$10 - $20 Social Emotional Learning Projects (by date, oldest first)

Want to boost your students' motivation and self-esteem during state testing week? Help reduce the stress of testing with this huge State Testing Encouragement BUNDLE of 5 resources in order to build up the positive energy in your classroom during a typically anxiety-ridden time for students!

You'll get years of use with this money-saving bundle, which includes three motivational resources to encourage students at any grade level:

• State Testing Encouragement - Positive Desk Notes

• State Testing Encouragement - Motivational Coloring Bookmarks with Positive Affirmations

• State Testing Encouragement - Motivational Bulletin Board Set with Affirmations

• State Testing Encouragement - Encourage-MINT Day of Test Treat Sign

• State Testing Encouragement - Brochure with Tips to Motivate Students

Be sure to check out the preview for more info about each resource!

Positive Desk Notes or Treat Tags for Student Encouragement!

Help reduce the stress of testing with these 30 encouraging and motivational desk notes or treat tags for students! Easily print and leave on each student’s desk...along with a small treat, to make testing day a little more bearable!

Black and white versions of the desk notes are also included! Save on ink by printing the black and white desk notes on brightly colored paper!

Included in this download:

• 30 Different Desk Notes (6 per page)
• Black and White Versions of Each Note

Calming Coloring Bookmarks with Self-Affirmations for Mindfulness!

Help reduce the stress of testing with these 24 self-affirming and positive bookmarks! Have students choose which one they like, or you can easily print and leave one on each student’s desk.

Positive affirmations can help your students start believing in themselves again. They can give them confidence to overcome obstacles while in school and help them reach their academic goals. These bookmarks each have a positive affirmation as well as a mandala which can be colored in while practicing positive self-talk. Students can practice mindfulness by coloring the bookmarks to calm their nerves before the test. Save on ink by printing the black and white bookmarks on brightly colored paper!

Included in this download:

• 24 Positive Affirmation Bookmarks (4 per page)
• 4 Blank Bookmarks

Self-Affirming Mandala Coloring Notes with Bulletin Board Banner for Mindfulness!

Help reduce the stress of testing with these 30 self-affirming and positive message mini posters! Have students choose which one they like, then show them off after coloring them in on a state testing-themed bulletin board!

Positive affirmations can help your students start believing in themselves again. They can give them confidence to overcome obstacles while in school and help them reach their academic goals. These mini posters each have a positive affirmation as well as a mandala which can be colored in while practicing positive self-talk.

Use the included banner and create a fabulous bulletin board to display their affirmation mini posters where the entire school can see them! (Simply print the banner as a "poster" on 4 sheets of paper using Adobe Acrobat Reader (free) and a regular printer and glue the sheets together to make a banner.)

Included in this download:

• 24 Positive Affirmation Mini Posters (2 per page)
• 6 Blank Mini Posters
• Bulletin Board Banner - 2 options (color and B&W)

Students can practice mindfulness by coloring the mini posters as a calming strategy to calm their nerves before the test.

State Testing Encouragement - Encourage-MINT Day of Test Treat Sign

Help reduce the stress of testing with these day-of-test popsicle stick signs for mints! These signs coordinate with my state testing-themed bulletin board set found here!

Signs read: "You are MINT to succeed!" and "You are MINT to ace this test!

Included in this download:

• 2 different color signs (2 per page)
• 2 black & white signs

Students can grab a peppermint candy as a way to help them focus and stay alert during high-stakes testing. Attach the signs to a popsicle stick with tape and pop them into your candy container for a cute presentation of test day:)

State Testing Brochure with Tips to Encourage Students

Help reduce the stress of testing with these encouraging and motivational brochures for students to gift others! Easily print double-sided, have students fill the brochures out to help another student (while reminding themselves as well!) They'll have fun reading the "secret" motivational message that included and coloring in the mandala and the testing affirmation. This is such a cute printable that will make testing a little more bearable and you'll get years of use out of it!

Print on brightly colored paper or have your students color it in themselves!

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)

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Engage your middle and high school students with this 21-Day Multimedia Thematic Unit focused on Social Media and Mental Health! Designed for Grades 7 and up, this comprehensive unit weaves together ELA, social studies, and digital literacy through interactive lessons, activities, and assessments that explore the influence of social media on identity, mental health, and society.

This unit features a variety of multimedia resources, including TED Talks, informational articles, political cartoons, and the documentary The Social Dilemma. Students will develop critical thinking skills as they engage with different forms of media, reflect on their personal social media habits, and create meaningful projects like a political cartoon capstone.

What’s Included:

• Daily Lesson Plans for 21 days of engaging, standards-aligned instruction
• A range of activities including debates, Socratic seminars, and reflective writing
• Viewing guides and discussion prompts for multimedia content
• Informational text analysis with evidence-gathering strategies
• Step-by-step directions for creating a capstone political cartoon on social media’s impact
• Assessment rubrics and graphic organizers to support student learning

Aligned Standards:
This interdisciplinary unit is aligned with Common Core ELA Standards (including reading, writing, speaking, and listening), as well as ISTE Digital Literacy Standards. Perfect for cross-curricular learning, it encourages students to develop literacy skills, media analysis, and digital responsibility.

Why You'll Love This Unit:

• Interactive and Student-Centered: Students engage with real-world issues like social media usage, body image, and mental health in meaningful ways.
• Multimedia Integration: Incorporates TED Talks, articles, documentaries, and more to create a rich, dynamic learning experience.
• Project-Based Learning: Culminates with a creative capstone project where students design their own political cartoons, showcasing their understanding of the unit’s themes.
• Critical Thinking and Reflection: Encourages self-awareness as students reflect on their own social media habits and the impact on their mental health.

Who It’s For:

• Middle and high school teachers (Grades 7-12) looking for an engaging, interdisciplinary unit that addresses current issues.
• Educators seeking a Common Core-aligned and ISTE-aligned unit that integrates social media, mental health, and literacy skills.

Perfect for:

• ELA, social studies, and digital literacy classrooms
• Teachers looking for 21st-century skill-building units
• Classrooms wanting to address the impacts of social media on student well-being

This 21-Day Multimedia Unit will help students understand the impact of social media on their lives while improving essential academic skills. Get ready for insightful discussions, creative projects, and meaningful reflections that resonate with your students’ real-world experiences. Download now and bring relevant, standards-aligned learning to your classroom!

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.