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School counseling literature circles under $5
Growth Mindset - The Dot: Activity Packet
This activity packet can be used for guidance lessons, small group, read aloud activities, literature circles, sub work and more! Growth Mindset is a positive way of thinking. When someone laments, “Well, I’m just bad at Math!” or “I am terrible at cartwheels!”, the growth mindset approach would be to help the person look at their "temporary" short comings a different way. A growth mindset lets a person figure out the next step in his/her journey towards success and helps the learner take owners
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Executive Functioning & Speech Activities With Scaredy Squirrel
This resource is a speech and language book companion for Scaredy Squirrel, by Melanie Watt. This book companion is perfect for expressing feelings, teaching executive functioning skills, and working on social skill development. In this resource you will find:8 Executive Functioning posters with definitionsA "Character Building" story book with drawing and written optionsProblem solving sort activity with worksheetsAction steps/activities when students are feeling upset after a problem5 Follow-u
Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in: Social Skill Group Activities and Book Companion Bundle
"The Important Book" Interactive Notebook Reading Responses and Activities
"Important Book Interactive Notebook!" By Margaret Wise Brown This resource is a reading response interactive notebook with fun, engaging activities that encourage student's to recognize their self worth and importance! From creating a superstar portrait to thinking about what objects in life are really important to them, this interactive notebook will provide a great "back to school" activity or for anytime in the year when your students need a self-esteem boost.
The finished notebooks look gr
Grades:
2nd - 4th
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When Sophie Gets Angry-Really, Really Angry.. Literary Unit
This a great unit for the classroom or for a school counseling setting.This lesson is based on the book: When Sophie Gets Angry- Really, Really Angry by Molly BangThis includes 16 pages! Here is what you get:1.) Where does the word go? Assessing Vocabulary2.) Book Review3.) ABC Order4.) How many words can you make? 5.) Comprehension Assessment6.) What order did it happen?7.) What happened to Sophie?8.) Compare and Contrast Sophie from beginning to end (Graphic Organizers)9.) Nouns and Ver
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Mistakes - A Growth Mindset lesson using Nobody's Perfect by David Elliott
This growth mindset lesson is all about making mistakes as a part of the learning process. This lesson requires you to buy or have the book Nobody's Perfect by David Elliott. This book follows a boy through his day as he realizes the imperfections in people in his life, but then learns to celebrate those things about them.
This is a growth mindset lesson I use with my once weekly growth mindset classes from Kindergarten all the way through 5th grade. The students really love the pictures in th
Grades:
K - 5th
Feelings Emotions puppets | dramatic play, craft
My kindergarten students loved acting out scenarios demonstrating various emotions using these fun, colorful (printed) puppets! The highlight was that they could easily change the facial expressions with the wipe of a cloth (or, in the updated option, turn of the roll).I made the color set by attaching images to business size envelopes, laminating them and cutting the bottom open. My students loved using dry-erase markers to draw the expressions on their faces and make puppet shows.Many students
Grades:
PreK - 1st
Also included in: Feelings low / no prep activities, visuals | SEL
Growth Mindset with Aesop's Fables - The Tortoise and The Hare
This short growth mindset lesson uses Aesop's Fable ; The Tortoise and The Hare. This is probably one of the best known of Aesop's Fables. This is the story of a Hare who is very speedy and boastful and a Tortoise who is slow and determined.
This growth mindset lesson uses this great Aesop's Fable and accompanying discussion questions and worksheets to help students realize that we should try new things even when we are not sure if we will succeed. Children sometimes feel that if they don't al
Grades:
K - 5th
Printable Guatemalan Worry Doll Story PDF for SEL + Social Studies, Pre-K-3rd
Printable Guatemalan Worry Doll Story for students includes an 18-page PDF storybook and discussion guide.The story, written by a seasoned former school counselor, is a modern take on the traditional worry doll legend. It both honors and celebrates Guatemalan culture and emphasizes key social-emotional learning (SEL) tools for young children faced with anxiety.This worry doll story printable is ideal for school counseling classroom lessons, social studies units, cultural activities, homeschooli
Grades:
PreK - 3rd
Suicide Prevention Mantra Bookmarks
Mental health matters. These full color, easy-to-print mantra bookmarks can be used to raise awareness around events like suicide prevention month, or to build classroom climates of inclusivity and support. I have used these in my own classroom library, as well as with my student mental health group. Maybe your library could give these out as well! The resource includes 10 unique mantra sayings, easy-to-print in full color. I have included individual jpg of each bookmark if you want to resize or
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Let's Talk: Developing Conversation Skills for Positive Peer Relationships
Are you wanting to help elementary students develop friendly conversational skills? Whether it's conversations during lunch, group work, morning work, or free play, "Let's Talk!" is an engaging resource to increase student conversational positive peer relationships. Each lesson will focus on helping students demonstrate respect towards others in conversation, how to intentionally ask questions, make connections, and understand what hinders conversations with others. There are 4 ready to print le
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: Handle with Care and Respect Bundle for Classroom Peer Relationship Unit
Printable Social Story - Transitioning Between Activities
Help your elementary students learn the essential skill of transitioning between activities with this engaging and thoughtfully designed social story. "Transitioning Between Activities" is a resource that includes four differentiated versions of the same story, catering to varying reading levels. This ensures accessibility and effectiveness for all learners.What's Included:Four Levels of the Social Story:Level 1 (Emergent Readers): Simplified text with engaging visuals.Level 2 (Early Readers): E
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Printable Social Story - Taking Turns
Help your elementary students learn the essential skill of taking turns with this engaging and thoughtfully designed social story. "Taking Turns" is a resource that includes four differentiated versions of the same story, catering to varying reading levels. This ensures accessibility and effectiveness for all learners.What's Included:Four Levels of the Social Story:Level 1 (Emergent Readers): Simplified text with engaging visuals.Level 2 (Early Readers): Easy-to-read language.Level 3 (Intermedia
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Printable Social Story - Following Classroom Rules
Help your elementary students learn the essential skill of following classroom rules with this engaging and thoughtfully designed social story. "Following Classroom Rules" is a resource that includes four differentiated versions of the same story, catering to varying reading levels. This ensures accessibility and effectiveness for all learners.What's Included:Four Levels of the Social Story:Level 1 (Emergent Readers): Simplified text with engaging visuals.Level 2 (Early Readers): Easy-to-read la
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Not Grade Specific
Printable Social Story - Handling Emotions
Help your elementary students learn the essential skill of managing their emotions with this engaging and thoughtfully designed social story. "Handling Emotions" is a resource that includes four differentiated versions of the same story, catering to varying reading levels. This ensures accessibility and effectiveness for all learners.What's Included:Four Levels of the Social Story:Level 1 (Emergent Readers): Simplified text with engaging visuals.Level 2 (Early Readers): Easy-to-read language.Lev
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Printable Social Story - Making Friends
Help your elementary students learn the essential skill of making friends with this engaging and thoughtfully designed social story. "Making Friends" is a comprehensive resource that includes four differentiated versions of the same story, catering to varying reading levels. This ensures accessibility and effectiveness for all learners.What's Included:Four Levels of the Social Story:Level 1 (Emergent Readers): Simplified text with engaging visuals.Level 2 (Early Readers): Easy-to-read language.L
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Character Ed Lesson - Using Venn Diagrams to Explore Diversity
Incorporates literacy skills and social skills in one lesson!
Make the most of your literacy time by introducing social skills into the mix. Using the books Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman and The Only Boy in Ballet Class by Denis Gruska, explore the ideas of discrimination and similarities and differences. Students will compare and contrast the two books and then work with a partner to make a friendship Venn diagram of their similarities and differences.
Very little prep! Copy and Teach!
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Grades:
PreK - 5th
Also included in: K-2 Lesson Plan Growing Bundle
Abnormal Psychology Unit Final Project: Fact or Fiction?
How can we get a true understanding of what it's like to live with a mental illness? In this resource students will go deeper and beyond textbooks and the DSM in order to try to understand the human element behind the disorders. Structured as a lit circle project, students will read young-adult literature that features a main character suffering from one of many mental illnesses. Throughout their reading and discussions, students will think critically and make conclusions based on the text. The
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in: Abnormal Psychology *UNIT BUNDLE*
Illustrated Therapeutic Story
Luna the Magic Chicken will help students who struggle to express their feelings or speaking to an adult when something is wrong, subsequently bottling up their feelings. This PDF can be opened in programs like CANVA to then be opened as a flip book.Illustrated therapeutic stories can be powerful tools for educators working with children, offering a wide range of benefits:1. **Emotional Expression:** Children often find it challenging to express their emotions verbally. Illustrated stories provi
Grades:
PreK - 1st
Creepy Crayon SEL Social Emotional Activities and Craft
This is a set of activities to go along with the book Creepy Crayon by Aaron Reynolds. There are whole group activities, small group activities, teaching ideas, a writing craft and materials to help you target SEL goals in the classroom. Using books is a great way to help your classroom family explore and understand their feelings. My hope is that when you are using these materials, your students will feel comfortable having conversations about their feelings and the feelings of others! This Pa
Grades:
K - 3rd, Staff
Also included in: Creepy Crayon | Creepy Pair of Underwear | Creepy Carrots BUNDLE
Social Emotional Art Project Digital Slides
Includes a PDF Lesson Presentation that supports social-emotional learning with Grades 2 - 5 students. Easy to use images show the way to a bright, colorful project full of expression! While creating 2 moods on one face, students learn about color, emotion, and expression, build scissor and gluing skills. Use this creative lesson plan for yourself, a substitute, or volunteer-led lesson. Read My Many Colored Days prior to the lesson to learn about color and mood. Students can write poem vers
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
SHORT STORY :THE BOY WHO BECAME A SMARRTPHONE (THEME: OVERUSE OF TECHNOLOGY)
Dear Readers:Habile-Grace stories for kids have multiple objectives. Primarily, they revolve around specific themes focused on moral values, imparting valuable lessons to young readers so as to instill positive values in them. Moreover, they enhance children's vocabulary by introducing them to new words and expressions. Furthermore, these tales are suitable for lively and engaging performances in school tableaus, allowing students to bring the narratives to life through dramatic presentations."T
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Engaging Discussion Questions for "How to Win Friends and Influence People"
Are you looking to host a thoughtful and engaging book club discussion for Dale Carnegie's classic "How to Win Friends and Influence People"? Look no further! Our set of 30 discussion questions is specifically designed to spark insightful conversations, encourage personal reflections, and promote practical applications of Carnegie's timeless principles.From empathy and positive attitude to effective communication and ethical behavior, each question is carefully crafted to explore different theme
Grades:
11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Seasonal Affirmation Circles and Mirror | Positive Station | Calm Colors Decor
Welcome to the world of Monthly Positive Affirmation Circles for Kids!These warm and inviting circles are a haven of positivity where children can gather to nurture their self-esteem and foster a sense of belonging.In these circles, kids will experience the power of uplifting affirmations in a supportive and friendly environment and also boost their self-confidence, and develop a mindset of self-belief.Joyful Affirmation Circles for Kids is a place where friendships bloom, self-doubt melts away,
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
"The Rabbit Listened" by Cori Doerrfeld - a Literacy Activities Menu!
A Picture Book Activity - A Literacy Activities Menu!This LAM is focused on the book, "The Rabbit Listened" by Cori DoerrfeldThis may be used as enrichment after hearing/watching the story, as a form of assessment, for fun... AND it's for EVERYONE (K-5)!*Intended to emulate a restaurant kid's menu - prints best on regular 8.5X11 paper - however, also perfectly sized for a 2 page SeeSaw activity!*Excellent enrichment activity for social emotional opportunities after reading the story!*Created on
Grades:
PreK - 5th
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