8th Grade School Counseling Printables (by date, latest first)
SEL Goal Setting Activities | Back to School Activities | Goal Setting Sheets
By Queen's Educational Resources
SEL Goal Setting Activities | Back to School Activities | Goal Setting Sheets
About This Bundle
★ Topic - Goal Setting Activities
★ Includes 5 Products
★ 100 pages
★ Print and Digital (PDF and Google Slides - Text Boxes Already Created!)
★ Google Slide Links for ALL products
★ Detailed Sample Responses included
★ Everything is **Print **and Digital
**★ **Suitable for Middle School and High School
**★ **Social Emotional Learning
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Products included in this Goal Setting Bundle:
✨ Social and Relationship Goal Setting
✨ Health and Wellness Goal Setting
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Items included in this bundle:
**★ **Mapping My Academic Goals Packet
**★ **Academic Growth Tracker Goals Packet
**★ **Strengthen My Skills Goals Packet
**★ **Detailed Sample Responses
**★ 3 **Google Slide links
✨ Social and Relationship Goal Setting
**★ 1 **Social | Relationship S.M.A.R.T. Goal *Packet *(4 pages w/ Sample Responses)
**★ 8 **Social | Relationship Goals Activity Worksheets
**★ **Detailed Sample Responses
**★ 2 **Google Slide links
✨ Health and Wellness Goal Setting
**★ 1 **Health & Wellness S.M.A.R.T. Goal *Packet *(3 pages w/ Sample Responses)
**★ 1 **Health & Wellness Goals Activity Packet (3 pages w/ Sample Responses)
**★ 1 **Health & Wellness Anticipation Guide (2 variations)
**★ 1 **Health & Wellness Self-Assessment
**★ 3 **Health & Wellness Activity Worksheets
**★ **Detailed Sample Responses
**★ 3 **Google Slide links
**★ 1 **Financial S.M.A.R.T. Goal *Packet *(3 pages w/ Sample Responses)
**★ 9 **Financial Goals Activity Worksheets
**★ **Detailed Sample Responses
**★ 2 **Google Slide links
**★ 1 **Personal S.M.A.R.T. Goal *Packet *(4 pages w/ Sample Responses)
**★ 8 **Financial Goals Activity Worksheets
**★ **Detailed Sample Responses
**★ 2 **Google Slide links
This all-in-one Goal Setting Bundle helps students set meaningful goals in every area of their lives—from academics to relationships, money, health, and personal growth. Each section is filled with engaging, reflection-based activities that get students thinking about where they are now, where they want to be, and how they can get there.
This bundle covers real-life topics that students can truly relate to—like balancing school and friendships, saving money, improving health habits, and setting goals for their future. With ready-to-use worksheets, habit trackers, SMART goal templates, and sample responses, it’s easy to guide students through the goal-setting process with no prep required. Each activity is designed to support student voice, build real-life connections, and promote meaningful social-emotional growth, helping students learn how to manage themselves effectively in and out of the classroom.
Detailed sample responses are included to guide student reflection, model realistic goals, and support meaningful goal-setting discussions. These examples offer clear guidance on how to set, plan, and follow through on different types of goals, making it easier for students to understand expectations and stay on track.
What’s Inside:
✔️ 5 Goal-Setting Packets:
**★ **Personal Goals
**★ **Academic Goals
**★ **Social & Relationship Goals
**★ **Financial Goals
**★ **Health & Wellness Goals
✔️ Over 50 worksheets
✔️ SMART goal templates
✔️ Self-Assessments, Anticipation Guides, & Reflection Prompts
✔️ Detailed Sample Responses to model expectations
Why Teachers Love It:
❤️ Thoughtful questions that spark real reflection
❤️ Easy to use in advisory, SEL, life skills, or counseling sessions
❤️ Visually appealing worksheets that keep students engaged
❤️ No extra planning—just print or assign or use digitally
❤️ Helps students take ownership of their choices and growth
Students Will Practice:
⭐ Identifying goals that matter to them
⭐ Creating realistic and meaningful action plans
⭐ Reflecting on habits, values, and decision-making
⭐ Building self-awareness, motivation, and responsibility
⭐ Staying on track with tools for accountability and progress
Perfect For:
✅ Middle & High School Students
✅ Advisory/homeroom periods
✅ SEL lessons or workshops
✅ Academic coaching or intervention groups
✅ Students needing goal-setting support or reflection time
✅ Back-to-school or mid-year academic reset activities
✅ SEL, Health, or Advisory Classes
✅ College & Career Readiness
✅ Life Skills & Counseling Groups
Support your students in building the confidence, clarity, and habits they need to succeed—both in and out of the classroom.
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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!
Social Emotional Learning Letter Writing | Letter Writing Activities | SEL
By Queen's Educational Resources
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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School Counselor Quotes Coloring Pages Sheets - Fun back to school Activities
By My Crafty Resources
Empower and inspire with our School Counselor Quotes Coloring Pages! This set features a collection of beautifully designed coloring pages, each showcasing motivational quotes perfect for school counselors. Whether you're looking to decorate your counseling office, create a positive environment for students, or provide a creative outlet during counseling sessions, these pages are the perfect addition to your resources.
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
- 30 coloring pages
- (PDF + PNG)
- Large 8.5” x 11” designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper
- High-resolution images
- Unlimited prints
- Great for kids, boys, girls, and teens
Classroom Community Building, 6th, For All Subjects, No-prep, Activities
By Elena Tenisi
Help build your classroom community by allowing students to brainstorm how they can be kind to themselves, others, and loved one's with this cute worksheet. Can be used individually or in group sessions. Resource comes in colored/black and white versions.
A HUGE thank you to the following content creators for helping me create my product:
February Mood Tracker for Daily Emotional Check In With Students
By Elena Tenisi
Help students keep track of their moods. This worksheet can allow students to identify their triggers and see how their moods fluctuate on a day to day basis.
Great for morning check ins, individual sessions, or end of day check in's.
Simply have students color in the hearts according to how they're feeling. Color coded map included.
A HUGE thank you to the following content creators for making my product possible:
Self Esteem Worksheets | Small Group Activities for Girls Group
By Elena Tenisi
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:
- Quiz-How much do you know about self esteem?
- Definition of self esteem
- Self rating scale: Students will read a statement and determine how true it is for them
- Gallery walk: Students will get to draw/write their top accomplishments from this year
- Writing prompt: Students will write themselves a letter of encouragement that can be read on tough days
- Circle of control: Students will identify things that are in and out of their control
- Negative thoughts: Students will identify negative thoughts they’ve had and flip them into positive thoughts
- Self love recipe activity: Students will get to identify qualities that make them special
- 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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Teen Anxiety Activities, 8th, Social Emotional Learning, Interactive, Workbooks
By Elena Tenisi
If you have young girls who struggle with anxiety, this workbook could be for you. Workbook goes over what anxiety is, and what it can look like.
Students will be allowed to identify their physical symptoms, identify who their support system is, identify coping skills that work for them, and work on a self care plan.
Beautiful coloring pages included in packet as well. Great for individual or group sessions. Enjoy!
A HUGE thank you to the following content creators who made my product possible:
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By Elena Tenisi
Want a quick easy way to check in with your students at the end of the week? This worksheet is for you! Allows students to reflect on their week while looking ahead to the incoming week. Can be used as a morning check in, end of day check in, or morning meeting. Great for individual or group settings.
A HUGE thank you to the following content creators for making my product possible:
Friendshipactivities, 5th, School Counseling, No-prep, Workbooks
By Elena Tenisi
Looking for resources on friendship? This could be for you. Hands on, interactive workbooks with no prep. Just print and go! Resource includes different activities that get students thinking about what kinds of qualities they look for in a friend, how they can be a better friend, and what kind of rules and boundaries they'd like in their friendship groups.
A HUGE thank you to the following content creators for making my resource possible:
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Fall Gratitude, 3rd, Holidays/Seasonal, No-prep, Activities
By Elena Tenisi
Gratitude worksheets perfect for many ages! Simply have your students write or draw what they are grateful for in each box. Perfect activity for the upcoming Holidays! Can be used in 1:1 sessions, small groups, whole classrooms. Great for quiet work, early finishers, rainy day, etc.
A HUGE thank you to the following content creators for making my resource possible:
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Winter Break Feelings Check-In, 3rd, Holidays/Seasonal, No-prep Activities
By Elena Tenisi
Holidays can be great, but unfortunately, not for everyone. This winter break feelings check in allows students to reflect on how their feeling about the upcoming holidays. Can be great for 1:1 or small groups.
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Create Your Own Snow Globe, 3rd, School Counseling, No-prep, Activities
By Elena Tenisi
Let your students creativity flow with this resource. Students can draw their happy place inside the snow globe. Great for brain breaks, early finishers, 1:1 sessions, etc. Great when covering themes such as mindfulness, meditation, visualization, etc.
A HUGE thank you to the following content creators for making my resource possible:
2025goals, 3rd, Social Emotional Learning, No-prep, Worksheets
By Elena Tenisi
This New Year, allow your students to visualize their dreams and goals with these snow globe drawing activities. Simply have students draw their visions by drawing it inside the snow globe. Perfect for brain breaks, early finishers, quiet work, etc.
A HUGE thank you to the following content creators for making my resource possible:
Cell Phone Safety, Middle School, School Counseling, No-prep, Worksheets
By Elena Tenisi
I honestly can't tell you how many students have barged into my office super anxious and full of regret over decisions surrounding their cell phones. This resource allows you to start having open and honest conversations regarding cell phone safety. Images of cell phones with relatable messages for students to relate to. They'll get to read the message and decide if it's safe or not. Students will also get to brainstorm the positives and negatives of owning a cell, and brainstorm rules they feel they should follow in order to be safe and responsible online. Resource comes in colored/black and white versions. Enjoy!
A HUGE thank you to the following content creators for making my resource possible:
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And my husband for the adorable cell phone clipart!!
Honesty, 6th, School Counseling, No-prep, Worksheets
By Elena Tenisi
Honesty worksheets geared towards middle school students. Helps students brainstorm what honesty can look like while allowing self reflection to take place. Great for small groups or 1:1. No prep. Just print and go!
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Light Up The World With Kindness, Social Emotional Learning, No-prep, Activities
By Elena Tenisi
'Tis the season to spread joy and kindness. Allow your students to light up the world with this adorable Christmas themed worksheet. Students simply fill in each box with examples of how they can spread kindness this season. Students can choose to write or draw in their answers.
Resource comes in colored and black/white versions.
Featured animals:
Toucan
Elephant
Koala
Penguin
Bear
Lion
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Motivational Posters and Bookmarks | Urban Posters | Classroom Decor | African American Bookmarks
By Queen's Educational Resources
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:
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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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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Helping Others Social Story and Role-Playing Scenarios
By Sign with me TOD
This product includes 1 social story that focuses on helping others.
In this product that relates with helping others, students will learn how they can help others, why they should help others, the importance of helping others in need, how you may feel if you don't help others when you can, but refuse to do so, and a list of ways to help others is included in this product.
The social story includes comprehension questions throughout that relate with helping others. Some of the questions require students to put their feet in the shoes of the characters. At the end of this product, there are 4 role-playing scenario cards that will require students to discuss helping others, why helping others is important if you can help, how you would feel if you needed help, and no one helped you, and what others may think about you if you could help them and didn't help.
Private Body Parts Social Story and Role-Playing Scenarios
By Sign with me TOD
This product includes 1 social story that focuses on your private body parts and keeping them private.
In this product that relates with private body parts and keeping them private, students will learn who should see your private body parts and the importance of keeping them private. There are two versions of page 2 and 3 (page 2 uses the anatomical terms for each body part for older children and page 3 uses the words private parts or private body parts for younger children). Students will also review the vocabulary words respect and boundaries. Students will learn and review what they will do when they are respectful of others and their boundaries and bodies. Students will learn how they can respect someone's boundaries. They will also learn what privacy is and the importance of respecting the privacy of others. A list of what students should do when they see others and what is appropriate to say and do and what shouldn't happen when in public places, what should be sent to others when playing video games, video chatting, text messaging, etc. (page 11 uses the anatomical terms for each body part for older children and page 12 uses the words private parts or private body parts for younger children). Throughout these sections of the product, students will answer or discuss comprehension questions throughout.
The social story includes comprehension questions throughout that relate with private body parts and keeping them private. Some of the questions require students to put their feet in the shoes of the characters and answer questions that relate with the story that are presented.
At the end of this product, there are 4 role-playing scenario cards that will require students to discuss keeping body parts private, what you would do in a situation where boundaries weren't respected, the importance of talking to an adult about an uncomfortable situation that happens, and why pictures or videos should not be sent to others that show body parts.
Being Patient Social Story and Role-Playing Scenarios
By Sign with me TOD
This product includes 1 social story that focuses on being patient.
In this product that relates with being patient, students will learn the difference between being patient and impatient, why you should be patient and why it is important to do so, and how you can show patience. Students will discuss the importance of patience, what can be said to someone who is being impatient, etc. with a peer.
The social story includes comprehension questions throughout that relate with being patient. Some of the questions require students to put their feet in the shoes of the characters. At the end of this product, there are 4 role-playing scenario cards that will require students to discuss being patient, why patience is important if someone is impatient in a given situation, how someone can act when they are being patient and impatient, how others can see us when we are being patient, and how being impatient can impact relationships.