pages 25 – 27

Feeling Hopeless, Pages 28 – 30

Feeling Humiliated, Pages 31 – 33

Feeling Insecure, Pages 34 – 36

Feeling Left Out, Pages 37 – 39

Feeling Lonely, Pages 40 – 42

Feeling Misunderstood, Pages 43 – 45

Feeling Pessimistic, Pages 46 – 48

Feeling Stressed, Pages 49 – 51

Feeling Uncomfortable, Pages 52 – 54

Feeling Worried, Pages 55 – 57

Being a Friend, Pages 58 – 60

Being Cautious, Pages 61 – 63

Being Unique, Pages 64 – 66

Feeling Brave, Pages 67 – 69

Bullying, Pages 70 – 72

Being Friendly, Pages 73 – 75

Ignoring Others, Pages 76 – 78

Never Give Up, Pages 79 – 81

Responsibility, Pages 82 – 87

Self Control, Pages 88 – 90

Sharing, Pages 91 – 93

Showing Forgiveness, Pages 94 – 96

Showing Understanding, Pages 97 – 99

Stranger Danger, Pages 100 – 102

Working Together, Pages 103 – 105

Name Calling, Pages 106 – 108

There are 4 role-playing scenarios for each social-emotional theme. Students can take turns acting out the social scenarios provided. Once students act out the social story, they will be required to answer questions such as what would you do if you were in this situation?, what would you say to your friend in this situation?, what could you say to your friend to help them feel better in this situation?, what would you want your friend to say to you to help you feel better in this situation? why shouldn't you do something if placed in this situation, etc. along with many other questions that students can work together on or independently answer.