6th Grade Character Education Task Cards

Kick off Kindness Week with these kindness-themed writing task cards that will keep your 3rd through 6th graders thinking and writing about small acts of kindness all week long. These writing activity task cards are a great way to sneak in an extra dose of character education and social-emotional learning to your classroom and can be easily used in centers, work stations, or as differentiated independent writing tasks.

This resource includes 40 different Kindness task cards (both in color and in black & white) and 2 Kindness Week worksheets that can be copied double-sided and folded into a table tent to keep your kids thinking about kindness throughout the week. This resource also includes blank task cards and comes in both color and black & white versions to make printing easier.

What's Included? (in color & in B&W)

40 Kindness Week Writing task cards

1 page of 4 blank task cards

2 worksheets that fold into table tents

Prepping Your Resources

Preparing your task cards is easy. Simply print and cut! Lamination is optional but does boost durability.

Use For:

Kindness Day

Kindness Week

Random Acts of Kindness Week

World Kindness Day

The Great Kindness Challenge

Centers Rotation Activities or work stations

Differentiated independent writing tasks

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Transform your classroom or home into a serene space with these Calm Down Corner Printable, featuring 12 beautifully designed calming technique cards. These cards are perfect for creating a dedicated calm down corner where children can manage their emotions and find peace. These cards easily teach students different techniques to calm their bodies down.

Product Description:

Help children navigate their emotions with ease using these Calm Down Corner Printables. This set includes 12 unique calming technique cards, each thoughtfully designed to guide children through various self regulation strategies. From belly breathing to a body scan, these cards offer simple, effective methods to help kids calm down and refocus.

Features:

• 12 Calming Techniques: Each card presents a different technique, including belly breathing, body scan, counting breaths, mindful listening, and more.
• Printable and Ready to Use: Simply download, print, and set up in your designated calm down corner.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for classrooms, homes, therapy settings, or any space where children (or adults!) need a calming corner.
• Promotes Emotional Wellbeing: Encourage mindfulness, emotional regulation, and a sense of calm.

How to Use:

1. Print the cards on durable cardstock or laminate for long lasting use.
2. Display the cards in your calm down corner, easily accessible to children.
3. Guide children to select a card and follow the technique when they need a moment to calm down.

Why Choose This Calm Down Corner Printable? Creating a calm down corner is a way to help children manage stress and emotions. These printable cards provide practical tools that are easy to follow and making emotional regulation accessible to all. Whether you're a teacher, parent, or therapist, these cards are a valuable addition to your calm down corner toolkit!

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The "Challenge Your Mindset" lesson plan is designed for 3rd to 6th-grade students to help them understand the difference between a fixed and growth mindset and develop a growth mindset. The lesson includes two sets of task cards that challenge the students' fixed mindset thinking and prompts them to shift to a growth mindset thinking. The activity is designed to be conducted in pairs or small groups, allowing for collaborative learning and discussion.

Resource includes:

• PDF with a Set of 20 Task Cards (10 scenario cards and 10 prompts cards)
• Color and option of Black/White cards
• 40 minutes Step-by-Step Lesson Plan

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Use:

For personal and teaching purposes only.

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Are you ready to dive into the world of peer pressure and learn how to stand strong against it? This resource is designed to help children understand the concept of peer pressure, navigate its challenges, and develop the confidence to make their own choices. This is a perfect activity for Red Ribbon Week as this character education resource empowers children to make healthy decisions and build resilience.

•Understanding Peer Pressure: Discover the dynamics of peer pressure through engaging activities and discussions. Explore how it can influence decision-making and self-esteem. Learn to recognize different forms of peer pressure and how it impacts friendships and social interactions.

•Whispering Wind of Peer Pressure (Metaphor Example): Engage children with a powerful metaphor, "The Whispering Wind of Peer Pressure." This metaphor illustrates how peer pressure can sway our choices, just like a gentle breeze in a field. By understanding this metaphor, children will grasp the importance of staying true to themselves, like a sturdy tree rooted in their values.

•How to Stand up to Peer Pressure: Equip children with strategies to confidently stand up to peer pressure. Teach them how to trust their instincts, be assertive, and make decisions aligned with their values. Encourage open communication and guide them in finding supportive friends who respect their choices.

•Standing Strong against Peer Pressure (Lily's Brave Choice): Experience a captivating story, "Lily's Brave Choice," where a young girl confronts a peer pressure situation. Witness Lily's journey as she faces a challenging decision and ultimately stays true to herself. This story serves as a powerful example of resilience and empowers children to make brave choices.

•44 Peer Pressure Scenario and Question Cards for Kids: Enhance learning through interactive scenario and question cards. This set of 44 carefully crafted cards presents diverse peer pressure situations that children may encounter. Each card prompts children to reflect on the scenario and answer a related question, encouraging critical thinking and decision-making skills.

•Red Ribbon Week and Character Education: This resource seamlessly integrates the Red Ribbon Week theme, promoting a healthy choices and lifestyle. It aligns with character education principles, fostering traits such as integrity, resilience, and responsible decision-making. Each activity and discussion emphasizes the importance of making positive choices and building strong character.

Empower children to navigate peer pressure confidently and foster a positive, resilient mindset for a brighter future.

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This counselor resource is a great card game to help introduce and reinforce learning about coping and calming strategies. These are a great way to start or finish a group counseling session!

Add this resource to your counseling resource toolbox today!

HOW TO PLAY

1.Simply pass out the cards to all the players individually.

2.Encourage everyone to sit in a circle.

3.Pick one player to go first.

4.They are to read one of their cards. For example, “I have Breathing. Who has Exercise?”

5.The next person who has the Exercise card reads their card and so forth.

6.Play continues until all of the cards are read.

7.If you want to make this more challenging, you can time the game and see if you can break your own record!

Simply cut, laminate and keep these cards for a long time! There are a total of 20 cards.

This is all about making learning about coping and calming strategies fun!

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