Elementary School Social Emotional Learning Centers

This Printable Emotions Wheel Chart for kids by “The Fun Sheep” is the perfect tool to help kids explore and understand their feelings in a fun and engaging way

As kids interact with this Emotions Wheel, they will not only learn to identify different facial expressions but also develop a vocabulary to express their emotions effectively. Empower your child to navigate their feelings and emotions confidently

Adaptable to different stages of development, kids can switch the wheel from toddler mode, featuring 4 emotions, to the pre-k and kindergarten stage, showcasing 8 emotions. This transition offers an opportunity for them to progressively identify and understand a wider range of feelings

What comes in the product:

- 4 Emotions Wheel for toddler (includes black & white)

- 8 Emotions Wheel for pre-k and kindergarten stage (includes black & white)

- Emotions included are: Happy, Angry, Sad, Scared, Surprised, Confused, Silly, Bored

- 12 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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This Printable Emotions Wheel for kids by “The Fun Sheep” is the perfect tool to help kids explore and understand their feelings in a fun and engaging way

Encourage open communication about feelings with your child using this interactive Emotions Wheel. With a simple spin of the wheel, your child can express their emotions and share what they're feeling each day. This tool is particularly valuable during moments of difficulty in communication, offering a visual aid to bridge the gap

Adaptable to different stages of development, kids can switch the wheel from toddler mode, featuring 4 emotions, to the pre-k and kindergarten stage, showcasing 8 emotions. This transition offers an opportunity for them to progressively identify and understand a wider range of feelings

What comes in the product:

- 4 Emotions Wheel for toddler (includes black & white)

- 8 Emotions Wheel for pre-k and kindergarten stage (includes black & white)

- Emotions included are: Happy, Angry, Sad, Scared, Surprised, Confused, Silly, Bored

- 6 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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Christmas themed counseling activities. Resource has students think of how they can help a cranky Rudolph turn his day around. Students will get to explore anger, coping skills, and empathy as they place themselves in his shoes and think of what makes them cranky as well.

A HUGE thank you to the following content creators for making my resource possible:

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'Tis the season to spread joy and kindness. Allow your students to light up the world with this adorable Christmas themed worksheet. Students simply fill in each box with examples of how they can spread kindness this season. Students can choose to write or draw in their answers.

Resource comes in colored and black/white versions.

Featured animals:

Toucan

Elephant

Koala

Penguin

Bear

Lion

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'Tis the season to spread joy! Let your students brainstorm how they can spread kindness this Holiday with this adorable snowman themed resource. Students can draw or write their answers to "I can be kind by"

Resource comes in colored and black/white versions. Includes three different snowman templates they can choose from.

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Adorable Rudolph themed emotion mats. Perfect for young students or students in special education learning to recognize emotions. Students can practice drawing facial features while working on their fine motor skills as well. Great resource for early finishers, morning work, centers, 1:1's, holiday celebrations, end of day activity, etc.

Emotions included:

-Happy

-Excited

-Worried

-Angry

-Scared

-Proud

-Sad

-Sleepy

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Your students will love these good choices and bad choice sorts! Engage your K-2 students with this interactive worksheet and group activity focusing on good choices and bad choices.

This resource includes worksheets, sorts, and activities to help young students understand the concepts of good choices and bad choices. It is perfect for small group lessons on expectations or as a center activity. Teachers can also laminate the group sort for a visual classroom display.

Benefits:

• Multiple options for sorts to teach students about decision-making

Instructions/Tips for Implementation:

Utilize this resource in small group lessons to teach expectations or as a center activity. Laminate the group sort for a long-lasting visual display in the classroom.

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Super adorable gingerbread themed emotion mats. Perfect for younger students, students with special needs, and nonverbal students. Great for fine motor skill practice as well. Students will get to draw in 6 different emotions. They'll get to identify how they are feeling as well and draw it out. Great for early finishers, morning work, 1:1's, etc.

Emotions included:

Happy

Excited

Worried

Angry

Scared

Proud

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Start the new year by empowering your middle school students with our comprehensive "Character Traits Middle School: Teamwork" lesson plan, a perfect tool for teachers focusing on Social Emotional Learning (SEL), character education, and behavior management plan at the start of the 2024 school year.

What's Inside?

• Differentiated Texts: Three levels of engaging texts tailored to meet the diverse needs of students in grades 5-8, each unraveling unique aspects of teamwork. Level 1 text: The Wright Brothers, Level 2 text: Apollo 11 Crew, Level 3 text: The British Cycling Team. Each text is written on a tiered, differentiated lexile starting from 4th, 6th, and 8th grade levels. This makes the topic of teamwork accessible for all students!
• Embedded Video: A captivating video segment that effectively illustrates teamwork in action.
• Team Puzzles: Four challenging team puzzles designed to foster collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Mind Mapping Activity: An innovative exercise to visually explore and deepen understanding of teamwork concepts.
• Complete Lesson Plan: A detailed guide to help you seamlessly integrate this resource into your teaching schedule.

Features:

• Flexible Formats: Choose between a print-and-go PDF or an assign-and-go Google Slides version, designed for ease of use and adaptability.
• No Prep Needed: This resource is ready to use, requiring no additional preparation, perfect for busy educators.
• Engaging and Educational: With a mix of reading, video, interactive puzzles, and creative activities, this lesson plan is not only educational but also highly engaging for middle school students.

Ideal for teachers looking to reinforce teamwork and collaborative skills in their classrooms, this lesson plan offers a balanced mix of learning and interactive fun. Whether you're resetting for a new school year, tackling SEL objectives, or enhancing character education, this resource is tailored to make your teaching experience more effective and enjoyable.

Check out another character education lesson here:

Character Traits Middle School: Resilience SEL digital lesson, video, writing (TeachShare.com)

Character Education Middle School: Empathy SEL digital lesson, video, interview (TeachShare.com)

Empower your middle school classroom with our comprehensive "Empathy Lesson Plan," expertly crafted for teachers focusing on Social Emotional Learning (SEL), character education, and behavior improvement. This versatile resource is designed to resonate with students across all subjects, including Special Education and intervention programs. This is the perfect lesson set for the new school year of 2024!

What's Inside?

• Engaging Empathy Video & Discussion Prompt: Start your class with an inspiring video about empathy, followed by thought-provoking questions to engage students right away.
• Differentiated Reading Texts: Includes leveled texts on empathy featuring Fred Rogers, Malala Yousafzai, and Doctors Without Borders, perfect for 4th, 6th, and 8th-grade reading levels. Each story exemplifies empathy in a relatable and inspiring way, tailored for diverse learning needs.
• Reflection Writing Prompt: Encourage deep thinking with a text-to-self connection writing prompt, helping students relate the lessons of empathy to their own lives.
• 'Walk in My Shoes' Coloring Activity: A creative exercise where students share aspects of their lives and perspectives, promoting empathy and understanding among classmates.
• Empathy Interviews: Foster meaningful conversations with guided empathy interviews, allowing students to explore and understand each other's experiences and emotions.

Key Features:

• Behavior and Character Development Focus: This resource is specially designed to address classroom behaviors by nurturing positive character traits through empathy.
• Adaptable Across All Subjects: Ideal for middle school teachers of various subjects, looking to integrate character education into their curriculum.
• Ready-to-Use: No prep needed, available in easy-to-use formats, perfect for busy educators. Choose between a print-and-go PDF or an editable Google Slides version.

Perfect for creating a more empathetic, understanding, and supportive classroom environment, this lesson plan is an essential tool for enhancing student behavior and emotional intelligence. Whether you're resetting for a new school year, dealing with challenging behaviors, or aiming to strengthen your students' character, this empathy-focused resource is tailored to make your teaching experience more impactful and rewarding.

Check out the other resources in this series:

• Character Education Middle School: Teamwork SEL digital lesson, video, writing (TeachShare.com)
• Character Education Middle School: Resilience SEL digital lesson, video, writing (TeachShare.com)

SEL worksheets for students to explore their emotions and regulate their emotional responses are a valuable tool for promoting social and emotional learning in children. These engaging and interactive activities help young learners understand and manage their feelings effectively. Dive into a wide variety of SEL worksheets designed to empower kids with essential emotional intelligence skills. 

From identifying different emotions to practicing self-regulation techniques, these resources provide an opportunity for children to develop a deeper understanding of their own emotions and how to express and handle them. With expertly crafted materials that cater to different age groups and learning styles, these SEL worksheets will support children in building resilience, fostering healthy relationships, and promoting overall emotional well-being. 

Explore these transformative resources today and equip children with the emotional skills they need to thrive in school and beyond!

Save yourself valuable time and effortlessly provide the necessary visuals for your students in autism and MD classrooms with our convenient Station Labels resource!

Designed to meet the unique needs of your learners, these color-coded station labels offer a visual cue that aids in navigating the classroom and school environment. By simply downloading and utilizing these labels, you can provide crucial support and enhance the organization of your learning spaces.

No need to spend hours creating visual aids from scratch – we've got you covered! With just a few clicks, you can access a collection of ready-to-use station labels that will benefit your students in a pinch.

Empower your learners with the visuals they need and create an inclusive and supportive classroom environment. Download our Station Labels resource today and see the positive impact it can make for your students! #SpecialEducation #AutismClassroom #MDClassroom #VisualSupports #InclusiveLearning

Simply

• download and print the product single sided and in color
• laminate each page
• post at the corresponding station in your classroom

This download includes station labels for:

• Morning Meeting
• Small Group Math
• Small Group Language Arts
• Hygiene
• Breakfast
• Snack
• Lunch
• Sensory Table
• Computer
• Independent Work
• 1:1 IEP Work w/ teacher
• Class Jobs
• Specials
• Playground
• Motor Room
• Speech Therapy
• Occupational Therapy

Help young learners explore and understand emotions with this Apple Themed Emotions Matching Activity! This engaging resource introduces 12 different emotions displayed on apple-themed cards, including happy, mad, sad, silly, laughing, surprised, tired, bored, annoyed, worried, loved, and scared. Students will read through scenario cards that describe different situations and match them to the corresponding emotion. This activity helps children recognize emotions in themselves and others, encouraging emotional awareness and empathy.

Contents:

• 12 emotion cards with apple designs (featuring emotions like happy, sad, silly, and more)
• 12 scenario cards describing situations where these emotions might be felt
• A matching activity for students to pair the scenarios with the correct emotions

How It’s Used: Students will review scenarios that depict different emotional moments and match them to the appropriate apple emotion card. The interactive nature of this activity encourages students to identify and discuss their own feelings, providing an essential tool for emotional development.

Why You’ll Love It: Teachers will appreciate how this resource encourages emotional intelligence and social skills. It’s designed to open up conversations about feelings, helping students better understand how emotions affect themselves and others. Kids will enjoy the apple theme, making learning about emotions fun and relatable.

Features:

• Apple-themed cards that create a playful and inviting learning environment
• Helps build emotional awareness and recognition in young learners
• Scenarios that depict real-life situations, providing practical examples of emotions
• Ideal for one-on-one learning, group activities, or emotional literacy centers

Who This is For:

• Preschool and kindergarten teachers aiming to teach emotional recognition
• Homeschoolers looking to integrate social-emotional learning into their curriculum
• Early childhood educators and daycare providers focusing on emotional development
• Counselors or support staff who use engaging tools to promote emotional literacy
• Parents and caregivers who want to work on social-emotional skills at home

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Help young learners explore emotions with this Fall Leaf Themed Emotions Matching Activity! Featuring 12 different emotions and corresponding scenarios, this activity promotes emotional awareness and understanding.

Contents:
The Fall Leaf Themed Emotions Matching Activity is a fun and engaging way to teach students about different emotions and how they relate to everyday situations. With 12 different emotions displayed on colorful fall leaves, including happy, mad, sad, silly, shy, surprised, tired, bored, sick, worried, scared, and loved, students will learn to recognize, name, and understand how these feelings impact themselves and others. Each emotion has a corresponding scenario card that students will match to the correct emotion, helping them practice empathy, emotional intelligence, and social awareness. This activity is perfect for young learners who need support in identifying and discussing their feelings.

How the Product is Used:
Students will read or listen to a scenario and determine which emotion leaf matches the situation. This matching activity is great for one-on-one practice, small group work, or as part of a social-emotional learning center. The hands-on element helps reinforce emotional recognition and encourages thoughtful discussion about feelings.

Why They’ll Love This Product:
Teachers will love how the Fall Leaf Themed Emotions Matching Activity makes teaching emotions simple and interactive. The fall leaf design and relatable scenarios create a visually appealing and engaging activity for young learners. Students will enjoy matching the leaves and talking about their own experiences, making it an effective tool for emotional development. Plus, it’s an easy way to introduce social-emotional learning into the classroom without requiring extensive preparation.

What Features Are Included:

• 12 fall leaf emotion cards (happy, mad, sad, silly, shy, surprised, tired, bored, sick, worried, scared, and loved)
• 12 matching scenario cards describing situations that evoke each emotion
• Hands-on activity to promote emotional recognition and discussion
• Perfect for early childhood emotional learning and social skills development
• Suitable for use in small groups, individual practice, or learning centers

Who This Product Is For:

1. Preschool and kindergarten teachers focusing on social-emotional learning
2. Homeschool educators teaching emotional awareness
3. Special education instructors looking for hands-on emotional recognition tools
4. School counselors or therapists supporting students with emotional development
5. Parents or caregivers working on emotional awareness and communication at home

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Help young learners understand emotions with this Snowman Themed Emotions Matching Activity! Featuring 10 different emotions and engaging scenarios, this activity fosters emotional awareness and communication skills.

Contents:
The Snowman Themed Emotions Matching Activity is a fun, interactive tool designed to help students recognize and understand emotions in a winter-themed setting. With 10 different emotions displayed on adorable snowman characters, including happy, mad, sad, silly, crying, surprised, tired, bored, sick, and worried, students will practice identifying feelings and matching them to relatable scenarios. Each scenario describes a situation where the snowman might experience a specific emotion, making it easier for young learners to grasp how emotions affect themselves and others. This activity is perfect for early learners who need guidance in emotional recognition and expression.

How the Product is Used:
Students will read or listen to a scenario and then match it to the correct snowman emotion card. The hands-on approach makes it easy for students to engage with the activity, whether in small groups, one-on-one, or at a social-emotional learning station. It promotes both cognitive and emotional growth as students discuss different feelings and relate them to real-life situations.

Why They’ll Love This Product:
Teachers will appreciate how the Snowman Themed Emotions Matching Activity provides an easy and creative way to incorporate emotional learning into their classroom. The snowman theme makes learning about emotions engaging and enjoyable for young students. Kids will love matching the scenarios to the snowman faces while gaining a deeper understanding of their own feelings. This activity helps students improve emotional intelligence, making it a valuable resource for any early education environment.

What Features Are Included:

• 10 snowman emotion cards (happy, mad, sad, silly, crying, surprised, tired, bored, sick, worried)
• 10 scenario cards that describe different emotional situations
• Hands-on matching activity to promote emotional awareness
• Fun snowman theme that makes learning enjoyable for young students
• Perfect for small groups, individual practice, or emotional learning centers

Who This Product Is For:

1. Preschool and kindergarten teachers teaching social-emotional skills
2. Homeschool parents focused on emotional intelligence development
3. Special education teachers looking for tools to help students identify emotions
4. School counselors or therapists incorporating emotional learning activities
5. Caregivers and parents supporting emotional growth at home

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Help students recognize and express their emotions with this Apples Feelings Poster! Featuring 15 different feelings and matching cards, this hands-on resource is perfect for encouraging emotional awareness and self-expression.

Contents:
The Apples Feelings Poster set is a vibrant, engaging tool for teachers to help students better understand and express their emotions. This set includes a poster showcasing 15 different feelings—happy, mad, sad, tired, scared, loved, anxious, naughty, silly, surprised, bored, worried, crying, laughing, each paired with a matching card. Students can visit the poster, select the card that represents their current emotion, and place it in the middle of the poster, making emotional expression a daily activity in the classroom.

How the Product is Used:
Teachers will hang the Apples Feelings Poster in a prominent spot in the classroom, allowing students easy access to the matching emotion cards. Throughout the day, students can reflect on their feelings and select the corresponding card to place on the poster. This activity fosters emotional development, communication, and self-awareness. It’s an excellent addition to morning meetings, social-emotional learning lessons, or as a daily check-in tool.

Why They’ll Love This Product:
Teachers will love how this resource seamlessly integrates emotional learning into their daily routine. The clear visuals and wide range of emotions make it easier for students to identify how they feel, promoting healthy emotional expression. Students will love the interactive nature of choosing their feeling card and the colorful apple-themed design that keeps the classroom environment fun and inviting.

What Features Are Included:

• A poster with 15 different emotions depicted on apples
• 15 matching feeling cards for students to interact with
• Easy-to-understand visual representation of emotions
• Great for social-emotional learning, morning check-ins, or group discussions
• Helps students develop self-awareness and emotional regulation

Who This Product Is For:

1. Preschool and kindergarten teachers wanting to integrate emotional learning into daily activities
2. Homeschool educators focusing on social-emotional development
3. Counselors or therapists working on emotional regulation with young students
4. After-school programs that want to foster emotional intelligence
5. Special education teachers looking for tools to support emotional recognition

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Help young learners explore and understand emotions with this fun and engaging Gingerbread Man Themed Emotions Matching Activity! This set features 16 different emotions illustrated on gingerbread men, including mad, silly, loved, surprised, sad, tired, happy, and more. Alongside each emotion, there is a matching scenario card that explains when the gingerbread man might feel that particular emotion. Students will match the scenario to the correct emotion card, helping them build emotional awareness and empathy.

Contents:

• 16 emotion cards, featuring feelings such as mad, happy, worried, proud, and more
• 16 matching scenario cards that explain situations the gingerbread man might experience
• Visual representations of each emotion to help young learners identify feelings

How It’s Used: Students will select a scenario card and match it to the gingerbread man showing the corresponding emotion. This hands-on activity helps students learn to recognize different emotions in themselves and others, encouraging them to express how they feel and understand the feelings of those around them.

Why You’ll Love It: This activity makes emotional learning fun and approachable for young children. The playful gingerbread man theme adds a seasonal or storybook element, capturing students’ attention while teaching an important life skill. Perfect for classroom discussions on emotions, social-emotional learning, or as part of your gingerbread-themed activities. The activity encourages self-reflection and empathy, skills that are vital for early childhood development.

Features:

• 16 unique gingerbread man emotion cards
• Matching scenario cards for real-life context
• Designed for social-emotional learning
• Fun, gingerbread man theme to engage young learners
• Helps develop emotional understanding and empathy

Who This is For:

• Preschool and kindergarten teachers looking for social-emotional learning activities
• Homeschoolers wanting to introduce emotional awareness through fun and creative activities
• Teachers incorporating gingerbread-themed lessons or seasonal units
• Parents seeking tools to help children understand emotions
• Daycare and after-school programs focusing on emotional development

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⭐ Monkeys Emotions Matching Activity

Help your students understand emotions in a fun and engaging way with this Monkey-Themed Emotions Matching Activity! This interactive resource introduces 10 different emotions displayed on adorable monkeys, making it easy for young learners to connect with and recognize how they feel. Each emotion is paired with a scenario, showing a situation when the monkey might feel that emotion, and students will match the scenario to the correct emotion card. This activity is perfect for helping children develop emotional awareness and understand how emotions affect themselves and others.

Contents:

• 10 emotion cards featuring monkeys expressing emotions like happy, mad, sad, silly, sick, surprised, tired, bored, crying, and worried
• 10 scenario cards that describe situations the monkeys experience, representing each emotion
• Printable and easy-to-use format, perfect for individual or group activities

How It’s Used: Students will read or listen to the scenarios and then match the correct monkey emotion card to each scenario. This activity helps children recognize and label emotions, offering a fun and visual way to discuss feelings and emotional responses. Great for small group activities, centers, or one-on-one learning.

Why You’ll Love It: This Monkey-Themed Emotions Matching Activity makes learning about feelings accessible and enjoyable for young learners. The use of playful monkeys adds a fun twist to social-emotional learning, keeping students engaged while building their understanding of emotions. It's a great resource for helping students identify emotions, express their feelings, and learn how to relate to others.

Features:

• 10 monkey-themed emotion cards and matching scenario cards
• Focuses on identifying and understanding 10 key emotions
• Fun and visually engaging for young learners
• Helps build social-emotional awareness and empathy
• Easy to print, set up, and use in the classroom or at home

Who This is For:

• Preschool and kindergarten teachers looking to build emotional awareness in their students
• Homeschoolers needing a fun and interactive resource to teach emotions
• Parents seeking activities to help their children understand and express their feelings
• Daycare centers or counselors working on social-emotional development with young children
• Students who need extra practice with identifying emotions and relating them to everyday experiences.
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Students will fill in the petals on the flower with words from the list provided or from other sources to encourage positive self talk.

This product includes 20 positive affirmation cards. A positive affirmation card can be distributed to each student over the course of 20 days. The positive affirmation cards help to improve your students self esteem regarding school, project they are working on, tests they may take, and friendship.