8th Grade School Counseling Worksheets (by rating)

Resilience Activities Classroom Guidance Lesson

By A Plus Education

This resilience resource can help your students develop skills and strategies to adapt to difficult circumstances and maintain their emotional and mental well-being. It focuses on helping the students to build strengths to help them cope with difficulties and challenges in school and thrive in adversity.

Our students' life at school can be challenging and lead to disengagement and lack of concentration and focus.

Creating a positive environment for our students in school could help them build their resiliency to help them cope withand manage the difficulties they encounter. We believe building a positive environment will make our students feel supported, more engaged, more connected to their teachers and classmates, and achieve better academic results.

One of the strengths we want to develop and enhance is resilience.

**Resilience **is the ability to bounce back from difficulties and not let failure overcome and drain your resolve but find a way to rise again. By helping our students boost their resiliency, they experience more positive emotions than negative emotions, are less depressive, have greater resistance to stress, and it also boosts their immune system which leads to good health.

Our resilience lesson includes:

What is resilience and what is not resilience

Keeping positive

Goal-setting

Feelings activity

Problem Solving

Character Strengths

Stress Management

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Social Emotional Learning

$14.00

Worry Journal Coping Skills for Anxiety COMP BOOK Writing Social Emotional SEL

By April S Bash

This 24-page Worry Journal can easily be used for the classroom or individuals at home, of many ages.

This version is designed to be cut out & glued into your 7.5” x 9.5” Comp Book! (See my full-size 8.5" x 11" workbook... link at the bottom.)

The border art is designed to relax, and offer an area to color each day. Try coloring the flowers to match your mood for the day. (Refer to your Mood Chart for colors.)

1. Mood Coloring Chart : 10 colors with coordinating moods, and clipart objects to color.

2. Mood Coloring Chart Draw your own items indicating the moods of each of them 10 colors.

3. Draw a picture of ....

4. Daily Mood Journal : simple lines for writing areas (print as many copies as needed)

5. Daily Mood Journal : decorative clipart writing areas (print as many copies as needed)

6. Today I Am ...…. write it out. : simple lines (print as many copies as needed)

7. Today I Am ...…. write it out. : decorative clipart writing areas (print as many copies as needed)

8. Let’s Get Grounded : 3-2-1 grounding techniques (answers can be as simple as “got out of bed,” etc.)

9. I Get Anxious.... (drawing, etc)

10. Worry Be Gone ...

11. My Anxious Body ....

12. I Can Fix It (including drawing)

13. Happy Place : draw/write ...

14. Common Worries : Give advice...

15. Worry Jar, Happy Jar : activity instructions

16. My Goals...

17. Grateful ... (NOTE: this page to be used for general worries, and not traumas, as we could never be “thankful” for anything trauma-related).

18. Worry Acrostic Poem

19. I Am Me...

20. Let’s Focus : Write/draw...

21. Daily Mantras : fill in the blanks

22. Compare & Contrast Worry

23. The Worry Monster : write & illustrate...

24. Worry Search : Word Search, 19 happy words & 1 worry

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School Counseling

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$3.50

SEL Christmas Activity Worksheets | Christmas Worksheets | SEL | Winter Activity

By Queen's Educational Resources

Social Emotional Learning Christmas Activity Worksheets | Christmas Worksheets | SEL | Winter Activity

About This Resource

★ SEL-related Christmas Activity Worksheets

★ 25 pages

★ Resource Type – Activity Worksheets and Sample Responses | Answer Keys

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

★ Excellent for Grades 8-12

★ Google Slide Link

★ Detailed Answer Keys | Sample Responses

Items Included:

★ 13 SEL Christmas-related Activity Worksheets

★ Detailed Answer Keys | Sample Responses

★ Google Slide Link

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This resource is included in the Christmas | Holiday Activity and Scenario Bundle!

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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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Engage your middle and high school students in thoughtful reflection this holiday season with these social-emotional learning (SEL) activity worksheets. Each activity encourages students to explore the emotions, challenges, and joys that come with Christmas, helping them develop empathy, self-awareness, and communication skills. From managing holiday stress and navigating social conflicts to reflecting on traditions and personal values, these activities are designed to foster meaningful discussions and personal growth. Perfect for classroom use or group settings, these worksheets provide a fun yet insightful way for students to connect with the holiday season on a deeper level.

Activity Worksheet Topics include:

⭐ Anticipation Guide (2 variations)

⭐ The Gift of Thoughtfulness

⭐ The 12 Days of Gratitude

⭐ Reflecting on the Ghosts of Christmas

⭐ Filling Your Stocking with M eaning

⭐ Emotions Over Christmas

⭐ Being Social at Christmas (Scenarios)

⭐ How You Feel About Christmas

⭐ Perspective on Christmas

⭐ Dream Christmas

⭐ Christmas Connections

⭐ Exploring What the Holiday Means to You

⭐ Text Message Conversation | Overcoming Gift Anxiety: Finding Joy in Secret Santa

Please note that these original worksheets include colored borders and images. For a black-and-white version of the worksheets, simply adjust your printer settings to "black and white" or "grayscale" before printing.

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Other Holiday | Christmas resources you might be interested in:

❤️ Christmas | Holiday Activity and Scenario Bundle

❤️ Holiday Conflicts Scenarios

❤️ Holiday Teens Clipart

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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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Unlock Your Potential: Self-Awareness Worksheet for Personal Growth!

By Inspired By MlG

Uncover your authentic self and embark on a transformative journey with our powerful self-awareness worksheet!** This insightful tool goes beyond the surface, guiding you through thought-provoking open-ended prompts designed to unlock your deepest strengths, values, and aspirations.

Empower yourself with introspection and gain valuable insights into your emotional landscape, motivations, and goals. Our worksheet is meticulously crafted to enhance your self-awareness, revealing blind spots and paving the way for unprecedented personal growth.

Don't settle for existing on autopilot! Expand your horizons and step into your full potential. Start your transformation today and witness the magic of self-discovery unfold!

Here's what you'll gain:

Unwavering self-awareness: Gain a deeper understanding of your strengths, weaknesses, and core values.
Empowering introspection: Dive into self-reflection and unlock hidden potential through insightful prompts.
Personalized growth roadmap: Chart your course for success by identifying your guiding principles and aspirations.
Increased emotional intelligence: Gain a clearer understanding of your emotions and their impact on your actions.
Fulfilling transformation: Embark on a journey of self-discovery and build a life aligned with your true essence.

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100th Day of School Puzzles With Solution - Fun 100th Day of School Activities

By The Students Palace

Puzzles are the best activities for brain teasing labyrinths, these exercises support learning through play by developing concentration and problem solving skills.

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( PDF + PNG Files )
Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper
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Unlimited prints
Great for kids, boys and girls

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Friday Check In

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.

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$1.50

Anxiety Activities & Stress Management Workbook: Worries Lesson & Worksheet

By All Therapy Resources

Empower children to conquer their anxiety and worries with the comprehensive "Anxiety Activities & Stress Management Workbook - Beating My Worries Workbook."

This invaluable resource, ideal for teachers, parents, and counselors, equips children with the tools and strategies needed to manage anxiety, stress, emotions and feelings, foster self-confidence, and cultivate a positive mindset. Using a trauma-informed and positive behavior support approach, this workbook takes a holistic approach to address anxiety, stress and promote emotional well-being.

KEY FEATURES:

Managing Anxiety, Worries and Stress: Help children gain a deeper understanding of their anxiety, worries and stress through reflective activities and explore the causes and impacts of anxiety.
Building Emotional Awareness: Learn about the different feelings and emotions associated with anxiety, worries and stress and develop insights into how emotions are connected to thoughts and behaviors.
Coping Strategies: Discover a range of effective techniques to use when feeling anxious, including calming thinking patterns, challenging negative thoughts, and relaxation exercises.
Body-Mind Connection: Explore the physical signs of anxiety and learn anxiety coping skills such as relaxation techniques, body cues, visualization, and exercise benefits to enhance overall well-being and manage emotions and feelings.
Activities and Worksheets: Engage in various individual and group lessons, activities and worksheets, including emotion matching, relaxation games, observation recording, and more to reinforce learning and provide practical application.

This workbook serves as a comprehensive guide to support individuals in managing anxiety, promoting self-awareness, and developing essential coping skills. Through a combination of informative content, reflective exercises, and interactive activities, children will gain the knowledge and skills to overcome their worries and thrive.

THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES:

- “All about me” reflective activity

- Why do you feel anxious – learning about your anxiety

- What is anxiety? – how anxiety can impact you

- What does it feel like to have anxiety – changes in body, thinking, behavior

- What causes anxiety?

- What can you do when anxious?

- How do feelings start? And activity.

- Learning about fight/flight response.

- Anxiety and your body activity – physical signs

- Calm thinking patterns

- Challenging your thoughts diary

- Calm thinking thermometer

- Body relaxation techniques and tips

- Exercise benefits and weekly exercise plan

- Body cues

- Visualization

- Anxiety observation recording chart

- Relaxation Game

- Mix and Match (emotions and body warning signs)

- Relaxation Activity Sheets

- Individual and Group Activities

- And much more…

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Responsibility Social Story

By Sign with me TOD

This product includes 1 social story that focuses on being responsible. Vocabulary that is reviewed and discussed in depth include – dependable, accountability, responsible, and irresponsible.

Students will also learn about the following – examples of being responsible, irresponsible behaviors, and how responsibility and irresponsibility differ from one another.

One social story that focuses on being responsible is included in this product as well. The social story includes comprehension questions throughout. Some of the questions require students to put their feet in the shoes of the character. This product encourages students to understand how someone needs to be responsible for their actions, not breaking promises to others, and following through. Being a good friend and including others are also reviewed in this product.

At the end of the product, you will find 4 role-playing cards that relate with being responsible. Students can role-play each situation and talk about how they would feel if they were in the situation.

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State Testing Encouragement Coloring Pages | Positive Affirmations

By Teach Savvy Store

Provide some testing motivation for students during state testing or any exam with these retro and groovy coloring pages featuring affirmations! These pages promote social-emotional learning, helping students feel more confident and centered during high-pressure situations.

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What's Included:

20 coloring pages with unique backgrounds and words of affirmation to encourage students before state testing or classroom exams

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Health/ELA - Media and Self Esteem

By Amanda G

How does media effect one's self esteem?

This package contains 6 lessons and a culminating task that will address this topic.

The package is meant to be taught over at least five lessons. With discussion, each page should easily fill a 45- to 60-minute lesson block.

Lessons include:

- definitions and discussion

- Influence of the Media

- self esteem and music videos

- what happens when a "beauty" company helps people see their beauty?

- evolution of an advertisement (print media/photoshopping)

- overcoming stereotypes and negative comments

- Think about how awesome you are

- Hand of friendship (culminating task)

There is currently no final assessment piece included in this package.

Each lesson, except the last, should be started with a gratitude journal page. The idea behind this it to help students see that they have a lot to be grateful for, regardless of what the media may portray to them. The journal pages shouldn’t take anymore than 5 minutes, max. For photo copying purposes, the journal page is placed before the worksheet, for any given lesson.

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Mood Meter - Social-Emotional Regulation

By Abigail J McClellan

This mood meter is a really great tool to use in the classroom. It was created with a specific layout that scaffolds emotions according to severity. It has students identify where they are on the mood meter and it shows what emotions they can work to channel to make their learning more productive! It is HIGHLY recommended to use in your classroom to help students regulate their emotions and feelings. This mood meter product comes with 4 versions:

1 – Full mood meter with mood (adjectives) + colors

2 – Mood meter with just color boxes

3 – Mood meter with colored quadrants (no specific boxes – perfect for students plotting emotions)

4 – Mood meter with adjectives only (students can color it themselves)

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Fathers day Puzzles With Solution - Fun End of the year Brain Games & Activities

By My Crafty Resources

Fun and Challenging Puzzles for Kids , These Worksheets can help improve fine motor skills, problem-solving skills, and visual perceptual skills.

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100+ Pages
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Large 8.5” x 11” designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper
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Great for kids, boys, girls, and teens

$17.46

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The Family: Understanding family dynamics and communication

By A Plus Education

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

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

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Social Emotional Journal Coping Skills Writing Activities for worry anxiety SEL

By April S Bash

This 24-page Worry Journal can easily be used for the classroom or individuals at home, of many ages.

The border art is designed to relax, and offer an area to color each day. Try coloring the flowers to match your mood for the day. (Refer to your Mood Chart for colors.)

24 pages include:
1. Mood Coloring Chart : 10 colors with coordinating moods, and clipart objects to color.

2. Mood Coloring Chart Draw your own items indicating the moods of each of them 10 colors.

3. Draw a picture of ....

4. Daily Mood Journal : simple lines for writing areas (print as many copies as needed)

5. Daily Mood Journal : decorative clipart writing areas (print as many copies as needed)

6. Today I Am ...…. write it out. : simple lines (print as many copies as needed)

7. Today I Am ...…. write it out. : decorative clipart writing areas (print as many copies as needed)

8. Let’s Get Grounded : 3-2-1 grounding techniques (answers can be as simple as “got out of bed,” etc.)

9. I Get Anxious.... (drawing, etc)

10. Worry Be Gone ...

11. My Anxious Body ....

12. I Can Fix It (including drawing)

13. Happy Place : draw/write ...

14. Common Worries : Give advice...

15. Worry Jar, Happy Jar : activity instructions

16. My Goals...

17. Grateful ... (NOTE: this page to be used for general worries, and not traumas, as we could never be “thankful” for anything trauma-related).

18. Worry Acrostic Poem

19. I Am Me...

20. Let’s Focus : Write/draw...

21. Daily Mantras : fill in the blanks

22. Compare & Contrast Worry

23. The Worry Monster : write & illustrate...

24. Worry Search : Word Search, 19 happy words & 1 worry

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Social Cues Activities | Body Language | Nonverbal Communication Activities | SEL

By Queen's Educational Resources

Social Cues Activities | Body Language | Nonverbal Communication Activities | SEL

About This Resource

**★ Topic: **Social Cues | Nonverbal Communication | Body Language

★ 62 pages

**★ Resource Type – **Activity Worksheets

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

**★ **Excellent for Grades 8-12

**★ **Google Slide Link

★ Detailed Answer Keys | Sample Responses

Items Included:

**★ 33 **Social Cues Activity Worksheets

**★ **Detailed Answer Keys | Sample Responses

**★ **Google Slide Link

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✨ This resource is included in the discounted Social Emotional Learning Activity Worksheet Mega Bundle!

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**Social cues **—both verbal and nonverbal— and body language are everywhere we look—often communicating more than words ever could. A raised eyebrow, crossed arms, a quick glance, or even silence can completely change the meaning of what’s being said. Sometimes, people need to “read between the lines” to fully understand the message. For students, the ability to recognize and correctly interpret both spoken and unspoken signals is an essential life skill. It helps them respond appropriately in conversations, build stronger relationships, and avoid misunderstandings.

This resource was designed to help middle and high school students strengthen their social awareness by identifying, interpreting, and responding to both verbal and nonverbal social cues in real-world situations. Whether it’s noticing sarcasm, decoding body language, or navigating subtle emotional signals in conversations or texts, these activities teach students to look beyond the words and understand the why behind them.

Students are also learning how to read between the lines, pick up on implied meaning, and understand the intent behind words, tone, and reactions.

With each worksheet, students build emotional intelligence, communication skills, and relationship awareness—tools that support not only social-emotional growth but also classroom success and conflict resolution.

Key Themes Students Will Explore in These Social Cues Activities:

▶ Reading Between the Lines
(Interpreting subtle messages that aren’t directly stated)
▶ Tone and Meaning
(How tone changes the meaning of a sentence in conversation or text)
▶ Recognizing Sarcasm and Passive Aggression
(Spotting when someone says one thing but means another)
▶ Identifying Emotional Clues
(Frustration, jealousy, discomfort, and more—without saying it outright)
▶ Cultural Awareness and Differences
(How people from different backgrounds use and interpret social cues)
▶ Text Message Interpretation
(Picking up on emotional tone and intent through written messages)
▶ Self-Expression and Misunderstanding
(How students communicate their own feelings—and what they want others to understand)
▶ Responding with Empathy
(Using social awareness to build trust and avoid conflict)
▶ Building Stronger Relationships
(Recognizing the power of nonverbal communication in friendships and group dynamics)

Covers topics such as:

**▶️ **Social cues and nonverbal communication
**▶️ **Body language and facial expressions
**▶️ **Tone of voice and emotional meaning
**▶️ **Eye contact and personal space
**▶️ **Recognizing sarcasm and mixed signals
**▶️ **Reading between the lines in conversation
**▶️ **Understanding cultural differences in communication
**▶️ **Interpreting text messages and digital tone
**▶️ **Emotional awareness and empathy
**▶️ **Responding to subtle social signals
**▶️ **Friendship, exclusion, and group dynamics
**▶️ **Miscommunication and conflict resolution
**▶️ **Self-expression and being misunderstood
**▶️ **Identifying emotions through behavior
**▶️ **Building respectful, socially aware responses

Activity Worksheet Topics include:

★ Social Cues Anticipation Guide (2 variations)

★ Social Cues Self-Assessment

★ Understanding Social Cues using Real-Life Examples

★ Reading Between the Lines

★ It's Not What You Say, . . . It’s How You Say It!

★ Rewriting Tone: One Sentence, Three Ways

★ Social Cues: How Would You Respond

★ Social Cues Check-In: Reflecting on How You Read the Room

★ Online or Offline? Understanding Social Cues Beyond the Screen

★ Can You Catch the Sarcasm?

★ When Sarcasm Sends Mixed Signals

★ Meaning Behind the Sarcasm

★ Text Message Conversation: Reading Between the Texts: Social Cues in Conversations

★ Text Message Conversation: Left Out but Not Saying It

★ Text Message Conversation: Hidden Jabs: When Sarcasm Crosses the Line

★ Responding to Social Cues in Texts (2 Worksheets)

★ The Unspoken Message: Recognizing Social Signals

★ Social Cue Spotter: Real-Life Examples

★ Quiet Clues: Recognizing When Someone Needs Support

★ Body Language Speaks: Understanding Social Cues

★ Social Cues in Action: What Do You Notice?

★ What's Behind That Look? Reading Facial Expressions and Body Language

★ Reading Reactions Through Social Cues

★ What Do They Really Mean? Interpreting Social Cues and Hidden Messages

★ Between the Lines: What Are They Really Saying?

★ Team Tension: Reading the Room in Group Work

★ Here's What I Really Mean . . . Exploring Your Own Social Cues

★ Signals of Stress: How We Show Discomfort Through Words and Actions

★ Culture and Cues: How Culture Shapes the Way We Communicate

★ How Culture Shapes Social Cues

★ Culture in Context: Reading Social Cues Across Cultures

**Answer keys | Sample Responses **are included to help you guide discussions, provide feedback, and ensure students are on the right track as they work through the activities. These keys offer clear examples and solutions to support both understanding and skill development.

Formats Included:

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Google Slides (digital)

Perfect for:

✔️ High School SEL

✔️ Middle School SEL

✔️ Social-emotional learning (SEL) lessons
✔️ Communication and relationship skills practice
✔️ English Language Arts tone and inference mini-lessons
✔️ Advisory, homeroom, or morning meetings
✔️ Counseling groups or individual reflection
✔️ Special education or speech/language sessions
✔️ Conflict resolution or behavior support lessons

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These activities go beyond surface-level conversations about body language and tone. Students are encouraged to reflect on real-life interactions, recognize subtle emotional signals, and consider how social cues impact communication, friendships, and conflict. From decoding sarcasm to interpreting text messages and reading between the lines, each worksheet promotes thoughtful discussion, emotional awareness, and practical skill-building.

The included **sample responses **make it easy to model critical thinking, support deeper reflection, and guide students through challenging social situations with confidence.

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The Two Sides of the Coin: Navigating Good and Bad Peer Pressure Situations!

By Inspired By MlG

Is peer pressure pushing your students in the right direction, or leading them astray?

This interactive activity equips students (grades 6 - 12) to navigate the tricky world of peer pressure!

Here's what you get:

39 engaging scenarios: Covering both positive and negative peer pressure situations (think: joining a study group vs. ditching class).
Good or bad? Analyze it! Students will dissect each scenario, explaining the pressure involved and its potential consequences.
Spark discussions, ignite learning: Perfect for individual reflection or lively group debates. ️
Benefits for students: Develop critical thinking, decision-making skills, and build confidence to say no. ✅
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Printable 100th Day of School Puzzles - Number Search with Solution brain games

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Hours of fun for themed Find The Numbers Puzzles lovers. enjoy by searching with family and friends with this exciting puzzle pages . All ages!

Find The Numbers Puzzle pages is perfect for those who want to improve their knowledge and have challenge during free times. This exciting Find The Numbers puzzle pages is the best gift idea for birthdays, anniversaries, graduation, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Valentine's Day, Father's Day, Secret Santa or any special occasion.

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Winter Break Feelings Check-In, 3rd, Holidays/Seasonal, No-prep Activities

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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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Winter SEL Color by Numbers - Mental Health Anxiety Growth Mindset Affirmations

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These winter theme growth mindset color by numbers with positive affirmations are a great creative way to support individuals to change negative self-talk into positive self talk.

Individuals are encouraged to repeat each affirmation as they color the corresponding number.

There are four winter themed color by number pages which include the following themes:

- Self-Love

- Daily

- Calming

- Empowering

For each picture, there are unique positive self-talk affirmations.

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Showing Compassion Social Stories

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This product includes 2 social story that focuses on showing understanding. Vocabulary that is reviewed and discussed in depth include – compassion, acceptance, show understanding, and communication.

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