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SEL Morning Meeting Slides | SEL | Google Slides | Morning Meeting Questions

By Queen's Educational Resources

SEL Morning Meeting Slides | SEL | Google Slides | Morning Meeting Questions

About This Resource

**★ Topic - **Morning Meeting Slides | SEL Reflection Questions

**★ **Covers 7 SEL Topics

★ 45 pages (w/ PowerPoint Slides)

**★ **PowerPoint and Digital versions

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

**★ **Social Emotional Learning

This resource includes:

**★ **42 SEL Question Slides

**★ **Reference Sheet with Questions (3 pages)

**★ **Google Slide Link

This SEL Morning Meeting Slides resource offers a meaningful way to kick off your day while supporting your students’ social-emotional growth. This SEL-Based Morning Meeting Slide product is designed to spark thoughtful conversations, build classroom community, and help students reflect on real-life experiences and emotions in a safe, supportive way.

This product includes 42 student friendly discussion questions—6 questions across 7 key SEL themes that teens can genuinely connect with. Whether you're using them during morning meetings, advisory, homeroom, or as daily bell ringers, these prompts give students a chance to slow down, speak up, and strengthen their self-awareness, empathy, and communication skills.

Each slide features a clear, open-ended question paired with images of mature, diverse individuals that high school students can relate to—making the experience more engaging, authentic, and connection-driven. The slides are thoughtfully organized by topic—making it easy for you to find just the right question for the day’s focus. Plus, a printable PDF overview of all 7 topics is included so you can quickly reference and choose the questions that best meet your classroom needs.

Each question is open-ended, relatable, and thoughtfully worded to spark reflection and meaningful conversation. Whether students are talking in pairs, writing in journals, or engaging in group discussion, these slides make it easy to bring social-emotional learning into your daily routine—no prep required!

What’s Included:

✅ PowerPoint file for easy classroom display
✅ Google Slides version for digital and distance learning
✅ 7 SEL Topics:

✔️ Decision Making and Values

✔️ Emotions and Mental Health

✔️ Goals and Motivation

✔️ Relationships and Communication

✔️ Self Awareness and Identity

✔️ Self Growth and Mindset

✔️ Social Awareness and Empathy

✅ 6 engaging prompts per topic (42 questions and slides in total)
✅ Visually appealing slides with diverse images of real people to reflect a wide range of student backgrounds and experiences

✅ A **printable PDF reference sheet **is included with a list of all topics, helping you quickly locate and choose the questions that best support your goals for the day.

Perfect For:

⭐ Middle and high school SEL lessons
⭐ Morning meetings or advisory periods
⭐ Homeroom check-ins
⭐ Icebreakers and community-building
⭐ Counseling small groups
⭐ Journaling prompts or class discussion starters

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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

Classroom Community
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Classroom Icebreakers Activity Bundle - Back to School - First Day Fun and Games

By The Classroom Globetrotter

Make the First Days of School Fun and Memorable with These Engaging Icebreakers!

Kick off the school year with this dynamic Classroom Icebreakers Activity Bundle designed to help students get to know each other, build classroom community, and feel comfortable in their new environment. Whether it's the first week of school or anytime you need to foster better classroom relationships, these fun and interactive games are perfect for middle and high school students.

These no-prep, easy-to-implement activities will have your students laughing, sharing, and working together, creating a positive classroom atmosphere from day one!

What’s Included:

  • Engaging Icebreaker Activities: Fun, creative games that encourage communication and teamwork among students.
  • Team-Building Challenges: Activities that require collaboration and problem-solving, helping students bond and feel comfortable with their peers.
  • Student-Centered Discussion Prompts: Get your students talking and sharing more about themselves in a structured and engaging way.

Key Features:

  • Build Classroom Community: Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where students feel connected and engaged.
  • No Prep Required: Simply print and go! These activities require no additional materials, making them easy to implement on short notice.
  • Versatile: Perfect for back-to-school, new student introductions, or any time you want to strengthen classroom relationships.
  • Fun for All Ages: While ideal for middle and high school students, these activities can be adapted for upper elementary classrooms as well.
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Fun Holiday Activities Bundle! - Social Studies | History | Seasonal

By The Classroom Globetrotter

Engage your students year-round with our captivating "Fun Holiday-Themed Activities Bundle! - Social Studies | U.S. & World History!" This comprehensive collection currently features 20 best-selling activities designed to infuse your social studies curriculum with excitement and fun across various seasons and holidays. Check out what's included below!

Back to School

  • Blobs and Line - Classroom Icebreaker Activity
  • Four Corners - Classroom Icebreaker Activity
  • Would You Rather - Classroom Icebreaker Activity

Halloween

  • Frighteningly Famous! - Historical Biography Project
  • Historic Headstone! - Social Studies Stations Activity

Thanksgiving

  • Feasting with Famous Figures - Thanksgiving Holiday Project
  • History of Thanksgiving - Crossword & Word Search Worksheets

Christmas / Winter

  • History in a Snow Globe - Social Studies Activity
  • The History Elf Project - Winter - Holiday - Christmas - Social Studies Activity
  • Winter Holidays - Christmas - Hanukkah - Kwanzaa - Crossword & Word Search
  • Guess The Wishlist - Holiday - Christmas - History - Who Am I? Stations Activity

Black History Month

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. and The Civil Rights Movement - Crossword & Word Search
  • The Civil Rights Movement - U.S. History Vocabulary Crossword & Word Search
  • The Civil Rights Movement - Funko Pop Biography Project

Valentine's Day

  • Mystery History Date - Valentine's Day - Fun Social Studies Research Activity
  • Historical Heartthrobs! Valentines from Famous Figures | Social Studies Activity
  • History of Valentine's Day Reading Comprehension & Questions - Holiday Activity
  • Valentine's Day Crossword Puzzle & Word Search Activity - Holiday - Winter

Spring Break / Summer / End of Year

  • Draw Your Own Sandcastle! Spring Break | Summer | End of the Year Activity
  • Biography on a Beach Ball! - End of the Year | Spring Break | Summer Activity

This is a growing bundle and will update as more products are created and included!

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"Four Corners" Classroom Icebreaker Activity - Back to School - First Day

By The Classroom Globetrotter

A simple icebreaker to get students moving, engaged, and connected with one another! Number the four corners of your classroom then follow the prompts on the presentation. Exit Ticket/Discussion included!

Save 30% when you purchase the Classroom Icebreakers Activity Bundle!

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Blobs and Lines Classroom Icebreaker Activity: Fun, Interactive Team-Building

By The Classroom Globetrotter

Energize Your Classroom with the Blobs and Lines Icebreaker Activity!

Perfect for the start of the year or any time students need a confidence boost, this interactive team-building game helps students bond, learn about one another, and establish classroom connections in a fun, low-pressure environment. Blobs and Lines is ideal for elementary through high school classrooms, building a sense of community and breaking down social barriers as students move around the room, responding to thought-provoking prompts and finding common ground with their classmates.

What’s Included:

  • Detailed Teacher Instructions: Easy-to-follow setup and facilitation tips for guiding the activity.
  • Prompt List: A versatile set of prompts covering interests, hobbies, and values, sparking both lighthearted and meaningful conversations.
  • Reflection & Debriefing Ideas: Thoughtful ways to wrap up the activity, allowing students to share what they’ve learned.

Key Features:

  • Engages All Students: Encourages movement, communication, and teamwork, making it especially effective for mixed personality types.
  • Customizable Prompts: Easily adaptable to fit various themes or to reinforce curriculum-related topics.
  • Builds Community: Creates a positive classroom atmosphere, helping students connect and build trust.

Perfect For:

  • First Day of School or Semester: Start the year off right with an activity that gets students moving and interacting.
  • Classroom Community-Building: Ideal for establishing a strong sense of belonging and teamwork.
  • Adaptable Use: Great for advisory periods, club meetings, retreats, and team-building workshops.

Save 30% when you purchase the Classroom Icebreakers Activity Bundle!

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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.

A HUGE thank you to the following content creators for making my product possible:

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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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All About Me Back To School Worksheet | No Prep | Self Portrait Icebreaker

By Elena Tenisi

This All About Me Self Portrait activity can be used in many ways! Great for Back to School activities, student of the month, icebreakers, and much more. It's really a great way for students to share about themselves in a fun and creative way. Resource comes with 30 different blank faces (15 boys, 15 girls)-allowing students to select characters that look like them.

Resource comes in two different formats-a prefilled mat that allows students to share a little about themselves and a blank mat-where students can choose to share what is important/reflective of them. Students can choose to write or draw in their answers. They can get as creative as they want with the blank faces and depict how they see themselves.

Prefilled questions include:

-Name

-Dream Vacation

-Pets (If students don't have pets, they can share what pet they wish they had)

-Favorite Movie

-Hobbies

-Birthday

-Family (Who is a part of their family)

-Favorite song

A HUGE thank you to the following content creators for making my resource possible:

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Group Fitness Bingo for Middle School and High School Physical Education Lesson

By Jennifer Arnold

Looking for a way to get your middle school and high school students to get excited for PE?

This printable group fitness game incorporates exercises that support key physical education goals for middle and high school students, including:

Cardiovascular Fitness

Activities like jumping jacks, burpees, high knees, speed skaters, and sprinting promote heart health and improve endurance.

Muscle Strength and Endurance

Strength-building moves such as push-ups, squats, lunges, planks, and tricep dips target various muscle groups, improving functional fitness and stamina.

Flexibility and Mobility

Exercises like inchworms, side lunges, and single-leg deadlifts enhance flexibility, range of motion, and balance.

Core Strength

Core-focused movements like bicycle crunches, leg raises, Russian twists, and glute bridges improve stability and overall strength.

Coordination and Agility

Movements such as fast feet, speed skaters, and tuck jumps develop coordination, quick reflexes, and body control.

Teamwork and Social Interaction

Group activities encourage collaboration, communication, and a sense of community while achieving fitness goals together.

Mental Health and Focus

Physical activity boosts mood, reduces stress, and helps students develop focus and discipline in their fitness routines.

This game helps align PE classes with curriculum standards by engaging students in a variety of exercises that promote lifelong fitness habits. It’s versatile, engaging, and adaptable for different fitness levels, making it ideal for middle and high school classes.

WHAT YOU'LL GET:

You'll receive a zip file containing 4 comprehensive files, ensuring you have everything you need to kick-start the fun. The package includes:

  • 80 Bingo Cards: Choose from full- or half--page sizes to best fit your group's needs. With such a variety, you can host multiple games or accommodate a wide range of group sizes.
  • Calling Cards: Featuring a mix of fitness challenges and wellness activities, our calling cards are designed to get everyone moving, laughing, and achieving their fitness goals.
  • Bingo Chips: Printable bingo chips add an authentic bingo game feel to your fitness challenge.
  • Instructions: No Prep! No need to worry about planning. We provide detailed instructions for both the bingo game and the exercises, making setup a breeze.

WHY YOU NEED THIS FITNESS BINGO GAME:

  • Instant Access: Get started right away with a digital download that puts the game in your hands instantly.
  • Flexible & Reusable: Print as many copies as you need for your classes, making it a cost-effective addition to your fitness toolkit. You can laminate the pages for longevity.
  • Engaging & Effective: Not only is it fun, but it also encourages physical activity in a creative and social way.

Transform your middle school and high school physical education classes with this fun Fitness Bingo Game.

This is a digital download. You will not receive anything in the mail. Please use a computer to download and not your phone. This file is for personal use only and may not be reproduced or sold commercially. I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations. But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.

Thank you! :)

-Jennifer

Copyright © 2024 ArnoldWellnessDesign

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Christmas Bingo Cards | English, Spanish, & French Christmas Bingo | 200 Cards

By Crafting Curiosity

Looking for fun Christmas Bingo Cards you can use to play Christmas Bingo with your whole class?

This English, Spanish, or French Christmas Bingo Card product provides 200 unique Christmas bingo cards to use with your class this Christmas! Christmas bingo is a fantastic game to play whenever you have a few extra minutes in class.

WHAT'S INCLUDED :

  • 100 Color Bingo Cards
  • 100 Black & White Bingo Cards
  • Color & B/W Bingo Call Cards: 37 Unique Images
  • Printable Bingo Chips
  • Spanish & French Call Card Options: Note - I do not teach either of these languages, so please see the preview to see if these cards fit the needs of your class!
  • Teacher Instructions
  • View Preview to See Examples of the Cards

BEST USED FOR:

  • No Prep Sub Plans
  • Christmas Party
  • End of Day Activity
  • Fast Finishers
  • Group Activity
  • Fun Friday
  • And so much more!

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Editable Morning Slides and Lesson Focus

By Visual Vibe

Start your day in the right way, with these digital morning slides. Use them for your morning meeting, morning entry routine and to support classroom management.

All text boxes are editable so that you can customise them to suit your needs and the needs of your class.

What's Included:

5 Slides for each day of the week.

Learning Intention and Success Criteria Slide.

WALT and WILF Slide.

18 Icons for specialist subjects, excursions and extra-curricular programs.

35 Daily questions/tasks ideas.

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Ring in New Year 2024: Thematic Middle School Classroom Bundle

By TooBookedUp

Bundle together five dynamic New Year's resources for an enriching learning experience in your middle school classroom. Here's a brief overview of each component in this comprehensive package:

New Year's Informational Text Set: Structure, Central Idea, Author's Purpose!
A collection of five diverse articles, each exemplifying a different text structure like Description, Chronological, Problem and Solution, Compare and Contrast, and Cause and Effect. This set focuses on Times Square New Year’s celebrations and includes STAAR-aligned questions on the central idea, author's purpose, vocabulary, and text structure.

Classroom Synergy: Resetting Expectations in the New Year – 4 Engaging Activities!
Kick off the new year with four activities designed to reinforce classroom expectations and promote a positive learning environment. This resource includes expectation role-playing, creating expectations posters, and connecting expectations to SEL with reflective writing prompts.

Global Bites: New Year’s Celebrations and Food Traditions – Inquiry Based Learning
Explore New Year's traditions and food customs from around the world with this inquiry-based learning project. This resource encourages research and presentation skills as students delve into diverse cultural celebrations and their unique culinary traditions.

Cheers to A New Year: How to Write A Toast Workshop
Enhance public speaking skills with this engaging workshop on crafting toasts. Perfect for New Year celebrations, this resource guides students through the process of writing and delivering a meaningful toast, fostering both creativity and confidence in public speaking.

Spill the Tea: 2023 Year in Review – Google Slides Photo Project
A fun and engaging Google Slides project that allows students to reflect on the year 2023. Students create a photo-based presentation, capturing key moments, trends, and personal experiences from the year, making it an excellent activity for New Year reflections.

This bundle is perfect for middle school teachers looking to add a mix of educational and engaging activities to their New Year curriculum. Each resource is designed to be cross-curricular, supporting skills in reading, writing, research, public speaking, and social-emotional learning.

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12 Valentine's Day & Black History Month Resources ELA Bundle Grades 5-8

By TooBookedUp

This bundle includes a great range of activities perfect for grades 5-8 for all of February!

  1. Speed Friending Activity: A dynamic classroom icebreaker designed for middle and high school students. It includes a comprehensive teacher protocol, an interactive Google Slides presentation, engaging conversation rounds with embedded timers, a note-taking sheet, and a reflection writing prompt. Ideal for building classroom community, enhancing behavior management, and fostering open communication.
  2. ELA Matchmaker Review Game: An 81-page ELA review resource covering synonyms, antonyms, figurative language, literary elements, and affixes & roots. It includes printable and digital versions for flexible classroom use, promoting interactive learning and critical thinking in literary concepts.
  3. Black History Month Digital Resource: A set of 45 Google Slides featuring 15 influential African American artists. This resource includes detailed informational texts, short videos, and interactive response prompts. It's a comprehensive tool for exploring African American history and art, ideal for daily classroom activities.
  4. Civil Rights Movement Song Analysis: Titled 'Harmony of Hope,' this resource integrates Valentine's Day and Black History Month themes for middle schoolers. It includes a Google Slides presentation and a comprehensive PDF packet, featuring analysis of seven influential Civil Rights era songs.
  5. GenZ Valentine's Day Cards: A collection of 24 unique, humorous, and inclusive Valentine's Day cards suitable for middle school students. These printable cards are gender-neutral, featuring relatable puns and high-quality graphics, adding a fun twist to traditional valentine exchanges.
  6. The Science of Crushes and Heartbreak: An educational resource that blends science with Valentine's Day themes, targeting middle schoolers. It includes an article, a mini-lesson in Google Slides, a graphic organizer, and analytical questions. This resource enhances understanding of text features and author's purpose.
  7. Valentine's Day Argumentative Writing Resource: A tool for grades 4-8 to enhance argumentative writing skills. It features 28 'Would You Rather' prompts, available in both PDF and Google Slides, to encourage debate and persuasive writing. Ideal for various classroom activities, including warm-ups and group discussions.
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Valentines Day Fun Activities Speed Friending: Community & Relationship Building

By TooBookedUp

Transform your classroom into a hub of meaningful connection with our "Speed Friending" activity - the ultimate icebreaker for middle and high school students. Perfect for New Year, Valentine's Day, the beginning of the year, or any time you want to strengthen the bonds within your class, Speed Friending is a dynamic and engaging way to foster community and enhance behavior management.

What’s Included:

  • Comprehensive Teacher Protocol: Detailed instructions, engaging dialogue suggestions, materials list, and tips for successful implementation.
  • Interactive Google Slides Presentation: A visually appealing presentation with clear directions, vibrant visuals, and embedded timers for each round of conversation.
  • 35 Engaging Conversation Rounds: Thoughtfully crafted questions that are perfect for pair discussions, ensuring every student is engaged and involved.
  • Embedded Timers: Keeps each round on track and maintains a lively pace, ensuring all students have equal opportunities to share and listen.
  • Note-Taking Sheet: Allows students to jot down interesting things they learn about their peers, fostering deeper connections beyond the activity.
  • Independent Reflection Writing Prompt: Encourages personal reflection post-activity, helping students internalize their experiences and insights.

Ideal For:

  • Middle and High School Teachers
  • SEL Coordinators
  • Beginning of the Year Activities
  • New Year and Valentine's Day Icebreakers
  • Classroom Community Building
  • Behavior Management Strategies

Speed Friending isn't just an activity; it's a powerful tool to break down barriers, build empathy, and create a supportive classroom environment. By encouraging open communication and mutual understanding, it lays the foundation for a positive and inclusive classroom culture.

Whether you're looking to reset classroom dynamics or just want to help your students bond, Speed Friending is the perfect solution. Get ready to witness the magic of connections being formed and the classroom community flourishing like never before!

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Spill the Tea: End of Year in Review GoogleSlides New Year Digital Resource

By TooBookedUp

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)

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Cheers to A New Year 2024: How to Write A Toast write workshop & public speaking

By TooBookedUp

Introducing "Cheers to the New Year: Writing Memorable Toasts" – an engaging and ready-to-use resource perfect for middle and high school English Language Arts and public speaking classes. This print-and-go product is ideal for your January back-to-school curriculum, offering a unique blend of writing workshop elements, cultural education, and public speaking skills.

Product Description:

Duration: Structured to span across four class periods, this resource includes:

  • Day 1: Introduction to the art of toasting and analysis of exemplar and non-exemplar toasts.
  • Day 2: Brainstorming session, guiding students through the creative process of crafting their toasts.
  • Day 3: Final draft writing, where students refine and perfect their toasts.
  • Day 4: Toast presentations, allowing students to showcase their work and public speaking skills.

Key Components:

  • Comprehensive Slide Presentations: Includes 25 informative Google Slides on the history and culture of toasting, and what toasting symbolizes today. Slides include clear directions guiding theteacher and class through the writing process. Designed for easy understanding and engagement, students can participate in popcorn reading and interactive discussions.
  • Toastmasters Video and Analysis: Engage students with a professional insight on crafting toasts, followed by interactive discussions and check-for-understanding questions.
  • Real-World Examples: Includes both a non-example and a successful example of toasts from popular media, fostering critical thinking and discussion among students.
  • Detailed Handouts: Four handouts guide the students from brainstorming ideas to drafting their final toasts. Includes sentence stems for easy differentiation.
  • Interactive Tea Cup Activity: A creative cutout activity where students write their wishes for 2024, doubling as a charming bulletin board decoration.
  • Presentation Rubric: A detailed rubric is included to assess student presentations, focusing on content, delivery, creativity, and audience engagement.
  • How to use resource guide included!

Educational Benefits:

  • Cultural Awareness: Students gain insight into the global tradition of toasting, understanding its historical and cultural significance.
  • Writing and Communication Skills: Enhances students' writing abilities, focusing on structure, creativity, and clarity.
  • Public Speaking: Develops public speaking skills, including articulation, body language, and audience engagement.
  • Social-Emotional Learning: Encourages self-expression and reflection, making it a valuable tool for SEL.

"Cheers to the New Year: Writing Memorable Toasts" is more than just a lesson plan; it's an interactive and multifaceted approach to learning that will captivate and inspire your students. Whether it's for a writing workshop or a public speaking exercise, this resource is sure to make the first weeks back at school both memorable and educational.

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

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Social Communication Skills Notes and Review

By Sign with me TOD

In this product, students will begin to understand what words mean to others, get students to learn to actively listen to someone telling them information or telling them to complete a task, get students to verbalize more clearly, and get students to effectively communicate. Students will work with a partner by following their partners directions, and after the activity, students will evaluate the easiest part of the activity, hardest part of the activity, and answering the question why communication is important when verbalizing or interacting with others, students will read communication starters using facial expression, intonation, and tone of voice, the importance of using facial expression, intonation, and tone of voice are discussed in depth when having a conversation with others, Examples of different tones of voice are included in this product. Students will practice saying an expression a few different ways so they can understand how tone of voice is important, when we are frustrated or annoyed about something our tone of voice changes as does our intonation and facial expression, therefore, alternative strategies students can implement in their day to day routine are provided for when they feel frustrated, and when talking to others, students will learn that by listening to their conversation partner that they will understand how they are feeling based on their facial expressions, intonation, and tone of voice.

This product can be used for 4th - 8th grade, but can be used for younger or older students depending on maturity and academic level.

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Get your students excited and engaged with the Ultimate Classroom Games Bundle! This comprehensive bundle is packed with six interactive and easy-to-use PDF slide presentations with FREE online versions (selected games). Whether you're looking for a classroom activity - to break the ice, spark creative conversations, or simply have some fun, this bundle has everything you need. Suitable for any school day, any school theme holiday/event.

Included in This Bundle:

1. This or That (PDF)

  • Engage students with quick and fun choices that get them talking and thinking. Perfect for sparking conversations and learning more about each other.

2. Would You Rather (PDF)

  • A classroom favorite! This game presents students with creative and thought-provoking scenarios, encouraging them to share their preferences (and discuss their reasoning).

3. Personality Quiz: Which Character Are You? (PDF)

  • Help students discover which popular character they most resemble. This quiz is a hit for getting students to reflect on their personalities in a fun way.

4. The Memory Game (PDF + Bonus: Online Version with Timer)

  • Test and improve students' memory skills with three rounds of visual challenges. Includes a link to an online version with a built-in timer for added excitement!

5. OOPS CLASSIC (Taboo-like Game) (PDF + Bonus: Online Version with Timer, Printable Cards, Game Tracker Sheet)

  • A classic game of wordplay that challenges students to describe a word without using "taboo" terms. Comes with an online version for digital play and printable cards for an offline experience.

6. OOPS BACK-TO-SCHOOL (Taboo-like Game) (PDF + Bonus: Online Version with Timer, Printable Cards, Game Tracker Sheet)

  • A back-to-school themed version of the OOPS game, tailored to get students familiar with each other and the classroom environment. Includes both an online version and printables.

Why You'll Love This Bundle:

  • Interactive and Engaging: Each game is designed to foster communication, critical thinking, and fun in the classroom.
  • Versatile Use: Perfect for icebreakers, brain breaks, or as part of a fun Friday routine.
  • FREEBIES / Bonus Features: Includes online versions with timers for digital play, plus printables for easy use in any classroom setting.
  • Ready to Use: Simply open the PDFs, display in full screen mode, and you’re all set! No prep required.

Perfect For:

  • Elementary, middle school, high school teachers looking to create a positive and engaging classroom environment.
  • Back-to-school activities, student bonding, and interactive learning.

Download today and make your classroom the place where learning and fun go hand in hand!

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Engage your students with "The Memory Game," the perfect icebreaker that sharpens memory and focus while fostering classroom interaction. This downloadable PDF includes a slide presentation with 3 rounds of visual memory challenges, each featuring 10 images that students must recall and write down. Also included is an easy-to-use answer sheet for students to record their responses.

Ideal for grades 3-12, this interactive activity encourages participation and helps students develop critical thinking skills in a fun and supportive environment. The game is easy to set up—simply display the slides in full-screen mode and follow the included teacher guide for seamless execution.

Key Features:

  • 3 Difficulty Levels: Choose from Easy, Medium, or Difficult versions to match your students' skill levels.
  • 3 Rounds per Level: Each round presents 10 unique images to enhance memory and recall.
  • Printable Answer Sheet: Students can easily record their responses.
  • Easy Full-Screen Setup: Detailed instructions for setting up the PDF in full-screen mode for distraction-free gameplay.
  • Versatile Use: Perfect for classroom icebreakers, brain breaks, or group activities.
  • FREEBIE: Link to online versions with timer (10s and 15s) are included

Why Teachers Love It:

  • Engages Students: Keeps students focused and entertained, making the first days of school fun and memorable.
  • Enhances Memory Skills: Helps students improve their memory and concentration through an interactive game.
  • Saves Time: Ready-to-use PDF with simple setup instructions, so you can focus on teaching.

Perfect for elementary and middle school teachers, this resource is a must-have for starting the school year off with energy and excitement. Download "The Memory Game" today and make your classroom a place where learning and fun go hand in hand!

Tags: memory game, back-to-school activity, icebreaker, student engagement, brain break, interactive classroom game, recall activity, PDF slide presentation, answer sheet, full screen PDF, elementary activity, middle school activity.

Copyright © OOPS! Math is Fun [2024]. All rights reserved. This digital product is the sole creation of OOPS! Math is Fun and is intended for personal use by a single individual only. Redistribution, posting online, resale, or sharing of this product, in part or in whole, is strictly prohibited without prior written consent from OOPS! Math is Fun. Any unauthorized use or distribution may result in legal action.

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