Daily Journal Prompts Morning Work Emotions | Feelings Posters & Writing Prompts
By Kirsten's Kaboodle
No Prep Printable Daily Journal Writing Prompts:
This emotions and feelings journal packet contains 42 thought-provoking journal prompts and templates and one blank prompt at the end of the packet for 1st and 2nd grade. These journal prompts can help your students with emotional regulation and have them reflect on the feelings they experience in certain situations. It is a fantastic way to combine social emotional learning and writing.
You can make an entire writing journal from the pages in this packet or pick and choose individual writing prompts that can meet the needs of your own students. Handwriting lines encourage neat composition of handwriting. A small space for an illustration or picture is also included with each printable prompt.
I have also included 29 emotion posters to help teach your students about each emotion.
The following emotions are included:
NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!
This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.
Do you need Emotion Journal Prompts for 3rd,4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade? Check here:
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Growth Mindset Soft Start Activities | Morning Meeting Slides & Worksheets: NOV
By Kirsten's Kaboodle
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:
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:
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:
Check out the monthly soft start activities for LOWER GRADES here:
Please reach out with any questions before purchasing!
Growth Mindset Soft Start Activities | Morning Meeting Slides & Worksheets: DEC
By Kirsten's Kaboodle
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:
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:
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:
Check out the monthly soft start activities for LOWER GRADES here:
Please reach out with any questions before purchasing!
Growth Mindset Soft Start Activities: Morning Meeting Slides & Worksheets APRIL
By Kirsten's Kaboodle
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:
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:
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:
Check out the monthly soft start activities for LOWER GRADES here:
Please reach out with any questions before purchasing!
Growth Mindset Soft Start Activities | Morning Meeting Slides & Worksheets: SEPT
By Kirsten's Kaboodle
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:
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:
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:
Check out the monthly soft start activities for LOWER GRADES here:
Please reach out with any questions before purchasing!
Growth Mindset Soft Start Daily Warm Up Morning Meeting 1st, 2nd, 3rd: AUGUST
By Kirsten's Kaboodle
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:
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:
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:
Check out the monthly soft start activities for LOWER GRADES here:
Please reach out with any questions before purchasing!
Growth Mindset Soft Start Activities | Morning Meeting Slides & Worksheets: OCT
By Kirsten's Kaboodle
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:
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:
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:
Check out the monthly soft start activities for LOWER GRADES here:
Please reach out with any questions before purchasing!
Growth Mindset Soft Start Activities: Morning Meeting Slides & Worksheets MAY
By Kirsten's Kaboodle
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:
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:
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:
Check out the monthly soft start activities for LOWER GRADES here:
Please reach out with any questions before purchasing!
Growth Mindset Soft Start Activities: Morning Meeting Slides & Worksheets MARCH
By Kirsten's Kaboodle
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:
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:
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:
Check out the monthly soft start activities for LOWER GRADES here:
Please reach out with any questions before purchasing!
The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes Activities: Back to School Read Aloud
By Kirsten's Kaboodle
The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes Growth Mindset Literature Unit Companion:
Are you teaching your students about growth mindset? The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes by Mark Pett and Gary Rubinstein is a perfect picture book for teachers who want to provide fun instruction on the role of failure and/or making mistakes in growth mindset and fixed mindset perspectives.
Conceptually, these ideas are perfect for any level, but this literature unit was created with 2nd-6th graders in mind (2nd graders may need extra support with some of the activities).
You will find the following activities in this literature unit for The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes:
PLEASE NOTE: Since the questions and activities are opinion and experience based, there are NO answer keys.
NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!
This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.
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Growth Mindset Soft Start Activities | Morning Meeting Slides & Worksheets: FEB
By Kirsten's Kaboodle
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:
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:
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:
Check out the monthly soft start activities for LOWER GRADES here:
Please reach out with any questions before purchasing!
Growth Mindset Soft Start Activities | Morning Meeting Slides & Worksheets: JAN
By Kirsten's Kaboodle
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:
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:
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:
Check out the monthly soft start activities for LOWER GRADES here:
Please reach out with any questions before purchasing!
Digital Resources Halloween & Fall Activity Calming Strategies and Coping Skills
By Mrs Bell The Crafty Counselor
Welcome to Willow’s "Enchanted Pumpkin Patch," the ultimate Halloween or Fall Activity. This Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) activity is designed to help elementary school counselors, teachers, educators, and parents teach valuable calming strategies and coping skills.
This engaging and interactive Google Slides™ digital resource is the perfect addition to your Halloween activities and SEL curriculum.
In today's fast-paced world, children often face various challenges and emotions that can be overwhelming. The "Enchanted Pumpkin Patch" provides a magical and fun way to equip kids with essential skills to manage their emotions, build resilience, and find inner peace.
Key Features:
Engaging Halloween Theme: Dive into a captivating Halloween adventure with Willow, the friendly witch. The enchanting visuals and storyline make learning about calming strategies exciting and relatable for children. Follow Willow on her journey through the pumpkin patch as she collects calming strategies pumpkins that help her to face various situations.
20 Real-Life Scenarios: Explore 20 different scenarios that children commonly encounter in their lives, such as dealing with frustration, disappointment, nervousness, and more. Each scenario provides a unique opportunity to practice calming strategies.
Interactive Drag-and-Drop: Kids actively participate by choosing and dragging calming strategies pumpkins onto Willow's magic hat. “They will “stack” the pumpkins, helping equip Willow with all the strategies she could need! This hands-on approach helps reinforce learning and decision-making skills.
SEL Integration: "Enchanted Pumpkin Patch" seamlessly integrates with your existing SEL curriculum, promoting self-awareness, self-regulation, and responsible decision-making.
Teacher and Parent-Friendly: This resource is designed with educators and parents in mind. Easily incorporate it into your classroom lessons, counseling sessions, or home activities.
Complete Lesson - No Prep Required: "Enchanted Pumpkin Patch" is a complete lesson that guides children through the activity. No prep or additional materials are needed. Simply open the Google Slides file, and you're ready to embark on this magical journey.
This fun activity can be used year-round but is especially impactful and captivating during the Halloween spooky season.
Why "Enchanted Pumpkin Patch" Matters:
Empower Children: Equip children with essential tools to manage their emotions effectively and build resilience.
Promote Positive Behavior: Teach kids to make thoughtful choices when faced with challenging situations.
Halloween Fun: Incorporate the excitement of Halloween into your SEL lessons while keeping them neutral and respectful, aligning with educational standards.
Boost Engagement: The interactive nature of this resource keeps kids engaged and excited about learning.
How to Get Started:
No Prep Required! "Enchanted Pumpkin Patch" is a complete lesson that allows educators, counselors, and parents to effortlessly guide children through the activity. Simply open the Google Slides file, and you're ready to embark on this magical journey.
It's a hassle-free way to introduce important SEL concepts and empower children with essential life skills.
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Get in the Groove with Vibe Check-ins: A Fun Approach to Monitoring Your Mood!
By Inspired By MlG
Looking for a fun and interactive way to check in on your students' emotional well-being? Vibe Checkins is your answer!
This engaging resource includes 20 unique slides featuring a wide variety of relatable categories like:
Here's how Vibe Checkins helps you connect with your students:
Vibe Checkins is perfect for:
Download Vibe Checkins today and watch your students blossom!
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Valentine's Day Mingle: Social Engagement for Students
By Inspired By MlG
Looking to break the ice and make new friends this Valentine's Day? Our Valentine's Day Mingle is the perfect activity for you!
Here's why this Mingle is EPIC for Students:
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By Inspired By MlG
Looking to skyrocket your students' social-emotional intelligence (EQ)? This scenario-based SEL lesson isn't your average worksheet. It's a full-on empathy adventure where students step into the shoes of others!
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This isn't just a lesson, it's an investment in your students' social and emotional future!
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