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This mental health resource is designed to build emotional intelligence and resilience in students. Each slide delivers essential mental health concepts in a clear, engaging, and age-appropriate way. Featuring critical thinking questions, this resource promotes dynamic classroom discussions and deep reflection, enhancing student engagement and comprehension. The essential thinking prompts also encourage students to connect personal experiences with the lessons, applying mental health strategies effectively in their lives.

By using this presentation, teachers can create a supportive classroom environment where discussions about feelings, self-esteem, and relationships are encouraged, ultimately helping students develop a strong foundation for emotional well-being.

The presentation gives students practical advice and strategies for managing their mental health. It teaches them to recognize and understand their emotions, the importance of positive thinking, and how to build and maintain healthy relationships.

This resource includes:

• Slide 1: What is Mental Health?
• Slide 2: Taking Care of Your Mental Health
• Slide 3: Understanding Feelings and Emotions
• Slide 4: Can I Change How I Feel?
• Slide 5: My Thoughts and Beliefs
• Slide 6: Self - Esteem
• Slide 7: Building and Maintaining Relationships
• Slide 8: Mental Health Conditions
• Slide 9: Understanding Mental Health Conditions
• Slide 10: Essential Habits for Mental Health
• Slide 11: Asking for Help and Helping Others
• Slide 12: I Take Action
• Slide 13: We Have Learned About Mental Health

Formats:

• Powerpoint
• PDF
• Google Slides
• Keynote
• JPG images

Happy Mental Health Week!

This packet gives you the resources needed to set up a Calming Corner in your classroom or home. Calming Corners help children deal with their BIG feelings and gain self-regulation skills while they calm down. A Calming Corner can provide children with a safe place to process their emotions and regulate their responses. The Calming Corner can help children de-escalate emotions and anxiety before these feelings become overwhelming. It can also help children filter out sensory information and regain emotional balance.

What’s Included?

Guide for Teachers or Parents

Printable Book “I Can Calm Down” (In Color and B/W)

“Feelings and Emotions” Cards (These cards are my #1 BEST SELLER on TeachShare)

“How do you feel?” Poster

Directions for Yoga Poses

Printable Yoga Cards

Instructions for Calming Breaths

Printable Calming Breath Cards (Can also be used as a poster)

Directions for Making Sensory Bottles

Recipe for Homemade Playdough

Printable Playdough Mats

Enhance your classroom decor and support math skills with this vibrant composition book themed number line, perfect for counting from 0-200!

Contents: Transform your classroom with our composition book themed number line! Each circle features a colorful composition book background, with numbers clearly displayed from 0-200. The number line includes arrows at the beginning and end to guide students. Simply print, cut, and hang to create an engaging and educational wall display.

Why You'll Love This Product: Teachers will appreciate the ease of setting up this number line and how it seamlessly integrates with other composition book themed decor. The bold, colorful design captures students' attention and aids in learning to count and recognize numbers. It’s not only a fantastic visual aid for teaching math concepts but also a stylish addition to any classroom.

Who This Product Is For:

1. Preschool teachers looking to introduce counting in a fun and engaging way.
2. Kindergarten teachers seeking resources that combine learning with colorful classroom decor.
3. Elementary teachers who want to support number recognition and counting up to 200.
4. Homeschooling parents needing versatile and visually appealing teaching tools.
5. Daycare providers aiming to create an enriching and educational environment for young learners.

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"All About Me" worksheet – the perfect icebreaker for students stepping into a new school year! This interactive 2-page activity is not just a fun and engaging way for children to express themselves; it's a valuable resource for educators and support staff to get to know their students on a personal level.

Key Features:

Interactive and Personalized: This worksheet is designed to be more than just a form-filling exercise. Let creativity flow as children decorate and personalize their "All About Me" sheets. With space for drawings, stickers, and even a cherished photo, each child can showcase their unique personality.

Comprehensive Information: The worksheet covers a range of details, from favorite subjects and hobbies to how the child learns best. This comprehensive snapshot provides teachers and staff with insights that go beyond the basics, allowing for a more nuanced understanding of each student.

Facilitates Connection: An invaluable tool for educators, this worksheet fosters a sense of connection and understanding. By knowing each child's preferences, strengths, and challenges from the start, teachers can tailor their approach to better support and engage every learner.

Promotes Communication: Encourage open communication by prompting children to share their feelings about the upcoming school year. This not only helps in identifying potential concerns but also sets the stage for building a positive and supportive learning environment.

Ideal for Various Settings: Whether used in traditional classrooms, special education programs, or therapeutic settings, the "All About Me" worksheet adapts seamlessly to diverse learning environments. It's a versatile resource suitable for children of all abilities.

Note: This product includes digital files suitable for printing. Upon purchase, you will receive instant access to the downloadable worksheets, ready to be personalized for a memorable start to the school year.

Use this daily tracker to keep your children on track with lifelong healthy habits! This tracker comes with spaces for children to check off if they completed a breath, practiced gratitude, stretched or did poses, and set goals for each morning. There is also space for them to fill in their own habits that are important to them each morning.

Color Search and Find pages are perfect for distance learning, putting together a fun packet for practice at home, or table time! There are 2 versions of all 11 colors (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, pink, black, brown, gray, and white). All are NO-PREP! Just print and color!

Version 1: has a crayon at the top with the color word.

Version 2: has a colored scribble at the top (for those that want to print in color/for children that can't read color words yet).

Reward students for their good deeds with these pre-made, fill-in-the-blank ribbons. Two versions: colored for printing on card stock or black and white for students to color on their own. Use on bulletin boards, as bookmarks, tape/pin to clothing...unlimited uses to encourage positive cooperative learning and good deeds.

**In Search of Answers: A Journey Through Life's Questions For Kids
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Embark on a magical journey of curiosity and imagination! This inspiring book invites young readers to explore thought-provoking questions about dreams, fears, adventures, and everything in between. Each question opens the door to endless possibilities, helping kids reflect on who they are and who they want to become.

Packed with engaging prompts, fun activities, and colorful illustrations, this book encourages kids to think deeply, dream boldly, and share their unique perspectives. Perfect for sparking meaningful conversations with friends and family, In Search of Answers is a delightful guide to self-discovery for kids aged 8 and up.

Fun Children's day Coloring Pages For Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, Girls, Boys Kids. This paint dauber coloring Pages is perfect for younger to practice pre-writing skills and have fun at the same time. Makes a fun gift!

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WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 5 Coloring Pages

• PDF

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

• This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.

• You can print as many copies as you want.

NOTE

• This is a digital item.

• No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

• No refunds as this is a digital product.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

Two versions of the daily main sheets

• dates, weather, number, letter, holiday
• dates, weather, number, letter

Full size weather with labels

Full size holidays with labels

Two versions of a birthday certificate

• one with a put-up option and one without

Numbers 1-100 and Letters A-Z

BEFORE YOU BUY THIS: consider grabbing**the Circle Time BUNDLE**. It has this resource, as well as put-up notes and flashcards already included. Or grab 1-2 resources separately. If you want all 3, the bundle is the best deal.

TIPS/INFO:

• Use the Canva link within to edit any of this and make it your own! Or print and use as is.

• I recommend laminating the main sheets so you can write the date with erasable marker.

• Numbers and letters can be written or cut and pasted with glue or tape.

• In the first version of the main sheet, circle the weather for the day and pick the next holiday.

• In the simpler version, holidays are removed; you can use full size when they approach.

• Use volunteers for as many aspects as you can - holding the full size pages, answering questions, sharing put-ups or birthday wishes, or doing a show and tell or any other normal Circle Time routine.

• For the national BLANK holiday and OTHER box, that’s open for any of the federal or RANDOM holidays (national sparkly shoe day.... is that a thing?). Just verbally share that fun stuff, and even create a craft or creative activity that relates! Or just plan on snacks or something to share!

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Clothespin Clip Cards | Letter Match Activity | Apple-Themed:

These task cards are a great fall-themed learning activity. There are both apple-themed letter cards as well as number cards.

Each letter task card has an Uppercase letter on the apple as well as #3 different lowercase letters on the right side of the card to choose from. Your students will then clip a clothespin on the correct lowercase letter that matches the letter on the apple. This is a great fine motor activity as well as a great way to practice matching Uppercase and lowercase letters together.

Number Clothespin Count & Match Activity | Apple-Themed:

Each apple-themed number card has a different amount of apples from 1-10 on each one. The students will count how many apples are on each task card and then attach a clothespin to the matching number on the right.

I would print and laminate these leaf - themed cards for better durability.

This is a great way to introduce colours and differentiation. These are fun, engaging and colourful cards which includes a variety of colours. These include Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow and Grey. Each card has a colourful visual with three different colours for students to match and clip!

Just print and laminate these templates for a re-usable resource that children can play with time and time again. Add some pegs and this will be a great addition to any early childhood environment.

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WORKBOOKS – Just print!

Behaviour and Feelings Workbook

Self Esteem and Feelings Workbook

Emotions & Self Care Workbook

My Anger Management Workbook

SOCIAL SKILLS, PUBERTY, PROTECTIVE BEHAVIOURS, RELATIONSHIPS AND SEXUALITY

Puberty Lesson and Activity Book

Appropriate V's Appropriate Things to Say

Learning about Bodies and Puberty Workbook

Protective Behaviours, Relationships and Puberty Special Game

Stranger Danger Education

Road Safety Social Story

Fire Safety Social Story

Safety In The Community Activity and Educative Book

AUTISM, SOCIAL STORIES & ACTIVITIES

How My Engine Runs Social Story

Teaching Children about Personal Space

Noises Hurt My Ears - Social Story - Sensory Defensiveness

When a loved one dies - grief and loss social story

Understanding Divorce Social Story

Being Nice and Making Friends Social Story

Doing a Poo on the Toilet Social Story

SPECIFIC TEACHING AND COUNSELLING RESOURCES

Supporting Students to Gain Insight through Reflection

Supervision and Reflective Practice Templates

Increasing a Child's Attention Span

Behavioural Strategies for Fostering Self Esteem

Anxious Children - Behavioural Strategies

Children with Attachment and Abandonment Issues: Behavioural Strategies

Recognising Defences in Children

ANGER MANAGEMENT

Anger Management Plan

Anger Management Activity Worksheets

Anger Management Traffic Lights Activity

My Anger Management Workbook

BEHAVIOUR ASSESSMENT AND BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT PLANS

Managing Aggressive Behaviours and Outbursts

Understanding Behavioural Triggers

Behaviour Reward Chart - Girls (editable)

Behaviour Reward Chart - Boys (editable)

Behaviour Thermometer - Incident Prevention and Response Plan (editable)

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Looking for a fun and educational way to teach kids about community helpers? Our Police Station Pretend Play Set is the perfect tool to engage children in imaginative play while learning about the important role of police officers in our community.

This comprehensive set includes:

• Police Station Signs: Create a realistic play environment with open/closed signs and more.
• Officer Badges: Allow kids to feel like real officers with printable badges.
• Printable Forms: Engage kids in role-playing with incident report forms, tickets, and more.

IN ADDITION, this resource also includes an information handout for parents, highlighting the benefits of pretend play for children's development. This guide will help parents gain a deeper understanding of how pretend play positively influences various aspects of child development.

Ideal for classrooms, daycare centers, and home learning, this Police Station Pretend Play Set promotes creativity, social skills, and an understanding of law enforcement. Bring learning to life with this engaging resource!

PRESCHOOL and KINDERGARTEN students will be back to school learning colors and color words with these delightful mixing colors activities. Students will mix primary colors to make secondary colors and then more! This product has 3 differentiated worksheet choices. Makes an engaging art class!

What you get:

• Red and blue make purple.
• Red and yellow make orange.
• Yellow and blue make green.
• Red and green make brown.
• Brown and white make tan.
• Black and white make gray (grey.)
• Red and white make pink.
• Blue and white make light blue.
• Green and blue make turquoise.

COLORS:

• Orange
• Green
• Purple
• Black
• Brown
• Pink
• Turquoise
• Grey/Gray
• Tan
• Light Blue

Note ***Crayons will not blend the colors well. I recommend using paint or watercolors depending on the skill set of your students. For poster paint: add white paint to allow the colors to blend better, as paint can blend rather dark. Markers can work well but then the tips are colored.

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Crayon Box – The Alphabet in Color

Learn Colors and Color Words!

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Improve fine motor skills with engaging cutting practice worksheets for Pre-K and Kindergarten students.

These printable worksheets are designed to help young learners enhance their scissor skills and fine motor abilities. Perfect for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten classrooms, these resources can be used in various settings, including whole group instruction or small group activities.

Benefits

• Enhances fine motor skills

• Improves scissor skills

• Engaging and interactive

• Can be used in whole group or small group settings

Instructions/Tips for Implementation

Print out the cutting practice worksheets and provide students with child-safe scissors. Demonstrate proper scissor grip and cutting techniques before letting them work independently or in groups.

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Engage your students in making smart, balanced food choices with our Healthy Choices lesson and interactive worksheet! This resource guides students through understanding nutrition, making informed choices, and balancing meals to promote health and wellness.

Product Highlights:

• Whole Lesson Presentation: Students explore healthy choices through an engaging presentation that introduces different food groups, calorie counting, and balanced meal building.
• Interactive Food Choice Activity: Students select their ideal meal from a variety of food options on the presentation. Each food is paired with a number indicating calories, which students record and total to see how their choices add up.
• My Plate and Food Group Sorting Worksheets: Students can either sort their food choices into the My Plate format or organize them by food groups, helping them visualize balanced meals.
• Calorie Counting Discovery: As students tally their choices, they learn how calories vary between foods, especially when it comes to fast food options. A surprising reveal of New York Pizza topping the list at a calorie score of 9 opens up an insightful discussion on nutrition!
• Balanced Zone Check: At the end, students determine if their meal choices fall within the ideal "healthy range" of 16-22. If their total is too low, they may need to add more variety, while a high number can signal excess calories, sparking valuable reflections.

Why Educators Love This Resource:

• Student-Led Exploration: This lesson encourages students to make discoveries themselves, promoting active learning and critical thinking.
• Real-Life Application: Helps students connect nutrition concepts to real-life decisions, empowering them to make balanced food choices.
• Comprehensive and Visual: With options to sort foods by group or "My Plate," students can clearly see the structure of a well-balanced meal.

Ideal For:

• Teachers focusing on health and wellness topics for elementary or early middle school students.
• Classrooms aiming to develop life skills in making informed dietary choices.
• Educators wanting an interactive, student-led lesson in nutrition that’s both educational and fun.

Set the foundation for lifelong healthy choices with this engaging, self-directed Healthy Choices lesson, perfect for instilling confidence in making balanced food choices while having fun with calorie discovery!

Mindfulness involves recognizing your emotions without evaluating or critiquing them as you experience them. Why engage in mindfulness practice? This is beneficial as it diverts focus from stress or other undesirable thoughts. It can also assist in maintaining good mental well-being by providing an easy method to handle negative feelings and thoughts.

You can practice mindfulness in any location, at any moment, and achieve a state of mindfulness meditation through various methods. You can practice mindfulness during your work breaks or after tiring, stressful days. Simply locate a peaceful area to accomplish it. At times, it’s a vacant space or your stationary vehicle. Basic activities such as guided breathing exercises during traffic jams, as well as more organized practices like body scanning or walking meditations, can enhance relaxation and alleviate stress.

This guide offers 15 mindfulness strategies that can be applied with students across all ages, subjects, and proficiency levels.

Celebrate Grandparents Day with these fun Crown Craft Templates, perfect for preschool and elementary students. These engaging and easy to use Grandparents Day crafts and activities are designed to make this special day unforgettable. The kit includes crown templates for grandparents and inclusive options for celebrating other influential figures, such as friends, aunties, and uncles. Your students will love the creative writing prompts like My grandma is as busy as a ___ and My grandpa is as gentle as a ___, which add a fun twist with idioms. Each writing template also features a special frame where your students can draw a heartwarming picture of their loved one, making these crafts even more personal and meaningful. The kit also offers draw your own templates, as well as simple color versions with Happy Grandparents Day spelled out, ensuring there’s something for every student. These charming crown crafts are perfect for gifting or for a festive classroom parade, making Grandparents Day truly special.

These activities are fun, and they also help develop fine motor skills, foster creativity, and celebrate the amazing grandparents in children’s lives.

This pack includes:

• 15 Idiom Writing Prompt Templates (Granny, Nana, Mimi, Grandma, Grandpa, Gramps, Papa, Aunty, Sister, Friend, Uncle, Brother, and a blank template).
• 6 Easy-to-Print Color Templates (I Love My Grandparents & Happy Grandparents Day versions).
• 7 Draw Your Grandparents' Face Templates.
• 5 Simple Color-In Templates.

This Grandparents Day craft kit is a must have for teachers and parents alike, ensuring that the day is filled with joy, creativity, and heartfelt moments.

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Are you looking for a resource that can help your preschool, pre-k and kindergarten students identify the size of a problem? These Big Problem Little Problem Scenarios will help your young learners differentiate between small, medium, and big problems.

Helping your students see that not all problems are equal, is a great first step in helping our young learners deal with problems that occur in preschool or daycare.

♡♡♡ Did you know this resource is part of a Preschool Conflict Resolution Activities | BUNDLE? & my Size of the Problem |BUNDLE?

Why help young learners understand Big Vs Small Problems?

Having an understanding of big problems vs little problems will allow your young learners to see that not all problems are the same; therefore, our reactions will defer according to the size of a problem.

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What’s Included in this Big Problems vs Little Problems resource?

1. A Detailed Lesson Plan

A comprehensive lesson plan included to help facilitate this lesson. No planning needed!

2. A Display Poster (8.5 x 11 inches)

A easy to refer to visual reminder for your classroom

3. Big Problem Little Problem Scenarios Sorting Activity

21 Big, Medium & Small Problem Scenarios for your young students to sort. An excellent discussion activity! Included are also 9 possible reaction cards to help guide discussion.

4. Print and Go Worksheets (4 pages)

Reinforce learning with these fun worksheets.

5. Comes in full color and black & white version.

The CASEL SEL Competencies Covered?

1. Self-management is the ability to manage one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively in different situations and to achieve goals and aspirations. This includes the capacity to delay gratification, manage stress, and feel motivation and agency to accomplish personal and collective goals.

2. Responsible decision-making is the ability to make caring and constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions across diverse situations. This includes the capacity to consider ethical standards and safety concerns and to evaluate the benefits and consequences of various actions for personal, social, and collective well-being.

Looking to add to your Unit on Conflict Resolution? Check these resources out:

• Conflict Resolution Games for Preschoolers

• Conflict Resolution Clip Cards

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