$5 - $10 Middle School Social Emotional Learning Activities (by date, oldest first)

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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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.

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

Stress management explores identifying stress as a process that takes place in the brain and body, identifying when stress can be helpful (eustress), when stress becomes overwhelming (distress), and emphasizes the use of coping skills to mitigate the negative effects of stress.

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.

Together these lessons create a comprehensive week of preparing students to effective manage stress and anxiety relating to tests and academics generally.

This bundle includes 3 presentations, 2 worksheets, a project, and a guide for each lesson.

In this accessible, simple learning sequence, explore SEL with children through yoga and mindfulness.

10 slides total, including links to download or learn the activities and printables referenced for FREE

mindful glitter jar

breathing activities

powerful poses

mantra/positive affirmations

CASEL's SEL framework

Can be used for PD or with students on a smartboard or on devices, or print individual slides

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

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)

Bundle of coloring pages and bookmarks with positive growth mindset quotes 80s 90s retro-themed pop art to help develop students' social-emotional intelligence.

15 coloring pages

8 different coloring bookmarks in two sizes
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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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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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• My Anger Management Workbook

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If you’re looking for an easy and effective way to teach kids impulse control, then the Impulse Control Mini-Lesson and Workbook is the perfect learning resource!

With creative illustrations, metaphors, and analogies that help reinforce self-control and impulse control skills, this mental health mini-lesson helps students succeed. No prep is necessary! This social emotional learning resource is full of psychoeducation material, worksheets, activities, and more to drive home the importance of developing these skills in today’s classroom.

If a student struggles to think before they act or has ADHD, this SEL mini-lesson can provide a great foundation for their emotional regulation. The engaging approach makes it easy for kids to master the fundamental executive functioning skill of self control and apply the concept to their own lives inside and outside of the classroom. This mini-lesson is perfect for counselors, SEL lessons, individual activities, or group work.

✎✎✎ Topics Covered:

• What is Impulse Control?
• Self Reflection Questionnaire About Impulsivity
• STOP & THINK Strategy
• Brain as a Remote Control – exploring our “buttons” and their implications and consequences.
• Exploring Actions and Consequences
• Making Better Choices – Emotional Regulation Strategies
• Think it Out Examples and Template
• Review Questionnaire

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• Self Esteem and Feelings Workbook
• Emotions & Self Care Workbook
• My Anger Management Workbook

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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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• Gossiping & Rumors Workbook for Teens 
• CBT Workbook - Thoughts Feelings Behaviors for Teenagers
• Self Esteem and Feelings Workbook
• Emotions & Self Care Workbook
• My Anger Management Workbook

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This Valentine's day craft activity bundle includes 4 February holiday printables that are ready to go, easy and require no prep

Great for:

1. bulletin boards
2. classroom displays
3. hallway decorations for valentines day and the 100th day of school
4. Valentine's Day writing activities
5. Valentine's Day letter writing

100th Day of School Craft

• When I'm 100 years old writing prompt and paper
• Matching graphic organizer included
• Engaging writing prompt for the 100th Day of School celebration
• Printable templates for easy organization and implementation
• Graphic organizer to reinforce organization and share ideas
• Ideal for classroom celebrations of the 100th day of school

Valentine's Day Self Love and what I love about my school

• Inspiring craft activity to promote self-love
• Encourages students to reflect what they love about their school
• Printable templates for easy distribution
• Students write on hearts and and focus on the positive aspects of themselves and their school

Writing Paper

• Adorable writing paper design including hearts, and spacing great for 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders.
• Perfect for notes to classmates, creative writing prompts, and journal writing, or letters to parents and teachers
• Enhances student engagement and encourages expression

Valentine's Day Mailbox Decorations for 2nd Graders

• Printable mailbox decorations for Valentine's Day class celebrations
• Designed specifically for kindergarten, 1st grade,2nd-grade, or third grade classrooms
• Students love decorating and personalizing their mailboxes
• print and go, no prep, easy implementation

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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.

Una historia, dos perspectivas: explorando la subjetividad y la empatía a través de narrativas de doble perspectiva

Descripción :

Sumérgete en el mundo de la subjetividad y la empatía con "Una historia, dos vistas", una colección única de ocho cuentos, cada uno contado desde dos puntos de vista opuestos. Diseñada para los grados 5 y 4, esta herramienta invita a los lectores a examinar situaciones familiares desde diferentes perspectivas, fomentando la comprensión, la compasión y el pensamiento crítico.

Cada historia presenta dos personajes distintos, como el tímido nuevo estudiante y el alborotador payaso de la clase, o el atleta decidido y el artista apasionado. Al presentar ambas perspectivas una al lado de la otra, estas historias invitan a los estudiantes a ponerse en el lugar de cada personaje, explorando sus pensamientos, sentimientos y motivaciones. A través de las historias, desarrollarán una mejor comprensión del papel que juegan la personalidad, las prioridades y las experiencias de vida en la percepción del mundo.

¡Pero el aprendizaje no termina con las historias mismas! Este recurso integral también incluye 20 actividades interesantes y preguntas de debate, lo que brinda a los maestros una gran cantidad de herramientas para profundizar las lecciones sobre empatía y toma de perspectiva. Desde análisis comparativos y ejercicios de escritura hasta juegos de roles y conexiones con el mundo real, estas actividades están diseñadas para ayudar a los estudiantes a internalizar los mensajes de las historias y aplicarlos a sus propias vidas.

Lo más destacado de “Una historia, dos vistas”:

• 8 historias cortas cautivadoras, cada una contada desde dos puntos de vista opuestos
• Fomenta la empatía, el pensamiento crítico y la apreciación de diversos puntos de vista.
• Incluye 20 actividades y preguntas de discusión para una mayor exploración.
• Adaptable a diferentes contextos de aula y estilos de aprendizaje.

Al explorar estas historias de doble perspectiva y participar en las actividades que las acompañan, los estudiantes:

• Desarrollar una comprensión más profunda de la empatía y la subjetividad.
• Reconocer la importancia de considerar múltiples puntos de vista.
• Fortalecer su pensamiento crítico y sus habilidades analíticas.
• Mejorar sus habilidades de comunicación oral y escrita.
• Promover una comunidad escolar más solidaria e inclusiva

“Una historia, dos perspectivas” es una herramienta esencial para cualquier docente que desee promover el aprendizaje socioemocional, la educación del carácter y el desarrollo de habilidades del siglo XXI. ¡Descárgalo ahora y observa cómo tus estudiantes se vuelven personas más comprensivas, empáticas y de mente abierta!

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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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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)

Recommended Courses:

• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
• Health Education
• English Language Arts (ELA)
• Psychology
• Advisory or Homeroom Activities

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This Social Skills Empathy Lesson and Activity Bundle, is a comprehensive and versatile resource designed to enhance social-emotional learning and promote the development of essential social skills. Students will enjoy the activities included in this bundle while building critical friendship skills.

Included:
☑Social Narrative
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►Print and Laminate this set for repeated use year after year!

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Foster meaningful connections and active listening in your classroom with this "Connection Circle" activity. Perfect for high school and middle school students, especially meant for close knit groups (band, choir, orchestra, cheer, pom, athletics, etc.) this resource includes 48 thoughtfully crafted questions designed to help students get to know each other better and practice respectful communication.

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!

This activity is always a huge hit with groups. Although it sounds simple, it is incredibly effective in fostering a supportive and connected classroom environment. Use it at the beginning of the school year, during retreats, or as a team-building exercise to create a positive atmosphere where students feel valued and heard.

Key Features:

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

Make every conversation count and create a welcoming classroom environment with this engaging and interactive activity!

Kick off the new school year with a fantastic set of 30 back to school activities, specifically designed for students in grades 3 through 6! This comprehensive back to school pack is the perfect resource to create a positive classroom environment, build connections, and inspire a sense of community from day one. These engaging back to school activities will help you establish a supportive atmosphere where every student feels valued and included, setting the stage for a successful academic year.

Key Features of Our Back to School Activities Pack:

1. Ready to Use Back to School Activities: Start the school year on the right foot with fun and engaging back to school activities that make every student feel welcome. These activities encourage sharing, connecting with classmates, and celebrating each student's unique qualities. Plus, they provide an excellent opportunity for you to get to know your students personally and academically.

2. Promote Self Expression from Day One: Encourage your students to express themselves by sharing their hobbies, interests, and aspirations. This not only helps you learn more about them but also fosters a sense of individuality and self-worth among students.

3. Create Stunning Classroom Displays: Many of these back to school activities can be transformed into vibrant classroom displays. These displays not only decorate your classroom but also showcase your students' creativity and personalities, providing a welcoming and inclusive backdrop for the school year.

4. Seamless Curriculum Integration: Our back to school activities are designed to give you insight into your students' abilities and learning styles. This information is invaluable for tailoring your teaching methods and ensuring each student reaches their full potential.

5. Inclusive and Diverse: The activities are crafted to accommodate students from diverse backgrounds and with varying learning abilities. This ensures that every student feels comfortable participating and sharing, promoting an inclusive classroom environment.

6. Save Valuable Preparation Time: As a teacher, your time is precious. These ready-to-use back to school activities require no prep work – simply print and go! This allows you to focus on what matters most: teaching and building relationships with your students.

7. Foster Positive Relationships: Encourage teamwork, cooperation, and mutual respect among your students as they learn about each other's backgrounds and interests. These activities are designed to help students build strong, positive relationships that will enhance their learning experience throughout the year.

Detailed Breakdown of These Back to School Activities:

Icebreaker Activities: Fun and interactive icebreakers that help students get to know each other and feel more comfortable in their new classroom environment.

Personal Reflection Exercises: Activities that encourage students to reflect on their goals, achievements, and areas for improvement, setting a positive tone for the year.

Team Building Challenges: Engaging tasks that promote collaboration and teamwork, helping students develop essential social and communication skills.

Creative Art Projects: Opportunities for students to express their creativity through art, with projects that can be displayed around the classroom to create a welcoming atmosphere.

Writing Prompts: Thought provoking prompts that inspire students to write about their experiences, dreams, and interests, enhancing their writing skills and self-expression.

Math and Science Integration: Activities that integrate math and science concepts, providing a fun and educational start to the school year.

How to Make the Most of These Back to School Activities:

Morning Meetings: Use these activities during morning meetings to set a positive tone for the day and help students start their day feeling connected and engaged.

Classroom Rotations: Incorporate these activities into your classroom rotations to keep students engaged and provide variety in their daily routine.

Homework Assignments: Assign some of these activities as homework to encourage students to think creatively and reflect on their learning outside of the classroom.

Get Your School Year Off to a Fantastic Start!

Get ready to watch your students connect, grow, and develop a sense of belonging with these 30 back to school activities. Whether you're looking to build a strong classroom community, inspire creativity, or get to know your students better, this pack has everything you need to make the start of the school year a success.

Looking for more fun back to school activities? Check out this blog post for additional ideas and resources to make your classroom a vibrant and welcoming place: Back to School Activities 2024.

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Looking for some hidden social and emotional lessons in your readers theatre? Does your class need a lesson on the importance of kindness, emotions, dealing with an inner critic or resilience? These scripts are perfect to work into your literacy lessons while delivering a message for your students. You could even perform these in your social and emotional learning lessons!

This bundle features 4 scripts that are fun but also deliver social and emotional lessons in them.

The Featured Readers Theatre Scripts:

The Kindness Crew

In this Readers Theatre script, your students will meet the unique characters of the Kindness Crew: Charlie, Grace and Emma, as they embark on a mission to teach Zog, an alien from Planet Meany, about the importance of kindness.

The Inner Voices

In this Readers Theatre script, your students will meet Emma and Liam, whose ‘inner champion’ and ‘inner critic’ accompany them for a day at school. Inner Champion offers positivity, encouragement and kindness… Whilst Inner Critic is negative, unhelpful and unkind.

The Emotion Busters

In this Readers Theatre script, your students will meet the unique characters of "The Emotion Busters": Happy Harry, Sad Sally, Fearful Fred, Frustrated Fran and Angry Alex, as they drink a potion to suppress emotions they don't like.

Resilient Riley

In this Readers Theatre script, your students will meet the unique characters of Resilient Riley and Non Resilient Riley. Resilient Riley steps up to date to day challenges, however Non Resilient Riley runs away and ends up feeling even worse.

Perfect for Years 3 - 6: Suitable for upper elementary/primary, these scripts can be adapted for various grade levels. The language is simple and easy to follow.

Engaging Dialogue: The witty and heartwarming dialogue in this readers theatre scripts keeps students engaged and eager to see what happens next, making it an excellent choice for classroom readings and performances.

Literacy centres or social emotional learning lessons: Perfect to integrated into your literacy centres or your social emotional learning lessons!

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By using these Readers Theatre Scripts you can create a positive and inclusive classroom environment while promoting important values such as kindness, empathy, resilience and listening to your inner champion!

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