Communication Skills | Text Messaging | Social Skills | Communication | Problem-Solving Scenarios | Social Emotional Learning
Communication Skills | Text Messaging Appropriate Responses | Communication | Problem-Solving Scenarios | Social Skills
About This Resource
☆ **Topic: **Appropriate | Respectful Text Messaging Responses
☆ 27 pages
☆ Print and Digital (PDF and Google Slides - Text boxes already created!)
☆ Excellent for Middle and High School Student
☆ Suggested Responses included
☆ Social Emotional Learning
This resource includes:
☆ **12 **Text Messaging Worksheets in a variety of forms
☆ 3 Text Message Conversation Worksheets **without **questions (You generate your own)
☆ Detailed Sample Responses
☆ Google Slides link
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This resource is also included in Google Slides! Text boxes have already been created to make it easier for you and your students! Each slide includes two instruction solution tabs to assist students who accidentally delete text boxes and/or when they want to zoom in (to enlarge worksheets). It's super helpful for students who are not that familiar with how to use Google Slides or need the extra assistance.
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In today’s world, text messaging is one of the most common ways teens communicate—which makes it the perfect tool for teaching real-life social emotional learning skills. This SEL resource includes 12 different text message conversation scenarios that address the real issues students face every day, such as communication breakdowns, conflict resolution, boundary-setting, peer pressure, friendships, jealousy, honesty, self-esteem, empathy, decision-making, and navigating tough or awkward conversations.
Students read each text exchange and respond in a way that is respectful, emotionally intelligent, and socially appropriate, helping them grow stronger in their relationship skills, problem-solving abilities, and self-awareness.
This resource is packed with high-engagement, relevant, and realistic SEL practice that middle and high school students instantly connect with—because it looks and feels like the real conversations they’re already having.
⭐ What’s Included
12 unique SEL text message conversation scenarios
Covers topics such as:
✔ conflict resolution
✔ boundary-setting
✔ honesty and integrity
✔ communication skills
✔ healthy relationships
✔ emotional regulation
✔ peer pressure
✔ empathy
✔ self-esteem & body image
✔ social awareness
✔ difficult conversations
✔ decision-making & problem-solving
Multiple versions for teacher flexibility:
A longer variation of each scenario in three formats:
**★ **with questions
**★ **with different questions
★ no questions, allowing students/teachers to create their own
Product Features
✔ Long and short variations for quick warm-ups or bell ringers
✔ Detailed sample responses for every scenario (great for modeling expectations or for teacher reference)
✔ Printable PDF format
✔ Digital version for Google Slides | online learning
✔ Ready for whole-group discussions, small-group counseling, advisory periods, SEL lessons, ELA integration, or early-finisher work
⭐ Why Teachers Love This Resource
This activity gives students the chance to:
✔️Practice responding to real situations in a safe, low-pressure format
✔️Build communication and conflict-resolution skills
✔️Think critically about healthy vs. unhealthy communication
✔️Strengthen empathy and social awareness
✔️Reflect on how their words affect others
✔️Learn to set boundaries respectfully
✔️Engage with Social Emotional Learning in a format they enjoy
Because the scenarios feel authentic and relatable, students naturally become more engaged—and teachers get high-quality conversations, thoughtful written responses, and meaningful SEL skill-building.
Perfect For…
⭐ Middle School SEL lessons
⭐ High School advisory / homeroom
⭐ Counseling groups
⭐ Health classes
⭐ ELA writing prompts
⭐ Morning meetings
⭐ Character education
⭐ Behavior intervention support
⭐ Special education social skills practice
⭐ Distance learning or hybrid learning
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Your purchase includes one copy to be used in a single classroom. If you are looking for multiple copies, please be sure to purchase additional licenses.
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Please feel free to email me if you have any questions!