Pre-K Social Emotional Learning Activities

Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to add classical music to your classroom or homeschool? Classical music has been shown to provide numerous benefits for children, including reducing stress, improving focus and concentration, and increasing creativity. These activities are great for music appreciation and also help build social-emotional skills! Great for adding to your sub plans.

Classical Fairy Tale listening sheets combine music appreciation with a storybook theme! Students compose their wondrous tales by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar fairy tale objects inspired by the music. There’s also a drawing box for students to capture a scene from their imaginations. Discuss and display for further engagement!

Learning Objectives

• increased knowledge of composers from different backgrounds
• observe emotional influences within a composition
• familiarity with the composer's works
• ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of music
• identify different instrument sounds
• social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within the music
• creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

There are no wrong answers, and no musical training is required. Just print and play! Music is available on YouTube or your preferred streaming service.

This activity pack features one music selection from the Excited | Social Emotional Activity Pack!

Featured Music:

1. William Tell Overture - Gioachino Rossini

Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬

Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!

This packet gives you the resources needed to set up a Calming Corner in your classroom or home. Calming Corners help children deal with their BIG feelings and gain self-regulation skills while they calm down. A Calming Corner can provide children with a safe place to process their emotions and regulate their responses. The Calming Corner can help children de-escalate emotions and anxiety before these feelings become overwhelming. It can also help children filter out sensory information and regain emotional balance.

What’s Included?

Guide for Teachers or Parents

Printable Book “I Can Calm Down” (In Color and B/W)

“Feelings and Emotions” Cards (These cards are my #1 BEST SELLER on TeachShare)

“How do you feel?” Poster

Directions for Yoga Poses

Printable Yoga Cards

Instructions for Calming Breaths

Printable Calming Breath Cards (Can also be used as a poster)

Directions for Making Sensory Bottles

Recipe for Homemade Playdough

Printable Playdough Mats

Help students identify and express emotions with this engaging Volcano Feelings Poster! This interactive tool is perfect for calming corners and emotional check-ins in the classroom.

Contents:
Feelings Poster – A visual tool for students to share their emotions.
12 Emotion Cards – Includes happy, sad, mad, surprised, scared, tired, silly, bored, anxious, loved, sick, and crying.
8.5x11 Format – Easy to print, laminate, and use.

Why You’ll Love This Product:
✅ Encourages Emotional Awareness – Helps students recognize and communicate their feelings.
✅ Supports Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) – A great tool for self-regulation and emotional expression.
✅ Perfect for Calming Corners – Gives students a dedicated space to express emotions.
✅ Easy to Set Up – Just print, laminate, cut, and start using!

Who This Product Is For:
Preschool & Elementary Teachers – Build a safe and supportive classroom environment.
School Counselors & SEL Coaches – Reinforce emotional intelligence and self-regulation.
Special Education & Intervention Specialists – Support students with emotional and sensory needs.
Homeschool Educators – Create an emotion-focused learning space at home.
Daycares & Therapy Centers – Promote healthy emotional expression for young learners.

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Adaptive Books & followup materials focused on following directions.

Following Directions: Adaptive books are interactive, as students will match the corresponding icon to each page. The books 2 levels and they are in color and in black and white. Level 1: short paragraph about different scenarios in which students need to follow directions (bathroom, dismissal, computer, work, snack, recess, & games. Level 2: book contains repetitive text "I will listen to my teacher when ....".

Following Directions Supplemental worksheets: Print and go worksheets! They are designed for student who need additional practice with simple directions. Use these during direct instruction & after reading the adaptive stories.

•Match direction to picture

•Match picture to picture

•Following directions with colors

•Following directions with positions.

These books do require some prep work, however once you have them made you can reuse for years to come! I have utilized adaptive books with students who have a wide range of skills & they can be an excellent motivator. I hope you enjoy and please reach out with any questions!!

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❤️Are you looking for a fun way to encourage social emotional development, support your students' mental health and emotional well-being this holiday season? If your students love Christmas gingerbread activities, this hands-on holiday cookie resource provides meaningful opportunities to learn, identify, discuss, and practice feelings & emotions through play!

✏️It includes 30 differentiated play dough mats! Simply print, laminate, or place in a page protector folder and add play dough! Students may also use a dry-erase marker to trace, write, and draw!

✏️It also includes 40 feelings & emotions vocabulary cards and 7 differentiated pages of worksheets.

✏️Great for literacy centers, sub tub, individual, small group, partner work, early finishers, or extra practice at home for your preschool, kindergarten,1st grade or 2nd grade learners!

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✅Includes: (42 pages)

☑ Trace and draw (20 pages)

☑ Write and draw (5 pages)

☑ Draw (5 pages)

☑ Feelings vocabulary flashcards (5 pages - 40 cards)

☑ "Cookie Feelings!" worksheets - (3 pages)

☑ "How are You?" worksheets - (4 pages)

✅Bonus: (42 pages)

☑ Black & white set (42 pages)

✅Feelings included:

• afraid
• bored
• calm
• confused
• curious
• disgusted
• excited
• frustrated
• happy
• jealous
• lonely
• loved
• nervous
• proud
• sad
• sorry
• sorry
• surprised
• tired
• worried

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⭐️Looking for more play dough resources?

Play Dough Mats Growing Bundle

⭐️Looking for more social-emotional resources?

Social-Emotional Learning Bundle
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Discover the ultimate resource for helping your child master the art of calm with our Baby Animal Breathing Exercises, Finger Tracing Calm Down Cards. This 16 card set (plus instructions) is specifically designed to nurture mindfulness for kids and provide a fun, interactive tool for meditation activities and emotion regulation.

Included in this bundle are a variety of baby animals and sea creatures that capture children's interests and imaginations. Each card invites kids to trace their fingers along paths that encourage focused breathing and mindfulness. This simple yet effective technique is a proven anxiety tool for kids, helping them learn how to regulate their feelings and find tranquility in moments of stress.

Perfect for any calm down corner, these cards serve as a practical aid in teaching children how to manage anxiety and stress through controlled breathing. They are ideal for both home, therapy or counseling office and classroom settings, providing a valuable support system for children as they learn to navigate their emotions.

Each card is crafted with care, ensuring that the path is easy to follow and perfectly suited to little hands.

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"Explore Emotions Worksheet: Have fun while learning about 12 emotions and feelings! Draw different expressions on plain faces - Happy, Sad, Afraid, Excited, Angry, Silly, Scared, Shy, Surprised, Proud, Worried, and Content. Practice tracing the letters to spell out each emotion & feeling. Let your creativity and learning shine!"

Emotions are BIG in preschool classrooms and at home! In order to learn and grow, children first need to be able to express how they feel and why they feel that way. Placing an emphasis on social emotional learning will help equip your students with skills to become better learners and ultimately better people. This learning unit has been designed with children aged 3 to 4 years old in mind, and contains 10 games, drawing activities and crafts to engage learners**.**

Play and Purposes Feelings unit focuses on:

• Using picture books to share real life examples of how we can understand and express our emotions
• Practicing expressing feelings individually, in pairs, small groups, and as a whole class
• Learning about feelings, identifying them, and expressing them through playing games, writing, and creative expression

The 10 lessons included in this unit include 5 activity types:

• Read and React Group Lessons
• Play in a Small Group 
• Read and Respond Drawing
• Let’s Play All Together
• Craft and Create

The 2 week unit focuses on fear and what feelings look like in those around us. Many lessons contain ways to scaffold the learning to your students and allow for the most learning to take place as possible! 

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Hello! Thank you for coming on this journey or learning to incorporate yoga and mindfulness into your work with preschoolers. I believe there is a special combination that consists of three parts: self-care, practice, and material support. This packet has a mixture of all three.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• Self-care

• Breathing Exercises

• Yoga Poses/Activities (spring yoga poses - 6 total)

• Yoga Songs

• Daily Practice Journal

• Breathing & Meditation Poster

• Spring Sequence Poster

• Yoga Sequence Cards

YOGA CARDS:

1. Print the yoga pose card deck.

2. Cut out each pose card.

3. Tape or glue on a 4x6 index card or

card stock.

(Optional: Laminate the cards so they

last longer)

Are Back to School Activities for Kindergarten at the top of your list right now? Are you also looking for engaging and hands-on math and literacy centers for your learners? Well, these Back to School Math and Literacy Centers are perfect for some Hands-on Back to School Activities for your Kindergarten learners. Each Back to School Center provides the perfect way to incorporate math, literacy and fine-motor skills into your everyday learning centers!

This Kindergarten Back to School Activity Bundle currently contains 28 resources with tons of math and literacy centers and activities including matching games, puzzles and clip cards. The activities include development of fine motor skills, recognizing the alphabet and numbers, and matching activities, ensuring there are activities for learners of all abilities. For a detailed look at all the Hands-on Back to School Activities included in this resource, please look at the preview above.

Black and White versions of all the activities are included wherever possible, except for those which include color as part of the activity.

What You Get In This Bundle: 

1. Alphabet Matching Activity
2. Beginning Sounds Match-up
3. Number Sense Match-up
4. Build a Silly School Sentence
5. CVC Word Mat
6. Non-Standard Measurement Mats
7. Color Sort and Match Activity
8. Count and Match
9. Alphabet Clip Cards
10. Number Clip Cards
11. Medial Sound Sort
12. Matching Emotions
13. Sequencing Puzzles (Only in Color)
14. Alphabet Tracing Strips
15. Crayon Alphabet Flip and Trace
16. Crayon Number Flip and Trace
17. Fine Motor Tracing
18. Math Mystery Puzzles
19. Number Tracing Strips
20. Paint Splat Patterns
21. Pencil Rhyming Puzzles
22. 2D Shape Sorting Mats
23. Literacy Mystery Puzzles
24. Ten Frame Mats
25. Addition and Subtraction Task Cards
26. Playdough Counting Mats
27. Spot the Difference - Visual Discrimination
28. Syllable Sort

How To Use These Hands On Activities 

• Print activities on cardstock and/or laminate them for sturdiness 
• Implement as small group activities or independent work 
• Implement during literacy and math centers

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Explore the importance of following school rules and respecting others with "School Rules: Learning to Follow and Respect." From listening to your teachers and being kind to your classmates, to raising your hand and taking responsibility for your actions, this guide covers all the essential aspects of school etiquette. Learn how to create a positive learning environment by following classroom rules, keeping your hands and feet to yourself, and showing empathy towards others. With practical tips and advice, this resource will help students navigate the world of school with confidence and respect. Start your journey towards a successful school year today!

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This Goodbye Gift Memory Book is a fun way for classmates to share memories and say goodbye to a student moving away. It includes pages with fun designs and simple prompts, making it easy for everyone to write messages, draw, and create a special keepsake.

Feelings, Feelings Chart, Feelings Check-In, Checklist – This interactive resource is perfect for helping children express their emotions and identify areas of discomfort. "Where Do You Feel Pain?" is designed for teachers, counselors, and parents to support kids in understanding their physical and emotional well-being.

This resource includes:

• A large body diagram for children to mark areas of pain or discomfort.
• A feelings chart to help kids associate their emotions with physical sensations.
• A check-in checklist to encourage self-awareness and communication.
• Bright, colorful visuals to engage young learners.

Perfect for:

• Classroom emotional check-ins.
• Therapy and counseling sessions.
• Teaching body awareness and fostering self-expression.

Support children in identifying their feelings and needs with this easy-to-use, kid-friendly tool!

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

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Are you eager to introduce the vital executive functioning skill of troubleshooting to young children in an engaging and interactive manner? "My Troubleshooting Triceratops“ lesson and craft is an creative resource crafted to spark the problem-solving abilities of young minds. This toolkit is superbly suited for educators, school counselors, and parents who are keen to blend a captivating story with hands-on tips and a raft activity, making the learning process about troubleshooting both enjoyable and memorable.

"My Troubleshooting Triceratops" lesson and craft is meticulously designed to guide children through the steps of identifying and solving problems. It includes an adorable narrative about a Triceratops who becomes a problem-solving hero, complemented by a tip sheet filled with straightforward strategies, and an interactive cut & paste craft activity. This resource is an excellent addition to any classroom, counseling session, or at-home educational setting, offering a comprehensive method for teaching this essential executive functioning skill.

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• Engaging Story to Read: Follow the adventures of a Triceratops who learns the value of looking at problems and finding ways to fix them. The story is written in clear, accessible language that will resonate with children.
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This Thanksgiving Activities Bundle is more than just worksheets; it's a collection of fun, fall-themed activities that will keep your kids entertained and engaged throughout the Thanksgiving season. Whether you're a parent or a teacher, this bundle is the perfect way to ensure your little ones are amused and excited during this special time of year

Featuring coloring, counting, matching, and more, This Bundle offers a wide variety of activities that are not only enjoyable but also educational. It's a fantastic way to keep kids engaged on Thanksgiving and provide them with a range of hands-on experiences

You'll discover beautiful bulletin board displays and crafts that students will be proud to take home. It's the perfect opportunity to combine creativity, learning, and the joy of Thanksgiving in one package

Activities included in this printable Bundle:

- All About Thanksgiving

- Gratitude Jar

- Thanksgiving Handprint Art

- Thanksgiving Banners

- Thanksgiving Play Dough Mats

- Thanksgiving Gift Card Holder

- Thankful Pumpkin Pie Spinner Wheel

- Turkey Name Craft

- I am thankful Banners

- Thanksgiving Count and Clip Cards

- Gratitude Tree

- Build a Turkey Activity

- Thanksgiving Gratitude Cards

- Thanksgiving Gift Tags

- Thanksgiving Posters

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Looking for fun activities to keep your early and fast finishers busy? Squiggle Stories are a fun activity that lets your kiddos complete a picture drawing and write their own creative story. If you're looking for FUN activities to incorporate during downtime or on "think outside the box Thursdays" then look no further! Perfect for K-2, These finish the picture drawing worksheets with Primary Writing Lines will help your students to think outside the box and get creative! These activities are designed to let your student’s imagination take the lead!

Perfect for:

• morning meetings
• brain breaks
• sub-work
• indoor recess
• snack time
• morning work
• early finishers
• mindfulness activities
• free choice
• Think Outside the Box Thursdays
• decompress after testing
• end of year

If you like these, don't forget to check out the Early Finishers Independent Activity Packet BUNDLE, which features 7 sets of activities (22 total) Find it here.

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This product includes tips and activities to help students cope when overcome with stress, anger, or difficulties. The emotions, gratitude and forgiveness and how to express both of these are reviewed in this product. Students can answer questions such as what are you lucky to have?, what is your favorite toy?, and what is the best thing you have done with your family? by circling them in the product. Resource Management is also covered in this product - what, when, and where to ask for help for self and others, and how to ask for help for self and others. Students will identify and express a variety of feelings, demonstrate the use of I-messages to express feelings honestly and effectively, and identify the words that are commonly used in I-messages. an I-message/statements sheet for students to fill out is included in this product, and a list of coping skills is provided to share with students. Students are also able to add onto the list of coping strategies provided. A coping skill bookmark template is included for students to draw/write down coping skills on a bookmark that they can look at in times of feeling stressed/upset. Building trust activity ideas are provided in this product for students to build trust with others they know well, tips for students to interact with school counselors, social workers, and school psychologists are also included in this product. Students will learn who to trust and how they can trust them. Students are also provided with the opportunity to draw who they trust or write down their names as well.

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This St. Patty's Day craft and activity is perfect for a March Bulletin Board. A St. Patrick's Day Craft and Activity is perfect for making this month fun and decorative. This St. Patrick's Day craftivity makes an excellent classroom SEL (social emotional learning) lesson aswell. This was made for kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade classes.

*This makes a great social emotional lesson by focusing on what kids are thankful for and appreciate about themselves and their lives.

*Research shows that students who practice gratitude and thankfulness all year long feel better, are happier and act more appreciative

Social emotional learning lesson that focus on:

GRATITUDE
APPRECIATION

THANKFULNESS

Get the Matching Writing paper for only $1 that goes with this St. Patrick's Day craft: Student use the words they wrote on the coins to create sentences:

Writing paper to match

What you get:

3 picture options:

• Leprechaun
• pot of gold
• Lucky Hat

2 "LUCKY" options:

• coins
• Shamrocks

Directions:

1. Students brainstorm all the things that make them "lucky" and what they appreciate and have gratitude for. Write answers on gold coins in marker
2. Color lucky coins / shamrock / leprechaun / pot of gold picture
3. Cut gold coins or shamrocks and glue

Whether you're looking to decorate your classroom with leprechaun-themed decor or brightening up the hallway with March themed crafts, this printable provides endless opportunities for appreciation and gratitude in the month of March. This adorable craft activity requires no prep and not additional materials... simply print, teach, and have students create

This St. Patty's Day Craft and Activity is perfect for kindergarten, 1st grade and 2nd grade. Simply add this adorable leprechaun, lucky hat, or pot of gold to a March writing assignment or use for a bulletin board or hallway display in March decor.

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