4th Grade Social Emotional Learning Activities

Just print & play! Do you need engaging & calming music activities? The music featured here was selected for its "morning" qualities - fresh, starting a new day, and positive!

Calming Sunshine Listening Sheets Include (two pages per piece:)

01. Morning Mood (Peer Gynt,) Edvard Grieg

02. Reflets dans l'eau, Claude Debussy

03. Daybreak, Maurice Ravel

04. Florida Suite, Frederick Delius

05. Chanson de Matin, Edward Elgar

06. Symphony No. 6 "Le Matin," Joseph Haydn

07. Symphony No. 5 in D Major, William Boyce

08. Sonata in D Major KK. 430, Domenico Scarlatti

09. 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

★ 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.

Glimmers, which are the opposite of triggers are those moments of pure joy and serenity that light up their lives. I use the materials to share and practice glimmers with my students & after just 3 days back the kids have already started using the term "glimmer" when something brings them joy!

The word Glimmers originates from Deb Dana, LCSW, psychotherapist, and author who coined the term. Glimmers which is the opposite of a trigger are those fleeting instances that bring us warmth and peace, offering a profound positive impact on our mental health. With gratitude & written permission from Deb Dana, I'm thrilled to share these activities with fellow educators!

Materials Included:

PowerPoint: Utilize the included PowerPoint slide show to introduce the concept of Glimmers to your students. With 40 slides featuring real-life pictures, students can begin to recognize things that bring them Glimmers. It also helps create connection and shared interests, with their classmates.

Worksheets:

8 student pages

• identify your glimmers (things that make me happy, included, helpful etc)

• I feel a glimmer when....

• track your glimmers

• Things I see, taste and hear that bring me glimmers

Bulletin Board: Colorful lettering (multiple styles) to make a bulletin board for your classroom or your school. Cards are included for students (& staff) to share the things that bring them glimmers

2 pages of "me and my Glimmer". Take a picture of your students happy with their glimmers & attach to the page. A great reminder of the things that bring us joy.

8x11 Posters: Sprinkle your class or school with five 8x11 posters. Whether it's in your classroom, hallway, or on your door, these posters serve as tangible reminders to celebrate life's Glimmers.

Exploration Beyond: Curious to learn more? Dive into the enlightening USA Today article on Glimmers and their mental health benefits: Link to USA Today Article. You can also explore more about Deb Dana and her insights on regulation at Deb Dana's Website.

Join us in extending a heartfelt thank you to Deb Dana for her gracious permission to incorporate her trademarked concept into these materials, inspiring a wave of positivity and well-being.

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Kickstart the new 2024 school year with "Character Traits Middle School: Resilience" designed specifically for middle school students (Grades 4-8). This comprehensive resource beautifully blends Social Emotional Learning (SEL) principles with growth mindset strategies, focusing on the key character trait of resilience. If you're ready to update your behavior management plan, this might be the lesson for you!

What's Inside?

• Interactive Google Slides: No need to print, students can engage in this activity from their devices!
• Differentiated Texts: Engaging, leveled reading materials for Grades 4-8 about people who have shown resilience in real life (Thomas Edison, J.K Rowling, Lizzie Velazquez)
• Resilience Video: Begin the lesson with an engaging video and writing prompts.
• Interactive Role-Play Scenarios: Group activities to practice resilience in real-life situations.
• Creative Mind Mapping Exercises: Visual aids to explore and connect ideas about resilience.
• Dual Format: Available as a printable PDF and an editable Google Slides resource.
• Lesson Plan: Google Doc, time-stamped lesson plan included!
• Poster: Resilience poster for your classroom!

Our toolkit offers a unique blend of differentiated texts, ensuring that students of various reading levels can participate and learn effectively. The interactive role-playing activities encourage group engagement, helping students to understand and practice resilience in real-life scenarios.

Enhance the learning experience with our innovative mind-mapping activity. This creative approach allows students to visually connect concepts and ideas about resilience, fostering deeper understanding and retention.

We understand the importance of flexible teaching methods. Hence, our toolkit comes in two formats: a printer-friendly PDF for a tech-free classroom experience and a Google Slides version where students can engage digitally, typing directly into the resource.

Who is this for? Ideal for middle school teachers (Grades 4-8) looking to integrate Social Emotional Learning into their curriculum. This toolkit is especially beneficial for educators focusing on character development, resilience building, and fostering a growth mindset in their students. It's a versatile resource for both in-person and digital classroom settings.

Perfect for the beginning of the school year, our Resilience Toolkit is an essential addition to your classroom resources, aiding in the development of resilient, confident, and emotionally intelligent young individuals.

Check out another character education lesson: Character Education Middle School: Teamwork SEL digital lesson, video, writing (TeachShare.com)

Help children develop emotional awareness and self-regulation skills with this comprehensive pack of Zones of Regulation Charts and Activities. This thoughtfully designed resource includes a variety of tools to support emotional learning in a fun and engaging way. Perfect for classrooms, therapy sessions, or at-home use, this set empowers kids to recognize their emotions and learn effective coping strategies.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

▪︎ Zones of Regulation and Feelings Charts: Brightly colored, easy-to-read charts that introduce children to the four Zones of Regulation (Blue, Green, Yellow, and Red) and associate each zone with common feelings and emotions, helping them identify and understand their own emotions.

▪︎ Feelings Meter Chart: A dynamic tool that allows kids to measure the intensity of their emotions on a visual scale. This chart encourages self-awareness and helps children recognize when they might need to use a coping strategy.

▪︎ Suggested Strategies Poster: A handy guide that offers practical strategies for each zone, providing children with quick and effective ways to manage their emotions, whether they need to calm down, refocus, or boost their energy.

▪︎ Interactive Zone of Regulation Chart: A reusable, interactive chart with movable pieces that children can personalize and update throughout the day to reflect their current emotional state, fostering ongoing self-monitoring and adjustment.

▪︎ Writing Activity: Engaging prompts and worksheets that encourage kids to reflect on their feelings, identify triggers, and think about how different strategies can help them move from one zone to another, promoting deeper emotional understanding.

▪︎ Calm Down Page: A dedicated page to calm them down through deep breathing exercises that children can turn to when they are in need of a quick way to self-soothe and regain control.

This Zones of Regulation Charts and Activities pack is a must-have for anyone looking to foster emotional intelligence and resilience in children, providing them with the skills they need to navigate their emotional world with confidence.

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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.

Positive Affirmation Counseling Activity

Need a fun social-emotional learning classroom lesson, self-esteem small group activity? Your students will LOVE learning all about positive affirmation activities. Using positive affirmations will help your students develop self-efficacy, nurture a positive self-concept, and be a protective factor and coping tool when life gets tough.

Help your students discover, strengthen, and be proud of their abilities, talents, and skills. These activities are designed to help your students improve their self-confidence, self-worth, and self-esteem. These activities are meant to help individuals recognize their strengths, overcome negative self-talk and self-doubt, and build a positive self-image.

This Self-Esteem Project is about discovering oneself, recognizing and affirming one's talents, skills, and capabilities. It is also being aware of what we do that affects our self-esteem. By focusing on developing our students' self-esteem our students can cope with mistakes, help kids try again even if they fail at first, they can value themselves and their abilities, and help them be proud of the things they can do.

This module includes:

* Definition of self-esteem

* Signs of positive and negative self-esteem

* Self-esteem concepts

* Quick inputs

* Tips for a healthy self-esteem

* Tips for parents to help raise the self-esteem of their kids

* Processing questions are included in each activity to facilitate better learning experiences

6 Social Emotional Learning Worksheets for Grades 4-6: Boost Your Students Social and Emotional Skills!

This engaging set of worksheets helps students in grades 4-6 develop essential social and emotional skills. Through fun activities, they'll explore their emotions, manage screen time effectively, build empathy, and create a more positive and inclusive classroom environment.

1. Identifying Emotions: “Feeling Faces!”

• Learn to recognize different emotions! Draw emotions on faces to match how they might feel, then write situations that could cause those feelings.

2. Managing Screen Time: Create a Pie Chart Superhero!

• Become a screen time superhero! Create a pie chart to design your ideal daily schedule, allocating time for activities, screen time, and sleep to find a healthy balance.

3. Empathy Builders: “In My Shoes”

• Step into someone else's shoes! Choose a classmate and write a short story from their perspective, describing their interests, challenges, and feelings to build empathy and understanding.

4. Identifying Bullying: "Stop Bullying: Be a Hero!"

• Become a bullying prevention hero! Define bullying and learn how to differentiate it from teasing or conflict. Design a poster to raise awareness about bullying and how to report it, creating a safe space for everyone.

5. Celebrating Differences: "Our Unique Rainbow!"

• Celebrate what makes us special! Draw a rainbow where each color represents a different cultural background, personality trait, or talent of your classmates. Explain how these differences make your class a unique and vibrant community.

6. Gratitude Gram: "Thankful Thoughts!"

• Spread kindness and appreciation! Write a short note expressing gratitude to someone (classmate, teacher, friend, or family) and explain why you're thankful for them, fostering positive relationships.

Sample answers are included!

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

Use Your Imagination Cards

Unleash your creativity with our Use Your Imagination Cards! This set of 28 unique pattern cards is perfect for inspiring young artists and encouraging imaginative thinking. Each card presents a different pattern, challenging students to transform it into their own artistic masterpiece. Whether it's a playful animal, a fantastical landscape, or an abstract design, the possibilities are endless!

Key Features:

• 28 Imagination Cards: Each card features a unique pattern, providing endless creative opportunities.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for a calming corner, as a fun early finisher activity, or as a stimulating project in the art room.
• Engaging Activity: Helps develop fine motor skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.
• Perfect for All Ages: Suitable for students in Year 3-6, but fun for all ages.
• Easy to Use: Simply choose a card, let your imagination run wild, and start drawing!

Benefits:

• Calming Corner: Incorporate these cards into your classroom’s calming corner to provide a soothing and creative outlet for students needing a break.
• Early Finisher Activity: Keep early finishers engaged with a fun and productive activity that stimulates their imagination and keeps them busy.
• Art Room Essential: A great addition to any art room, encouraging students to think outside the box and create original artwork.

Use Your Imagination Cards are a fantastic resource for promoting creativity and providing a calming, engaging activity for students. Perfect for teachers looking to enhance their classroom’s calming corner, offer enriching early finisher activities, or add a new dimension to their art curriculum. Get your set today and watch your students’ imaginations soar!

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Boost your classroom’s reading comprehension skills with this Ultimate Holiday & Seasonal Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle! This comprehensive bundle includes 32 engaging, themed passages perfect for Kindergarten to 2nd grade students. Each passage is paired with thought-provoking questions to assess comprehension and enhance critical thinking. With topics ranging from Kwanzaa and Thanksgiving to Winter Holidays, Human Rights, Food, Landforms, and much more, your students will enjoy learning about a wide variety of subjects.

This bundle is perfect for teaching students about diverse cultures, historical events, holiday traditions, and essential topics like cybersecurity, marketing, and animal rights. Ideal for use throughout the year, the passages also cover winter, fall, and other key seasons. Perfect for classroom activities, assessments, and independent practice!

Key Features:

• 32 nonfiction reading comprehension passages
• Covers holidays like Kwanzaa, Thanksgiving, New Year's Eve, Cyber Monday, and more
• Topics on Diversity, Human Rights, AIDS Awareness, and Food (including Cotton Candy, Fruitcake, and Pumpkin Pie)
• Includes a variety of subjects like Landforms, Marketing, Winter Traditions, and Kindness
• Easy to print, with questions that reinforce learning
• Suitable for holiday celebrations, theme days, and special events

Enhance your classroom with this versatile bundle, which helps your students connect with the world around them through fun and informative passages. Perfect for creating engaging lesson plans, holiday-themed activities, or year-round practice!

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SEL Fall Check-In: Interactive Slides for Social Emotional Learning

Looking for a fun and engaging way to support your students' social emotional learning? Our SEL Fall Check-In slides offer a no-prep, interactive activity that helps students explore their feelings, practice kindness, and connect with their peers.

Key Features:

• Fall-Focused Theme: The slides incorporate seasonal themes and visuals, making the activities more engaging and relevant for students.
• Variety of Topics: Explore topics such as emotions, kindness, memories, music, and more, providing a comprehensive approach to SEL.
• Interactive Elements: The slides include interactive activities, such as drag-and-drop, and open-ended questions, to encourage active participation.
• No-Prep Activity: Ready-to-use slides eliminate the need for additional planning or materials, saving you time and effort.

Benefits for Students:

• Emotional Expression: Students have a safe space to express their feelings and emotions, promoting emotional intelligence and well-being.
• Empathy and Kindness: Activities focused on kindness and empathy help students develop positive relationships and understand the perspectives of others.
• Memory and Reflection: Exploring fall memories and favorite things encourages students to reflect on their experiences and appreciate the present moment.
• Community Building: Sharing thoughts and feelings with classmates fosters a sense of belonging and connection.

Benefits for Teachers:

• Quick and Easy Implementation: The no-prep format allows for easy integration into your lesson plans.
• Data Collection: Gather insights into students' emotional states and well-being to inform your instruction and support.
• Differentiated Instruction: The variety of topics and activities can be adapted to meet the needs of different learners.
• Positive Classroom Climate: Create a supportive and nurturing environment where students feel valued and connected.

Download our SEL Fall Check-In slides today and start cultivating a positive and emotionally healthy classroom!

You may also be interested in: SEL October | Social Emotional Learning | Check In

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This Goodbye Gift Memory Book is a fun way for classmates to share memories and say goodbye to a student moving away. It includes pages with fun designs and simple prompts, making it easy for everyone to write messages, draw, and create a special keepsake.

Feelings, Feelings Chart, Feelings Check-In, Checklist – This interactive resource is perfect for helping children express their emotions and identify areas of discomfort. "Where Do You Feel Pain?" is designed for teachers, counselors, and parents to support kids in understanding their physical and emotional well-being.

This resource includes:

• A large body diagram for children to mark areas of pain or discomfort.
• A feelings chart to help kids associate their emotions with physical sensations.
• A check-in checklist to encourage self-awareness and communication.
• Bright, colorful visuals to engage young learners.

Perfect for:

• Classroom emotional check-ins.
• Therapy and counseling sessions.
• Teaching body awareness and fostering self-expression.

Support children in identifying their feelings and needs with this easy-to-use, kid-friendly tool!

Fun Mental health awarenes quotes Coloring Pages For Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, Girls, Boys Kids. This paint dauber coloring Pages is perfect for younger to practice pre-writing skills and have fun at the same time. Makes a fun gift!

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We can all practice gratitude. This 28 day challenge allows students to identify one thing they are grateful for each day. They simply fill in each box with something/someone they are grateful for. Perfect for the Holidays or any day! Great for classrooms, families, whole school, etc. Resource comes in colored/black and white.

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Empower your students with the story of Malala Yousafzai, a young woman who bravely stood up for education and became a global advocate for girls' rights.

This resource provides a brief biography of Malala in four languages (French, English, Chinese, and Spanish) and offers a variety of engaging assignments and projects suitable for grades 4-6.

What's included:

• French: Malala Yousafzai : Une voix courageuse pour l'éducation
• English: Malala Yousafzai: A Courageous Voice for Education
• Chinese: 马拉拉·尤萨夫扎伊：为教育发声的勇者
• Spanish: Malala Yousafzai: Una voz valiente por la educación

10 Engaging Projects for Grades 4-6 Inspired by Malala:

Activities range from research and analysis to creative expression and taking action, encouraging students to connect with Malala's story and become advocates for change.

How to use this resource:

• Introduce your students to Malala's story using the provided biographies in their preferred language.

• Choose from the suggested projects based on your students' interests and learning objectives.

• Adapt and modify the activities to fit your classroom needs and curriculum.

• Encourage discussion and reflection on the importance of education, courage, and standing up for what you believe in.

• This resource is perfect for:

• Social studies lessons on human rights, global issues, and influential figures.

• Language arts activities focusing on reading comprehension, writing, and storytelling.

• Character education initiatives promoting courage, perseverance, and social responsibility.

Download this free resource today and inspire your students with the remarkable story of Malala Yousafzai!

Looking to build & support a positive classroom or school environment? These kindness mini cards & coloring pages are perfect for students to create for one another. Great activity for social emotional learning time or anytime your students need a little extra positivity!

Includes 8 different designs. Option to print all 8 as "mini" cards on one sheet or each design is also included as a full page. Also includes option to have "from" printed on each page for students to sign before giving to classmates.

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How can we teach children the importance of honoring personal boundaries? Respecting privacy is a crucial social skill that helps build trust and maintain healthy relationships. Our "Respecting Privacy Brochure - Honoring Personal Boundaries" is designed to guide children in understanding the significance of privacy, offering practical tips and reflective questions to help them learn how to respect the personal boundaries of others.

This brochure is part of the Social Skills - Skills for Success Brochure Collection for Kids by All Therapy Resources and is available in both black-and-white and color versions. It’s an essential resource for parents, educators, and therapists who want to help children develop the ability to respect privacy and boundaries.

Brochure Highlights:

• Why Respecting Privacy Is Important - Understand the role privacy plays in building trust and maintaining respectful relationships.
• How to Respect Privacy - Step-by-step guidance on recognizing and honoring the personal boundaries of others.
• Tips for Respecting Privacy - Practical advice to help children practice respectful behavior in various situations.
• Practicing Respecting Privacy - Activities and exercises designed to reinforce the habit of respecting privacy.
• Reflective Questions for Children to Learn More About This Topic - Encourage kids to think about their own actions and how they can better respect the privacy of others.

This brochure is a valuable tool for anyone helping children develop the essential skill of respecting privacy, offering clear and actionable strategies for honoring personal boundaries in everyday interactions.

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• CBT Workbook - Thoughts Feelings Behaviors for Teenagers
• Self Esteem and Feelings Workbook
• Emotions & Self Care Workbook
• My Anger Management Workbook

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These creative Upside-Down Candyland 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.

Are you searching for a calming and educational activity to engage your child during the autumn season? Look no further! Our Autumn Finger Tracing Calming Cards offer the perfect blend of sensory stimulation and fine motor skill development.

These beautifully designed, fall-themed cards are ideal for both home and classroom settings, providing a peaceful and focused activity for children of all ages. Perfect for parents, teachers, and occupational therapists, these cards are a wonderful resource for sensory play and motor skill enhancement.

What’s Included:

• 12 Fall-Themed Finger Tracing Cards: Intricately designed cards with autumn motifs, Perfect size for little hands

Benefits of Autumn Finger Tracing Calming Cards:

• Promotes Fine Motor Skills: Helps children develop essential fine motor skills through the simple and repetitive motion of finger tracing.
• Encourages Sensory Play: Provides a tactile experience that can help calm and focus children, making it a great tool for sensory play.
• Educational Value: Enhances early learning concepts such as shape recognition and hand-eye coordination.
• Seasonal Fun: Engages children with beautiful fall-themed designs, making learning enjoyable and relevant to the season.

Why Choose Our Autumn Finger Tracing Calming Cards?

• Calming Activity: Ideal for creating a peaceful environment, these cards help reduce stress and anxiety in children.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for use at home, in the classroom, or as part of therapy sessions.
• High-Quality Design: Crafted from durable materials to withstand repeated use, ensuring long-lasting value.
• Easy to Use: Simply print and start tracing, with no additional preparation required.

Transform your autumn activities with the Autumn Finger Tracing Calming Cards and provide your child with a soothing and educational experience. Perfect for fall-themed lessons, quiet time activities, or sensory play sessions.

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.