30 social-emotional learning strategies for middle school kids to boost confidence and strengthen SEL skills students need for success.
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) has been found to promote academic success and increase students' commitment to school. Generally, there are five key components that make up social emotional learning. These competencies include self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and decision making. Today, I'd like to focus on ways to help students develop self-awareness. Self-awareness includes one's ability to recognize emotions, have an accurate self-perception, identify strengths, develop confidence, and show self-efficacy. Researchers have found that a student's ability to control his or her feelings, thoughts, and behaviors can be linked to academic success. So, let's take a look at some easy ways to help students develop an awareness of their individual characteristics and personal emotions. All About Me - A - Z This activity helps students to define and identify a variety of aspects about themselves. They'll create a list about themselves with a characteristic, quality, or emotion for each letter of the alphabet. Materials: Piece of paper, pen or pencil Directions: - On a piece of paper, have students create two columns. (Or grab a ready-made poster here.) - Have them write all the letters of the alphabet in each column. - Then, challenge them to write something about themselves for each letter. For instance, they might write "gregarious" for G or "curious" for C. Ideas: - Share your own A to Z list with students first. - Create a class list of emotions and descriptive words to get students started. - Assemble students' finished lists in a class book. Moment of Mindfulness Mindfulness is a great way to build self-awareness. Since mindfulness is all about paying attention to the present moment, it's a great way for students to pause and reflect on how they are feeling, what they are thinking, and what they need in the present. It's simple to do too! Ways to take a moment of mindfulness: - At the beginning of class, have students close their eyes and take several deep breaths. Ask students to pay attention to their breathing. - Share a mindfulness quote with students to help focus students' thoughts during a moment of mindfulness. - Pause during instruction and have students do a self-awareness check. Encourage them to be mindful of their thoughts and feelings. Reflective Journaling Reflective journaling is a powerful way to help students become self-aware. With targeted writing prompts, students can develop insight into their feelings, make sense of their experiences, and build clarity on their thoughts. When students write about their own experiences and feelings, they become more self-aware. Materials: - A notebook and/or computer, pen or pencil, writing prompts - A list of writing prompts that spark self-reflection, these might include: --- Write about a time when you were proud of yourself. --- List ten things that make you feel excited. --- Reflect on how you have changed this year. --- What is something that you find challenging? (Check out a set of 10 engaging prompts here.) Ideas: - Have students respond to their prompts as if they are writing a letter to themselves..."Dear me..." - Read students' responses and respond to their writing in the margins. Add questions and positive notes at the end of their writing to build connections and spark further reflections. - Schedule a time each day or week for journaling to make it an intentional part of your classroom community. Growth Mindset There are many ways to help students develop a growth mindset. When students develop an understanding that all forms of intelligence are malleable, they are inspired to work toward success. That's why it is so powerful to infuse lessons about growth mindset into instruction. Giving students a moment to reflect on their own mindsets builds self-awareness. Materials: - Short lessons or articles about Growth Mindset to help students understand the differences between a fixed and growth mindset. - Series of questions about students' own mindsets. Directions: - After teaching students about Growth Mindset, have students respond to questions about their own mindsets. - Give students a chance to share their responses with a partner, small group, or the entire class. Ideas: - Share and display inspirational quotes about growth mindset. (I particularly love paper desk tents. They are an easy way to display quotes right on students' desks.) - Highlight important people who demonstrate a growth mindset. Emotions Skits Researchers have noted that there are at least six universal emotions. These include happiness, sadness, anger, surprise, fear, and disgust. Help students investigate and demonstrate these universal emotions by challenging them to write a short play or skit that involves a character or many characters experiencing one of the universal emotions. Materials: - List of the universal emotions, paper, pen - Skit planning pages (optional) Ideas: - Review the six universal emotions with students. As a class have students brainstorm what each emotion looks like (how people look when they are experiencing that emotion) and sounds like (what people might say when experiencing that emotion). - Brainstorm situations where people might feel each emotion. Encourage students to share personal situations when they felt a certain way. - Divide students into small groups. Secretly assign each group an emotion. - Challenge students to write a script that their small group could act out for the class that demonstrates that emotion. - Have small groups perform for the class. Have the audience identify the emotion prevalent in the skit. Self Check-In Daily feelings check-ins are a great way to build self-awareness. When students are given the opportunity to assess how they are feeling and share their emotions with others, they begin to know themselves more fully. Self check-ins also help normalize feelings. Materials: - Paper with an open grid shape - List of feelings Directions: - Pass out the gridded paper to students. - Have them fill the grid with different emotions. - Then, have students display the grid on their desks. - Have them place a token or shape on the emotion that shows how they are feeling at a particular moment. Ideas: - Once students can recognize their feelings, help them to develop strategies for regulating their emotions. - Encourage students to track their feelings over an entire school day. Then, discuss how feelings change in different situations. -------------------------------------------------- I hope you've found a few ways to help students develop self-awareness. Incorporating lessons that target social emotional learning is essential in today's classrooms. If you're looking for ready-made resources, check out this set of 10 SEL reading passages and this set of 6 Self-Awareness Activities. Thanks for stopping by! Mary Beth
Kids and young adults need social-emotional skills to be successful at school, home, and for the rest of their lives. These are the skills that help kids build confidence, understand their own strengths and weaknesses, collaborate with others, navigate social situations, develop strong relationships
Social emotional learning (SEL) videos and channels on YouTube can be a great way to target emotional and social skills for students!
Build classroom community with your grade 4 5 6 7 students using this social emotional anti bullying activity that will empower students to identify what hurts their feelings and have students see that words hurt the most. This activity will create a kinder, thoughtful classroom environment.
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) has been found to promote academic success and increase students' commitment to school. Generally, there are five key components that make up social emotional learning. These competencies include self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and decision making. Today, I'd like to focus on ways to help students develop self-awareness. Self-awareness includes one's ability to recognize emotions, have an accurate self-perception, identify strengths, develop confidence, and show self-efficacy. Researchers have found that a student's ability to control his or her feelings, thoughts, and behaviors can be linked to academic success. So, let's take a look at some easy ways to help students develop an awareness of their individual characteristics and personal emotions. All About Me - A - Z This activity helps students to define and identify a variety of aspects about themselves. They'll create a list about themselves with a characteristic, quality, or emotion for each letter of the alphabet. Materials: Piece of paper, pen or pencil Directions: - On a piece of paper, have students create two columns. (Or grab a ready-made poster here.) - Have them write all the letters of the alphabet in each column. - Then, challenge them to write something about themselves for each letter. For instance, they might write "gregarious" for G or "curious" for C. Ideas: - Share your own A to Z list with students first. - Create a class list of emotions and descriptive words to get students started. - Assemble students' finished lists in a class book. Moment of Mindfulness Mindfulness is a great way to build self-awareness. Since mindfulness is all about paying attention to the present moment, it's a great way for students to pause and reflect on how they are feeling, what they are thinking, and what they need in the present. It's simple to do too! Ways to take a moment of mindfulness: - At the beginning of class, have students close their eyes and take several deep breaths. Ask students to pay attention to their breathing. - Share a mindfulness quote with students to help focus students' thoughts during a moment of mindfulness. - Pause during instruction and have students do a self-awareness check. Encourage them to be mindful of their thoughts and feelings. Reflective Journaling Reflective journaling is a powerful way to help students become self-aware. With targeted writing prompts, students can develop insight into their feelings, make sense of their experiences, and build clarity on their thoughts. When students write about their own experiences and feelings, they become more self-aware. Materials: - A notebook and/or computer, pen or pencil, writing prompts - A list of writing prompts that spark self-reflection, these might include: --- Write about a time when you were proud of yourself. --- List ten things that make you feel excited. --- Reflect on how you have changed this year. --- What is something that you find challenging? (Check out a set of 10 engaging prompts here.) Ideas: - Have students respond to their prompts as if they are writing a letter to themselves..."Dear me..." - Read students' responses and respond to their writing in the margins. Add questions and positive notes at the end of their writing to build connections and spark further reflections. - Schedule a time each day or week for journaling to make it an intentional part of your classroom community. Growth Mindset There are many ways to help students develop a growth mindset. When students develop an understanding that all forms of intelligence are malleable, they are inspired to work toward success. That's why it is so powerful to infuse lessons about growth mindset into instruction. Giving students a moment to reflect on their own mindsets builds self-awareness. Materials: - Short lessons or articles about Growth Mindset to help students understand the differences between a fixed and growth mindset. - Series of questions about students' own mindsets. Directions: - After teaching students about Growth Mindset, have students respond to questions about their own mindsets. - Give students a chance to share their responses with a partner, small group, or the entire class. Ideas: - Share and display inspirational quotes about growth mindset. (I particularly love paper desk tents. They are an easy way to display quotes right on students' desks.) - Highlight important people who demonstrate a growth mindset. Emotions Skits Researchers have noted that there are at least six universal emotions. These include happiness, sadness, anger, surprise, fear, and disgust. Help students investigate and demonstrate these universal emotions by challenging them to write a short play or skit that involves a character or many characters experiencing one of the universal emotions. Materials: - List of the universal emotions, paper, pen - Skit planning pages (optional) Ideas: - Review the six universal emotions with students. As a class have students brainstorm what each emotion looks like (how people look when they are experiencing that emotion) and sounds like (what people might say when experiencing that emotion). - Brainstorm situations where people might feel each emotion. Encourage students to share personal situations when they felt a certain way. - Divide students into small groups. Secretly assign each group an emotion. - Challenge students to write a script that their small group could act out for the class that demonstrates that emotion. - Have small groups perform for the class. Have the audience identify the emotion prevalent in the skit. Self Check-In Daily feelings check-ins are a great way to build self-awareness. When students are given the opportunity to assess how they are feeling and share their emotions with others, they begin to know themselves more fully. Self check-ins also help normalize feelings. Materials: - Paper with an open grid shape - List of feelings Directions: - Pass out the gridded paper to students. - Have them fill the grid with different emotions. - Then, have students display the grid on their desks. - Have them place a token or shape on the emotion that shows how they are feeling at a particular moment. Ideas: - Once students can recognize their feelings, help them to develop strategies for regulating their emotions. - Encourage students to track their feelings over an entire school day. Then, discuss how feelings change in different situations. -------------------------------------------------- I hope you've found a few ways to help students develop self-awareness. Incorporating lessons that target social emotional learning is essential in today's classrooms. If you're looking for ready-made resources, check out this set of 10 SEL reading passages and this set of 6 Self-Awareness Activities. Thanks for stopping by! Mary Beth
Learn about the importance of SEL and 11 essential ways that teachers can incorporate social-emotional learning activities into the classroom today.
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
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5 social emotional learning stations for upper elementary to middle school students. Perfect for small group station rotation, advisory, morning meeting, or whole group guided lessons. Empower students with engaging activities designed to build resilience, empathy, and self-awareness, enhancing their emotional literacy skills and interpersonal connections, all while fitting seamlessly into your curriculum! Watch our video preview to see what's inside! What’s Inside?This resource includes 5 unique and thought-provoking stations: What's Your Mood? - A journey into self-awareness and mood identification. Keep Calm and Express On - Practicing self-management through expression and calming strategies. Decoding Emotions - Understanding emotions in diverse scenarios. Wise Choices - Developing responsible decision-making through dilemmas. Social Synchrony: Building Bridges - Cultivating positive peer relationships through collaborative problem-solving and appreciation exercises. Each station comes equipped with a variety of activities, reflection prompts, and interactive discussions that are meticulously created to cater to the diverse learning needs of middle schoolers. Students will rotate through each station, immersing themselves in rich, relatable content, and practical exercises, ensuring a holistic learning experience. Objective:The objective of these stations is to empower students to: Identify and express a range of emotions. Understand and manage their emotions effectively. Make responsible decisions by considering consequences. Build and maintain positive relationships with peers. Who Can Benefit? Middle School Teachers School Counselors Special Education Teachers Anyone looking to promote emotional literacy and well-being in young adolescents! Usage:These SEL stations are perfect for classroom settings, small group interventions, counseling sessions, and even at-home learning environments. They can be seamlessly integrated into your existing curriculum or used as standalone activities to supplement and enrich your students' emotional learning journey. Materials Included: Detailed Instruction Sheets for each station Scenario and Role-Playing Cards Guided Reflection Prompts Interactive Emotional Matching Worksheet Appreciation and Encouragement Exercises And much more! Benefits: Enhances emotional vocabulary and literacy. Fosters a supportive and empathetic classroom environment. Develops crucial life skills for personal and academic success. Encourages reflection and self-growth. Takeaway: Students will be equipped with a richer emotional vocabulary, a deeper understanding of their emotions, and enhanced skills in managing emotions, making decisions, and interacting positively with peers. Embark on this enlightening expedition and witness the transformative power of emotional literacy in shaping the resilient and empathetic leaders of tomorrow!
Social and emotional learning, often known as SEL, is the process that helps kids learn critical skills, attitudes, and mindsets for social and emotional success. These skills cover five major areas: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationships, and responsible decision-making. I
One of the very best times to integrate social emotional learning practices into the day is first thing in the morning. It's a great way to help kids and teens start their day off feeling connected, respected, and valued. By putting social-emotional learning first, we have pave the way for kids and
30 social-emotional learning strategies for middle school kids to boost confidence and strengthen SEL skills students need for success.
Kids and young adults need social-emotional skills to be successful at school, home, and for the rest of their lives. These are the skills that help kids build confidence, understand their own strengths and weaknesses, collaborate with others, navigate social situations, develop strong relationships
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Explore fun, engaging printable activities to help kids thrive in their social & emotional development! Created by a former Pre-K-12th school counselor.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is a crucial component of education that goes beyond academic achievement. It equips students with the necessary skills to understand and manage their emotions, build positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. Social-Emotional Learning refers to the process of acquiring and applying knowledge, attitudes, and skills related to recognizing and managing emotions, developing empathy, establishing positive relationships, making responsible decisions, and engaging in effective communication. SEL cultivates a safe and nurturing environment that enhances students' overall well-being, academic success, and long-term success in life. In upper elementary and middle school classrooms, SEL activities play a pivotal role in fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom community. Let's explore the significance of SEL and discover engaging activities that can promote social-emotional growth in students. OPEN DIALOGUE Create a classroom community where students have plenty of opportunities to reflect and share. Build an environment that encourages an open dialogue with these activities... >>> Morning Meetings: Start the day with a structured time for students to connect, share, and build relationships. >>> Class Agreements: Collaboratively establish rules and expectations that promote respect, empathy, and inclusivity. >>> Feelings Check-In: Begin each class with a check-in where students identify and discuss their emotions, fostering self-awareness and empathy. Grab the "Where's Your Head At?" activity here. >>> Circle Time: Create a space for open dialogue, encouraging students to express their thoughts, concerns, and experiences. COLLABORATION Help students develop their SEL skills by working with their peers. Provide students with opportunities to collaborate with... >>> Collaborative Projects: Assign group projects that require teamwork, communication, and problem-solving, fostering a sense of belonging and cooperation. >>> Role-Playing Scenarios: Engage students in role-playing activities that explore conflict resolution, empathy, and effective communication. You can also have students work together as they write and preform emotions skits. >>> Peer Buddy System: Pair older students with younger ones to promote mentorship, empathy, and mutual support. >>> Appreciation Board: Establish a visual display where students can express gratitude and appreciation for one another's efforts and achievements. Students can also go on a commonality hunt in the classroom with this fun activity. REFLECTIONS Part of Social Emotional Learning is taking time to be reflective. Plan activities where students can reflect on their own feelings, challenges, and experiences with activities like... >>> Reflection Journals: Provide students with dedicated time to reflect on their experiences, emotions, and personal growth. Find 10 targeted writing prompts here. >>> Art Therapy: Incorporate art activities that encourage self-expression, creativity, and emotional exploration. >>> Mindfulness Exercises: Introduce mindfulness practices like breathing exercises, meditation, or guided imagery to promote self-regulation and stress reduction. Download these FREE mindfulness quotes and finger labyrinths to try in the classroom. ACTS OF SERVICE Nurture emotional intelligence, empathy, and responsible decision-making among students with acts of service such as... >>> Community Service Projects: Engage students in activities that allow them to give back to their community, fostering empathy and a sense of social responsibility. Guide students through an acts of kindness challenge with this activity. >>> Thank You Note Writing: Help students spread a little kindness with a thank you note writing lesson. Here's a resource to help students get writing. LEARNING ACTIVITIES Intentionally teach students about the components of Social Emotional Learning. Guide students as they develop their SEL traits with learning activities like... >>> Literature Exploration: Use books and stories to spark discussions about empathy, compassion, and understanding diverse perspectives. >>> Reading Passages: Use reading passages to help students learn about social emotional learning. These 10 passages and writing prompts are ideal for promoting social emotional learning. >>> SEL Games and Role-Playing: Engage students in interactive games and role-playing scenarios that focus on emotional intelligence, perspective-taking, and problem-solving. Incorporate creative activities like these positive pennant flags to teach about SEL. ---------------------------------------------------- As educators, we know that when students feel seen, heard, and valued, they are more likely to thrive academically and personally, setting the stage for long-term success in their lives. Let's continue to prioritize SEL and create environments where students can grow into well-rounded individuals ready to face the challenges of the future. *************GREAT NEWS************** If you're looking for more ways to create a positive classroom, be sure to grab the FREE EVERYTHING GUIDE for TEACHERS! Thanks so much for stopping by! Mary Beth P.S. Check out more activities to build self-awareness in this popular blog post.
If you’re noticing that students aren’t getting along, it might just be time for an indoor recess activity that brings everyone back together!
Three social and emotional learning activities that are designed to address high school students’ need for status and respect.
It is important for middle school students to be practicing social-emotional learning throughout the year to help support them socially, behaviorally, academically, and in preparation for high school. Skills such as relationship building and self-management skills will help middle schoolers to cope with what can be a difficult time developmentally. Find below 20 different activities that you can use with your middle schoolers to support their social-emotional learning (SEL).
Explore our Middle School Social Emotional Learning (SEL) packet dedicated to understanding and managing anxiety. This comprehensive resource offers a range of activities and materials tailored to the needs of middle school students. Here's what's included: Informational Passage: Delve into the intricacies of anxiety with a comprehensive passage crafted for middle school comprehension levels. Check for Understanding Worksheets: Reinforce learning with two worksheets designed to assess students' understanding of anxiety-related concepts. Scenarios: Engage critical thinking skills with eight scenarios that challenge students to navigate various anxiety-inducing situations. Journal Prompt: Encourage introspection and self-expression with a reflective journal prompt focused on anxiety management. Draw It Out Activity: Foster creativity and emotional exploration by prompting students to visually depict their experiences with anxiety. Interview a Classmate Activity: Promote empathy and communication skills by encouraging students to interview classmates about their encounters with anxiety. True or False Questions with Justifications: Assess comprehension with six true or false questions accompanied by detailed justifications for each answer. Coping Skills Worksheets: Equip students with practical coping strategies through two worksheets aimed at building resilience and managing anxiety. 10 Ways to Cope Prompts: Inspire creativity and self-care with ten prompts inviting students to sketch pictures representing various coping mechanisms for anxiety. Answer Keys and Suggested Answers: Facilitate assessment and guide classroom discussions with comprehensive answer keys and suggested responses. Empower your middle school students to understand and effectively manage anxiety with this comprehensive SEL packet.
Building a classroom community where students feel included, valued, and supported is every teacher's dream. As educators, we want our students to feel like important members of our classroom community. Of course, this happens naturally in the way we interact with students and the way we celebrate learning in our classrooms. However, I've found that it is also effective to include intentional activities that help students build bonds, develop social emotional learning skills, and foster a positive learning culture. Here are a few of my favorite ways to build a positive classroom environment... Writing notes to students is a wonderful way to let them know how important they are. Many students have a deep desire to be noticed and recognized. Taking a moment to share a kind note with kids is a perfect (and easy) way to let them know that they matter. The notes you write don't need to be extravagant. Sometimes a little message next to students' homework assignments or a post-it note at their desks is perfect. You might also want to be more intentional and designate a day in your planning to write notes to students. I've found that it's best to keep a set of notecards at the ready for sharing with students. To make sharing words of encouragement really easy, just grab this FREE set of positive note cards. Build a positive classroom community by giving students a chance to be kind to each other. One of my favorite ways to do this is to play "Pass the Compliment." Begin by discussing what constitutes a sincere compliment, and how to give specific praise. Explain to your students that a comment like “good job” is less powerful than a comment that begins with “I really liked the way you...” Once they’ve got the gist, have them put their new skill into practice by writing specific, sincere compliments about their classmates by passing around customized compliment collecting papers for each student. When the students receive their customized, original compliments, stand back and watch them beam – my students talked about this for months after we did it! Find this FREE activity along with many more in this 25+ page resource filled with kindness activities. Promote positivity in the classroom with inspirational quotes and writing prompts. One way to do just that is with positive pennant flags. First, students will choose a motivational quote that inspires them. Then, they’ll respond to a writing prompt based on the quote. The writing prompt gives students a chance to pause and reflect. Finally, students combine their writing with a pennant topper with a motivational quote to make a fun and inspiring pennant flag. These pennant flags make incredible displays. They’re easy to create and impactful to share. Your students will love this community-building, classroom-beautifying, writing-practicing, positivity-creating activity! Check them out here. Create a "sea" of kindness in your classroom one drop at a time. Build a positive classroom community by hosting a Random Acts of Kindness challenge in your classroom to encourage students to spread kindness at school, home and in the community. In this activity, students perform four random acts of kindness and record their good deeds on “drops of kindness.” The drops of kindness can be collected and displayed in the classroom as a reminder of the power and impact of small acts of kindness. Get this activity (and 5 more FREE kindness activities) directly in your inbox. Just click here. Give students a chance to investigate positive emotions like hope with the Chain of Hope activity. To begin, you have a discussion about hope with students. Students could share a time when they were hopeful and why hope is an important emotion. Then, give students a chance to create links for a classroom chain of hope. On strips of colorful paper, have students write a hope for themselves, their classroom, their community, and the world. Then, as students share their hopes, link the pieces of paper. Finally, hang the chain in the classroom. Find this activity and more here. Speaking of emotions, take time to help students build their social emotional learning skills. When students have a chance to explore emotions, they build more self-awareness. As their self-awareness increases, so does their ability to show empathy, build positive relationships, and make thoughtful decisions. Social emotional learning activities are a crucial way to promote a positive classroom community. One way to help students explore emotions is by having them work collaboratively to create an emotions skit. Assign small groups an emotion. Then, have students plan and write a script that showcases someone experiencing that emotion. Give students a chance to practice their skits before performing them for classmates. Find detailed planning pages and 5 additional social emotional learning lessons here. -------------------------------------------------------------- I think we both agree, there's nothing better than a classroom filled with positive energy. I hope you've found a few ideas to make your students feel connected to you, their classmates, and the school community. Grab each idea at these links... --- Free Positive Notecards --- Free Compliment Posters --- Positive Pennant Flags --- Free Acts of Kindness Challenge --- Chain of Hope (and 5 more activities) --- Emotions Skit (and more Social Emotional Learning Ideas) Thanks for stopping by! Mary Beth
This page contains free social emotional learning activities that can be used to help students in elementary and middle school.
Start your class with a daily bell ringer warm-up. There are 30 questions total that follow 5 different themes: self awareness, self management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision making. The journal is ready to print. Print the entire journal (choose double sided), then bind it, or have students put it in a 3 ring binder. Another option is to print one page double sided each week, then have students turn it in at the end of the week. These questions are perfect to build classroom culture, as a discussion question for a class meeting, or an opener for an SEL lesson. There is a blank space at the end of each "week" to use as a reflection space, brainstorming, or follow up questions.
How we act in challenging situations heavily relies on our moral code, an important component of responsible decision making.
This 6-week cyberbullying, digital citizenship, and cyber safety middle school counseling group is designed to help students recognize and engage in safe online behavior. In addition, students will learn about cyberbullying and assess the effects of screen time and social media use on their mental health. This comprehensive curriculum includes everything you need to run a successful and engaging school counseling small group including self-assessments to make data tracking easy. The included weekly outlines are aligned with CASEL Standards and ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors.Students will learn the skills they need to navigate the internet safely. Middle School Digital Citizenship Group Outline: Week 1: Thinking before posting Week 2: The risks of sharing personal information online Week 3: The effects of screen time Week 4: Responding to internet trolls Week 5: Cyberbullying Week 6: Social media and mental health Lessons/Activities Included: Discussion Cards Sides of the Room Interactive Group Activites Scenario Cards Matching Game Mental Health Screener Apples to Apples type game Here is what's included each week: Outlines: Easy to implement outlines with ASCA and CASEL-aligned objectives Group Rules: Suggested and DIY Group Rules poster so students can take ownership of the creation of the group rules and norms. Feelings Check: Feelings Check Poster to serve as a visual aid for students to self-reflect on their emotional state at the start of each session. Self-Assessments: Pre and post-group self-assessments to track student growth and make data collection easy! Engaging games and activities: I include everything you need to run each session. Simply print each week before the students arrive and you are ready to go. Self Reflection Journal: Weekly journal reflections with writing prompts. Benefiting Students: Each week students will develop skills to become digital citizens.At a minimum, being in the counseling group allows students to identify and share their feelings, develop important social skills through participation, and practice empathy while hearing others’ experiences. Saving Time:With easy-to-implement outlines and activities, this group curriculum is very low-prep. Simply print out each session before students arrive and keep them in a file folder.The included self-assessments are a great way to get students to self-reflect on their progress and you can then share this information with teachers, and parents, or in your program report.Who is this Group Designed For?This digital citizenship and cyber safety small group is designed for middle school students in grades 6-8 but it can be modified to work with students across different grade levels. Visit Bright Futures School Counseling Blog and subscribe to my email list to gain access to my Small Group Cheat Sheet. You will also receive a weekly email with my latest school counseling tips, research, and freebies! Follow me on social media to be the first to learn about sales and new resources! School Counseling Simplified Podcast Bright Futures Counseling INSTAGRAM Bright Futures Counseling FACEBOOK
How we act in challenging situations heavily relies on our moral code, an important component of responsible decision making.
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
Kids and young adults need social-emotional skills to be successful at school, home, and for the rest of their lives. These are the skills that help kids build confidence, understand their own strengths and weaknesses, collaborate with others, navigate social situations, develop strong relationships
What middle schoolers learn, how they behave, and how they interact with others can carry on into adulthood—whether positive or negative.
Morning meeting activities are incredibly beneficial for you and for your students! Not only does it amplify positivity in the classroom, but it also allows your students to feel like a part of the class and take responsibility for what is happening inside of (and outside of) their classroom community. Add value to the Social-Emotional Learning that takes place in your classroom with this resource! When we do Morning Meeting in the Upper Elementary and Middle Grades, the focus is on addressing the social and emotional needs of our unique learners. Through Morning Meeting, you will be able to accomplish so much more with your class. While it may seem like a waste of time, I have actually GAINED instructional time because all of the “middle school drama” practically vanishes from the rest of my week. Make sure to check out the green preview button for a complete look at this product!
Of course, many popular movies deal with social and emotional issues, and these can be great for teaching SEL in our classrooms.
Jamboard templates make it really easy to fit social emotional activities into your elementary classroom! Use Jamboard to talk about growth mindset, self-awareness, problem solving skills and more.
Engage your students during the first few weeks of school with these back to school activities for your middle school classroom.
Want to harness to transformative power of social emotional learning (SEL) with your middle and high school students? It is essential that our students have the tools they need to navigate their mental health and by using this GROWING BUNDLE, you can engage students in the five core competencies of SEL. SEL can help students identify their emotions, regulate stress, build better relationships, develop empathy- all skills our middle and high school students need. Use these prompts to build a foundation. Included you will find: 101 prompts in PDF format 101 prompts in Google slides format and Editable 5 PNG images of Agenda slides to use in Google Slides or Powerpoint Don't forget to FOLLOW my store to get alerted when this product updates with new prompts and SEL activities as well as new product listings. Follow me on INSTAGRAM and join our literacy group on Facebook.
Managing Anger Packet Discover the "Managing Anger" packet, designed to enhance social-emotional learning, life skills, and character education for students. Perfect for morning meetings or independent work when students finish early, this comprehensive 24-page packet includes engaging activities, an informational reading passage, and answer keys to help students understand and manage their anger in a fun and interactive way. Packet Highlights: Social-Emotional Learning: Helps students recognize and understand their own emotions and the emotions of others. Life Skills: Encourages emotional regulation, empathy, and effective communication. Character Education: Promotes self-awareness, empathy, and emotional intelligence. Versatile Usage: Ideal for morning meetings, classroom discussions, or as independent work for early finishers. Includes Answer Keys: Provides easy assessment and guidance. Equip your students with the essential skills to manage their anger effectively with this all-in-one educational packet! What's Included in the "Managing Anger" Packet: Understanding the Importance of Anger Management: Explains why managing anger is crucial for personal and interpersonal success. Real-World Examples of Managing Anger: Relatable scenarios for students to understand anger management in everyday contexts. Informational Reading Passage: A detailed reading passage on managing anger to build foundational knowledge. Short Response Questions: Engaging questions to help students reflect on and discuss their feelings. Classroom Discussion Questions with Possible Answers: Facilitates meaningful conversations about emotional awareness and expression. Creative Drawing Prompts: Encourages students to visualize and illustrate their emotions. List-Making Activity: Helps students identify and organize different anger management strategies. Scenarios for Students to Analyze and Solve: Provides practical situations for students to apply anger management skills. True or False Questions about Managing Anger: Tests students’ knowledge and understanding of emotional concepts. Reflective Personal Narrative Prompts: Encourages students to share their own experiences and reflections on managing anger. Peer Interview Questions about Emotional Experiences: Promotes peer-to-peer learning and discussion on emotions. Vocabulary Words Related to Anger Management: Includes simple definitions and relatable examples to build emotional vocabulary. Promoting a Positive Classroom Environment: Encourages a respectful and inclusive atmosphere through effective emotional awareness practices.
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
This spring is presenting new challenges for teachers all across the country. Some of us are getting ready to go back to the classroom for the first time this year. Some of us have been in person all year, but we are about to get new virtual kids. Some of you have been in the ... Read More about Classroom Management and Expectations