1st Grade Character Education PowerPoint Presentations

These growth mindset soft start activities for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade include everything you need for a morning meeting or daily warm-up activity during the month of August.

You will find:

• a printable version
• a Google slides version (minus the crafts as they can't be completed in Google slides)
• a PowerPoint version (not editable)

You may choose to use the PPT version as a starting point for a morning meeting discussion or you may choose to use the printable worksheets as a bell ringer or warm-up activity. There is also an option in Google (minus the crafts or activities that are not suited for a digital option). You may also choose to use a combination of these choices based on the time you have or the needs of your students.

This file was created for the month of August.

It includes the following topics:

• Week 1: Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset
• Week 2: The Brain
• Week 3: Parts of the Brain
• Week 4: Neurons

These activities are the PERFECT way to begin your day on a positive and empowering note for students. They also include foundational growth mindset concepts that will impact your students for a lifetime.

Grab the YEARLONG BUNDLE here:

• Growth Mindset Soft Starts Morning Meeting Warm-Ups BUNDLE for 1st-3rd Grade

Check out the monthly soft start activities for LOWER GRADES here:

• August Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• September Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• October Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• November Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• December Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• January Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• February Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• March Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• April Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• May Growth Mindset Soft Starts

Please reach out with any questions before purchasing!

These growth mindset soft start activities for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade include everything you need for a morning meeting or daily warm-up activity during the month of September.

You will find:

• a printable version
• a Google slides version (minus the crafts as they can't be completed in Google slides)
• a PowerPoint version (not editable)

You may choose to use the PPT version as a starting point for a morning meeting discussion or you may choose to use the printable worksheets as a bell ringer or warm-up activity. There is also an option in Google (minus the crafts or activities that are not suited for a digital option). You may also choose to use a combination of these choices based on the time you have or the needs of your students.

This file was created for the month of September.

It includes the following topics:

• Week 1: Perseverance
• Week 2: Grit
• Week 3: Mistakes
• Week 4: Self-Reflection

These activities are the PERFECT way to begin your day on a positive and empowering note for students, AND they include foundational growth mindset concepts that will impact your students for a lifetime.

Grab the YEARLONG BUNDLE here:

• Growth Mindset Soft Starts Morning Meeting Warm-Ups BUNDLE for 1st-3rd Grade

Check out the monthly soft start activities for LOWER GRADES here:

• August Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• September Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• October Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• November Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• December Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• January Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• February Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• March Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• April Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• May Growth Mindset Soft Starts

Please reach out with any questions before purchasing!

These growth mindset soft start activities for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade include everything you need for a morning meeting or daily warm-up activity during the month of October.

You will find:

• a printable version
• a Google slides version (minus the crafts as they can't be completed in Google slides)
• a PowerPoint version (not editable)

You may choose to use the PPT version as a starting point for a morning meeting discussion or you may choose to use the printable worksheets as a bell ringer or warm-up activity. There is also an option in Google (minus the crafts or activities that are not suited for a digital option). You may also choose to use a combination of these choices based on the time you have or the needs of your students.

This file was created for the month of October.

It includes the following topics:

• Week 1: The Power of Yet
• Week 2: Accepting Feedback and Criticism
• Week 3: Tackling Challenges
• Week 4: Overcoming Obstacles

These activities are the PERFECT way to begin your day on a positive and empowering note for students AND they include foundational growth mindset concepts that will impact your students for a lifetime.

Grab the YEARLONG BUNDLE here:

• Growth Mindset Soft Starts Morning Meeting Warm-Ups BUNDLE for 1st-3rd Grade

Check out the monthly soft start activities for LOWER GRADES here:

• August Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• September Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• October Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• November Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• December Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• January Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• February Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• March Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• April Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• May Growth Mindset Soft Starts

Please reach out with any questions before purchasing!

These growth mindset soft start activities for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade include everything you need for a morning meeting or daily warm-up activity during the month of February and focus on MOTIVATION AND RESILIENCE.

You will find:

• a printable version
• a Google slides version (minus the crafts, as they can't be completed in Google slides)
• a PowerPoint version (not editable)

You may choose to use the PPT version as a starting point for a morning meeting discussion, or you may choose to use the printable worksheets as a bell ringer or warm-up activity. There is also an option in Google (minus the crafts or activities that are unsuitable for a digital option). You may also choose to use a combination of these choices based on the time you have or the needs of your students.

This file was created for the month of February.

It includes the following topics:

• Week 1: Motivation
• Week 2: Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivation
• Week 3: Resilience
• Week 4: Malleability of the Brain

These activities are the PERFECT way to begin your day on a positive and empowering note for students. They also include foundational growth mindset concepts that will impact your students for a lifetime.

Grab the YEARLONG BUNDLE here:

• Growth Mindset Soft Starts Morning Meeting Warm-Ups BUNDLE for 1st-3rd Grade

Check out the monthly soft start activities for LOWER GRADES here:

• August Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• September Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• October Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• November Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• December Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• January Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• February Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• March Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• April Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• May Growth Mindset Soft Starts

Please reach out with any questions before purchasing!

These growth mindset soft start activities for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade include everything you need for a morning meeting or daily warm-up activity during the month of November.

You will find:

• a printable version
• a Google slides version (minus the crafts, as they can't be completed in Google slides)
• a PowerPoint version (not editable)

You may choose to use the PPT version as a starting point for a morning meeting discussion, or you may choose to use the printable worksheets as a bell ringer or warm-up activity. There is also an option in Google (minus the crafts or activities that are unsuitable for a digital option). You may also choose to use a combination of these choices based on the time you have or the needs of your students.

This file was created for the month of November.

It includes the following topics:

• Week 1: Self-Talk
• Week 2: Positive and Negative Self-Talk
• Week 3: Perfection
• Week 4: Reflections

These activities are the PERFECT way to begin your day on a positive and empowering note for students. They also include foundational growth mindset concepts that will impact your students for a lifetime.

Grab the YEARLONG BUNDLE here:

• Growth Mindset Soft Starts Morning Meeting Warm-Ups BUNDLE for 1st-3rd Grade

Check out the monthly soft start activities for LOWER GRADES here:

• August Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• September Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• October Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• November Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• December Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• January Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• February Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• March Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• April Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• May Growth Mindset Soft Starts

Please reach out with any questions before purchasing!

These growth mindset soft start activities for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade include everything you need for a morning meeting or daily warm-up activity during the month of January.

You will find:

• a printable version
• a Google slides version (minus the crafts, as they can't be completed in Google slides)
• a PowerPoint version (not editable)

You may choose to use the PPT version as a starting point for a morning meeting discussion, or you may choose to use the printable worksheets as a bell ringer or warm-up activity. There is also an option in Google (minus the crafts or activities that are unsuitable for a digital option). You may also choose to use a combination of these choices based on the time you have or the needs of your students.

This file was created for the month of January.

It includes the following topics:

• Week 1: Room to Grow
• Week 2: Failure
• Week 3: Success of Other
• Week 4: Growth Mindset Reflections

These activities are the PERFECT way to begin your day on a positive and empowering note for students. They also include foundational growth mindset concepts that will impact your students for a lifetime.

Grab the YEARLONG BUNDLE here:

• Growth Mindset Soft Starts Morning Meeting Warm-Ups BUNDLE for 1st-3rd Grade

Check out the monthly soft start activities for LOWER GRADES here:

• August Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• September Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• October Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• November Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• December Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• January Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• February Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• March Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• April Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• May Growth Mindset Soft Starts

Please reach out with any questions before purchasing!

These growth mindset soft start activities for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade include everything you need for a morning meeting or daily warm-up activity during the month of December.

You will find:

• a printable version
• a Google slides version (minus the crafts, as they can't be completed in Google slides)
• a PowerPoint version (not editable)

You may choose to use the PPT version as a starting point for a morning meeting discussion, or you may choose to use the printable worksheets as a bell ringer or warm-up activity. There is also an option in Google (minus the crafts or activities that are unsuitable for a digital option). You may also choose to use a combination of these choices based on the time you have or the needs of your students.

This file was created for the month of December.

It includes the following topics:

• Week 1: Metacognition Self Reflection
• Week 2: Metacognition Distractions and Focus
• Week 3: SMART Goals
• Week 4: SMART Goals Application

These activities are the PERFECT way to begin your day on a positive and empowering note for students. They also include foundational growth mindset concepts that will impact your students for a lifetime.

Grab the YEARLONG BUNDLE here:

• Growth Mindset Soft Starts Morning Meeting Warm-Ups BUNDLE for 1st-3rd Grade

Check out the monthly soft start activities for LOWER GRADES here:

• August Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• September Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• October Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• November Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• December Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• January Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• February Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• March Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• April Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• May Growth Mindset Soft Starts

Please reach out with any questions before purchasing!

These growth mindset soft start activities for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade include everything you need for a morning meeting or daily warm-up activity during the month of April and focus on commitment, multiple intelligences, mindfulness, and self-care.

You will find:

• a printable version
• a Google slides version (minus the crafts, as they can't be completed in Google slides)
• a PowerPoint version (not editable)

You may choose to use the PPT version as a starting point for a morning meeting discussion, or you may choose to use the printable worksheets as a bell ringer or warm-up activity. There is also an option in Google (minus the crafts or activities that are unsuitable for a digital option). You may also choose to use a combination of these choices based on the time you have or the needs of your students.

This file was created for the month of April.

It includes the following topics:

• Week 1: Commitment
• Week 2: Multiple Intelligences
• Week 3: Mindfulness
• Week 4: Self-Care

These activities are the PERFECT way to begin your day on a positive and empowering note for students. They also include foundational growth mindset concepts that will impact your students for a lifetime.

Grab the YEARLONG BUNDLE here:

• Growth Mindset Soft Starts Morning Meeting Warm-Ups BUNDLE for 1st-3rd Grade

Check out the monthly soft start activities for LOWER GRADES here:

• August Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• September Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• October Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• November Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• December Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• January Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• February Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• March Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• April Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• May Growth Mindset Soft Starts

Please reach out with any questions before purchasing!

These growth mindset soft start activities for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade include everything you need for a morning meeting or daily warm-up activity during the month of May and focus on reframing your mindset, becoming is better than being, and growth mindset agreements.

You will find:

• a printable version
• a Google slides version (minus the crafts, as they can't be completed in Google slides)
• a PowerPoint version (not editable)

You may choose to use the PPT version as a starting point for a morning meeting discussion, or you may choose to use the printable worksheets as a bell ringer or warm-up activity. There is also an option in Google (minus the crafts or activities that are unsuitable for a digital option). You may also choose to use a combination of these choices based on the time you have or the needs of your students.

This file was created for the month of May.

It includes the following topics:

• Week 1: Reframe Your Mindset
• Week 2: Becoming is Better Than Being
• Week 3: Growth Mindset Agreements
• Week 4: Reflections

These activities are the PERFECT way to begin your day on a positive and empowering note for students. They also include foundational growth mindset concepts that will impact your students for a lifetime.

Grab the YEARLONG BUNDLE here:

• Growth Mindset Soft Starts Morning Meeting Warm-Ups BUNDLE for 1st-3rd Grade

Check out the monthly soft start activities for LOWER GRADES here:

• August Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• September Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• October Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• November Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• December Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• January Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• February Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• March Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• April Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• May Growth Mindset Soft Starts

Please reach out with any questions before purchasing!

These growth mindset soft start activities for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade include everything you need for a morning meeting or daily warm-up activity during the month of March and focus on CONFIDENCE AND IMPROVEMENT.

You will find:

• a printable version
• a Google slides version (minus the crafts, as they can't be completed in Google slides)
• a PowerPoint version (not editable)

You may choose to use the PPT version as a starting point for a morning meeting discussion, or you may choose to use the printable worksheets as a bell ringer or warm-up activity. There is also an option in Google (minus the crafts or activities that are unsuitable for a digital option). You may also choose to use a combination of these choices based on the time you have or the needs of your students.

This file was created for the month of March.

It includes the following topics:

• Week 1: Improvement
• Week 2: Confidence
• Week 3: Positive Affirmations
• Week 4: Reflections

These activities are the PERFECT way to begin your day on a positive and empowering note for students. They also include foundational growth mindset concepts that will impact your students for a lifetime.

Grab the YEARLONG BUNDLE here:

• Growth Mindset Soft Starts Morning Meeting Warm-Ups BUNDLE for 1st-3rd Grade

Check out the monthly soft start activities for LOWER GRADES here:

• August Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• September Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• October Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• November Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• December Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• January Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• February Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• March Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• April Growth Mindset Soft Starts
• May Growth Mindset Soft Starts

Please reach out with any questions before purchasing!

Introducing our " EDITABLE God Says I Am" Affirmation Station Cards - Boho Theme Christian Classroom Decor", designed to empower and uplift the spirits of young minds in a classroom setting. Crafted with the nurturing environment of a Christian school in mind, these affirmation cards serve as daily reminders for students to recognize and celebrate their identity as cherished children of God.

Theme & Design: Each card is adorned with soothing Boho-inspired calming colors, creating a serene and peaceful atmosphere in your classroom. The gentle color palette has been thoughtfully selected to foster a tranquil learning environment, conducive to reflection and self-acceptance.

Font Diversity: Understanding the importance of accessibility and personal preference, we offer three distinct font options within this set. Each font has been chosen for its readability and aesthetic appeal, ensuring that students of all ages and learning styles can connect with these powerful affirmations.

Inspirational Content: Our cards feature a variety of affirmations based on biblical truths, such as "I am loved," "I am unique," and "I am a child of God." These messages are designed to bolster self-esteem, encourage positive self-reflection, and reinforce the values taught within a Christian educational framework.

Versatile Use: Perfect for use in an affirmation station within your classroom, these cards can also be utilized in numerous other ways—think morning meeting discussions, reflection periods, or as part of a mindfulness corner. Their versatility makes them an invaluable resource for any educator looking to embed spiritual and emotional well-being into their teaching practice.Elevate your classroom atmosphere with our "God Says I Am" Affirmation Station Cards, thoughtfully designed to inspire young minds in Christian educational settings. These affirmation cards serve as a daily beacon of God’s love, reminding students of their divine identity and inherent worth.

Embark on a journey of emotional discovery and mental health awareness with our Emotional Well-Being Toolkit, meticulously crafted for Grades 1-3 students. This unique resource is tailored to the hearts and minds of young learners, featuring age-appropriate vocabulary and themes that resonate with their experiences. Through engaging lesson plans, interactive activities, and relatable content, this toolkit empowers educators to introduce essential concepts of emotional intelligence and self-care in an understandable and meaningful manner to early elementary students.

Key Features:

• Child-Friendly Lesson Plans: Carefully designed with young learners in mind, these plans cover topics like expressing feelings, the importance of kindness, and healthy lifestyle choices, all explained in simple, accessible language.
• Curated Storybooks and Videos: A selection of recommended reading and viewing, chosen for their ability to spark conversations about emotions and well-being among young students.
• Simple Tips for Healthy Living: Straightforward advice on eating right, staying active, and getting enough rest, presented in a way that's easy for Grades 1-3 students to grasp and apply.
• Fully Customizable on Google Slides

How It Works:

Upon purchase, you'll receive a link to access the slides material on Google Slides. You can edit, save, and print your customized slides from there. We've ensured that each component is user-friendly and easily adaptable, requiring no advanced technical skills to modify.

Perfect for: Educators seeking a highly adaptable resource that can be customized to suit the evolving needs of their Grades 1-3 students, offering a tailored approach to teaching emotional well-being and mental health awareness.

My Kindergartners STRUGGLE with the Stations of the ✞ Cross! It's so long!

This presentation makes the Stations of the Cross into a very ACTIVE prayer for the smaller kiddos.

Each station includes the traditional call and response (We adore you....) as well as actions that the students can do to identify with Jesus' struggle. The kids can be physically and mentally engaged during the entire prayer.

Check out the preview so it makes more sense and let me know what you think.

1st Station: Jesus is condemned to death

2nd Station: Jesus carries His cross

3rd Station: Jesus falls for the first time

4th Station: Jesus meets his mother

5th Station: Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus to carry his cross

6th Station: Veronica wipes the face of Jesus

7th Station: Jesus falls the second time

8th Station: Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem

9th Station: Jesus falls a third time

10th Station: Jesus clothes are taken away

11th Station: Jesus is nailed to the cross

12th Station: Jesus dies on the cross

13th Station: Jesus is taken down from the cross

14th Station: Jesus is laid in the tomb

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Conversation starter to get students discussing hobbies, their favorite hobbies, and what hobbies they might like to try. Colorful pictures on 26 slide PowerPoint. Fun for the whole group!

Have you been looking to encourage discussion around what it means to be fair in your preschool, pre-k or kindergarten classroom? These fairness scenarios will be a great addition to your Unit on Fairness and will get your students identifying what fairness looks and feels like.

♡Did you know that this resource is part of a Fairness Activities BUNDLE? ♡

Why teach fairness?

• Being able to recognize that it is hurtful to be unfair will establish the foundations for developing empathy
• It will help your students see when unfairness happens, help them develop language around it, help them see that unfairness hurts and that fair doesn’t always mean equal. 

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What’s included in this Fairness Scenarios resource?

•24 Fairness Scenarios

•Guiding Questions

•Versions: PDF Color and Black & White

•Vibrant PowerPoint Version

When to use these Fairness Scenarios?

•Use these fairness scenarios with the whole class, small group or with an individual. 

•Great addition to your Unit on Fairness. 

How to use these Fairness Scenarios?

•Role play the scenarios and brainstorm ways to deal with each situation.

•Spotlight one scenario and have your students work in pairs or small groups to come up with ways to make the situation fair.

•Use scenarios as writing prompts.

•Use one scenario a day as a quick daily focus to reinforce what it means to be fair.

•A great Think-Pair-Share activity.

This Fairness Scenarios resource has these CASEL SEL COMPETENCIES in mind:

1. Social Awareness- Being able to put themselves in another’s shoes and see the other’s point of view.
2. Responsible decision-making is the ability to make caring and constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions across diverse situations.

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If you are looking for more heart-centered resources for young learners, check out my resources below:

Activities on Fairness

Fairness Coloring Pages

Preschool Conflict Resolution Activities

Kindness Activities for Preschoolers

Empathy Activities |BUNDLE

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Gratitude Activities for Preschoolers

This gratitude activities for preschoolers resource pack includes a read-aloud story and activities which aim to get children talking about gratitude. It is so important to include gratitude activities in our day so that we may begin to see opportunities to be grateful in our everyday.

☀️The objective is for us to recognize the opportunity to practice gratitude and appreciation throughout our day.☀️

✯The gratitude activities included in this pack are:

1. A PowerPoint Story – this story was written and illustrated with the aim to get the children thinking and identifying ALL we have to be grateful for big and small.

2. Printable Poster: My Grateful Heart. This visual reminder highlights the message of the read-aloud story. Print & place in your classroom.

3**. Drawing Sheet** – to create a “Wall of Gratitude” in your classroom, invite the children to draw what they are grateful for & put them up on the wall.

4. My Grateful Heart Challenge Questions: A trip to the dentist**,** digging in the garden, getting stuck on a puzzle … Everyday situations all give us the opportunity to be grateful.

⭐️ What can we be grateful for in all the situations presented?

3. Printable booklet to create “My Gratitude Book” (6 pages located in a separate file). Each page has a prompt to help guide the creation of our very own gratitude book.

❤️Things about myself I am grateful for …

❤️Friends I am grateful for …

❤️Food I am grateful for …

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Friendship Activities for Preschoolers:

Ways to Be a Good Friend

Friendship Scenario Cards

Classroom Posters: Friendship

More Than One Friend

Preschool Teamwork Activities

Social Scenario: Problem Solving Task Cards

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Looking for resources on impulse control, making good choices, and stopping to think? This could be for you. Cute powerpoint with 12 social scenarios and four reflective questions to get them thinking about making good choices no matter the situation. Great for small groups, individual sessions, or whole classroom discussions.

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