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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)

Family is one of the most important relationships in life. Learning and understanding the role of each family member, their contribution and the way they communicate are essential in keeping family relationships happy, healthy and harmonious.

This mini-lesson includes activities on appreciating family members, recognising the importance of family traditions,learning and understanding the importance of responsibilities towards family members, learning to address family issues and recognising the importance of effective communication. Lecture on family conflicts and how to improve communication to family members are also included. Processing questions are included to facilitate better learning experiences

Positive Affirmations Inspirational Bookmarks or Flash cards, posters, and coordinating worksheet activities with a Positive Character Traits list.

The 10 bookmarks / flashcards can be printed front & back, and include punch holes to add strings for bookmarks, or to clip them together and use for flashcards. They come in color, AND in black/white to color yourself.

Each of the 10 Affirmations also include coordinating posters in color:
Ten 8.5x11 individual posters, in color.
Two 8.5x11 posters with 5 affirmations each, in color.

Also included is seven coordinating worksheets to fill our, color and cut, and the Positive Character Traits list.

All pages are pictured in the preview.

29 pages include:

1. TABLE OF CONTENTS

2. Character Traits list

3. Positive Affirmation Flower worksheet (fill out, color, cut)

4. I Am Unique, rainbow-shaped worksheet (fill out, color, cut)

5. Positive Affirmations & Me (fill out, decorate)

6. I Am A Star, star-shaped character traits worksheet (fill out, color, cut)

7. I Believe In Myself, ribbon-shaped character traits worksheet (fill out, color, cut)

8. I Am Loved, heart-shaped worksheet (fill out, color, cut)

9. I Am Enough, balloon-shaped worksheet (fill out, color, cut)

10. First set of 5 Printable bookmarks, to color yourself

11. * * * Back side, to color

12. Second set of 5 Printable bookmarks, to color yourself

13. * * * Back side, to color

14. First set of 5 Printable bookmarks, in COLOR

15. * * * Back side, in color

16. Second set of 5 Printable bookmarks, in COLOR

17. * * * Back side, in color

18. Poster #1, In Color, single PA

19. Poster #2, In Color, single PA

20. Poster #3, In Color, single PA

21. Poster #4, In Color, single PA

22. Poster #5, In Color, single PA

23. Poster #6, In Color, single PA

24. Poster #7, In Color, single PA

25. Poster #8, In Color, single PA

26. Poster #9, In Color, single PA

27. Poster #10, In Color, single PA

28. Poster with first 5 Positive Affirmations, in Color

29. Poster with second 5 Positive Affirmations, in Color

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Growth Mindset Interactive Activity | Growth Mindset | Fixed Mindset

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ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

★ Growth Mindset Partner Interactive Activity

★ 25 pages

★ Topic - Growth Mindset

★ Print and Digital

★ Suitable for all grades

This resource includes:

---- 12 Growth Mindset Partner Sticky Notes Activity Worksheets

---- Google Slide Link

Engage your students in a fun, collaborative activity with a partner and sticky notes! This resource includes 12 worksheets that come in 2 variations. Each worksheet contains two Fixed Mindset statements where students will work in pairs to change to Growth Mindset statements. For each Fixed Mindset statement, students write two Growth Mindset statements. This activity not only provides students with opportunities to exhibit a Growth Mindset , but can help them to think positive in every situation and adjust negative thoughts.

❤️ Worksheet Variation #1 - Worksheets come without Post-It Graphics. Students can use real post- its when completing these activities.

❤️ Worksheet Variation #2 - Worksheets contain Post-It Graphics. No need to use "real" post-its when completing these activities.

Posting this activity on your bulletin board will enhance the overall appearance of your classroom!

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This product is also included in Google Slides! Text boxes have already been created to make it easier for you and your students! Each slide includes two instruction solution tabs for when students accidentally delete text boxes and when they want to zoom in (to enlarge worksheets). It's super helpful for students who are not that familiar with how to use Google Slides or need the extra assistance.

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• Mindfulness Lesson Plan and PowerPoint Packet
• Growth Mindset Text Messaging
• Growth Mindset Quote Analysis Packet
• Growth Mindset Scenario Task Cards and Worksheet Packet
• Growth Mindset Reflection Questions Task Cards Packet
• Growth Mindset Bookmarks
• Growth Mindset Sticky Note Worksheets

Growth Mindset POSTERS

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---- Growth Mindset Vocabulary Word Wall/Bulletin Board

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Supercharge your classroom energy with our Interactive Students' Feedback Worksheets! Specially crafted for teachers, these engaging activities are the perfect antidote to end-of-year blahs.

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• **Lights, Camera, Feedback! : Interactive exercises spark creativity and reflection, making feedback sessions fun and memorable.
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Encourage empathy, gratitude, and kindness by having students complete these black and white cards to make and give for appreciating teachers. Includes: Many variations of foldable cards Directions Diverse ethnicities Black and white images to color Spaces for written messages Quotes pages (use alone or as inside of cards) Increase emotional intelligence skills with these reflective make and give cards. Use for ELA centers, building character education, critical thinking, fact based writing, and writing process. Great for Teacher Appreciation Week!

This Enneagram Test Resource is for middle and high school students to learn about their personality type and results. It includes an introduction, test instructions, reflection worksheets, type analysis pages, personal growth plans, and activities for understanding relationships.

Teachers can use it anytime during the school year for personality studies or social-emotional learning.

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Help the girls in your classroom or home develop emotional awareness and self-regulation with this fun, engaging emotions chart! This resource is designed specifically for girls to check in on their feelings, learn to identify emotions, and find healthy ways to manage them. Perfect for fostering emotional intelligence, this chart is ideal for teachers, counselors, and parents looking to support young girls in their social-emotional growth.

What’s Included:

• Daily Feelings Check-In Chart: A fun, interactive way for girls to express their emotions each day.
• Emotional Regulation Strategies: Simple techniques and strategies to help manage and understand different emotions.
• Empowering Visuals and Positive Language: Beautiful designs that girls will love, featuring affirmations and encouraging prompts.

Why You'll Love It:

• Builds Self-Awareness: Encourages girls to recognize and label their emotions, a crucial step in emotional development.
• Promotes Emotional Resilience: Helps girls learn ways to cope with their feelings in a healthy, positive way.
• Easy to Use: Perfect for classroom settings, small groups, or at home.

Fun mandala coloring pages to print at home ! Take a look at our huge range of designs, from beautiful flower mandala patterns to Teacher Appreciation mandalas, holiday-themed designs, intricate geometric mandalas, and many more! We invite you to create something beautiful and restore your inner calm with one of our printable mandalas.

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• 30 coloring pages ( PDF + PNG )

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

• High-resolution images

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• Great for kids, boys, girls, and teens

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Empower your middle schoolers to understand and combat bullying with this comprehensive novel study centered around "The Bully in the Mirror." This engaging story follows Jayden, a student who uses bullying to mask his own insecurities, as he embarks on a journey of self-discovery and learns the power of empathy and change.

This ready-to-use resource provides everything you need to guide your students through a meaningful exploration of the story's themes, including:

• Chapter-by-chapter summaries and analysis: Deepen comprehension and encourage critical thinking.
• Engaging discussion questions: Spark thoughtful conversations about bullying, empathy, personal growth, and the importance of support systems.
• Varied writing prompts: Inspire creative writing and encourage students to connect with the story on a personal level.
• Project-based learning activities: Foster deeper understanding through hands-on projects like designing anti-bullying campaigns, creating soundtracks, and conducting interviews.
• Vocabulary building exercises: Expand students' vocabulary with key terms related to the story's themes.

"The Bully in the Mirror" novel study unit is perfect for:

• Language Arts and Reading classes
• Advisory or Homeroom periods
• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum
• Bullying prevention initiatives

This resource is designed to:

• Enhance reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.
• Spark meaningful discussions about bullying and its impact.
• Cultivate empathy and understanding among students.
• Encourage self-reflection and personal growth.
• Provide a framework for creating a more positive and supportive classroom environment.

Give your students the tools they need to recognize, understand, and combat bullying with this impactful and engaging novel study unit. Download "The Bully in the Mirror" today!

This counselor resource is a great card game to help introduce and reinforce learning about coping and calming strategies. These are a great way to start or finish a group counseling session!

Add this resource to your counseling resource toolbox today!

HOW TO PLAY

1.Simply pass out the cards to all the players individually.

2.Encourage everyone to sit in a circle.

3.Pick one player to go first.

4.They are to read one of their cards. For example, “I have Breathing. Who has Exercise?”

5.The next person who has the Exercise card reads their card and so forth.

6.Play continues until all of the cards are read.

7.If you want to make this more challenging, you can time the game and see if you can break your own record!

Simply cut, laminate and keep these cards for a long time! There are a total of 20 cards.

This is all about making learning about coping and calming strategies fun!

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Introducing the AVID Mini Socratic Seminar resource, "Roadblocks to Good Grades." This digital product is designed to help students identify and overcome common obstacles to academic success. Whether it's struggling with time management, feeling disengaged in class, lacking academic support, or feeling unfamiliar with content and skills, this Mini Socratic Seminar has something for everyone.

Using this resource, students will be able to choose a table where one of the resource category posters is displayed that they relate to the most. Once seated, they will engage in a meaningful dialogue with their peers using a team leader to facilitate the conversation. The discussions will be based on a set of questions provided in a Google Slides presentation.

Through this interactive seminar, students will be able to share their experiences, gain new insights, and discover practical strategies for overcoming the roadblocks that stand in the way of their academic success.

What's Included:

• definition slide
• purpose slide
• advantages slide
• preparation slide
• Mini Seminar directions slide
• 2 slides explaining roles and responsibilities
• slide for management tips
• set-up slide
• Essential question slide
• 10 Socratic Seminar guiding questions for roadblocks to good grades
• 4 Socratic Seminar Group signs
• Editable templates

Category Group Signs Included:

1. Procrastination, Organization, Study Habits, or Time Management – This area is for students who might have difficulties sitting down to study or even knowing what to study.

2. Disengaged in Delivery – This area is for students who might really dislike a class or find it uninteresting

3. Lack of Academic Support – This area is for students who might not have support structures at home to provide additional support in preparing for tests or finishing homework

4. Not Familiar with Content/Lacking Skills – This area is for students who might be in a course that requires them to write, read, or do computations that go beyond their skillset.)

Definition:
A Mini Socratic Seminar is a scholarly discussion of an essential question in which student opinions are shared and refined through dialogue with other students in small groups. In this mini format, the teacher or seminar leader facilitates the discussion for the small groups.

Seminar Directions:

• Students choose a group based on the category that best fits them.
• The teacher poses the essential question.
• Students respond to the question through note-taking.
• The teacher chooses a Socratic Seminar leader for each group.
• The leader facilitates the seminar discussion by guiding group members to a deeper and more clarified consideration of the ideas, respect for varying points of view, and adherence to and respect for the seminar process.
• Students may pose new questions when the discussion is exhausted. New questions posed must relate to students’ ideas and contributions in response to the initial essential question.
• Or leaders use the questions in the Google Slides to guide groups.
• Students write a summary by answering the EQ in their notes after the discussion.

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In this lesson, students learn about Red Ribbon Week as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. A complete answer key is provided for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students. Two versions of the WebQuest are included to let teachers print the questions or to provide them digitally as an interactive page in an editable Microsoft PowerPoint file.  Additionally, a word search puzzle (with answer key) is included to use for early finishers or as a part of the lesson.

This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary as well.

Materials Required:

· Computers with Internet access for each student (or pair of students)

· Software such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs

Files included:

· Teacher & Student Resources

· WebQuest questions for students - print and digital versions (editable)

· WebQuest Answer Key (non-editable, .pdf)

· Word Search Puzzle (non-editable, .pdf)

· Word Search Puzzle Answer Key (non-editable, .pdf)

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· 1 (50 minute) class period

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These AVID Clap Classroom cards are the perfect addition to your classroom to foster a sense of community and support for your students. This digital download includes 15 unique cards, each featuring a different AVID clap or chant with an accompanying image that students can learn and follow along with.

Whether you're an AVID teacher looking to enhance your classroom community or simply looking for a fun and engaging way to get your students excited about learning, the AVID Clap Classroom cards are a perfect choice. Download now and start building a stronger, more supportive classroom environment today!

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Directions:

• Simply print, cut, and laminate.

• Place into a baggy or container of sorts.

• Draw a card to present a clap that students can use to cheer on a peer, allowing for a variety of claps to be practiced and learned.

What's Included:
15 AVID clap posters with unique claps and an image

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Superhero 12 coloring pages for kids with positive growth mindset messages to improve self-esteem.

These coloring pages could be used as a fun coloring activity at a party, in the classroom, or done as a homeschool activity, relaxing family activity, colored and used as posters, or given out to friends and family as a DIY gift.

Coloring activity to encourage kindness, to promote self-improvement and growth mindset, and to use as a relaxing downtime or early finisher activity.

Files include: 1 Pdf with 12 US letter-size pages 8.5” by 11”.
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Digital Writing Prompts for Growth Mindset - Fun and Engaging!

Post the link in Google Classroom, or project the link so your students can make a copy of this Google Slides presentation.

The students open the Google Slides Document “Copy of Growth Mindset Journal” from their Google Drive.

Don't want to use a digital copy? Print the included PDF for your kids!

Each Journal is 10 pages - a total of 20 slides for both the digital and print copy.

Each month the students complete one slide of the Growth Mindset Journal. This can be done in one day, or one section of the journal each week. Instructions for each slide are in the notes section of Google Slides.

At the end of the year, you can print each student’s journal so they can have a hard copy.

Check out these fabulous resources!

Growth Mindset Poster Set.

5th Grade Math Interactive Notebook.

Interactive Word Wall.

Reading Logs for a Full Year.

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This set introduces the power of empathy, social-emotional learning, social skills, growth mindset, character education, coping strategies, and self-awareness. Our Empathy Scenario Task Cards provide a comprehensive and enriching experience that nurtures children's empathy, compassion, and positive social interactions. Let us embark on this journey together, cultivating a generation of individuals who embrace empathy and make a positive difference in the world.

The Book of... sometimes ridiculous but also sometimes funny and waaaay better than doing coursework... Icebreakers! This ice break collection can be used for all school aged children and gives a wide variety of options for different classroom personalities and expectations!

The power of Values Education and character building are essential parts of a student's life because they help shape who we are and how we treat others. Learning about respect, honesty, and kindness helps students understand the importance of making good choices and being responsible. By using affirmations and mottos, students can reflect on their thoughts and feelings, reminding themselves of their goals and the kind of person they want to be.

Included in this product are:

* A list of Affirmations

* "Mottos to Live By" list

* Worksheet to write and illustrate students' mottos or affirmations

* Brainstorming worksheet: "Ideas I am Curious About Investigating"

* "Using your creativity" ideas list

* "Butterfly A Day" coloring and activity

* "Match Game" Vocabulary Game (values such as empathy, accountability, and perseverance

* Take Home Vocabulary Study Sheet

* Values vocabulary quiz

* A "Reflections" worksheet for students to discuss their own experiences

* Kindness Cards for peers and teachers

* Suggested booklist on Kindness