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This is an EDITABLE 3" x 3" Post-It Note Templates that are re-usable.

In this download, I have included step-by-step directions on how to print on Post-It notes on the template. A template for the 3" x 3" square-sized sticky notes is included and is EDITABLE for you to use while creating your own printable post-it note designs.

These post-it note templates can be used for motivational inspiration for your class/children, or any way that you feel your class/children would need support and guidance.

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No Prep - St. Patrick's Day Self Love Craft & Kindness Activity - Social Emotional Craft and Worksheets - March Bulletin Board

This St. Patrick's Day Self-Love Craft - Self Love is Golden is a fantastic social-emotional learning activity for your students to practice positive self-talk and nurture a growth mindset. It provides a great opportunity for students to embrace self-love during the St. Patrick’s Day season. In this engaging activity, students will brainstorm and write empowering self-love words on golden coins, symbolizing the unique treasures within themselves.

The centerpiece of this craft is a pot of gold, that will be decorated with personalized gold coins, each carrying a powerful affirmation. Students can express their unique qualities and affirmations, fostering a sense of self-worth and positivity.

Spread the joy by encouraging students to share their self-love messages with others, creating a ripple effect of positivity within your classroom. Consider displaying the pot of gold and golden coins as a bulletin board or adding a festive touch to your St. Patrick's Day celebrations.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Guide:

• Table of contents
• About the resource
• How to use
• 5 quick and easy modifications

Self Love Craft:

• Ready-to-print PDF format

• 2 versions of the craft

  • "Self love is golden"
  • "Golden things about" A kindness craft using positive words to describe a friend of loved one.

• 2 levels:

  • Larger coins (less words needed)
  • Smaller coins

• 15 cover options - 3 blank covers

• 18 different types of brainstorming worksheets

• 2 pages with 30 example self-love words that can be used as a reference or cut out as a modification for students

• 6 different coin option pages

• 12 scissor-free worksheet options

Bulletin Board Kit:

• "Self love is golden" letters (green with dark green outline)
• 4 options of shamrocks
• 4 blank coins that can be used for student or staff names

TOTAL:

⭐ 2-in-1 Self Love St. Patrick's Day Craft

⭐ 1 Bulletin Board Kit

⭐ 53 total sheets

Looking for more St. Patrick's Day resources?

March Life Skills Morning Work

March Morning Work BUNDLE - Digital & Paper

St. Patrick's Day Shopping Task Cards
St. Patrick's Day Functional Texts

St. Patrick's Day Recipes

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No Prep - Valentine's Day Self Love Craft & Appreciation Valentine Activity - Social Emotional Craft and Worksheets - February Bulletin Board

This Valentine's Day Chocolate Heart Box - Self-Love Craft is an ideal social-emotional learning activity for your students to engage in positive self-talk and foster a growth mindset. It offers a wonderful opportunity for students to express self-love during the Valentine's Day season. Students will brainstorm words that reflect self-love and use their creativity to design and decorate their own chocolate heart box and chocolates.

Moreover, this activity can serve a dual purpose by creating Valentines for loved ones at home. Instead of self-love words, students can use positive words to describe the person they are making the Valentine for.

Lettering and decorations included for a festive Valentine's Day bulletin board to showcase the students' creativity and celebrate the season of love.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Guide:

• Table of contents
• About the resource
• How to use
• 5 quick and easy modifications

Self Love Craft:

• Ready-to-print PDF format

• 2 versions of the craft

  • Self-love
  • Valentine with kind words describing a loved one

• 2 levels:

  • Smaller chocolates with more words
  • Larger chocolates with fewer words

• 13 cover options - 1 blank cover

• 12 different types of brainstorming worksheets

• 2 pages with 30 example self-love words that can be used as a reference or cut out as a modification for students

• Inside of the craft and 5 different chocolate option pages

• 4 scissor-free worksheet options

Bulletin Board Kit:

• "Self love is sweet" letters (red with pink outline)
• 3 options of hearts: red and pink, pink, & red
• 4 blank chocolates that can be used for student or staff names

TOTAL:

⭐ 2-in-1 Self Love Valentine Craft

⭐ 1 Bulletin Board Kit

⭐ 36 total sheets

Looking for more Valentine's Day resources?

Addressing Envelopes - Valentine's Day Edition

Advertisement Comprehension - Valentine's Day Edition

Valentine's Day Shopping Task Cards

Advertisement Comprehension - Valentine's Day Edition

February Life Skills Morning Work - Valentine's Day Edition

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An eco-map is often used an assessment tool in clinical mental health settings, but can be a beneficial SEL activity for social awareness. This exercise can be modified for small children all the way through adults.

The graph asks the participant to picture their social life as an ecosystem where they are at the center. In the blank space around them they can write in all of their formal and informal social ties and resources they have. (For younger children I suggest offering the option to draw the people in their life!) For further reflection, the participant can then add a + to signify if the person/resource is a positive part of their life, a - to signify if the person/resource is a negative part of their life, or write +- to signify a give and take relationship.

I use this worksheet along with social awareness lessons to encourage students to think about who they can ask for help from, who they have as supports, or reflect on relationships. It also allows you to gain insight into your students' life and resources outside of the classroom.

This lesson provides a framework (including a step-by-step break downs and examples) for situations where disagreement arises. The lesson 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.

With middle and high school students I find this topic is relevant just about everyday in the classroom with peers and staff. I carefully made this lesson to cover disagreement neutrally, not framing it as universally good or bad, but dependent on context and delivery.

This lesson is a great chance to add in activities that promote self-advocacy and larger themes of pro-social communication. The lesson includes a presentation (10 slides), a worksheet (2 pages), and a presentation guide (1 page). With other free sources (which I discuss in the presentation guide) I made this lesson span over 4 days.

The slides and worksheet are simple to increase comprehension and suit middle through high school students.

This lesson teaches about how coping skills work to improve our mental health when practiced. Positive vs. negative coping skills are covered, problem-focused vs. emotion-focused coping skills are distinguished, and how coping skills work to affect thoughts, feelings and actions are all broken down.

If middle and high school students have been in any SEL program before they likely have heard a lot about the importance of coping skills and been instructed to identify their own. So, this lesson aims to help students understand how coping skills affect their mental health to make informed choices when choosing and implementing them. Then, students choose a coping skill to focus on and make a project about. This aims to give students a chance to talk about coping skills using the knowledge provided, instead of passively taking in more information on the topic.

This lesson is a great chance to get students talking with each other about helpful coping skills! The lesson includes a presentation (7 slides), a worksheet (1 pages), and example project (1 page) and a presentation guide (4 pages).

The slides and worksheet are simple to increase comprehension and suit middle through high school students.

This lesson teaches about expression of feelings to others by breaking down positive and negative forms of expression, organizing positive expression into steps, encouraging taking responsibility for your own feelings, and teaching I-Statements.

Middle and high school students can begin to explore how they are responsible for managing their feelings through this topic. The aim of the lesson is to give students the tools to identify and use positive forms of expression and communication. This lesson ties together multiple CASEL skills including self-awareness, social awareness, and self-management.

An I-statement worksheet is included to allow practice of the skill and a no-prep expressing feelings activity is outlined.

The lesson includes a presentation (9 slides), a worksheet (2 pages), and a presentation guide (4 pages).

The slides and worksheet are simple to increase comprehension and suit middle through high school students.

This lesson emphasizes where students derive their sense of identity from and how to go about exploring their self-identity, with a no-prep activity to practice.

Older kids are capable of not just knowing characteristics about themselves, but starting to deepen their self-identity with understanding of why they are the person they are. Students will explore their self-identity while considering that they have social roles and influences that shape how they understand themselves.

If age appropriate, this can lead to discussion about family/community patterns. I find children often know their triggers and problem behaviors, but if they can identify why they have a trigger self-compassion can be applied and solutions may become more clear.

Ex. My older brother is in all honors classes and my parents compare me to him. This makes academic corrections and poor grades a big trigger for me because it reminds me of that feelings I get at home.

The slides and worksheet are simple to increase comprehension and suit middle through high school students.

This lesson includes presentation notes (discussion points and questions slide-by-slide included) (2 pages) and slides to present (6 slides, including instructions to a no prep activity, creating an Identity Map).

This worksheet challenges students to use perspective taking skills and answer questions about someone they care about. Students are prompted to answer about the feelings/preferences of someone they know, the thoughts behind why they feel that way, and to look for something in common (thoughts, experiences, motivations) between themselves and this person.

This worksheet aims to give students a chance to practice "stepping in to someone else's shoes" and extending their understanding of that persons experience.

This lesson provides a framework (including a step-by-step break down) for decision making. A pivotal part of the framework is applying values to help you decide on the best choice for you. Values are explored, promoting self-awareness, and incorporated into decision making skills. The lesson also differentiates between consequential and inconsequential decisions to encourage thinking about what choices require more thought and energy.

As middle and high schoolers are headed toward bigger, more consequential decisions this lesson enables them to identify their values and emphasizes the role knowing your values plays in making choices that align with the life students want and the people students want to be.

The slides and worksheet are simple to increase comprehension and suit middle through high school students.

This lesson includes presentation notes (discussion points and questions slide-by-slide included) (2 pages), slides to present (8 slides) , and a worksheet (1 page).

These two lessons naturally go hand in hand!

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.

Together these lesson explain the processes behind stress and how coping skills counteract when stress becomes overwhelming.

This build includes 2 presentations ( 7 slides in one, 8 slides in another), a stress management worksheet (1 page), a coping skills worksheet (1 Page) that can accompany a no-prep activity, and guides for both lessons.

Glimmers, which are the opposite of triggers are those moments of pure joy and serenity that light up their lives. I use the materials to share and practice glimmers with my students & after just 3 days back the kids have already started using the term "glimmer" when something brings them joy!

The word Glimmers originates from Deb Dana, LCSW, psychotherapist, and author who coined the term. Glimmers which is the opposite of a trigger are those fleeting instances that bring us warmth and peace, offering a profound positive impact on our mental health. With gratitude & written permission from Deb Dana, I'm thrilled to share these activities with fellow educators!

Materials Included:

PowerPoint: Utilize the included PowerPoint slide show to introduce the concept of Glimmers to your students. With 40 slides featuring real-life pictures, students can begin to recognize things that bring them Glimmers. It also helps create connection and shared interests, with their classmates.

Worksheets:

8 student pages

• identify your glimmers (things that make me happy, included, helpful etc)

• I feel a glimmer when....

• track your glimmers

• Things I see, taste and hear that bring me glimmers

Bulletin Board: Colorful lettering (multiple styles) to make a bulletin board for your classroom or your school. Cards are included for students (& staff) to share the things that bring them glimmers

2 pages of "me and my Glimmer". Take a picture of your students happy with their glimmers & attach to the page. A great reminder of the things that bring us joy.

8x11 Posters: Sprinkle your class or school with five 8x11 posters. Whether it's in your classroom, hallway, or on your door, these posters serve as tangible reminders to celebrate life's Glimmers.

Exploration Beyond: Curious to learn more? Dive into the enlightening USA Today article on Glimmers and their mental health benefits: Link to USA Today Article. You can also explore more about Deb Dana and her insights on regulation at Deb Dana's Website.

Join us in extending a heartfelt thank you to Deb Dana for her gracious permission to incorporate her trademarked concept into these materials, inspiring a wave of positivity and well-being.

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Get in the festive spirit with your students by relaxing using these Christmas Mindfulness Breathing Exercise Cards. Enjoy 8 different breathing exercises thinking about some favorite holiday treats! You will enjoy relaxing & breathing with presents, trees, super elves & more!

Included:

8: 8x10 Colorful Visual posters to decorate your classroom or your hallways.

Colorful direction cards to help with your breathing and visualizations

8 small colorful visuals - put them on your lanyard or on your students desks.

Are you looking for an easy way to improve student behaviors? This is a fun, easy, print and go activity.

I use the secret missions with my students. Simply print the packet, cut out, and post the missions in your room (be sure to cover each mission with a "secret mission" card".

Then the magic begins. Each morning during your morning meeting time chose a kiddo to uncover a mission. Discuss the mission, the importance of it, what it looks like. I generally have a secret task force who also watches for the behaviors. Then when your children are "caught" they earn a party point/tally/ball (whatever reinforcer you use) for your class. Currently my kids are working to earn hot chocolate with toppings.

I hope this is something fun for you and your kiddos. Please be sure to follow me for additional resources and updates!

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This Emotions Matching Activity makes the perfect Social and Emotional Center for your Kindergarten students this Back to School season. Learners will practice identifying and matching emotions on the animal's faces.

Perfect for use during kindergarten centers or with small groups of students, this emotions matching activity is simple to prepare and can be used again and again. Color and black and white versions are provided and your students will love the fun and cute emotions and faces.

⭐ This printable is also part of the following bundles:

-Kindergarten Back to School Math and Literacy Centers

What is included in this Emotions Matching Back to School Center for Kindergarten?

• Match the Emotions
• Recording Sheets
• Black and White Copies

How do learners complete this Kindergarten Match the Emotions and Faces Activity?

• Present the learners with the matching cards.
• Learners will identify the emotion shown on the cat's face and will match the correct dog's face (emotion) to it.

Preparing this Back to School Kindergarten SEL Center:

• Print the activity pages and laminate.
• Cut apart to create the emotion matching cards.
• Print the recording sheets if required.

How to best use this Back to School SEL Center:

• Explore during morning work 
• Assign as supplemental math centers 
• Implement these centers in an independent way or use them with small-groups.

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Looking for a way to discuss the important topic of bullying in a child-friendly manner? Our Antibullying Coloring Pages provide a gentle yet effective medium for addressing this serious issue. With seven different pages featuring themes of kindness, respect, and inclusivity, this resource offers an engaging approach to teach children about the effects of bullying and the importance of empathy.

Introduce your homeschooler to the values of kindness and empathy with our Antibullying Coloring Pages. Designed to spark conversation and reflection, these coloring pages serve as a tool for parents to discuss the impact of bullying in a way that is accessible and appropriate for children. Each page includes positive messages and scenarios that promote anti-bullying awareness.

KEY FEATURES:

• Variety of Themes: Each of the seven pages has a unique design and message that encourages positive social behaviors and empathy.
• Engaging Designs: Colorful and relatable illustrations that capture children's attention and facilitate engagement.
• Educational Tool: Helps parents and educators introduce the concept of bullying and its repercussions in a sensitive manner.
• Develops Empathy: Each page promotes values such as kindness, inclusion, and standing up for others.
• Artistic Expression: Offers a creative outlet for children while discussing serious topics, helping to ease the learning process.
• Ideal for Discussion: Can be used as a starting point for discussions about personal experiences with bullying, understanding emotions, and developing conflict resolution skills.

Our Antibullying Coloring Pages are not only a creative activity for homeschoolers but also a crucial educational resource. They help foster an environment of understanding and respect, preparing children to face social challenges and promote positivity in their interactions.

IN ADDITION, this resource includes a helpful tip sheet about "Child Development and Play Activities." Through this resource, parents will gain practical insights into how different types of play contribute to their child's overall development. The information sheet provides simple and engaging ideas for fostering cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth through play. By incorporating these activities, young learners can develop essential skills while enjoying the fun and creativity that play brings to their everyday lives.

Introduce mindfulness practices to children and adults alike with this collection of eight beautifully crafted mindfulness coloring pages. Each page offers a unique design specifically curated to promote relaxation, focus, and inner peace through the therapeutic art of coloring.

BENEFITS:

• Stress Reduction: Coloring has been shown to lower cortisol levels and promote relaxation, making it an effective tool for stress management and self-care.
• Improved Focus: Engaging in mindful coloring encourages individuals to focus their attention on the present moment, helping to improve concentration and attention span.
• Emotional Regulation: The act of coloring can be soothing and therapeutic, providing individuals with a healthy outlet for processing emotions and reducing anxiety.
• Mind-Body Connection: Mindful coloring promotes a sense of mindfulness and awareness of the mind-body connection, allowing individuals to cultivate a greater sense of inner peace and well-being.
• Creativity: Coloring offers a creative outlet for self-expression and artistic exploration, allowing individuals to tap into their imagination and unleash their creativity.

IN ADDITION, this resource includes a helpful tip sheet about "Child Development and Play Activities." Through this resource, parents will gain practical insights into how different types of play contribute to their child's overall development. The information sheet provides simple and engaging ideas for fostering cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth through play. By incorporating these activities, young learners can develop essential skills while enjoying the fun and creativity that play brings to their everyday lives.

Introducing our Finger Tracing Calming Cards, an engaging resource designed to bring moments of peace and focus to your day. This set includes 12 vibrant cards, with two unique designs per page, each offering a soothing path for your fingers to follow.

Crafted to help users of all ages find a sense of calm and improve concentration, these colorful cards are perfect for classrooms, therapy sessions, or quiet moments at home. Whether you're looking to provide a calming activity for anxious students, a focusing tool for ADHD, or simply a peaceful break during a busy day, these finger tracing cards are an accessible and effective solution. Embrace the tranquility and watch stress melt away as you trace your path to calm.

BENEFITS OF USE:

• Enhances Focus: Ideal for individuals with ADHD or concentration challenges, providing a simple, tactile activity to engage with.
  • Promotes Mindfulness: Encourages a moment of mindfulness and presence, helping users to center themselves in the here and now.
  • Stress Relief: Acts as a stress-relief tool, allowing for a physical outlet that can help reduce anxiety levels.
  • Sensory Integration: Supports sensory processing by offering a gentle, tactile experience that can soothe and calm.

Incorporate these Finger Tracing Calming Cards into your daily routine or therapeutic practice to offer a simple yet effective path to relaxation and concentration, proving that sometimes, peace is just a fingertip away.

IN ADDITION, this resource includes a helpful tip sheet about "Child Development and Play Activities." Through this resource, parents will gain practical insights into how different types of play contribute to their child's overall development. The information sheet provides simple and engaging ideas for fostering cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth through play. By incorporating these activities, young learners can develop essential skills while enjoying the fun and creativity that play brings to their everyday lives.

Are you looking for a fun and creative way to teach your children about kindness? Our "Kindness Coloring Pages" provide the perfect opportunity to do just that! With 8 beautifully designed coloring pages, each themed around the concept of kindness, children can learn important values while expressing their creativity.

Here’s what makes our coloring pages a must-have:

• Educational and Fun: Each coloring page features inspiring quotes and scenes that promote kindness, helping children understand and embrace the concept through art.
• Family Friendly Activity: Coloring together is a great way for families to spend quality time, fostering discussions about kindness and compassion in a relaxed setting.
• Free and Accessible: These pages are completely free and easily printable, making them accessible to everyone without any barriers.
• Variety of Designs: From simple illustrations for younger children to more intricate designs for older kids, there’s something to suit every age and skill level.
• Perfect for Classrooms and Homes: These coloring pages are ideal for teachers looking to incorporate character education into their classrooms or parents seeking positive activities at home.

Encourage the values of kindness and compassion in your home or classroom with these engaging and educational coloring pages. Download now and start coloring today!

IN ADDITION, this resource includes a helpful tip sheet about "Child Development and Play Activities." Through this resource, parents will gain practical insights into how different types of play contribute to their child's overall development. The information sheet provides simple and engaging ideas for fostering cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth through play. By incorporating these activities, young learners can develop essential skills while enjoying the fun and creativity that play brings to their everyday lives.

Are you looking for effective ways to boost your child's self-esteem and promote positive social-emotional learning? Our Self-Esteem Worksheets - Social Emotional Learning Activities are the perfect solution!

This comprehensive set includes a variety of engaging worksheets and activities designed to help children recognize their strengths, build confidence, and develop a positive self-image. Ideal for teachers, parents, and counselors, this resource provides valuable tools to support children's emotional growth and well-being.

What’s Included:

• Written Prompt Worksheets
• Self-Esteem Daily Journal Worksheet
• Compliment Circles
• Additional Self-Esteem Worksheets and Activities

Transform your approach to social-emotional learning with our Self-Esteem Worksheets - Social Emotional Learning Activities and provide your child with a fun and educational experience. Perfect for enhancing self-esteem, promoting positive thinking, and supporting emotional well-being. Get your set today and help your child build a strong, positive self-image!

IN ADDITION, this resource includes a helpful tip sheet about "Child Development and Play Activities." Through this resource, parents will gain practical insights into how different types of play contribute to their child's overall development. The information sheet provides simple and engaging ideas for fostering cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth through play. By incorporating these activities, young learners can develop essential skills while enjoying the fun and creativity that play brings to their everyday lives.