3rd Grade Social Emotional Learning Independent Work Packet (by date, latest first)
Going To The Pumpkin Patch, 3rd, Holidays/Seasonal, No-prep, Activities
By Elena Tenisi
Fall themed social emotional resources for your students. Students will get to color in the traits they believe represents them and name things they are grateful for. Resource comes in colored and black/white versions.
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By Elena Tenisi
Pet loss is hard for anyone, especially younger children. Help them cope with their loss with this activity book. Great for individual sessions.
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Alphabetworksheets, Kindergarten, School Counseling, No-prep, Workbook
By Elena Tenisi
If you're looking to teach your young students about expressions and emotions this could be it. A-Z worksheets that allow students to practice drawing, tracing, and writing emotions. Exposes them to different facial expressions and vocabulary. A HUGE thank you to the following content creators for making my resource possible:
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Feelingsandemotionsactivities, 3rd, School Counseling, No-prep, Activities
By Elena Tenisi
Who said talking about worries has to be scary? This workbook will allow your students to personify their worries thus making it less scary to think and talk about.
Seven interactive activities for students to engage with.
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Positiveselftalk, 3rd, School Counseling, No-prep, Workbooks
By Elena Tenisi
Alphabetical affirmations coloring book for young children. 26 pages filled with different affirmations representing different abilities and ethnicities.
Resource will encourage young children to have positive self talk, self worth, and self esteem.
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Growthmindsetactivities, 8th, School Counseling, No-prep, Worksheets
By Elena Tenisi
Growth mindset coloring and activity pages with a superhero theme. Great for small groups, individual sessions, or quiet centers.
Answers to superhero riddles:
1. Venom
2. Spiderman
3. Cyborg
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Impulsecontrolactivities, 3rd, Classroom Management, No-prep, Worksheets
By Elena Tenisi
Monster themed impulse control worksheets. Students will be presented with scenarios and will get to practice distinguishing between appropriate and inappropriate times to interrupt. They'll be able to identify and label what makes a good whole body listener, and have the opportunity to sign an interrupting contract. Helps promote whole body listening, patience, and self reflection. Activities allow for writing, sorting, and coloring.
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Feelings And Emotions Activity Packet for Primary and Special Education | SEL
By Elena Tenisi
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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Draw And Write Feelings and Emotions | Emotion Playdough Mats
By Elena Tenisi
Help teach your students about emotions and feelings in a hands on and interactive way with these mats. Can be used with play dough or crayons/markers.
Comes with 22 different mats. Emotions include:
-Angry
-Annoyed
-Anxious
-Ashamed
-Bored
-Comfortable
-Confused
-Disgusted
-Embarrassed
-Envious
-Excited
-Frustrated
-Happy
-Nervous
-Overwhelmed
-Peaceful
-Proud
-Sad
-Scared
-Shocked
-Silly
Students will be able to fill in each character with facial expressions to show the specified emotion. They'll also get to practice writing the emotion, and reflect on when they've felt that way. Great for 1:1 sessions, quiet work, centers.
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Clifford's Best Friend Comprehension Questions
By Sign with me TOD
Clifford's Best Friend - A Story About Emily Elizabeth is a great book for students to read to learn about friendship, being a good friend, and the routine that Emily Elizabeth and Clifford follow throughout the day. Students will sequence events of what Emily Elizabeth did in the morning when she woke up, the activities that Emily Elizabeth and Clifford did together through the day are discussed, ways to be a good friend are reviewed and students will write about how they are a good friend as well. Students can answer these questions as the book is read to them, as they read the book independently or they can use the text for lookbacks once the book is finished. Multiple choice questions are also asked in this product.
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The Berenstain Bears and the Bully Comprehension Questions
By Sign with me TOD
The Berenstain Bears and the Bully comprehension questions product is useful for students that read the book. The questions are placed in order with the book. Students can answer these questions as the book is read or after they have finished reading the book or listening to the book. While reading this book and answering these questions, students will learn better ways to solve problems and how to be a good friend. They will also be asked how they would solve a problem with a friend or a bully if the situation were to arise. Students can answer these questions as the book is read to them, as they read the book independently or they can use the text for lookbacks once the book is finished.
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Safety - Adapted Notes and Review
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This product focuses on the following areas: vocabulary and tips on how to stay safe in our environment are reviewed in this product, what to do to stay safe at home and school, how to prevent falls, injuries, accidents, violence, staying safe at school, fire safety at home, fire safety at school, staying safe indoors and outdoors, staying safe when walking, swimming, in a vehicle - car or school bus, staying safe on a bicycle, the importance of wearing a helmet, staying safe from strangers, school and community safety, safe touch, unsafe touch, what a victim is, what recovery is, and what weapons are.
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Clifford's Manners Comprehension Questions
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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!
Perfect for:
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- Think Outside the Box Thursdays
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If you like these, don't forget to check out the Early Finishers Independent Activity Packet BUNDLE, which features 7 sets of activities (22 total)
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Early Finishers | Freebie | Squiggle Stories | Primary Drawing Prompts
By Perfectly Planned Designs
Squiggle Stories are a fun activity that lets your kiddos complete a picture drawing and write their own creative story. If you're looking for FUN activities to incorporate during downtime or on "think outside the box Thursdays" then look no further! Perfect for Primary grade levels K-2, these finish the picture drawing worksheets will help your students to think outside the box and get creative! These activities are designed to let your student’s imagination take the lead!
Includes 3 drawing prompts and a full sheet of lined writing paper.
If you'd like to purchase the full product which includes 55 worksheets, extra lined paper and cover options for making student books, click here!
Perfect for:
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If you like these, don't forget to check out the Early Finishers Independent Activity Packet BUNDLE, which features 7 sets of activities (22 total) Find it here.
If you like this resource, you may be interested in the money-saving Monthly Early Finisher Bundle. Keep students busy while being engaged! There's a 20-page packet for each month of the year! They'll love the fun games they can play with a partner quietly, or the selection of challenging puzzles and creative activities these packets offers!
This Bundle includes all 12 months of the year!! Get it now for over 50% off!
Each monthly packet includes the following:
- 1 Crossword Puzzle with solution
- 1 Sudoku with solution
- 1 Maze - with solution
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- 1 Word Escape Puzzle - with answer key
- 1 Complete the Picture Symmetry sheet
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- 2 More Coloring Pages
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Early Finishers | Squiggle Stories | Fun Worksheets | Creative Drawing Prompts
By Perfectly Planned Designs
Looking for fun activities to keep your early and fast finishers busy? Squiggle Stories are a fun activity that lets your kiddos complete a picture drawing and write their own creative story. If you're looking for FUN activities to incorporate during downtime or on "think outside the box Thursdays" then look no further! Perfect for K-2, These finish the picture drawing worksheets with Primary Writing Lines will help your students to think outside the box and get creative! These activities are designed to let your student’s imagination take the lead!
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Morning Starters Classical Music Activity Bundle
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Do you need engaging brain breaks or bell ringers? These mindful listening activities are an easy way to include music appreciation in any classroom or homeschool.
Just print and cue the music! Students begin listening and interpreting what they hear and feel. The music is available on YouTube or your favorite streaming services. There are no wrong answers, and no musical training is required. (great for sub plans!) There are five differentiated listening sheets included for each piece of music.
Featured Music
- Spring Morning, Frederick Delius
- Sky with Four Suns, John Luther Adams
- Shiny Day, Tatiana Stankovych
- Now Does the Glorious Day Appear, Henry Purcell
- Morning Song, Arnold Bax
- Morning's Embrace, Joseph Schwantner
- Morning on the Ranch, Aaron Copland
- Daydreams, Arthur Sullivan
- An Eventful Morning Near East London, Robert Fokkens
- A Glorious Day, Albert Roussel
Learning Objectives
- increased knowledge of popular composers
- familiarity with a variety of musical periods
- 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
Differentiated Listening Sheets
- Mindful Listening - students draw a scene inspired by the music and select meaningful keywords that describe their listening experience
- Emotions & Weather - lots of emotions and weather to choose from and color
- Checkboxes - an easy-to-follow checklist page that features emojis, instruments, colors, and more
- Color A Carnival - which ride or activity best matches the music? Don't forget to choose a snack and a prize!
- Listen and Color - lots of drawing/journaling space with meaningful keywords to choose from
► We know you'll love helping students create meaningful connections to classical music, so we are happy to share these free listening activities with you today!
Classical Music Activities Bundle for March with Digital Resources
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Bring the classical sounds of Ireland into your classroom! Perfect for St. Patrick's Day or a unit on Irish composers. Choose from 10 selections to print and share with your students. Enjoy in the days leading up to the celebration or incorporate these listening sheets into a week of festivities. This set is part of the 12 Month Listening Bundle!
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
What's Included:
- Resource Guide
- Music Rating Guides - color/black & white
- Listening Sheets
- Listening Sheet - There are no wrong answers! Students can note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from the musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more.
- Weather & Feelings - Weather is a recurring theme in classical music. Does a musical piece remind the listener of a snowy day or a cheerful sunny afternoon? Students can select the weather symbols that come to mind. Is the music happy or sad? A set of emotional characters allows your group to pick the feelings that best relate to a piece of music.
Printable Listening Sheet Sets Include:
- In Ireland, Sir Hamilton Harty
- Londonderry Air, Harty
- Symphony No. 3 "Irish," Sir Charles Villiers Stanford
- Nocturne No. 4 in A Major, John Field
- Piano Concerto No. 3, Field
- Symphony in E Major "Irish," Sir Arthur Sullivan
- Cello Concerto, Sullivan
- Symphony No. 1, Stanford
- Irish Rhapsody No. 1, Stanford
- Irish Suite, Leroy Anderson (American composer)
★ 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.
May Classical Music Activities Bundle with Digital Resources
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Flowers are the inspiration for a lot of classical music! Choose from Tchaikovsky, Schubert, and many more in this "Spring Flowers" set of printable listening sheets.
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 emotions. 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?
Featured Music
01. Waltz of the Flowers, Tchaikovsky
02. Amarilli Mia Bella, Caccini
03. Daisies, Rachmaninoff
04. Five Flower Songs, Britten
05. Jardins Sous La Pluie, Debussy
06. The Rose, The Lily, The Dove, The Sun
07. Waltz of the Cornflowers and Poppies, Glazunov
08. Heidenröslein, Schubert
09. Roses from the South, Strauss
10. The Tale of the Stone Flower, Prokofiev
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.
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.
May 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!
May 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!
May 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.
Tale of the Stone Flower - Do you need engaging brain breaks? This single-page listening activity is great for celebrating spring or for adding to your May sub plans. Just print and play! The music is available on YouTube or your favorite streaming services.
May Mindful Listening (en Español) From January to December, the monthly listening sets are now available in Spanish! ¡Las flores son la inspiración para mucha de la música clásica! Escoge entre Tchaikovsky, Schubert, y muchos más en este conjunto de hojas de escucha imprimibles llamado “Flores de Mayo”.
Classical Music Activities Bundle for August with Digital Resources
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Back-to-school season may be rapidly approaching, but there is still a little summer left! Introduce students to these nature-inspired classical pieces.
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?
August Listening Sheets
- The Lark Ascending, Vaughan Williams
- The Earth Prelude, Einaudi
- The Four Seasons, Vivaldi
- Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, Debussy
- Water Music, Handel
- River Flows in You, Yiruma
- Prelude Op. 28, No. 15 ("Raindrop",) Chopin
- Become Ocean, Adams
- A Walk in the Forest, Blech
- The Sea, Bridge
- Conga del Fuego, Marquez
- Romance No. 2, Beethoven
- Concierto de Aranjuez, Rodrigo
- A Midsummer Night's Dream, Mendelssohn
- The Sound of Trees, Pepin
- Summerland, William Grant Still
- The Seasons: Summer, Glazunov
- The Seasons: August, Tchaikovsky
- Summer Night on the River, Delius
- Summer Day, Prokofiev
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.
August 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!
August 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!
August 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.
Become Ocean - Do you need engaging brain breaks? This single-page listening activity is great 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.
August Mindful Listening (en Español) From January to December, the monthly listening sets are now available in Spanish! Este conjunto de hojas de escucha está inspirado por los diversos días festivos estatales que conmemoran el cumpleaños de George Washington, Abraham Lincoln y Thomas Jefferson – ¡así como el 4 de julio y otras ocasiones con temas Americanos!