Less than $5 8th Grade School Counseling Lesson

This comprehensive resource explores:

- What is Stress and Anxiety?

- Types of Normal Stress and High Stress Situations

- Individual Triggers

- Physical Symptoms of Anxiety

- Reflective Activities and Worksheets

- What is a Worry Monster?

- Everything you need to build your own "Worry Monster"

This intervention helps students personify and project their worries onto their own monster that they create with the therapeutic aim to reflect and gain insight. Although this isn’t a directive/skills-based intervention, this mini-lesson has been successful at supporting students who experience stress and anxiety.

This intervention helps to create a sense of personal awareness and insight into their own states of stress and anxiety. The Worry Monster can also act as an outlet so that the Worry Monster can hold onto the stress and anxiety, helping to compartmentalize the stress and anxiety so that the student doesn’t have to.

This therapeutic intervention requires the therapist to be very curious and unconditionally accepting of the Worry Monster that the student creates and imagines.

Remember the vital role of empathy and at the end of the intervention thank the student for sharing what they would look like as a monster to support integration.

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WORKBOOKS – Just print!

Behaviour and Feelings Workbook

Self Esteem and Feelings Workbook

Emotions & Self Care Workbook

My Anger Management Workbook

SOCIAL SKILLS, PUBERTY, PROTECTIVE BEHAVIOURS, RELATIONSHIPS AND SEXUALITY

Puberty Lesson and Activity Book

Appropriate V's Appropriate Things to Say

Learning about Bodies and Puberty Workbook

Protective Behaviours, Relationships and Puberty Special Game

Stranger Danger Education

Road Safety Social Story

Fire Safety Social Story

Safety In The Community Activity and Educative Book

AUTISM, SOCIAL STORIES & ACTIVITIES

How My Engine Runs Social Story

Teaching Children about Personal Space

Noises Hurt My Ears - Social Story - Sensory Defensiveness

When a loved one dies - grief and loss social story

Understanding Divorce Social Story

Being Nice and Making Friends Social Story

Doing a Poo on the Toilet Social Story

SPECIFIC TEACHING AND COUNSELLING RESOURCES

Supporting Students to Gain Insight through Reflection

Supervision and Reflective Practice Templates

Increasing a Child's Attention Span

Behavioural Strategies for Fostering Self Esteem

Anxious Children - Behavioural Strategies

Children with Attachment and Abandonment Issues: Behavioural Strategies

Recognising Defences in Children

ANGER MANAGEMENT

Anger Management Plan

Anger Management Activity Worksheets

Anger Management Traffic Lights Activity

My Anger Management Workbook

BEHAVIOUR ASSESSMENT AND BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT PLANS

Managing Aggressive Behaviours and Outbursts

Understanding Behavioural Triggers

Behaviour Reward Chart - Girls (editable)

Behaviour Reward Chart - Boys (editable)

Behaviour Thermometer - Incident Prevention and Response Plan (editable)

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This product includes 2 social stories that focus on self advocacy. Each short story includes comprehension questions that relate with the social story. Some of the questions require students to put their feet in the shoes of characters who are experiencing a problem. When students are reading each story, they will review the importance of advocating for themselves. The vocabulary word advocacy and the different tenses that the word can be used is reviewed and discussed, students will learn and discuss what advocacy means, how we advocate for ourselves, examples of how one can advocate for themselves, why it is important to advocate for ourselves and others, and why advocacy can be challenging is included in this product. The two stories include topics regarding standing up for oneself when someone is teased and the other story relates with resisting peer pressure when presented with the opportunity to drink, smoke, or use drugs, and the importance of advocating for oneself.

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Feeling Left Out Social Story:

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Feeling Confused Social Story:

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Feeling Depressed Social Stories:

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Feeling Embarrassed Social Stories:

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Feelings and Emotions Social Stories:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Feelings-and-Emotions-Social-Scenarios-10526959

Interrupting Social Stories:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Interrupting-Social-Stories-10458144

Turn Taking Social Stories:

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Feeling Scared and Worried Social Stories:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Feeling-Scared-Social-Stories-9616610

Jealousy Social Stories:

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Please and Thank You Social Stories:

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Feeling Angry Social Stories:

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Making Mistakes Social Stories:

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Feeling Shy Social Stories:

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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.

Included in this Google Drive resource, you are given a ready-to-use slide show which holds THREE self-confidence activities that are interactive and fun for several ages and grade levels! These activities will have your students laughing, being creative, and being okay with just being themselves. Reflection questions are included. Other items needed: categories to choose from (ideas related to self-esteem included in the notes section) and a dollar bill for the 3rd included activity. Little prep needed to find success with these SEL lessons and activities! Enjoy.

Help adolescents effectively manage their anger with our comprehensive resource, "Anger Management Worksheets & Activities Workbook for Adolescents." This research-based workbook employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles to equip students with the tools they need to identify and cope with anger, regulate emotions, and develop healthier ways of expressing themselves.

Perfect for school counselors and psychologists in middle school or high school, this SEL and mental health resource offers practical strategies and engaging activities for building emotional resilience.

KEY FEATURES:

• Understanding Anger: Guide students through recognizing the signs and triggers of anger, fostering self-awareness and insight into their emotional state.
• Coping Strategies: Empower adolescents with practical techniques for managing strong emotions, promoting self-regulation, and developing healthier responses.
• Emotional Regulation: Explore the interplay between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, helping students understand the connection and empowering them to make positive changes.
• Mindfulness and Relaxation: Introduce mindfulness exercises and relaxation techniques to promote calmness and emotional well-being.
• Social Skills and Relationships: Foster social relating skills, conflict resolution, effective communication, and building a support system.
• Self-Reflection and Growth: Encourage adolescents to reflect on their life narrative, core values, self-esteem, and develop a growth mindset.
• Problem-Solving and Decision Making: Provide practical strategies for resolving conflicts, making healthy choices, and understanding consequences.
• Emotional Literacy: Enhance emotional intelligence and vocabulary by exploring and labeling various emotions.
• Comprehensive Topics: Cover a wide range of relevant topics, including anxiety and stress management, forgiveness, honesty, problem-solving, self-esteem, and more.

With our user-friendly Anger Management Workbook, you can effortlessly guide teenagers on a journey of self-discovery and equip them with lifelong social emotional learning skills. Download your copy today and empower adolescents to navigate anger, develop emotional resilience, and cultivate a positive outlook on life.

  ✎✎✎ Topics Covered in our Anger Management  Workbook:

• Exploring Dynamics between Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors (i.e.: Behaviors can reinforce thoughts, perceptions can create feelings)
• Anxiety and Stress Management
• Emotional Regulation
• Mindfulness and Relaxation
• Social Relating
• Dishonesty
• Forgiveness
• Self Life Narrative
• Reflective Practices
• Healthy Choices
• Consequences
• 4 Part Apologies
• Coping and Self-Help Skills
• I Messages
• Support System
• Behavior Triggers and Coping Skills
• Understanding Your Engine
• Problem Solving
• Isolating and Labeling Behaviors
• Core Values & Beliefs
• Conflict Resolution
• Self Esteem
• Things In Your Control vs. Out of Your Control
• Concurrent Emotions
• Emotional Literacy

► Looking for more SEL workbook topics? We've got you covered!

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

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This product includes 1 social story that focuses on being courageous, when you are courage there are risks involved such as feeling embarrassed, laughed at, etc., bravery and what it is, the difference between bravery and courage, self-esteem and how is connects with being brave and acting courageous, positive self-esteem and negative self-esteem and how they are different from one another, and when someone is courageous they may attempt new things.

The social story includes comprehension questions throughout. Some of the questions require students to put their feet in the shoes of the characters. This product encourages students to be more courageous and try new things such as try out for a sport, join a club at school, etc. and it will help boost their self-esteem.

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Feeling Guilty Social Stories:

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Feeling Overwhelmed Social Stories:

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The New Kid at School Social Story:

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Acceptance Social Stories:

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Feeling Optimistic Social Story:

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Feeling Confident Social Story:

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Boundaries Social Stories:

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Feeling Anxious Social Stories:

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Feelings and Emotions Social Stories:

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Interrupting Social Stories:

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Telling the Truth Social Stories

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Turn Taking Social Stories:

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Feeling Scared and Worried Social Stories:

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Jealousy Social Stories:

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Please and Thank You Social Stories:

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Feeling Angry Social Stories:

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This interactive, fun, and lighthearted activity is made for a creative way to discuss identity and the growth and change that comes with becoming who we hope to be and the impact we hope to make. This activity includes a digital download that is ready to go for your next classroom lesson - included in the presentation is a "ready for use" Google Slide (adjust and personalize if needed), an interactive icebreaker, directions for the main activity (Blindfolded Self-Portraits!), reflection questions, and discussion points throughout the lesson. Check the speaker notes section for extra tips and tricks for implementation! My students absolutely LOVED this activity and I especially loved the discussion that came with it. It is a must each year for my middle school students now - but I can envision this activity being successful for multiple grade levels - Upper elementary, middle, and high school! All you need to prep is a blank piece of paper for each student and this lesson is all ready for your use!

This workbook includes 11 Reading Comprehension and Reflection Worksheets to help further your students understanding Relationships, Personal Space and Boundaries. Each page includes a scenario narrative. On each page there are three comprehension and reflective questions to help support the student to reflect on different relationships, personal space & boundaries associated with that relationship and gain insight. The following are explored:

• Me and My Personal Space
• My Family
• Things I can do with my Family
• My Friends
• Things I can do with my Friends
• All about Acquaintances
• Things You can do with Acquaintances
• All about Community Helpers
• Things you can do with Community Helpers
• All about Strangers
• Important to Remember

WORKBOOKS – Just print!

Behaviour and Feelings Workbook

Self Esteem and Feelings Workbook

Emotions & Self Care Workbook

My Anger Management Workbook

SOCIAL SKILLS, PUBERTY, PROTECTIVE BEHAVIOURS, RELATIONSHIPS AND SEXUALITY

Puberty Lesson and Activity Book

Appropriate V's Appropriate Things to Say

Learning about Bodies and Puberty Workbook

Protective Behaviours, Relationships and Puberty Special Game

Stranger Danger Education

Road Safety Social Story

Fire Safety Social Story

Safety In The Community Activity and Educative Book

AUTISM, SOCIAL STORIES & ACTIVITIES

How My Engine Runs Social Story

Teaching Children about Personal Space

Noises Hurt My Ears - Social Story - Sensory Defensiveness

When a loved one dies - grief and loss social story

Understanding Divorce Social Story

Being Nice and Making Friends Social Story

Doing a Poo on the Toilet Social Story

SPECIFIC TEACHING AND COUNSELLING RESOURCES

Supporting Students to Gain Insight through Reflection

Supervision and Reflective Practice Templates

Increasing a Child's Attention Span

Behavioural Strategies for Fostering Self Esteem

Anxious Children - Behavioural Strategies

Children with Attachment and Abandonment Issues: Behavioural Strategies

Recognising Defences in Children

ANGER MANAGEMENT

Anger Management Plan

Anger Management Activity Worksheets

Anger Management Traffic Lights Activity

My Anger Management Workbook

BEHAVIOUR ASSESSMENT AND BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT PLANS

Managing Aggressive Behaviours and Outbursts

Understanding Behavioural Triggers

Behaviour Reward Chart - Girls (editable)

Behaviour Reward Chart - Boys (editable)

Behaviour Thermometer - Incident Prevention and Response Plan (editable)

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This product includes 1 social story that focus on feeling left out. In this product, comprehension questions that relate with the social story are included. Some of the questions require students to put their feet in the shoes of characters who are experiencing a problem. When students are reading each story, they will review how one would feel if they feel left out. The vocabulary words feeling left out, coping skills, healthy boundaries, and unhealthy boundaries are reviewed and discussed, and students will learn and discuss what they can do if they feel left out.

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Feeling Embarrassed Social Stories:

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Feelings and Emotions Social Stories:

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Interrupting Social Stories:

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Jealousy Social Stories:

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Please and Thank You Social Stories:

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Feeling Angry Social Stories:

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Feeling Shy Social Stories:

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"Building" a safe, healthy, and happy learning environment starts with the people that we share it with! In this activity, students take on the opportunity of working effectively with others, thinking creatively, communicating respectfully, and cooperation with others all built into one activity! This is a blast for the whole class - all while focusing on so many important SEL skills. This activity includes minimal preparation yet all the benefits of so many social emotional learning skills to build (pun intended!) My students did not want this activity to end!!

Looking for more interactive activities to do with your class? Check out the links below!

Kindness Activity - The Impact of our Words (Upper Elementary)

Kindness "Hot Potato" - Interactive SEL Lesson (Multiple Grade Levels)

Leadership Activity - "Jumping Ships!" (Upper Elementary)

A group-based creative intervention explores self-esteem helping teenagers and adults develop personal insights about their sense of belonging in the world.

This is a hands-on activity which only requires group members to have a piece of paper and pens or colored pencils. The activity takes approximately 30 minutes long with additional time needed post activity for the reflection questions and rating statement worksheets.

This activity would be perfect as an introduction into our "Pillars of Success" Workbook which you can find here: PILLARS OF SUCCESS - SELF CARE WORKBOOK FOR TEENAGERS AND ADULTS (TeachShare.com)

Please check out some of our BEST SELLERS! Remember – Please follow our STORE! Thank you

WORKBOOKS – Just print!

Behaviour and Feelings Workbook

Self Esteem and Feelings Workbook

Emotions & Self Care Workbook

My Anger Management Workbook

SOCIAL SKILLS, PUBERTY, PROTECTIVE BEHAVIOURS, RELATIONSHIPS AND SEXUALITY

Puberty Lesson and Activity Book

Appropriate V's Appropriate Things to Say

Learning about Bodies and Puberty Workbook

Protective Behaviours, Relationships and Puberty Special Game

Stranger Danger Education

Road Safety Social Story

Fire Safety Social Story

Safety In The Community Activity and Educative Book

AUTISM, SOCIAL STORIES & ACTIVITIES

How My Engine Runs Social Story

Teaching Children about Personal Space

Noises Hurt My Ears - Social Story - Sensory Defensiveness

When a loved one dies - grief and loss social story

Understanding Divorce Social Story

Being Nice and Making Friends Social Story

Doing a Poo on the Toilet Social Story

SPECIFIC TEACHING AND COUNSELLING RESOURCES

Supporting Students to Gain Insight through Reflection

Supervision and Reflective Practice Templates

Increasing a Child's Attention Span

Behavioural Strategies for Fostering Self Esteem

Anxious Children - Behavioural Strategies

Children with Attachment and Abandonment Issues: Behavioural Strategies

Recognising Defences in Children

ANGER MANAGEMENT

Anger Management Plan

Anger Management Activity Worksheets

Anger Management Traffic Lights Activity

My Anger Management Workbook

BEHAVIOUR ASSESSMENT AND BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT PLANS

Managing Aggressive Behaviours and Outbursts

Understanding Behavioural Triggers

Behaviour Reward Chart - Girls (editable)

Behaviour Reward Chart - Boys (editable)

Behaviour Thermometer - Incident Prevention and Response Plan (editable)

If you download it, PLEASE leave feedback!

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This product includes 2 social stories that focus on feeling frustrated. Each short story includes comprehension questions throughout. Some of the questions require students to put their feet in the shoes of the characters who are experiencing frustration. When students are reading each story, they will review feeling frustrated and what happens when they feel that way. They can also use strategies learned in these social stories throughout their day to day routine. The vocabulary word frustrated is reviewed and discussed, the questions: how do you feel when you are frustrated is asked and how can you make yourself feel better if you feel frustrated. Examples of feeling frustrated are reviewed in this product.

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Feeling Angry Social Stories:

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Creating a positive environment for students is a top priority, but it can be difficult when individuals lack an awareness of the impact of their words towards others, especially when it does not affect them in the same way. This activity brings awareness and a better understanding, while also increasing empathy and care toward others. I also like to remind students that we cannot control what other people chose to say and do, though we can take time to educate and create awareness, especially when something they are saying or doing is impacting us. This lesson can be customized to fit whatever statements would be most beneficial in recognizing within your school.

This Mental Health Portfolio is divided into six individual lessons. You can choose to use the lessons in isolation or scaffold them. The six lessons include:

  1. What is Mental Health?

• What is Mental Health?
• Risk Factors
• Mental Health Continuum
• Exploring your Mental Health States (Mental Health Worksheet)

 2. Anxiety and Stress

• What is Anxiety?
• What is Stress?
• What’s the Difference?
• How Anxiety and Stress affects the Body
• My Anxiety Checklist Questionnaire 
• Exploring Your Anxiety and Stress (Mental Health Worksheet)

 3. Depression, Self-Harm, and Suicide

• What is Depression? Symptoms and Causes
• Self-Harm and Why People Do It
• Suicide and Warning Signs
• Helping Someone at Risk
• Let’s Bust Those Myths!
• Negative Thoughts and Tracking

 4. Drugs, Alcohol and Mental Health

• The Impact of Drugs on Mental Health
• How Alcohol Affects Your Brain
• Looking at Your Habits Questionnaire 

 5. Caring for Self

• The Importance of Self-Care
• Seven Pillars of Self-Care
• Limiting Social Media Use
• Exercise and Sleep Hygiene Practices
• Self-Care Check-in and Bingo
• Developing a Self-Care Plan

 6. Reaching Out

• Relationships and Depression

• Reaching Out – What to Do and Say

• Ask for a Check-in

• Where to Go for Support

• Raising the Alarm

• My Action Plan

Are you searching for a comprehensive Mental Health Matters Portfolio? Look no further. This resource is the ultimate Mental Health Awareness tool, specifically designed to address important topics such as anxiety, stress, self-harm, suicide, drugs, and alcohol. By downloading this Mental Health Matters Portfolio, you will gain access to a variety of activities, worksheets, and lessons that promote mental health and wellness among adolescents.

This portfolio is a valuable resource for counselors and educators seeking to guide teens in understanding different components that can impact their overall wellbeing. The activities and worksheets included in this Mental Health Matters Portfolio allow teenagers to explore their emotions, express their experiences, and develop essential skills that they can utilize throughout their lives.

  ► Looking for more workbook topics? We've got you covered!

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

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This product includes 2 social stories that focus on feeling embarrassed. Each short story includes comprehension questions throughout. Some of the questions require students to put their feet in the shoes of the characters who are experiencing a problem. When students are reading each story, they will review feeling embarrassed and what happens when they feel that way. They can also use strategies learned in these social stories throughout their day to day routine. The vocabulary word embarrassment is reviewed and discussed, the questions: how do you feel when you are embarrassed is asked and how can you make yourself feel better if you feel embarrassed. Examples of feeling embarrassed are reviewed in this product.

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Though we wish otherwise, grief is a topic that cannot always be avoided, even at a young age. This curriculum offers materials for SIX WEEKS of meetings, discussions, and activities. This curriculum is designed to fit the needs of middle school students (grades 5-8), though it can easily be tailored or adjusted to fit many different age ranges. Student standards met are included in each lesson, as well as week-by-week lesson plans and a follow up survey to conclude. Questions? Ask away.

This Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and growth mindset-based educational resource delves into the concept of locus of control, empowering students to proactively shape their life and experiences. With a focus on the importance of self-awareness and self-regulation, this lesson helps students understand what is within their control, allowing them to allocate their time, energy, and resources effectively towards achieving their goals and feeling a sense of agency in their life.

This comprehensive lesson plan features a range of engaging activities, including worksheets, reflective questions, and a sorting card activity, to support students in their journey towards a more fulfilling and satisfying life.

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• Why it is important to understand the difference between what is IN and OUT of your control?
• Visual Poster – In & Out of My Control
• Worksheet – In & Out of My Control
• Locus of Control – Internal & External
• Personal Reflective Questions (to explore individual locus of control)
• 30 Statement and Sorting Cards (in and out of control sorting activity)
• Reflective Worksheets

THIS MINI LESSON IS A GREAT ADDITION TO YOUR COUNSELLING OR SEL LESSONS! GREAT FOR INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP WORK.

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This product includes 2 social stories that focus on feeling shy, nervous, timid, and insecure. The definition of shyness is discussed along with what can make someone feel shy. Examples of feeling shy are provided. Ways to overcome feeling shy are presented. Each short story includes comprehension questions throughout. Some of the questions require students to put their feet in the shoes of the characters who are experiencing a problem. When students are reading each story, they will review how the characters felt shy and how they overcame their shyness.

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This "Think Before You Speak" activity puts a focus on taking time to reflect and think before speaking to others. In this interactive activity, students are put into teams, where they are helping one another guess a specific word while also avoiding the guess of another word. Students must focus and carefully select the words in which they are using to be helpful - a social skill that we all utilize daily (even if we do not realize it!) This activity is a great resource to bring this skill to life and take time to reflect and connect - while having a little fun in doing so! Everything you need for this activity is included in the digital download, including reflection discussion questions, so once you purchase, you are ready for your next classroom lesson! *A note is included on materials that may be helpful for the activity, but are not necessary when fully utilizing the activity!*

This is a fun, engaging and creative craft activity lesson which encourages a positive growth mindset for children by focusing on self-love and self-talk. Children are to match unhelpful thoughts with the corresponding helpful grounding thought. This activity will help to encourage children to reframe thinking patterns from negative to positive.

We all have thoughts. Some thoughts are “helpful”. They make us feel confident, happy and brave. Some other thoughts are “unhelpful” and they can make us feel worried, nervous, sad or angry. Throughout this activity, you will explore helpful and unhelpful thoughts and how they impact you. Learning to reframe thought patterns is a powerful life long skill that builds self-esteem, confidence and resilience.

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