The first week anxiety and nerves are real! Help your new students with some beginning of the year team building activities and ice breakers.
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30 social-emotional learning strategies for middle school kids to boost confidence and strengthen SEL skills students need for success.
This zentangle growth mindset project is one of my favorite activities for the beginning of the school year!
These 6th grade math warm-ups will not only improve how you start your math class, but your students will love these fres warm-up ideas.
These lesson plans contain activities to support the 4 Es lesson in the Tired Ninja book and Ninja Life Hacks series. The Tired Ninja lesson plans are fully customizable for children grades Pre-k through 6th grade. The plans include: -STEAM: Ninja Journal -Writing -4 Es Pillow Craft -SEL Superpower Skills -And More! This is a 26 page high-resolution digital download pdf.
One of the largest needs in our schools and in our classrooms is access to appropriate and meaningful SEL (Social-Emotional) curriculum. Students need to be able to work through the five competencies of SEL: Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills, and Responsible Decision Making (© CASEL 2017). This picture book, Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth by Oliver Jeffers, is a great example of how we can use literature to help instill these SEL skills into our students' hearts and minds. This book speaks to diversity and inclusion of others and making sure everyone feels included. It also highlights the need for acts of kindness, large and small. This book is a fantastic cross-curricular book for Space as well! This resource includes a two-page lesson plan, six student-driven activities that focus around SEL topics, and a before-reading graphic organizer to tie in literacy and science standards. Inside of the lesson plan, you will find: A "Before Reading" activity or set of questions. A "During The Reading" set of questions. An "After the Reading" activity or set of questions. The student-driven activities focus around: Close-reading comprehension questions that all focus on the SEL skills you want your students to learn and practice. Questions that challenge students' thinking on a topic. Questions that reinforce what they might do or say if they were in the story. Working definitions of SEL skills (such as empathy). Looking for the DIGITAL version? CLICK HERE. This product is a part of The SEL Bookshelf™ Curriculum Series.
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Help students understand the importance of courage in the classroom. This post shares a wide variety of tools you can use to teach courage.
6th grade working hard on their haiku watercolor project. We can't wait to share their final projects with you.
Productive struggle in math is important in helping students develop as mathematicians. Check out this blog post to grab some FREEBIES and see some productive struggle examples you can use in your classroom. Weave productive struggle math problems into your lessons and help your students become mathematical thinkers. #productivestruggle #pamsplace
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One of the largest needs in our schools and in our classrooms is access to appropriate and meaningful SEL (Social-Emotional) curriculum. Students need to be able to work through the five competencies of SEL: Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills, and Responsible Decision Making (© CASEL 2017). This picture book, Those Shoes by Maribeth Boelts, is a great example of how we can use literature to help instill these SEL skills into our students' hearts and minds. This book speaks to empathy for others, acts of kindness, and being socially aware of what others need versus what they want. This printable resource includes a two-page lesson plan and six student-driven activities that focus around SEL topics. Inside of the lesson plan, you will find: A "Before Reading" activity or set of questions. A "During The Reading" set of questions. An "After the Reading" activity or set of questions. The student-driven activities focus around: Close-reading comprehension questions that all focus on the SEL skills you want your students to learn and practice. Questions that challenge students' thinking on a topic. Questions that reinforce what they might do or say if they were in the story. Working definitions of SEL skills (such as empathy). This product is a part of The SEL Bookshelf™ Curriculum Series.
6th graders and middle school students can be a fun and enthusiastic group to teach, but they can also be a bit challenging. With all the new changes they are experiencing (hormonal and what-not), teaching health is essential for this age-group. If you want to avoid the giggles and eye-rolls while broaching this subject
I was so eager to get back to my kids this week. Eager to hug them and talk to them and let them know I loved them. Coincidence or not, on Friday I pulled my kids together to talk community building and all things family. I have always been so big on building community in...
Teaching respect in the classroom is so important for students. Click through if your teaching SEL or character education lessons.
*A DIGITAL OPTION HAS BEEN INCLUDED FOR GOOGLE SLIDES AND FORMS/GOOGLE CLASSROOM* Be sure to re-download! There are directions and links inside the pdf. Hello, ELA! This resource is a unique way to get your students warmed up at the beginning of your ELA block. Each month contains 4-5 weeks of ELA bell work, which will have a theme around the season, national holidays, or events associated with that particular month. The morning work is focused on ELA 6th Grade Common Core Standards. Each day has a thematic structure to cover language standards as well as enhance vocabulary and comprehension skills. Save money by purchasing the year long BUNDLE! ELA Daily Review 6th Grade {Growing Bundle} Each week follows a predictable and engaging structure: Meaningful Monday: Monday is focused on making meaning. Tasks will focus on synonyms, antonyms, vocabulary words, context clues, and making meaning in a short amount of text. Some tasks may require students to make meaning in the text (inference, message, adages, proverbs, etc.) or build vocabulary skills. Text Structure Tuesday: Tuesdays will have a paragraph that requires students to identify the text structure, signal words, main idea, author's perspective, or vocabulary, or any other question types related to the Craft and Structure standards. Wordy Wednesday: Wednesday is all about working with words. Tasks include working with shades of meaning, homophones, spelling, prefixes, suffixes, roots, and other word skills. Throwback Thursday: Thursday is all about grammar usage and conventions. Figurative Friday: Figurative Friday tasks include working with various types of figurative language including similes, metaphors, idioms, poems, alliteration, structures of poems and more!🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5. This ELA + Math Morning Work is available for the following grade levels: ELA + Math Bundles 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade ELA Bundles 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade ELA Weekly Assessments 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade Math Bundles 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade Let’s connect! The Literacy Loft Blog The Literacy Loft on Instagram The Literacy Loft on Pinterest The Literacy Loft on Facebook I hope this resource works for you! Please feel free to contact me at [email protected] with any questions, comments, or feedback. - Jessica
Teach responsibility in the classroom with Character Education. This posts shares a variety of tools you can use to encourage responsibility.
Read for some fun ways to include social-emotional learning into your morning meeting routines and how to structure your week.
The Pathway 2 Success SEL Curriculum is a complete social emotional learning curriculum to teach critical SEL skills for the entire year. It is filled with over 180 lessons and activities targeting social awareness, confidence, SMART goals, social skills, study skills, managing emotions, understandi
If you have been following our blog, you might have seen our post about our favorite teacher hack, earlier finisher packets! If you missed it, don’t worry, I will sum it up real quick for you. Essentially, despite teaching different grade, Emmy and I realized we were both having the same Issue. Kid
Will you be teaching Wonder by R.J. Palacio in your curriculum? This post describes how I taught it to my 6th grade English langauge arts class.
The first week anxiety and nerves are real! Help your new students with some beginning of the year team building activities and ice breakers.
A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park (HarperCollins, 2011) is included as part of the Emozi® middle school social emotional learning program's 6th-grade Socratic Seminar strategy. Novels bring SEL concepts to life within the context of quality literature whose characters integrate these skills into their daily lives. Order additional copies for distribution to students!
In 6th grade, we talked about how colors can evoke emotions. For example, red can mean love or anger. The students took self portraits with ...
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Thanks so much for your business! Use this handy ***editable*** Behavior Documentation & Progress Monitoring Logs to help you keep everything neatly documented in one place and to provide useful information at parent-teacher conferences! Looks gorgeous in both color and black-and-white! Again, this document is **editable** so you can re-use this template every year! If you enjoyed this product, you might like these: Yearly and Weekly Planning & Pacing Kit - Burlap Editable Teacher Binder & Planner - Burlap {FREE LIFETIME UPDATES!!!} All work shown in this document is original and has been created using only the graphics available in PowerPoint. All work is copyrighted respective to their owners, and I claim no rights, copyrights, etc., to any of the material found herein. Please respect my hard work and use this download for a single classroom only. Refer other people to my store if they would like a copy of this as well! Thanks! --Alyssa Stone
These lesson plans contain activities to support the F.U.N. lesson in the Shy Ninja book and Ninja Life Hacks series. The Shy Ninja lesson plans are fully customizable for children grades Pre-k through 6th grade. The plans include: -STEAM: Complete the Picture -Writing -Art: Mindful Mandala -SEL -And More! This is a 22 page high-resolution digital download pdf.
• BOOST BRAIN DEVELOPMENT: Enrich children's cognitive development with our sensational learning games. Not only do they add fun to your day, but they also help little brains grow!• ENGAGE STUDENTS WITH ACTIVITES THAT BRING SUBJECTS TO LIFE: Dive into a world of learning with our selection of no-mess craft kits, STEM learning activities, color your own projects, SEL learning, active play and more.• CURRICULUM AIDS FOR EVERY GRADE LEVEL: Whether your students are in Pre-K or entering the 6th grade, you’ll find a variety of learning aids, activities and classroom décor that will supplement your curriculum.Product Description:Help your students understand and identify different sizes of problems, how to control their reactions and open up important conversations about ways to decipher when and how to react and when to get help from others. This makes a great supplement for the lesson itself, or a hands-on activity they can do on their own to practice on their own what has been learned. © OTCSize: Includes stoplight puzzle, 8 3/4" x 1/2" x 15"; 3 circle lights, 3 1/2"; 18 cards, 3" x 6".Quantity: 23 pcs per setMaterial: Wood and cardstock.
My name is Leigh Collazo, and I am a Texas-certified school librarian and secondary English teacher. I've worked in schools as a teacher or librarian for 18 years, both in Texas and in China.
In this Roll & Respond, students will reflect on the year in school. Students can play with a partner and one person can roll for the across rows and the other can roll for the down columns. They will reflect on memories, friendships, growths, etc. This is a simple and fun activity. Just add dice and play! Roll & Respond-End Of The Year Reflection SEL Bingo Game
6th graders and middle school students can be a fun and enthusiastic group to teach, but they can also be a bit challenging. With all the new changes they are experiencing (hormonal and what-not), teaching health is essential for this age-group. If you want to avoid the giggles and eye-rolls while broaching this subject
This social studies activity focuses on helping students describe and compare and contrast urban, rural, and suburban environments.
These lesson plans contain activities to support the willpower lesson in the Self-Disciplined Ninja book and Ninja Life Hacks series. The Self-Disciplined Ninja lesson plans are fully customizable for children grades Pre-k through 6th grade. The plans include: -STEM: Disciplined Light Refraction -Writing -Art: If, Then Poster -SEL -And More! This is a 23 page high-resolution digital download pdf.
5 key reasons to teach students to analyze differing perspectives
