8th Grade Social Emotional Learning Printables (by date, latest first)
Not Today Pass for Classrooms - Passes, Classroom Management, Communication, Mental-Health
By Classroom to Curtain
Bring a touch of empathy and understanding to your classroom with our “Not Today” Passes! This thoughtfully designed tool is perfect for educators who recognize the importance of emotional well-being in their students’ learning experiences. Our product includes two printable PDFs offering passes in two convenient sizes: half-page and third-page, making them easy to distribute and use.
Product Features:
- Two PDF Sizes: Choose between half-page and third-page passes to suit your classroom needs.
- Fosters Communication: Encourages students to communicate their needs, teaching accountability and self-awareness.
- Flexible Use: Allow students to grab and fill out passes as needed, or allocate a set number per quarter, semester, or year.
- Supportive Tool for Educators: Provides a framework for understanding individual student needs, aiding in tailor-made teaching approaches.
- Guides Conferences and Check-ins: Use completed passes as insightful guides during student conferences or check-ins, helping you address specific concerns and support student growth.
Special Uses for Theatre and Drama Teachers:
In the dynamic world of drama and theatre education, students are often required to bring their whole selves to the table. However, pre-adolescents and adolescents can face challenges that impact their ability to participate fully. Our “Not Today” Passes offer a compassionate way to acknowledge these moments, while still promoting responsibility and open communication.
Ideal For:
- Teachers seeking to create a supportive and understanding classroom environment.
- Educators wanting to balance student well-being with educational accountability.
- Theatre programs looking to enhance student-teacher communication and support.
Get Started Today!
Empower your students and enrich your classes with our “Not Today” Passes. Purchase now and take the first step towards a more empathetic, communicative, and effective learning environment!
Purchase now and unlock a world of theatrical possibilities for your students!
How to Access
This product is delivered via a file download. You will receive links to access the Google Doc template. If you have trouble with the file please email me at classroomtocurtain@gmail.com.
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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
**Click on Preview for FULL bundle description!
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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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LET'S CONNECT:
UDL Worksheet: Engagement, Representation, and Expression (Kid's Mental Health).
By Art Shack by JB
This U.D.L. & Conferencing .pdf file is designed to be printed and copied for your students to use while assessing their assignment. Feel free to tweak a couple things for yourself to match your own lesson. I had students use this U.D.L. Checklist Worksheet to focus on Engagement, Representation, and Expression throughout the lesson. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.
U.D.L. & Conferencing-Kid's Mental Health.
By Art Shack by JB
Need an awesome UDL / Conferencing Activity? I have just the thing for you! These creative U.D.L. & Conferencing slides were designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. For this activity I reviewed what U.D.L. is and how it is used in my Art Room-and how it could be used differently in classrooms. I also reviewed how I conference with students: as a class, in a small group, and in a one-on-one situation. I used my pinch pot clay sculpture unit to showcase U.D.L. & Conferencing in my Art Room. I had students use the U.D.L. Checklist Worksheet to focus on Engagement, Representation, and Expression. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.
UDL Worksheet: Engagement, Representation, and Expression (Kid's Mental Health).
By Art Shack by JB
This U.D.L. & Conferencing .pdf file is designed to be printed and copied for your students to use while assessing their assignment. Feel free to tweak a couple things for yourself to match your own lesson. I had students use this U.D.L. Checklist Worksheet to focus on Engagement, Representation, and Expression throughout the lesson. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.
U.D.L. & Conferencing-Kid's Mental Health.
By Art Shack by JB
Need an awesome UDL / Conferencing Activity? I have just the thing for you! These creative U.D.L. & Conferencing slides were designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. For this activity I reviewed what U.D.L. is and how it is used in my Art Room-and how it could be used differently in classrooms. I also reviewed how I conference with students: as a class, in a small group, and in a one-on-one situation. I used my pinch pot clay sculpture unit to showcase U.D.L. & Conferencing in my Art Room. I had students use the U.D.L. Checklist Worksheet to focus on Engagement, Representation, and Expression. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.
UDL Worksheet: Engagement, Representation, and Expression (Kid's Mental Health).
By Art Shack by JB
This U.D.L. & Conferencing .pdf file is designed to be printed and copied for your students to use while assessing their assignment. Feel free to tweak a couple things for yourself to match your own lesson. I had students use this U.D.L. Checklist Worksheet to focus on Engagement, Representation, and Expression throughout the lesson. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.
U.D.L. & Conferencing-Kid's Mental Health.
By Art Shack by JB
Need an awesome UDL / Conferencing Activity? I have just the thing for you! These creative U.D.L. & Conferencing slides were designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. For this activity I reviewed what U.D.L. is and how it is used in my Art Room-and how it could be used differently in classrooms. I also reviewed how I conference with students: as a class, in a small group, and in a one-on-one situation. I used my pinch pot clay sculpture unit to showcase U.D.L. & Conferencing in my Art Room. I had students use the U.D.L. Checklist Worksheet to focus on Engagement, Representation, and Expression. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.
UDL Worksheet: Engagement, Representation, and Expression (Kid's Mental Health).
By Art Shack by JB
This U.D.L. & Conferencing .pdf file is designed to be printed and copied for your students to use while assessing their assignment. Feel free to tweak a couple things for yourself to match your own lesson. I had students use this U.D.L. Checklist Worksheet to focus on Engagement, Representation, and Expression throughout the lesson. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.
U.D.L. & Conferencing-Kid's Mental Health.
By Art Shack by JB
Need an awesome UDL / Conferencing Activity? I have just the thing for you! These creative U.D.L. & Conferencing slides were designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. For this activity I reviewed what U.D.L. is and how it is used in my Art Room-and how it could be used differently in classrooms. I also reviewed how I conference with students: as a class, in a small group, and in a one-on-one situation. I used my pinch pot clay sculpture unit to showcase U.D.L. & Conferencing in my Art Room. I had students use the U.D.L. Checklist Worksheet to focus on Engagement, Representation, and Expression. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.
Empathyactivities, 4th, School Counseling, No-prep, Activities
By Elena Tenisi
Walk in My Shoes Activity tailored for this Fall/Halloween season. Students get to jot down what it would be like for others to walk a day in their shoes.
A HUGE thank you to the following content creators for making my resource possible:
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Mental Health, 8th, Social Emotional Learning, Printable, Activities
By Elena Tenisi
Great resource for Mental Health Awareness Month! 30 days of actions students can take to pursue happiness. Enjoy!
A HUGE thank you to https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Cactus-Clips for making my resource 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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Gratitude Calendar, 3rd, Holidays/Seasonal, No-prep, Printables
By Elena Tenisi
We can all practice gratitude. This 28 day challenge allows students to identify one thing they are grateful for each day. They simply fill in each box with something/someone they are grateful for. Perfect for the Holidays or any day! Great for classrooms, families, whole school, etc. Resource comes in colored/black and white.
A HUGE thank you to the following content creators for making my resource possible:
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:
https://www.TeachShare.com/store/rainbow-sprinkle-studio-sasha-mitten
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.
A HUGE thank you to the following content creators for making my resource possible:
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Christmas Kindness, 3rd, Classroom Community, No-prep, Activities
By Elena Tenisi
'Tis the season to spread kindness! Students can draw or write how they can spread kindness during this Holiday season.
5 different themes included:
1. Santa
2. Snowman
3. Gingerbread
4. Girl Elf
5. Boy Elf
Resource includes colored and black/white versions
A HUGE thank you to the following content creators for making my resource possible:
Kindness Week | Superhero Printable Flyer
By Elena Tenisi
Super cute pull tab flyers for World Kindness Day. Help your students celebrate kindness week with these adorable superhero themed flyers. Can be placed in bathroom stalls, classrooms, libraries, staff lounges, etc. Resource comes with three versions; a flyer for students, a flyer for staff, and a flyer for the community.
The student version includes six different superhero's to showcase diversity (pages 1-12) Staff versions also include six different diverse superhero's (pages 13-24). Community version comes with one but depicts several diverse superhero's on the flyer.
Resource comes in colored and black/white versions.
A HUGE thank you to the following content creators for making my resource possible:
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