$5 - $10 7th Grade Social Emotional Learning Resources (by date, latest first)

SEL Morning Meeting Slides | SEL | Google Slides | Morning Meeting Questions

About This Resource

**★ Topic - **Morning Meeting Slides | SEL Reflection Questions

**★ **Covers 7 SEL Topics

★ 45 pages (w/ PowerPoint Slides)

**★ **PowerPoint and Digital versions

**★ **Suitable for Middle School and High School

**★ **Social Emotional Learning

This resource includes:

**★ **42 SEL Question Slides

**★ **Reference Sheet with Questions (3 pages)

**★ **Google Slide Link

This SEL Morning Meeting Slides resource offers a meaningful way to kick off your day while supporting your students’ social-emotional growth. This SEL-Based Morning Meeting Slide product is designed to spark thoughtful conversations, build classroom community, and help students reflect on real-life experiences and emotions in a safe, supportive way.

This product includes 42 student friendly discussion questions—6 questions across 7 key SEL themes that teens can genuinely connect with. Whether you're using them during morning meetings, advisory, homeroom, or as daily bell ringers, these prompts give students a chance to slow down, speak up, and strengthen their self-awareness, empathy, and communication skills.

Each slide features a clear, open-ended question paired with images of mature, diverse individuals that high school students can relate to—making the experience more engaging, authentic, and connection-driven. The slides are thoughtfully organized by topic—making it easy for you to find just the right question for the day’s focus. Plus, a printable PDF overview of all 7 topics is included so you can quickly reference and choose the questions that best meet your classroom needs.

Each question is open-ended, relatable, and thoughtfully worded to spark reflection and meaningful conversation. Whether students are talking in pairs, writing in journals, or engaging in group discussion, these slides make it easy to bring social-emotional learning into your daily routine—no prep required!

What’s Included:

✅ PowerPoint file for easy classroom display
✅ Google Slides version for digital and distance learning
✅ 7 SEL Topics:

✔️ Decision Making and Values

✔️ Emotions and Mental Health

✔️ Goals and Motivation

✔️ Relationships and Communication

✔️ Self Awareness and Identity

✔️ Self Growth and Mindset

✔️ Social Awareness and Empathy

✅ 6 engaging prompts per topic (42 questions and slides in total)
✅ Visually appealing slides with diverse images of real people to reflect a wide range of student backgrounds and experiences

✅ A **printable PDF reference sheet **is included with a list of all topics, helping you quickly locate and choose the questions that best support your goals for the day.

Perfect For:

⭐ Middle and high school SEL lessons
⭐ Morning meetings or advisory periods
⭐ Homeroom check-ins
⭐ Icebreakers and community-building
⭐ Counseling small groups
⭐ Journaling prompts or class discussion starters

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Created by © Queen's Educational Resources | All Rights Reserved

Your purchase includes one copy to be used in a single classroom. If you are looking for multiple copies, please be sure to purchase additional licenses.

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Please feel free to email me if you have any questions!

queenseducationalresources@gmail.com

SEL Back to School Activities | Get To Know Me Activities | All About Me | SEL

About This Resource

**★ Topic - **Get To Know Me | All About Me | Self-Awareness

**★ **Back to School Activity Worksheets

★ 20 Topics | 18 Prompts for EACH Topic | 360 Prompts in Total

**★ **42 pages

**★ **Print and Digital versions

**★ **Suitable for Middle School and High School

**★ **Social Emotional Learning

This resource includes:

★ 20 Get To Know Me "Roll and Match" Worksheets

★ 20 BLANK | Custom "Roll and Match" Worksheets** (You or students generate your OWN prompts!)**

★ 2 Teacher Guidance Sheets (One for each variation)

**★ 2 **Google Slide links (for each variation)

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Looking for a meaningful, low-prep activity to build connection, self-awareness, and classroom community during the first weeks of school or even throughout the year? This Roll & Match SEL Activity is the perfect tool to help your students reflect on who they are, what they need, and how they relate to others—all while having fun in small groups!

With **20 **diverse and relevant topics, students aren’t just answering random icebreaker questions. They’re thinking critically about their strengths, identifying challenges and areas of personal growth, and recognizing the people and supports that help them thrive.

This product includes two versions:

**✅ **One with 360 pre-made prompts across 20 SEL topics—featuring 20 worksheets, each with 18 thoughtful prompts (6 Strength, 6 Struggle, 6 Support) tailored to its theme.

**✅ **A second customizable set with blank worksheets—each organized by topic, with blank sections under Strength, Struggle, and Support for students (or you) to generate their own prompts.

★ Both versions are included in **print and digital formats, **with text boxes already created for easy typing or writing.

How to Play:

⭐ **If you choose to use the premade prompt version: **Each group receives a Roll & Match worksheet with prompts already filled in under the Strength, Struggle, and Support columns for numbers 1–6. Students take turns rolling a die. After rolling, they look at the row that matches their number and choose one prompt from the Strength, Struggle, or Support column to respond to. They can share their response aloud or write it down, based on the teacher’s instructions. Others in the group can comment, relate, or ask a follow-up question (optional).

⭐ **If you choose to use the blank | customized version: **Each group receives a blank Roll & Match worksheet organized by topic, with sections for Strength, Struggle, and Support under numbers 1–6. Students begin by working together to create their own prompts based on the chosen topic. Once complete, they take turns rolling a die, selecting one prompt from the matching row, and responding aloud or in writing. Group members may listen, connect, or ask follow-up questions if they wish.

▶ This resource also includes two teacher guidance worksheets, each aligned to the activity formats to ensure you know exactly how to begin and facilitate these engaging dice-rolling activities. The guidance sheets provide a clear overview of the purpose of the activity, a list of topic editions, materials needed, setup instructions, and step-by-step directions for how to play.

As students roll and respond to prompts, they’re:

✔️ Helping students reflect on their interests, daily habits, and personal challenges

✔️ Encouraging them to express their thoughts and feelings in a safe way

✔️ Promoting active listening and meaningful peer connections

✔️ Supporting the development of self-awareness, empathy, and a sense of belonging

✔️ Laying the groundwork for a respectful, supportive classroom community

▶ Whether using the 360 pre-made prompts or the editable version where you or students generate their own prompts, this activity transforms surface-level introductions into deeper, more meaningful conversations. It’s more than a get-to-know-you game—it’s an opportunity for students to share authentically and discover common ground.

❤️ 20 SEL-Focused Topics – Each topic includes 18 prompts - totaling 360 prompts!

**1. **Personality

**2. **Values

**3. **Friendship

**4. **Goals

**5. **Challenges & Growth

**6. **Interests & Hobbies

**7. **Identity & Self-Image

**8. **Decision-Making

**9. **School Life

**10. **Emotions & Stress

**11. **Communication Style

**12. **Fun & Favorites

**13. **Strengths & Talents

**14. **Bucket List

**15. **Technology & Media

**16. **Culture & Community

**17. **Daily Routines & Habits

**18. **Dream Jobs & Careers

**19. **Music & Mood

**20. **Gratitude & Positivity

Ideal for:

★ Back-to-school activities

★ Morning meetings
★ Advisory periods
★ SEL check-ins
★ Small group work or peer-building days

★ Relationship building

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Created by © Queen's Educational Resources | All Rights Reserved

Your purchase includes one copy to be used in a single classroom. If you are looking for multiple copies, please be sure to purchase additional licenses.

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Please feel free to email me if you have any questions!

queenseducationalresources@gmail.com

Social Emotional Learning Letter Writing | Letter Writing Activities | SEL

About This Resource

**★ **Social Emotional Learning Letter Writing Task Worksheets

★ 40 pages

**★ Resource Type – **Letter Writing Worksheets

**★ **Print and Digital (PDF and Google Slides - Text Boxes Already Created!)

**★ **Excellent for Grades 7-12

**★ **Google Slide Link

**★ **Comprehensive Sample Responses

Items Included:

**★ 20 **SEL Letter Writing Task Worksheets

**★ **Detailed Sample Responses

**★ **Google Slide Link

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This resource 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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Looking for a meaningful way to help your middle and high school students build empathy, reflection, and communication skills? This Social Emotional Learning Letter Writing resource includes 20 engaging SEL letter-writing tasks, each designed to spark honest self-reflection and thoughtful peer interaction. Each of the 20 SEL letter writing tasks begins with a clear, student-friendly introduction—just 1–2 sentences explaining the real-world topic or scenario—followed by the specific leer-writing prompt. This structure helps students connect personally with each topic and understand the “why” behind the writing, making each activity both meaningful and accessible.

SEL Letter Topics:

❤ Writing to Someone Who Challenged Your Thinking

❤ Writing About a Time You Felt Overlooked

❤ Letting Go of a Grudge

❤ Writing to Your Future Self about Your Hopes, Goals, and Dreams

❤ Giving Advice to Your Past Self

❤ Reflecting on a Time You Felt Proud

❤ Writing About a Past Mistake

❤ Encouraging Yourself Through a Hard Day

❤ Processing a Strong Emotion

❤ Reflecting on Personal Growth

❤ Apologizing for Unintentional Hurt

❤ Thanking Someone Who Supported You

❤ Writing to Someone You Admire

❤ Offering Comfort to a Friend

❤ Expressing Feelings of Exclusion

❤ Appreciating a Family Member

❤ Acknowledging Someone Who Shaped You By Example

❤ Admitting a Misjudgment

❤ Encouraging Someone Who’s Struggling

❤ Advocating for Yourself in a Difficult Situation

What’s Included:

▶ 20 Realistic SEL Letter Writing Prompts: Covering a wide range of teen-relevant topics such as gratitude, forgiveness, self-advocacy, apologizing, encouragement, personal growth, handling exclusion, and more.

▶ Comprehensive Sample Responses: Each task includes a full sample letter from a teen perspective, providing strong mentor texts for students and support for teachers.

▶ Flexible for ELA or Advisory: Perfect for English Language Arts, social-emotional learning classes, advisory, morning meetings, counseling groups, journaling, or writing centers.

▶ Printable and Digital Formats: Easy to assign as bell-ringers, exit tickets, sub plans, or full-length reflective writing assignments.

Benefits of SEL Letter Writing Activities

▶️ Builds Self-Awareness: Helps students identify, process, and manage emotions for greater self-understanding.
▶️ Develops Empathy: Encourages seeing situations from others’ perspectives, deepening empathy and respect.
▶️ Strengthens Communication: Fosters clear, assertive expression and real-world conflict resolution skills.
▶️ Improves Writing Skills: Inspires authentic, meaningful writing that strengthens fluency and confidence.
▶️ Supports Well-Being: Provides a healthy outlet for stress and emotion, building coping skills.
▶️ Teaches Accountability: Encourages reflection, responsibility, and personal growth.

SEL and ELA Skills Addressed:

❤️ Empathy and perspective-taking
❤️ Emotional awareness and self-regulation
❤️ Communication and conflict resolution
❤️ Reflection and personal goal-setting
❤️ Writing for authentic purposes

Why Teachers Love This Resource:

★ Builds essential SEL skills through real-world writing
★ Promotes a positive classroom community and self-expression
★ Provides ready-to-use mentor texts for struggling or reluctant writers
★ Encourages deeper connections among students and with themselves

Perfect for:

**▶️ **Middle School & High School SEL
**▶️ **Secondary ELA Classrooms
**▶️ **Guidance Counselors & Social Workers
**▶️ **Advisory & Homeroom Periods
**▶️ **Distance Learning or In-Person Use

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❌ Lesson plans are not included. This product can be used in addition to your own lesson plans and in such a way that best meets the needs of your students.

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Created by © Queen's Educational Resources | All Rights Reserved

Your purchase includes one copy to be used in a single classroom. If you are looking for multiple copies, please be sure to purchase additional licenses.

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Please feel free to email me if you have any questions!

queenseducationalresources@gmail.com

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This creative Art Room Gaming Badges Activity was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. *NOTE: this is a yearly event; it will take most of a full school year for any student to complete all 30 gaming badges…and that’s a good thing! *Students may try for any badge, in any order, however, students will want to start working on gaining easy gaming badges first, before trying to get the harder ones done. *Once students accomplish the criteria for a certain badge, either the teacher or the student may take colored pencils (only) to color the accomplished badge, so it looks similar to the completed version. *Move on to completing another great gaming badge. Good Luck! I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

This creative Art Room Gaming Badges Activity was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. *NOTE: this is a yearly event; it will take most of a full school year for any student to complete all 30 gaming badges…and that’s a good thing! *Students may try for any badge, in any order, however, students will want to start working on gaining easy gaming badges first, before trying to get the harder ones done. *Once students accomplish the criteria for a certain badge, either the teacher or the student may take colored pencils (only) to color the accomplished badge, so it looks similar to the completed version. *Move on to completing another great gaming badge. Good Luck! I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

This creative Art Room Gaming Badges Activity was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. *NOTE: this is a yearly event; it will take most of a full school year for any student to complete all 30 gaming badges…and that’s a good thing! *Students may try for any badge, in any order, however, students will want to start working on gaining easy gaming badges first, before trying to get the harder ones done. *Once students accomplish the criteria for a certain badge, either the teacher or the student may take colored pencils (only) to color the accomplished badge, so it looks similar to the completed version. *Move on to completing another great gaming badge. Good Luck! I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

This creative Art Room Gaming Badges Activity was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. *NOTE: this is a yearly event; it will take most of a full school year for any student to complete all 30 gaming badges…and that’s a good thing! *Students may try for any badge, in any order, however, students will want to start working on gaining easy gaming badges first, before trying to get the harder ones done. *Once students accomplish the criteria for a certain badge, either the teacher or the student may take colored pencils (only) to color the accomplished badge, so it looks similar to the completed version. *Move on to completing another great gaming badge. Good Luck! I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

School can be tough for anyone, especially for young students struggling with their self esteem. This workbook is filled with worksheets, activities, and exercises that are designed to help boost a young girl's sense of self. Ideal for a small girls group, or individual counseling sessions.

Activities include: 

1. Quiz-How much do you know about self esteem?
2. Definition of self esteem 
3. Self rating scale: Students will read a statement and determine how true it is for them
4. Gallery walk: Students will get to draw/write their top accomplishments from this year 
5. Writing prompt: Students will write themselves a letter of encouragement that can be read on tough days 
6. Circle of control: Students will identify things that are in and out of their control
7. Negative thoughts: Students will identify negative thoughts they’ve had and flip them into positive thoughts
8. Self love recipe activity: Students will get to identify qualities that make them special 
9. Inspirational coloring pages

Students can work on the pages as a group and share. They can also be worked on in individual settings.

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As the school year is ramping up, so is the drama. I've had a lot of different cliques express the same issues; gossip, miscommunication, and misunderstandings. I decided to create some worksheets that can help lead the discussion on how to deal with friendship drama.

Resource includes a true and false section, scenarios they can relate to, the do's and don'ts of drama, and a chance for them to spill their drama to the llama.

Resource comes in color and black/white versions.

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Motivational Posters and Bookmarks | Urban Posters | Classroom Decor | African American Bookmarks

About This Bundle

★ African American Motivational Posters and Bookmarks

★ Includes 2 products

★ 110 pages

★ PDF | JPEG Zip Files

★ 22 Posters (in 4 variations)

★ 22 Bookmarks

★ Great for Middle and High School Classrooms

★ Excellent for ALL Subject Area Classrooms

This Bundle includes two products:

❤️ Motivational Posters

❤️ Motivational Bookmarks

This resource includes:

★ 22 Motivational Posters (in 4 variations and 2 sizes)

★ 22 Motivational Bookmarks (same as posters!)

About Each Product

❤️ Motivational Posters (in 4 variations and 2 sizes)

It’s rare to find resources featuring clipart images designed to appeal to mature audiences, especially high school students. This resource does just that!

This inspiring set of motivational posters showcases urban-style African American clipart, capturing students' attention while encouraging a positive mindset. Each poster features uplifting quotes alongside vibrant watercolor brown and colored chevron backgrounds, complemented by unique fonts for a visually striking effect. Perfect for enhancing classroom walls or bulletin boards, these posters create an engaging and motivational environment for students.

You can use these posters to decorate your classroom, creating a visually engaging space! They will not only capture your students’ attention but also leave a lasting impression on parents, administrators, and other visitors.

This resource includes 22 motivational posters available in four distinct sets and four different sizes.

The sets are formatted as follows:

▶ 22 posters with a brown chevron background, featuring quotes and images inside the chevron border.

▶ 22 posters with a brown chevron background, featuring images outside the chevron border.

▶ 22 posters with varied colored chevron backgrounds, featuring quotes and images inside the chevron border.

▶ 22 posters with varied colored chevron backgrounds, featuring images outside the chevron border.

These sets are available in the following sizes and formats:

▶️ 8.5 x 11 PDF

▶️ 8.5 x 11 JPEG

▶️ 11 x 14 PDF

▶️ 11 x 14 JPEG

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❤️ Motivational Bookmarks (same quotes and graphics in Posters)

These uplifting motivational bookmarks featuring urban-style African American clipart can be used in classrooms in several impactful ways:

▶ Promote Reading Engagement:

• Use the bookmarks as tools to motivate students to read more frequently and foster a love for reading.
• Distribute them during book checkout or reading assignments to create excitement around reading.

▶ Encourage Positive Thinking:

• Highlight the motivational messages on the bookmarks to inspire students to adopt a positive mindset in both academics and daily life.

▶ Classroom Incentives and Rewards:

• Offer bookmarks as rewards for meeting academic goals, such as completing a book, excelling in a test, or demonstrating good behavior.
• Include them in a prize box for students to choose from when earning classroom rewards.

▶ Enhance Library Displays:

• Place the bookmarks in the school library as a free resource for students to take, linking positive messages with the joy of reading.

▶ Celebrate Diversity:

• Use the urban-style African American clipart as a way to celebrate representation and diversity, helping students see themselves reflected in positive and uplifting materials.

▶ Boost Classroom Morale:

• Give bookmarks to students "just because," reminding them they are valued and appreciated.
• Incorporate them into activities like surprise desk drops or as part of a "Random Acts of Kindness" initiative.

▶ Incorporate into Literacy Activities:

• Pair bookmarks with specific books or themes in literacy lessons, encouraging discussions around the motivational messages they display.
• Use them as part of a book club to signify membership or participation.

▶ Creative Projects:

• Encourage students to create their own bookmarks inspired by the motivational messages as a creative classroom project.

You may:

• Print and cut each one out (as there are four bookmarks on each sheet)
• For long lasting use, photocopy onto card stock paper, or laminate them.
• For personal touch you can also hole-punch the tops and tie a ribbon through!

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Your purchase includes one copy to be used in a single classroom. If you are looking for multiple copies, please be sure to purchase additional licenses.

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Transform your classroom into a hub of meaningful connection with our "Speed Friending" activity - the ultimate icebreaker for middle and high school students. Perfect for New Year, Valentine's Day, the beginning of the year, or any time you want to strengthen the bonds within your class, Speed Friending is a dynamic and engaging way to foster community and enhance behavior management.

What’s Included:

• Comprehensive Teacher Protocol: Detailed instructions, engaging dialogue suggestions, materials list, and tips for successful implementation.
• Interactive Google Slides Presentation: A visually appealing presentation with clear directions, vibrant visuals, and embedded timers for each round of conversation.
• 35 Engaging Conversation Rounds: Thoughtfully crafted questions that are perfect for pair discussions, ensuring every student is engaged and involved.
• Embedded Timers: Keeps each round on track and maintains a lively pace, ensuring all students have equal opportunities to share and listen.
• Note-Taking Sheet: Allows students to jot down interesting things they learn about their peers, fostering deeper connections beyond the activity.
• Independent Reflection Writing Prompt: Encourages personal reflection post-activity, helping students internalize their experiences and insights.

Ideal For:

• Middle and High School Teachers
• SEL Coordinators
• Beginning of the Year Activities
• New Year and Valentine's Day Icebreakers
• Classroom Community Building
• Behavior Management Strategies

Speed Friending isn't just an activity; it's a powerful tool to break down barriers, build empathy, and create a supportive classroom environment. By encouraging open communication and mutual understanding, it lays the foundation for a positive and inclusive classroom culture.

Whether you're looking to reset classroom dynamics or just want to help your students bond, Speed Friending is the perfect solution. Get ready to witness the magic of connections being formed and the classroom community flourishing like never before!

Elevate your middle school classroom environment with our "Ultimate SEL and Community Building Toolkit." This all-encompassing resource is expertly crafted to enrich your classroom with Social Emotional Learning (SEL), community builders, behavior management techniques, and much more. Whether you're hitting the reset button mid-year, kicking off a new semester, or integrating SEL into your daily curriculum, this toolkit is your go-to resource.

What’s Included:

• 20 Themed Community Circles: Dive into 20 meticulously prepared community circles, each with five thought-provoking questions. Themes range from empathy and leadership to bystander awareness, complete with opening and closing rounds for meaningful discussions. (PowerPoint slides)
• "Picture This" Activity: Leverage technology with our 25 creative photo prompts, encouraging students to share and connect through images from their phones. (PowerPoint slides)
• "Cross the Line" Interactive Slides: Engage your class with 25 dynamic slides featuring prompts about family, identity, and school life, perfect for fostering understanding and empathy. (PowerPoint slides)
• "Who Am I?" Game: A fun, interactive way for students to share unique facts about themselves, enhancing peer connections. (PDF)
• Peer Mediation Worksheet: Empower student leaders with our structured peer mediation worksheet, guiding them to resolve conflicts effectively. (PDF)
• "Find Someone Who" Icebreakers: Seven sets of themed icebreakers, ranging from current trends to school life, music, movies, and pop culture, are perfect for building a vibrant classroom community. (PDF)
• Classroom Time Capsule: Capture the essence of your classroom with a timeless activity, including thoughtful prompts and ideas for items to include. (PDF)
• 20 Gratitude Journal Prompts: Foster a culture of appreciation with prompts that encourage reflective writing and gratitude. (PDF)
• Student Spotlight Worksheet: Shine a light on individual students, promoting recognition and positive affirmations within your class. (PDF)
• Empathy Interviews: Deepen understanding and empathy with 10 sets of interview questions, encouraging meaningful peer-to-peer connections. (PDF)

Each activity in this toolkit comes with comprehensive protocols, clear instructions, essential materials lists, suggested teacher dialogues, and practical considerations. Additionally, you'll find ready-to-use worksheets or engaging Slide presentations to seamlessly integrate these activities into your daily teaching routine.

Ideal For:

• SEL Coordinators
• Middle School Teachers
• Behavior Management Specialists
• New Teachers or Mid-Year Classroom Resets
• Beginning of the Year Activities

Highlights

1. Content Quality and Quantity: This toolkit is comprehensive, offering a wide range of activities with detailed guides, which adds significant value.
2. Preparation and Time Saved: Consider the time and effort you’ve saved for other teachers in preparing these activities.
3. Usability and Reusability: The resource is versatile and reusable throughout the year, adding to its long-term value.

This toolkit is more than just a collection of activities; it's a pathway to creating a nurturing, empathetic, and engaged classroom community. Equip yourself with this invaluable resource and witness the transformative power of SEL in your middle school classroom!

Description:

Dive into the world of visual storytelling with our "A Day in My Life" Photo Essay resource, meticulously designed for middle school educators. This comprehensive package is your key to unlocking students' creativity, observational skills, and self-expression through the art of photography and narrative.

What’s Included:

• 20 Detailed Instructional Slides: A step-by-step guide with engaging visuals that walk students through the entire process of creating their photo essay. Each slide is crafted to inspire and instruct, covering topics from initial planning to final reflections.
• Comprehensive Planning Guide: A structured approach to help students think about and capture the essence of their day, ensuring a variety of engaging content.
• Checklist for Success: A handy checklist that ensures students stay on track and meet all the requirements of the project.
• Teacher Protocol: A clear, easy-to-follow protocol providing educators with guidelines on how to introduce the project, support students throughout the process, and effectively evaluate the final submissions.

Ideal For:

• Middle School Teachers
• Art and Photography Educators
• SEL Coordinators
• Language Arts Instructors
• Creative Writing and Journalism Teachers

Whether you're looking to enhance your language arts curriculum, add a creative twist to your photography class, or incorporate an engaging SEL activity, our "A Day in My Life" Photo Essay resource is perfect. It not only hones students' photography and writing skills but also encourages them to explore and share their world with peers, fostering empathy and connection.

Get ready to be amazed by the stories your students tell through their lenses!

Introducing "Spill the Tea: End of Year in Review GoogleSlides New Year Digital Resource" – the ultimate photo project resource for students that captures the essence of the past year in a fun and engaging way. Designed specifically for students this Google Slides-based activity is perfect for ending the school year with a burst of creativity and reflection.

Product Description:

This is a ready-to-use, 30-slide Google Slides presentation that invites students to take a captivating journey through 2023. This resource effortlessly blends Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and community-building with a trip down memory lane, making it a perfect fit for classes at the beginning of the new year.

Key Features:

• All-encompassing Prompts: Each slide features a unique prompt that spans a wide range of topics - from global events and celebrity buzz to the latest trends and personal school life moments. This variety ensures that every student finds something that resonates with them, fostering a deep sense of connection and reflection.
• Photo-Driven Responses: Students get to respond to prompts using photos from 2023, making each slide a visual treat and a personal time capsule of the year that was. It's a creative way to document and share experiences, both big and small.
• Engaging and Relatable: Tailored for Gen Z, the prompts are phrased in youthful, relatable language, complete with trendy references that appeal to the current generation. This isn't just a project; it's a conversation starter and a bonding tool.
• Assign and Go Simplicity: As an educator, you’ll appreciate the ease of use. The resource is designed as an 'assign and go' project. No extensive setup or preparation is needed – just share the slides with your students and let the creativity flow!
• Cross-Curricular Utility: While it’s perfect for humanities and SEL, "Spill the Tea: 2023 in Rewind" is versatile enough to be used across all subjects. It encourages students to think critically, express themselves artistically, and engage socially.
• Builds Community: By sharing their slides, students get a chance to know their peers better, fostering a sense of community and mutual understanding within the classroom.

"Spill the Tea: 2023 in Rewind" is more than just a classroom activity; it's a way for students to connect with the year gone by and share their unique perspectives in a vibrant, meaningful way. Ready to bring a splash of fun and reflection to your classroom? "Spill the Tea: 2023 in Rewind" is your go-to resource for a memorable start to 2024!

This resource is included in the New Year 2024 Bundle Here: Ring in Learning: New Year's Thematic Middle School Classroom Bundle (TeachShare.com)

Description:

Embark on a transformative journey with "Discovering Me," a comprehensive personal identity research project tailored for middle school students. This engaging resource, crafted with a focus on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and community building, invites students to delve deeply into five key aspects of their identity: Name, Family, Interests, Character Traits, and Values.

What’s Inside:

• Intriguing Name Exploration: Through family interviews and literary excerpts like "My Name" from "House on Mango Street," students unravel the story behind their names.
• Family Dynamics and Connections: Activities to identify immediate and chosen family members, accompanied by reflective writing prompts around their experiences and the text "Hanging Fire" by Audre Lorde.
• Interests and Hobbies: A dynamic digital scrapbook project that lets students showcase their unique hobbies and interests!
• Personality Traits Analysis: An 'Agree, Disagree, Modify' exercise, encouraging students to introspect and discuss various personality traits.
• Values Exploration: Engaging 'This or That' activities with follow-up writing prompts, aiding students in uncovering their core values.

Educational Objectives:

• Cultivate self-awareness and empathy.
• Enhance communication and presentation skills.
• Foster a sense of community and understanding among classmates.

Customizable and Curriculum-Integrated:

• Easily adaptable for diverse learning environments.
• Seamlessly integrates with SEL, community building, and project-based learning frameworks.

Engagement and Support:

• Students connect personally and meaningfully with each task.
• Includes guides, rubrics, and a PDF of interview questions for comprehensive support.

"Discovering Me" is more than just a project; it's a journey into the heart of what makes each student unique. It's perfect for educators looking for an 'assign and go' solution that resonates on a personal level and builds classroom camaraderie.

Bring the heartwarming and inspiring Disney+ adaptation of Out of My Mind into your classroom with this comprehensive movie guide and activity bundle. Perfect for grades 5-8, this resource engages students in thoughtful discussion, critical analysis, and creative reflection while exploring key themes of inclusion, perseverance, and advocacy.

What’s Included:

Pre-Watching Activities:

• Agree/Disagree/Justify Statements: Students reflect on key themes like inclusion, disability, and perseverance before viewing the movie.
• Author Investigation: Research questions about Sharon M. Draper’s life, career, and motivations for writing Out of My Mind.

During-Watching Questions:

• 3 Open-Ended Discussion Questions: Encourage critical thinking and active viewing, focusing on the film’s characters, themes, and key moments.

Post-Watching Reflection:

• Creative Reflection Choices: Students choose from a variety of activities, including:

• A personal essay exploring connections to Melody’s story.

• A diary entry written from the perspective of a character.

• A 6-panel brochure highlighting the movie’s plot, characters, and themes.

Skills Covered:

• Critical Thinking: Through open-ended questions and reflection activities.
• Research Skills: Investigating Sharon M. Draper’s life and work.
• Creative Expression: Writing diary entries, essays, or designing brochures.
• Empathy and Inclusion: Exploring themes that challenge perspectives and foster understanding.

Why Teachers Love It:

Engaging & Flexible: Perfect for a wide range of learners with multiple activity options.
Low Prep: Ready-to-use activities designed for easy implementation.
Standards-Aligned: Meets objectives in reading comprehension, writing, and critical thinking.

Perfect For:

• Movie Companion Activities
• SEL Lessons on Inclusion and Perseverance
• Sub Plans or Flexible Learning Days
• Cross-Curricular Connections in ELA and Social Studies

This complete guide offers everything you need to turn Out of My Mind into a powerful teaching moment. Inspire your students to think deeply, reflect creatively, and grow in understanding with this must-have resource. Grab it today!

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