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Classical Music Activities | Peaceful ✪
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just print & play! Do you need engaging & peaceful music activities? Explore ten uplifting classical compositions in multiple different ways! This choose-your-own-adventure pack combines classic listening activity pages with the story-building series. Students observe instruments, feelings, and even draw a scene inspired by the music! The fairy tale, space tale, and woodland tale pages offer listeners a place to compose their own creative stories. Choose from settings, characters, and themes!
Peaceful Listening Sheets Include (five activity pages per composition!)
Story Guide Pages
Activity Pages
Social-Emotional Music Packs
Social-Emotional Learning Classical Music Listening Activities Packet | Calm
Social-Emotional Learning Classical Music Listening Activities Packet | Excited
Social-Emotional Learning Classical Music Listening Activities Packet | Happy
Social-Emotional Learning Classical Music Listening Activities Packet | Sad
Social-Emotional Learning Classical Music Listening Activity Packets Bundle
Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬
Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!
Mental Health Awareness Activities | SEL | Mental Health Awareness Month
By Jennifer Arnold
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
Thankful jar
Mindful Maze
Roll the dice yoga
Word scramble
Affirmation card activity
Roll the dice emotions activity
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.
Thank you! :)
- Jennifer
Copyright © 2024 ArnoldWellnessDesign
Yoga Tools For Social Emotional Learning
By Lara Hocheiser
In this accessible, simple learning sequence, explore SEL with children through yoga and mindfulness.
10 slides total, including links to download or learn the activities and printables referenced for FREE
mindful glitter jar
breathing activities
powerful poses
mantra/positive affirmations
CASEL's SEL framework
Can be used for PD or with students on a smartboard or on devices, or print individual slides
Readers Theatre Bundle - Social and Emotional Story Scripts
By Clodagh
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!
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Social Emotional Learning Printable Books! Growing Bundle!
By Inspired By MlG
Looking to equip students with the essential skills for success in school and life? Our ever-growing Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Book Bundle is the answer! ✨
This curated collection of captivating books tackles a wide range of social-emotional topics, including:
Perfect for Educators and Parents:
Investment in the Future:
Don't wait! Get the SEL Book Bundle today and watch your students blossom into well-rounded, emotionally intelligent individuals.
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Social-Emotional Learning & Character Development Bundle
By YOUNESS ELIDRYSY
Enhance your classroom's social-emotional learning with this comprehensive Social-Emotional Learning & Character Development Bundle! This resource includes five engaging worksheets designed to build essential life skills, promote empathy, and foster a positive mindset among students. Perfect for educators, counselors, and parents, this bundle supports character education and helps students navigate their emotions effectively.
Included Resources:
This bundle is ideal for grades 2-8 and can be used in classrooms, counseling sessions, or at home. By integrating these resources into your teaching, you will cultivate a compassionate and understanding atmosphere where students feel empowered to express themselves and support one another.
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SEL Dinosaur Activities | Identifying Emotions Activities and Worksheets
By Elena Tenisi
Dinosaur themed social emotional learning activities. Resource includes mats that students can draw or use play dough to express each given emotion. Comes with a feelings booklet, matching game, and a writing activity.
Emotions included:
-Worried
-Tired
-Surprised
-Scared
-Sad
-Mad
-Happy
-Excited
Resource comes in colored/black and white versions.
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SOCIAL SKILLS Scenario Cards for Kids - Friendship Conflict Bullying
By All Therapy Resources
Explore social skill exploration with our comprehensive set of 115 scenario and reflective question cards. These cards empower students to navigate intricate social scenarios with confidence.. Divided into five color-coded categories, each card addresses a unique facet of crucial social skills.
Within these color-coded categories, players will encounter a treasure trove of social skill areas designed to unlock their potential for effective communication, harmonious relationships, and empathetic understanding.
CATEGORIES INCLUDE:
Students will explore social settings with an players will find themselves exposed to an expansive range of scenarios that mirror the complexities of real-life social dynamics. These scenarios are designed to challenge, provoke thought, and encourage players to explore various responses and approaches. With 23 cards thoughtfully allocated to each category, the breadth and depth of social scenarios ensure that players encounter a broad spectrum of situations.
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By Art Shack by JB
These creative “Ring of Fire” Movement Game slides were designed to be printed, displayed, and reimagined while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. Are you in need of a creative and unique Movement Game Activity to get your students excited to learn and stay engaged in your lesson? Do you need an activity that focuses on SEL: Social and Emotional Learning? Do want an activity that promotes UDL: engagement, representation, and expression? I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.
Early Finishers | Complete the Picture | Creative Finish Drawing |Primary Bundle
By Perfectly Planned Designs
These drawing prompts are so fun as early finisher independent activities for Primary grades from Pre-K to Kindergarten, and 1st and 2nd grades! The two sets included in this money-saving bundle are:
Complete the Picture - Creative Drawing Prompts
Looking for FUN activities to incorporate during downtime or on "think outside the box Thursdays?" These finish the picture drawing worksheets will challenge your students to think outside the box and get creative! These activities are designed to let your students' imagination take the lead!
Squiggle Stories - Creative Drawing Prompts with PRIMARY Writing Lines
Squiggle Stories are a fun activity that lets your kiddos complete a picture drawing and write their own creative story. Perfect for primary grades, these finish the picture drawing worksheets will help your students to think outside the box and get creative!
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What is Physical Fitness Adapted Notes and Review
By Sign with me TOD
In this product about physical fitness, students will learn about the different sports and activities that they can participate in, students will learn about the benefits of physical activity, blood pressure - things that can increase blood pressure and what blood pressure is, health fitness reviews - heart, lungs, muscles, and joints and how to maintain each of these is reviewed, cardiorespiratory endurance and the meaning is reviewed, what the heart rate is and students will also learn how to determine their heart rate, students will learn how they can improve cardiorespiratory endurance at home or in school, students will also learn what muscular endurance is, how to improve it, and the benefits of improving muscular endurance, what is flexibility and examples of how to be flexible, what is body composition, fat tissue, and lean tissue and how they are important in the body, students will learn about muscular strength and what they can do to improve muscular strength. Students will also learn about the 6 major fitness skills are, their meanings, and examples - agility, balance, coordination, reaction time, speed, and power, what the President's challenge is and what events are included in this event are all covered. Different kinds of workouts are discussed and reviewed along with examples - low-intensity physical activities, moderate-intensity physical activities, and vigorous-intensity physical activities and how they differ from each other, aerobic activities and examples, the process of a workout is reviewed - the warm up, target heart rate, specific exercises, training, overload, progression, and frequency, and what each of these terms mean. Students will also learn what FIIT means - Frequency, intensity, time, and type of exercise, and the importance of setting health goals - students will have time to do this in this product.
Throughout the product, students will answer comprehension questions that relate with the material that is carried out on each slide. Students can complete this as a group, independently, with a partner.
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Valentine's Day craft activity mailbox printable, 100th day, writing paper 2nd
By Simply Read
This Valentine's day craft activity bundle includes 4 February holiday printables that are ready to go, easy and require no prep
Great for:
100th Day of School Craft
Valentine's Day Self Love and what I love about my school
Writing Paper
Valentine's Day Mailbox Decorations for 2nd Graders
February Planning and fun crafts taken care of!
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Halloween Lapbook - Fall Craft Activity for Calming Strategies & Coping Skills
By Mrs Bell The Crafty Counselor
Welcome to Willow’s "Enchanted Pumpkin Patch," the ultimate Halloween or Fall Activity. This Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) activity is designed to help elementary school counselors, teachers, educators, and parents teach valuable calming strategies and coping skills.
This engaging and interactive lapbook resource is the perfect addition to your Halloween activities and SEL curriculum.
In today's fast-paced world, children often face various challenges and emotions that can be overwhelming. The "Enchanted Pumpkin Patch" provides a magical and fun way to equip kids with essential skills to manage their emotions and build resilience.
Key Features:
Engaging Halloween Theme: Dive into a captivating Halloween adventure with Willow, the friendly witch. Make learning about calming strategies exciting and relatable for children. Help Willow collect calming strategies pumpkins that help her to face various situations.
45 Real-Life Scenarios: Explore 45 different scenarios that children commonly encounter in their lives, such as dealing with frustration, disappointment, nervousness, and more. Each scenario provides a unique opportunity to practice calming strategies.
Interactive: Kids actively participate by stacking calming strategies pumpkins onto Willow's magic hat. "They will stack the pumpkins, helping equip Willow with all the strategies she could need! This hands-on approach helps reinforce learning and decision-making skills.
SEL Integration: "Enchanted Pumpkin Patch" seamlessly integrates with your existing SEL curriculum, promoting self-awareness, self-regulation, and responsible decision-making.
Teacher and Parent-Friendly: This resource is designed with educators and parents in mind. Easily incorporate it into your classroom lessons, counseling sessions, or home activities.
This fun activity can be used year-round but is especially impactful and captivating during the Halloween spooky season.
Why "Enchanted Pumpkin Patch" Matters:
"Enchanted Pumpkin Patch" is a lapbook activity that allows educators, counselors, and parents to effortlessly guide children as they learn new calming strategies and coping skills.
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Positive Classroom Culture | Building Friendships | Peanut Butter & Cupcake Book
By Sweet Maple Teaching
This resource includes the tools you need to teach your students how to strengthen friendships, build new relationships, and learn what it means to be a great friend at the beginning of the school year. This is a great way to model the importance of kindness in friendships to assist in building classroom culture. Your students will have the understanding that positive conversation, kindness, and empathy are all important characteristics of a friend and classmate. This resource focuses on the story "Peanut Butter and Cupcake" by Terry Border.
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Remarkably You Resource
We also have our "Kindness Boot Camp" resource which focuses on building classroom culture, kindness, and empathy at the beginning of the school year. Click on the link below to see more.
Kindness Boot Camp
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Empathy Social Skills Lesson: Social Emotional Learning Activity Bundle
By Specifically Sped
This Social Skills Empathy Lesson and Activity Bundle, is a comprehensive and versatile resource designed to enhance social-emotional learning and promote the development of essential social skills. Students will enjoy the activities included in this bundle while building critical friendship skills.
Included:
☑Social Narrative
☑Game
☑Task Cards
►Print and Laminate this set for repeated use year after year!
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Classical Music Activities Bundle for February with Digital Resources
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just print & play! Do you need engaging February/Valentine's Day activities or music sub plans? These printable listening sheets offer creative ways for students to learn more about the world's most romantic composers!
Learning Objectives
What's Included:
Resource Guide
Music Rating Guides - color/black & white
Listening Sheets
★ 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.
This set is part of the 12 Month Listening Bundle!
Printable Listening Sheets Include:
01. Liebesträum No. 3, Liszt
02. Piano Concerto No. 21, Mozart
03. Clair De Lune, Debussy
04. Romeo and Juliet Overture, Tchaikovsky
05. Violin Romance No. 2, Beethoven
06. Salut d'Amour, Elgar
07. Piano Concerto No. 2, Rachmaninoff
08. Sleeping Beauty Waltz, Tchaikovsky
09. Cavalleria Rusticana (Intermezzo), Mascagni
10. Fantasia No. 3, Mozart
11. Symphony No. 9, Schubert
12. Piano Sonata No. 3, Brahms
13. Bolero, Ravel
14. "Moonlight Sonata", Beethoven
15. The Moldau, Smetana
16. Serenade, Schubert
17. Romance in F Minor, Dvorak
18. Violin Concerto, Mendelssohn
19. Arabesque No. 1, Debussy
Mental Health Awareness Month | Health and Wellness Worksheets | SEL Activities
By Jennifer Arnold
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:
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!
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.
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Thank you! :)
- Jennifer
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Balance Your Life: Sleep, technology, movement, and mindfulness for kids & teens
By Lara Hocheiser
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
Back to School Pack | 30 fun activities | Upper Elementary/Primary
By Clodagh
Kick off the new school year with a fantastic set of 30 back to school activities, specifically designed for students in grades 3 through 6! This comprehensive back to school pack is the perfect resource to create a positive classroom environment, build connections, and inspire a sense of community from day one. These engaging back to school activities will help you establish a supportive atmosphere where every student feels valued and included, setting the stage for a successful academic year.
Key Features of Our Back to School Activities Pack:
1. Ready to Use Back to School Activities: Start the school year on the right foot with fun and engaging back to school activities that make every student feel welcome. These activities encourage sharing, connecting with classmates, and celebrating each student's unique qualities. Plus, they provide an excellent opportunity for you to get to know your students personally and academically.
2. Promote Self Expression from Day One: Encourage your students to express themselves by sharing their hobbies, interests, and aspirations. This not only helps you learn more about them but also fosters a sense of individuality and self-worth among students.
3. Create Stunning Classroom Displays: Many of these back to school activities can be transformed into vibrant classroom displays. These displays not only decorate your classroom but also showcase your students' creativity and personalities, providing a welcoming and inclusive backdrop for the school year.
4. Seamless Curriculum Integration: Our back to school activities are designed to give you insight into your students' abilities and learning styles. This information is invaluable for tailoring your teaching methods and ensuring each student reaches their full potential.
5. Inclusive and Diverse: The activities are crafted to accommodate students from diverse backgrounds and with varying learning abilities. This ensures that every student feels comfortable participating and sharing, promoting an inclusive classroom environment.
6. Save Valuable Preparation Time: As a teacher, your time is precious. These ready-to-use back to school activities require no prep work – simply print and go! This allows you to focus on what matters most: teaching and building relationships with your students.
7. Foster Positive Relationships: Encourage teamwork, cooperation, and mutual respect among your students as they learn about each other's backgrounds and interests. These activities are designed to help students build strong, positive relationships that will enhance their learning experience throughout the year.
Detailed Breakdown of These Back to School Activities:
Icebreaker Activities: Fun and interactive icebreakers that help students get to know each other and feel more comfortable in their new classroom environment.
Personal Reflection Exercises: Activities that encourage students to reflect on their goals, achievements, and areas for improvement, setting a positive tone for the year.
Team Building Challenges: Engaging tasks that promote collaboration and teamwork, helping students develop essential social and communication skills.
Creative Art Projects: Opportunities for students to express their creativity through art, with projects that can be displayed around the classroom to create a welcoming atmosphere.
Writing Prompts: Thought provoking prompts that inspire students to write about their experiences, dreams, and interests, enhancing their writing skills and self-expression.
Math and Science Integration: Activities that integrate math and science concepts, providing a fun and educational start to the school year.
How to Make the Most of These Back to School Activities:
Morning Meetings: Use these activities during morning meetings to set a positive tone for the day and help students start their day feeling connected and engaged.
Classroom Rotations: Incorporate these activities into your classroom rotations to keep students engaged and provide variety in their daily routine.
Homework Assignments: Assign some of these activities as homework to encourage students to think creatively and reflect on their learning outside of the classroom.
Get Your School Year Off to a Fantastic Start!
Get ready to watch your students connect, grow, and develop a sense of belonging with these 30 back to school activities. Whether you're looking to build a strong classroom community, inspire creativity, or get to know your students better, this pack has everything you need to make the start of the school year a success.
Looking for more fun back to school activities? Check out this blog post for additional ideas and resources to make your classroom a vibrant and welcoming place: Back to School Activities 2024.
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Identifying Frogs Feelings And Emotions For Special Education
By Elena Tenisi
Spring themed social emotional learning activities. Resource includes mats that students can draw or use play dough to express each given emotion. Comes with a feelings booklet, matching game, and a writing activity.
Emotions included:
-Worried
-Tired
-Surprised
-Scared
-Sad
-Mad
-Happy
-Excited
Resource comes in colored/black and white versions.
A HUGE thank you to the following content creators for making my resource possible:
https://www.TeachShare.com/store/sparkling-english
https://www.TeachShare.com/store/bunny-on-a-cloud
https://www.TeachShare.com/store/rainbow-sprinkle-studio-sasha-mitten