$5 - $10 8th Grade Social Emotional Learning Activities

These lessons combined aim to prepare students to manage communicating their thoughts and feelings, even in emotionally charged moments.

Preparing for Social Situations teaches skills to think ahead towards challenging/new situations- working goal setting and self-management skills.

Expressing Feelings to Others teaches positive and negative forms of expression, organizing positive expression into steps, and encourages taking responsibility for your own feelings

Disagreeing Respectfully covers when it is productive to voice disagreement, when it is not, steps to handle both situations, and how to move past disagreement when it is not able to be resolved.

This bundle includes 3 presentations, 3 worksheets, activity suggestions, and a guide for all lessons.

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

Product Description:

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

Key Features:

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

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

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

Goal Setting | Goal Tracker | Smart Goals | Goal Setting Activities | SEL

About This Resource

★ Topic - Academic SEL Goal Setting | S.M.A.R.T. Goals

**★ **3 Comprehensive Activities

**★ **18 pages

**★ **Print and Digital versions

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

**★ **Social Emotional Learning

This resource includes:

**★ **Mapping My Academic Goals Packet

**★ **Academic Growth Tracker Goals Packet

**★ **Strengthen My Skills Goals Packet

**★ **Detailed Sample Responses

**★ 3 **Google Slide links

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Support student success with this Academic Goal Setting SEL Packet, featuring three comprehensive, student-centered activities designed to help middle and high school learners reflect, set goals, and take ownership of their academic growth. Each activity is built around social-emotional learning and helps students build self-awareness, make thoughtful decisions, and set realistic academic goals they can work toward throughout the school year.

These activities are designed to help students develop academic goal-setting skills through guided reflection, SMART goal creation, and actionable planning.

This resource includes:
✔️ 3 unique academic goal-setting activities (3 pages for each activity)
✔️ Print and digital formats for flexible use (Text boxes already created)

✔️ Detailed sample responses for every section
✔️ No prep required – ready to use

What's Included:

✅ Mapping My Academic Goals

**Focus: Reflecting on academic habits and setting general academic goals
Students complete an Academic Self-Check, develop a SMART goal, outline an Action Plan, and reflect on personal motivation and challenges.

Best for: Start-of-term goal setting, grade reflection, or academic resets.

✅ Level Up My Learning – Academic Growth Tracker

Focus: Improving learning habits and self-awareness
Students explore how they learn best, choose an area for academic growth, create a personalized SMART goal, and reflect on how to stay motivated.

Best for: Building self-regulation, metacognition, and growth mindset.

✅ Strengthen My Skills: Academic Focus Plan

***Focus: ***Strengthening a specific academic skill
Students select a focus area (e.g., note-taking, organization, class participation), set a targeted goal, and create a strategy for improvement.

Best for: Study skills units, student support programs, or academic interventions.

Benefits of Engaging in these Activities:

▶ Build self-awareness and reflection around academic habits

▶ Teach students how to set and follow through on SMART goals

▶ Encourage responsibility and ownership of learning

▶ Improve motivation, organization, and study skills

▶ Reinforce key SEL skills like self-management and decision-making

▶ Help students use feedback to grow as learners

▶ Prepare students for success beyond the classroom

▶ Easy to implement with no prep—ideal for advisory, SEL, or study skills lessons

Ideal for:

★ High school students (grades 9–12)

★ Middle school students (with scaffolding or support)

★ Advisory/homeroom periods

★ Study skills classes

★ SEL lessons or workshops

★ Academic coaching or intervention groups

★ College and career readiness programs

★ Students needing goal-setting support or reflection time

★ Special education or resource room settings (with differentiation)

★ Back-to-school or mid-year academic reset activities

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

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

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How to have better mornings is a yoga and mindfulness lesson plan that you can repeat over and over.

With breathing, mindfulness, and yoga poses, start your day off on the right side of the bed (or classroom)

• Social-Emotional Learning & Character Development Bundle

Enhance your classroom's social-emotional learning with this comprehensive Social-Emotional Learning & Character Development Bundle! This resource includes five engaging worksheets designed to build essential life skills, promote empathy, and foster a positive mindset among students. Perfect for educators, counselors, and parents, this bundle supports character education and helps students navigate their emotions effectively.

Included Resources:

1. 28 Character Traits with Synonyms & Emoji Visuals – A colorful reference chart that aids ELL/ENL students in understanding key character traits through visuals and synonyms.
2. Growth Mindset Reflection Worksheet – Empower students to embrace challenges, learn from mistakes, and set personal goals, fostering resilience and a positive mindset.
3. Empathy and Kindness Activities Worksheets – Thought-provoking prompts and relatable scenarios that help students explore empathy and kindness in their interactions.
4. Emotion Vocabulary Worksheet – A structured list of 20 emotions, complete with definitions and examples, to support students in articulating their feelings and enhancing emotional intelligence.
5. Positive Behavior Prompts Worksheet – Quick prompts and role-play scenarios that encourage students to identify and reflect on positive traits in themselves and others, fostering a supportive classroom environment.

This bundle is ideal for grades 2-8 and can be used in classrooms, counseling sessions, or at home. By integrating these resources into your teaching, you will cultivate a compassionate and understanding atmosphere where students feel empowered to express themselves and support one another.

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Embark on a journey of friendship, loyalty, and personal growth with this captivating collection of eight short stories, perfect for teaching social-emotional learning and character education in the classroom.

"Friendship and Loyalty: Stories about the Challenges and Rewards of Maintaining Strong Friendships" is a powerful tool for educators seeking to foster meaningful discussions and lessons on the importance of building and maintaining healthy relationships. Each story in this collection highlights different aspects of friendship, such as trust, empathy, communication, and standing up for what's right, making it an invaluable resource for teaching essential life skills.

As students follow the journeys of Emma and Olivia, Jack and Liam, Maya and Zoe, and other memorable characters, they will learn valuable lessons about the power of unexpected connections, the importance of reconciliation, and the strength that comes from supporting one another through difficult times. These stories also tackle important topics such as peer pressure, standing up for oneself and others, and the consequences of one's actions on friendships.

Each story comes with a vocab list (word, part of speech, definition), a selection of potential assignments, a breakdown of the story structure, and applicable Common Core and National Health Education standards. All stories are also available individually from the DEEPbyDESIGN store.

Friendship and Loyalty: Stories about the Challenges and Rewards of Maintaining Strong Friendship

1. "The Unbreakable Bond": Two best friends, Emma and Olivia, find their friendship tested when they are assigned to compete against each other in a school science fair. As the competition intensifies, they must navigate the challenges of remaining loyal to each other while pursuing their individual goals.
2. "The Long-Distance Friendship": When Jack's best friend, Liam, moves to another country, they promise to stay in touch. Despite the time differences and the challenges of maintaining a long-distance friendship, the boys find creative ways to keep their bond strong.
3. "The Unexpected Friendship": Maya, a shy bookworm, and Zoe, a popular athlete, are paired together for a school project. As they work together, they discover that despite their differences, they have more in common than they thought and form an unlikely but powerful friendship.
4. "The Friendship Fallout": Aiden and Ethan have been best friends since kindergarten, but when a misunderstanding leads to a falling out, they must find a way to reconcile and repair their friendship.
5. "The Loyal Sidekick": When Sophia, the school's drama star, loses her voice before the big play, her best friend and understudy, Lily, steps in to help. Lily must balance her loyalty to Sophia with her own dreams of being in the spotlight.
6. "The Secret Keeper": When Nate confides in his best friend, Luke, about a family secret, Luke must decide whether to keep the secret or risk their friendship by telling an adult who can help.
7. "The Friendship Game": Four best friends, Ava, Bella, Chloe, and Daisy, create a game to test their friendship. As the challenges become more intense, they must decide what's more important: winning the game or maintaining their bond.
8. "The Friendship Rescue": When Mia's best friend, Sophie, starts hanging out with a new group of friends who engage in risky behavior, Mia must find the courage to stand up for what's right and help Sophie see the value of their true friendship.

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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This resource will help your students/children with daily affirmations while practicing their cursive. This resource is an EDITABLE template that includes:

1. 126 pages total in PPTX format and can be downloaded into Google Slides.

2. Each of the 25 daily affirmations has a total of 5 practice sheets.

3. If you do not like the cursive font used, this resource is completely editable OR you can email me at bigeasyhomeschoolingmom@gmail.com with a font you would like to use and I will be happy to edit this resource with the font of your choice. Please note that some fonts may not transfer correctly from Google Slides to PowerPoint and may not be aligned when you download. This is completely normal.

If your students/children enjoy this resource, I would appreciate your feedback within 24 hours after purchase and download.

Thank you so much for your continued support!

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This product focuses on the following areas: Environment, natural resources, pollution, types of pollution - land, air, and water pollution, sanitary landfills, ways to reduce air pollution - ozone, smog, and acid rain, algae/red tides, ways to reduce air pollution, what things you should avoid that can harm the environment, how to reduce pollution, reducing water pollution, conserving water, ways to conserve water, recycle, reduce, and reuse, saving energy - solar panels, wind turbines, and how to save energy at home. Students are provided with notes on each of the above topics. Students will answer multiple choice comprehension questions and short answer comprehension questions independently or with support.

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Conflict Resolution Workbook for High School: Build Healthy Communication & Problem-Solving Skills (Teacher Cheat Sheet Included!) Empower your High School Students to navigate conflicts with confidence!

This Conflict Resolution Workbook is a comprehensive resource packed with engaging activities and real-life scenarios. It equips students with essential communication and problem-solving skills to tackle disagreements in healthy and effective ways.

Perfect for:

• Daily Lessons (SEL, Health, ELA)
• Substitute Teacher Plans
• Group Activities (Projects, Teams)
• Relationship Building (Friendships, Family, Romantic)

What's Inside:

• Self-Discovery Activities:

  • Pre-Assessment on Conflict Attitudes
  • Conflict Behavior Self-Evaluation

• Skill-Building Exercises:

  • Healthy vs. Unhealthy Conflict Strategies
  • Emotional Regulation During Conflict

• Real-World Applications:

  • Problem-Solving Scenarios (Friends, Family, School, Social Media)
  • Conflict in Group Settings (Projects, Teams)
  • Conflict in Romantic Relationships

• Reflection & Growth:

  • Personal Development Strategies
  • Tracking Progress & Goal Setting

Teacher Cheat Sheet Included!

This time-saving tool provides Sample Answer Guides for every section,

making it easy to:

• Facilitate classroom discussions
• Assess student progress
• Guide students through real-world scenarios
• Review self-evaluations

Learning Outcomes:

• Apply conflict resolution strategies in various situations.
• Manage emotions effectively during disagreements.
• Differentiate between healthy and unhealthy approaches.
• Develop problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Practice empathy and active listening for stronger relationships.

Aligned with Common Core Standards:

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1 (Collaboration & Building on Ideas)
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.3 (Evaluating Viewpoints in Conflict)
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.6 (Adapting Speech in Conflict Resolution)
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.1 (Writing Arguments for Conflict Resolution Strategies)

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Are you looking for engaging activities to foster classroom community and reflection? Do you struggle to find activities that will motivate your students to get involved? Then download this Bundle New Year 2024 Reflection Activity and Game resource! This is all you need to start the New Year on the right foot!

REFLECTION DISCUSSION/WRITING PROMPTS & TOP 10 LISTS

In this New Year or end-of-semester no prep, virtual or in-person activity, students reflect on times they persevered, their friendships, overcoming hardship, what they learned about themselves, grit, and other topics. In a reflect and share manner of participation, students will participate in small discussion groups, write about their experiences, and take a fun walk down memory lane as they complete the activity with an engaging Top 10 list.

LINE UP! NEW YEAR or END OF SEMESTER REFLECTION GAME

This is a fun and interactive game that encourages students to reflect on their mid-year thoughts and feelings. Perfect for building classroom community, learning about each other, and getting kids to talk and interact with each other! With this no prep resource, students will be given instructions on how to make a line in a variety of fun ways. They must talk with each other, sometimes communicate without talking, and rearrange themselves according to the prompt.

➟ EXAMPLE

Line Up....

• In order of how many hours you spent on social media last semester
• Based on how many hours you spent with those you care about
• In order of how many times you wore sweatpants to school
• Based on how much you complained last semester
• And so many more!!

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• Instructions for both resources
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Product Includes:

• 48 Diverse Questions: Covering serious, light-hearted, and reflective topics.
• Pre-Activity Discussion Questions: To set the stage for effective communication and understanding.
• Post-Activity Discussion Questions: To reflect on the experience and deepen insights.
• Clear Instructions: For setting up and facilitating the activity, including tips for managing group dynamics. The instructions walk you through every step making your job much easier!

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• Engages students in both serious and fun discussions
• Encourages active listening and respectful communication
• Easy to implement with comprehensive instructions

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This bundle combines general information of managing stress and how coping skills work to improve mental health with a lesson specific to testing anxiety.

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Coping skills explore multiple options for positive copings skills and encourages students to identify one that works for them. The lesson looks at positive vs. negative coping skills, problem-focused vs. emotion-focused coping skills, and how coping skills work to affect thoughts, feelings and actions.

Managing Testing Anxiety aims to give students the tools to feel prepared to manage the stress that may arise when preparing for or taking a test- working self-awareness and self-management.

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

What’s Included:

Pre-Watching Activities:

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

During-Watching Questions:

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

Post-Watching Reflection:

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

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

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

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

Skills Covered:

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

Why Teachers Love It:

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

Perfect For:

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

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

Additional resources with similar themes: 18-Day Disabilities & Equity Unit Grades 6+ Project, Essay, Assessments, Seminar

Groupwork Accountability Forms | Student Collaboration and Responsibility Tools

About This Resource

★ Resource: Groupwork Accountability Forms | Sheets

★ 10 pages

★ Resource Type – Worksheets

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

★ Excellent for Grades 7-12

★ Social Emotional Learning | Collaboration Tools

Items Included:

★ 10 Groupwork Accountability Sheets

★ Google Slide Link

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Keep your students on-task, responsible, and engaged during group work with this set of 10 Groupwork Accountability Forms. Perfect for middle school and high school classrooms, these worksheets provide teachers with a variety of tools to track individual and group contributions, encourage meaningful reflection, and ensure fair participation.

This resource includes a mix of whole-group accountability sheets, individual reflection forms, and peer feedback trackers, giving you the flexibility to choose the format that best fits your activity. Whether you’re running a short group discussion, a multi-day project, or a lab activity, these accountability forms help students take ownership of their roles and responsibilities while giving teachers a clear record of participation.

This resource includes printable and digital formats, making it easy to use in any setting.

With a mix of whole-group forms, independent accountability sheets, and peer feedback trackers, you’ll have the right tool for any collaborative activity.

✨ What’s Included

✅ 10 accountability worksheets that provide variety and choice for teachers and students.

✅ Whole-group accountability forms – all students contribute to one sheet, documenting roles, tasks, and progress together.

✅ Independent accountability forms – individual students reflect on their own contributions, responsibilities, and group participation.

✅ Peer accountability form – students provide constructive feedback and document the accountability of their group members.

These accountability tools are designed to:

**✔️ **Encourage equal participation and prevent one student from doing all the work.

✔️ Promote student reflection on effort, collaboration, and responsibility.

**✔️ **Give teachers a clear way to monitor group dynamics and individual contributions.

**✔️ **Build stronger groupwork habits that prepare students for real-world collaboration.

What Makes This Resource Useful

**✔️ It works for any subject area: **ELA, math, science, history, health, electives, and more

✔️ **Supports SEL and 21st-Century Skills: **teamwork, communication, and responsibility

**✔️ Flexible use: **great for project-based learning, labs, cooperative activities, or group discussions

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

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In this 18 slide PowerPoint,

learn about mindfulness and yoga breathing, proper nutrition, proper technology use, bedtime, and sleep hygiene, as well as an empowerment yoga pose series meant to strengthen and build confidence.

Can be used on the smartboard or on children's personal devices, or print individual slides.

The last slide has a link to download the healthy habits tracker for FREE

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Empower Your Students to Overcome Bullying with "The Power Within"

A Collection of Short Stories & Engaging Activities Designed to Spark Dialogue, Build Empathy, and Inspire Change

Are you seeking a powerful tool to address bullying in your middle school classroom?

"The Power Within: Stories of Overcoming Bullying" is more than just a book; it's a comprehensive resource designed to help you navigate the complex landscape of bullying with your students.

What's Inside:

• Eight Engaging Narratives: Captivating stories that explore various forms of bullying, including verbal, physical, social, and cyberbullying, from multiple perspectives – the victim, the bully, the bystander, and the supportive adult.
• Thought-Provoking Discussion Questions: Each story is followed by a set of questions designed to spark meaningful conversations, encourage critical thinking, promote self-reflection, and foster empathy.
• Creative Writing Prompts: Inspire your students to explore the themes of the stories through writing, allowing them to develop their own voices, express their understanding of bullying, and consider alternative perspectives.
• Action-Oriented Project Ideas: Empower your students to take action against bullying by engaging in projects that promote kindness, inclusivity, and positive change within their school communities.

Why Choose "The Power Within":

• Relatable and Engaging: The stories are carefully crafted to resonate with the middle school experience, capturing the attention of your students and making the lessons more impactful.
• Multifaceted Approach: The book addresses bullying from various angles, providing a holistic understanding of the issue and its complexities.
• Promotes Social-Emotional Learning: The activities and discussion prompts encourage students to develop essential social-emotional skills, such as empathy, self-awareness, responsible decision-making, and relationship building.
• Versatile Teaching Tool: Use the stories as individual reading assignments, springboards for class discussions, or the foundation for a unit on bullying prevention.

"The Power Within" is more than just a book; it's a catalyst for positive change.

Help your students find their voices, embrace their strength, and create a more compassionate and inclusive school environment. Order your copy of "The Power Within: Stories of Overcoming Bullying" today!

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Discover the transformative power of self-care with our engaging and thought-provoking workbook, designed to help you recharge your mental, emotional, and physical battery. This comprehensive resource is a must-have for anyone seeking to enhance their well-being and find balance in their lives.

Delve into a journey of self-exploration as you explore the following empowering topics:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of stress and its impact on your body, unraveling its effects on your overall well-being.
• Identify the unique stressors in your life through an interactive worksheet, allowing you to pinpoint areas for growth and improvement.
• Explore the intricate relationship between stress and your energy levels, understanding how stress affects your battery's charge.
• Define the concept of recharging, embracing the importance of self-care and its role in maintaining balance.
• Recognize the factors that drain your battery, engaging in reflective exercises to identify and address energy drainers.
• Develop self-awareness of your personal signs of "shutdown," allowing you to proactively prevent burnout and exhaustion.
• Assess your current recharge activities using the Recharge Activities Questionnaire, creating a personalized summary list of revitalizing practices.
• Continuously monitor and nurture your battery's well-being through the Battery Self-Check Daily Questionnaire, staying attuned to your energy levels.
• Establish sustainable habits with a Weekly Recharge Schedule, ensuring consistent self-care practices that align with your needs.
• Utilize a handy craft section that provides quick reference to your Top 5 recharge strategies, offering instant inspiration and guidance.

Embrace this versatile workbook as a valuable addition to your self-care routine, empowering you to prioritize your well-being and recharge your energy. Whether you're an individual seeking personal growth or a professional looking to support others, this resource offers a wealth of reflective exercises and practical strategies.

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In this product about physical fitness, students will learn about the different sports and activities that they can participate in, students will learn about the benefits of physical activity, blood pressure - things that can increase blood pressure and what blood pressure is, health fitness reviews - heart, lungs, muscles, and joints and how to maintain each of these is reviewed, cardiorespiratory endurance and the meaning is reviewed, what the heart rate is and students will also learn how to determine their heart rate, students will learn how they can improve cardiorespiratory endurance at home or in school, students will also learn what muscular endurance is, how to improve it, and the benefits of improving muscular endurance, what is flexibility and examples of how to be flexible, what is body composition, fat tissue, and lean tissue and how they are important in the body, students will learn about muscular strength and what they can do to improve muscular strength. Students will also learn about the 6 major fitness skills are, their meanings, and examples - agility, balance, coordination, reaction time, speed, and power, what the President's challenge is and what events are included in this event are all covered. Different kinds of workouts are discussed and reviewed along with examples - low-intensity physical activities, moderate-intensity physical activities, and vigorous-intensity physical activities and how they differ from each other, aerobic activities and examples, the process of a workout is reviewed - the warm up, target heart rate, specific exercises, training, overload, progression, and frequency, and what each of these terms mean. Students will also learn what FIIT means - Frequency, intensity, time, and type of exercise, and the importance of setting health goals - students will have time to do this in this product.

Throughout the product, students will answer comprehension questions that relate with the material that is carried out on each slide. Students can complete this as a group, independently, with a partner.

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