Less than $5 7th Grade Social Emotional Learning Projects

This project encourages students to choose an SEL topic of their own interest and create a presentation and activity as if they were delivering a lesson on it.

This project allows students to take the format of SEL lessons they've learned from and practice using it themselves to find, understand, and share information. This benefits individual students, as they can explore information of interest, and allows the educator to gauge what topics their students are curious about for future lessons.

If you have students present their lessons they also get practice talking about SEL topics and respectfully listening to peers do the same. I find this to be a great end of year project to wrap up SEL learning.

With presentations this project can be made to take up a whole week of SEL instruction (based on a 30-45 minute period a day). Day 1 students can hand in their topic and activity idea for teacher feedback, days 2-3 students can create the material, and day 4-5 students can present. Examples are simple for clarity and to suit a range of students, but expectations can be adjusted based on grade-level. This project includes a packet with clear instructions (with examples) and space for students to write their chosen topic and activity, an example slideshow, and two example activities that accompany the slideshow.

*This is one story taken from a book eight, which can be found here.

Engage your students with "The Bully's Redemption," a powerful short story that explores the complexities of bullying, empathy, and personal growth. This comprehensive learning package is designed to help students in grades 6-9 develop critical thinking skills, emotional intelligence, and a deeper understanding of the importance of kindness and second chances.

The package includes:

1. "The Bully's Redemption" short story
2. 10 thought-provoking discussion questions
3. 5 engaging writing prompts
4. 10 project ideas based on the five main components of Social Emotional Learning
5. A vocabulary list with 20 words, including definitions and parts of speech

An in-depth exploration of the story's themes, tailored for grades 5-8

Through this learning package, your students will:

• Analyze the characters, their motivations, and their growth throughout the story
• Discuss the impact of bullying and the importance of breaking the cycle
• Explore the power of empathy, understanding, and second chances in fostering personal growth
• Examine the influence of family and home life on a child's behavior and well-being
• Engage in projects that promote self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making
• Expand their vocabulary and understanding of literary devices
• Reflect on their own experiences and apply the lessons learned to their lives

This versatile resource can be easily integrated into your language arts, literature, or social-emotional learning curriculum. The projects and assignments are designed to cater to various learning styles, promoting engagement and fostering a deeper understanding of the story's themes.

This product includes 1 social story that focus on feeling confused. The short story includes comprehension questions throughout. Some of the questions require students to put their feet in the shoes of the character who was experiencing confusion. When students are reading each story, they will review feeling confused, what happens when they feel that way, and what happens to someone when they are confused. They can also use strategies learned in this social story throughout their day to day routine. The vocabulary word confusion is reviewed and discussed, the questions: how do you feel when you are confused is asked and how can you make yourself feel better if you feel confused. Examples of feeling confused are reviewed in this product.

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Kick off the school year with these engaging and interactive "All About Me" Canva Slides! Perfect for middle and high school students, this resource is designed to help students share their personalities, interests, and reflections in a creative and meaningful way. With a mix of fun and reflective activities, these 12 customizable slides provide an excellent opportunity for students to express themselves while fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

I designed these slides for multiple reasons: Students not only have fun working through them, but I also get a chance to see some writing samples, learn about their strengths and weaknesses, learn about their interests and I can develop a class music playlist.

Key Features:

• 12 Engaging Slides: Each slide features a specific question. From fun ones, like design your locker to reflective questions about strengths and weaknesses - this resource is a fun way to start the year!

• Customizable Canva Slides: Easily customize the slides to fit your classroom’s needs. With Canva's user-friendly platform, you can tweak the slides to match your teaching style or to better suit your students' interests.

• Mix of Fun and Reflective Activities: Balance fun activities like favorite hobbies and dream vacations with reflective prompts such as personal goals and self-assessment, providing a well-rounded introduction to your students.

• Encourages Creativity and Expression: Students can use text, images, and graphics to complete their slides, allowing for creative expression and a personalized touch.

• Ideal for Building Classroom Community: Use these slides to foster a sense of belonging and community in your classroom from day one. Sharing personal insights helps students build connections with their classmates and creates an inclusive classroom culture.

Why Choose These "All About Me" Canva Slides?

• Interactive and Engaging: Capture students’ interest with visually appealing and interactive slides that make sharing about themselves fun and engaging.

• Easy to Use: Canva’s intuitive interface makes it easy for both teachers and students to use, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience.

• Flexible and Customizable: Adapt the slides to fit your specific classroom needs and preferences, making them a versatile tool for any teacher.

• Builds Connections: Start the school year by building strong connections among students and between students and teachers, setting the tone for a positive and collaborative classroom environment.

Looking for engaging lessons on active listening, understanding values, and respecting different opinions? Each stand-alone lesson promotes skill-building and meaningful discussions. Perfect for fostering self-reflection and constructive communication, this curriculum helps students navigate diverse perspectives. Download this Elections 2024 Civil Discourse, Respecting Opinions, and Active Listening Activities now!

**This resource is fully editable, making it easy to tailor lessons to specific needs.**

This comprehensive resource includes tangible ways to help students:

• Learn & practice active listening
• Discover their own unique values
• Learn to discover other’s values
• See how values influence our (and others) actions and decisions
• Learn constructive ways to handle conflicting opinions
• Reflect on the importance of respecting diverse perspectives

This no-prep resource can be completed in one long class or up to 2-3 class periods, including longer discussions. It is suitable for any content area and is an excellent way to infuse SEL lessons into your regular curriculum. Students will love the engaging activities and focus on learning how to engage in civil discourse.

➟ This Resource Includes:

• 7 short lessons
• Handouts to accompany most lessons
• Reflection activities

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• World Kindness Day Activity WebQuest
• Active Listening Social Emotional Learning Activity for Classroom Community
• Social Emotional Learning Activities for Classroom Community and Growth Mindset
• Social Emotional Learning Activities and Bulletin Board
• Bulletin Board on MINDFULNESS for Social Emotional Learning
• Truth or Dare...the Classroom Party Game You Didn't Know You Needed!
• Truth or Dare 2nd Edition
• BUNDLE Truth or Dare Versions 1 & 2
• Virtual Scategories & Truth or Dare (All Ages!)
• Digital Online GAME Two Things in Common (This2That)
• 50 FlipGrid Discussion Questions Posting Tips & Rubric
• 30 Digital Borders/Frames on Lined Paper for Writing Prompts

Looking for powerful activities that foster happiness in your students and your classroom? Do you want to support positive growth in your students? Then download the Social Emotional Learning Activities for Happiness, Self Esteem, and Mindfulness resource!

This comprehensive resource includes tangible ways to help students find happiness. It's not just another worksheet! It includes questions, activities, recommendations, and statistics based on the most up-to-date research that was created specifically to help students bring more happiness into their lives. This resource is perfect for any time you want to increase students' happiness and well-being!

This no-prep resource can be completed in one class with homework or up to 3-4 class periods including extension activities. It is suitable for any content area and is an excellent way to infuse SEL lessons into your regular curriculum. Students will love the engaging activities and focus on their own happiness.

➟ This Resource Includes:

• Happiness Trivia Warm-up Activity (10 minutes) - Group trivia about the science of happiness.
• The Happiness Quiz: How Happy Are You? (10 minutes) - 14-question assessment on students’ personal level of happiness.
• Interpreting Your Score Handout (10-15 minutes) - Students read to interpret their score.
• Gratitude Questions (15 minutes) - Questions for students on ways to become more aware of things in their lives for which they can be grateful.
• Reflections Handout (20 minutes) - Worksheet for students to reflect on these activities and their own level of happiness.
• Lesson Plan
• Extension Activities

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❤ Other Resources You'll LOVE:

• Mental Health Awareness Month Activity WEBQUEST for SEL and Well-Being
• Civil Discourse, Respecting Opinions, Active Listening Activity
• World Kindness Day Activity WebQuest
• Active Listening Social Emotional Learning Activity for Classroom Community
• Social Emotional Learning Activities for Classroom Community and Growth Mindset
• Social Emotional Learning Activities and Bulletin Board
• Bulletin Board on MINDFULNESS for Social Emotional Learning
• Truth or Dare...the Classroom Party Game You Didn't Know You Needed!
• Truth or Dare 2nd Edition
• BUNDLE Truth or Dare Versions 1 & 2
• Virtual Scategories & Truth or Dare (All Ages!)
• Digital Online GAME Two Things in Common (This2That)
• 50 FlipGrid Discussion Questions Posting Tips & Rubric
• 30 Digital Borders/Frames on Lined Paper for Writing Prompts

Check out these other bulletin boards on similar topics:

• Equity Bulletin Board
• Inclusion Bulletin Board
• Justice Bulletin Board
• Diversity Bulletin Board

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