8th Grade School Counseling Activities

This comprehensive resource pack provides 20 engaging role-play scenarios to help students develop the skills to resist peer pressure and make informed decisions. By stepping into different roles and navigating challenging situations, students will learn to:

• Identify peer pressure tactics
• Develop assertiveness skills
• Build self-esteem and confidence
• Make informed decisions
• Practice effective communication

What's Included:

• 20 Role-Play Scenario Cards: A variety of scenarios to stimulate discussion and practice decision-making skills.
• Exit Ticket: To assess student learning and reflection.
• Reflection Worksheet: To encourage self-assessment and metacognition.
• Activity Guide: Detailed instructions on how to implement the role-play scenarios.
• Peer Pressure Guide: A comprehensive guide to understanding and resisting peer pressure.

Benefits of Using This Resource:

• Engaging Learning: Role-play scenarios bring learning to life and make it memorable.
• Skill Development: Students develop essential social-emotional skills, such as assertiveness, decision-making, and self-esteem.
• Real-World Relevance: Scenarios are designed to reflect real-life situations, preparing students for challenges they may face.
• Collaborative Learning: Students work together to find solutions and support each other.
• Self-Reflection: The reflection worksheet encourages students to analyze their performance and identify areas for improvement.

By using this resource, you can equip your students with the tools they need to navigate peer pressure situations with confidence and make healthy choices.

Help your students better understand how to positively resolve conflicts with peers! Students will brainstorm to contrast positive conflict resolution and negative conflict resolution and then learn steps to positively resolve conflicts with friends.

This mini-workbook is composed of 4 different activities. It will assist your students to identify their conflicts and the styles they used in handling these conflicts, as well. They will be given the chance to assess their present conflicts and if the resolution skills they used are effective.

There are also case scenarios to come up with more ways to resolve conflicts.

Each activity has processing questions to facilitate the learning experiences of the students and help them express and understand more the activities.

Workbook Activity includes:

Conflict Survey

Conflict Styles

Conflict Assessment

Conflict Case Scenarios

This 24-page Worry Journal can easily be used for the classroom or individuals at home, of many ages.

The border art is designed to relax, and offer an area to color each day. Try coloring the flowers to match your mood for the day. (Refer to your Mood Chart for colors.)

24 pages include:
1. Mood Coloring Chart : 10 colors with coordinating moods, and clipart objects to color.

2. Mood Coloring Chart Draw your own items indicating the moods of each of them 10 colors.

3. Draw a picture of ....

4. Daily Mood Journal : simple lines for writing areas (print as many copies as needed)

5. Daily Mood Journal : decorative clipart writing areas (print as many copies as needed)

6. Today I Am ...…. write it out. : simple lines (print as many copies as needed)

7. Today I Am ...…. write it out. : decorative clipart writing areas (print as many copies as needed)

8. Let’s Get Grounded : 3-2-1 grounding techniques (answers can be as simple as “got out of bed,” etc.)

9. I Get Anxious.... (drawing, etc)

10. Worry Be Gone ...

11. My Anxious Body ....

12. I Can Fix It (including drawing)

13. Happy Place : draw/write ...

14. Common Worries : Give advice...

15. Worry Jar, Happy Jar : activity instructions

16. My Goals...

17. Grateful ... (NOTE: this page to be used for general worries, and not traumas, as we could never be “thankful” for anything trauma-related).

18. Worry Acrostic Poem

19. I Am Me...

20. Let’s Focus : Write/draw...

21. Daily Mantras : fill in the blanks

22. Compare & Contrast Worry

23. The Worry Monster : write & illustrate...

24. Worry Search : Word Search, 19 happy words & 1 worry

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Impulse Control Anticipation Guide and Self-Assessment | Self-Control

❤️ These Anticipation Guide and Self-Assessment Worksheets are identical to the ones included in the Impulse Control | Self-Control Activity Packet❤️

About This Resource

★ Topic - Impulse Control | Self-Control

★ Anticipation Guide and Self-Assessment

★ 3 pages ★ Suitable for Middle and High School Students

★ Print and Digital (PDF and Google Slides)

★ SEL-related resource

This resource includes:

★ One Anticipation Guide in two variations (one with a "comments" section and one without - same statements).

★ One Self-Assessment Worksheet

★ Google Slides Link

Anticipation Guides are excellent tools that can be used before reading to activate students' prior knowledge and build curiosity about a new topic and/or to share ideas about key concepts. Students respond to several statements that challenge or support their preconceived ideas about key concepts as well as their peers’ ideas. The Anticipation Guides can help structure meaningful conversations that reviews what students already know and engages them in critical thinking about the topic they will be exploring. The statements in the Anticipation Guides can spark some great discussions among students!! This Anticipation Guide and Self-Assessment focuses on Impulse | Self-Control.

You can use an Anticipation Guide:

✅ Before | After introducing new material to tap into prior knowledge.

✅ Before | After watching a film clip to gauge a reaction.

✅ Before | After reading a short text to begin a discussion.

✅ Before | After discussing a topic.

ANTICIPATION GUIDES

There is ONE Anticipation Guide that comes in two different variations:

▶️ Variation #1:

⭐ Part 1: The first section of the Anticipation Guide features a list of statements alongside columns labeled "AGREE" and "DISAGREE." Students are tasked with reading each statement and marking either "AGREE" or "DISAGREE" based on their perspective.

⭐ Part 2: The second section of the Anticipation Guide prompts students to choose a statement from the list above and delve into its significance to them. They may reflect on how the statement connects to their own lives, share a personal experience related to it, or elaborate on their thoughts concerning its importance in greater detail.

▶️ Variation #2: This Anticipation Guide worksheet format includes a list of statements accompanied by columns for "AGREE," "DISAGREE," and "COMMENTS." Students are instructed to read each statement and mark either "AGREE" or "DISAGREE." They are then encouraged to elaborate on their thoughts or ideas regarding each statement in the designated "COMMENTS" column.

SELF-ASSESSMENT

This resource includes a single Impulse | Self-Control Self-Assessment. Students will use the impulse control | self-control - related statements to better understand their impulse control and guide them toward making thoughtful, intentional decisions. They will score the statements using the following scale: 2 for “Regularly,” 1 for “Occasionally,” and 0 for “Never.” They will use this assessment as a tool to reflect on their ability to manage impulses, identify areas for growth, and develop strategies to improve self-control in various aspects of their lives.

This assessment also serves as a valuable tool for initiating conversations about the importance of stopping to think before responding, considering the consequences of impulsive actions, and developing strategies to make more thoughtful and intentional choices.

Created by © Queen's Educational Resources | All Rights Reserved Your purchase includes one copy to be used in a single classroom. If you are looking for multiple copies, please be sure to purchase additional licenses.

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Uncover your authentic self and embark on a transformative journey with our powerful self-awareness worksheet!** This insightful tool goes beyond the surface, guiding you through thought-provoking open-ended prompts designed to unlock your deepest strengths, values, and aspirations.

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Help teens with empathy and kindness by giving access to personalized Spanish cards. This 23 page packet addresses friendship, health, love, and self-confidence. Helps address the whole student, provide emotional support, promote positive messages, and reinforce collaborative peer interactions with make and give, creative writing teen cards. Includes: 5 male and 5 female front sided cards 10 inspirational sayings in Spanish with writing spaces Blank writing sections for creative personalized messages Black and white images for coloring Personalized signs in Spanish on back read: "Hecho especialmente Para ti por" Directions for use Unlimited combination options: Numbered front pages match numbered inside quotes for infinite copying options Excellent for teaching description, main idea, genre writing, and word choices. Great for bell warmers, early finishers, and journaling. Can be used with homeschooled groups, counseling groups, service learning, and writing clubs. Fun, creative, thought provoking, and motivational. Can even be used at teacher professional development sessions!

Help the girls in your classroom or home develop emotional awareness and self-regulation with this fun, engaging emotions chart! This resource is designed specifically for girls to check in on their feelings, learn to identify emotions, and find healthy ways to manage them. Perfect for fostering emotional intelligence, this chart is ideal for teachers, counselors, and parents looking to support young girls in their social-emotional growth.

What’s Included:

• Daily Feelings Check-In Chart: A fun, interactive way for girls to express their emotions each day.
• Emotional Regulation Strategies: Simple techniques and strategies to help manage and understand different emotions.
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• Builds Self-Awareness: Encourages girls to recognize and label their emotions, a crucial step in emotional development.
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• Easy to Use: Perfect for classroom settings, small groups, or at home.

Want a quick easy way to check in with your students at the end of the week? This worksheet is for you! Allows students to reflect on their week while looking ahead to the incoming week. Can be used as a morning check in, end of day check in, or morning meeting. Great for individual or group settings.

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Our "Restorative Circles Question & Discussion Cards" is a comprehensive resource designed to support educators and counselors in facilitating restorative justice circles within school settings.

This invaluable guide provides a wealth of thoughtfully crafted questions to promote meaningful dialogue, empathy-building, repair, and restoration in a restorative justice context.

THESE CARD ARE DIVIDED INTO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:

• Opening Questions: Start your restorative justice circle on a positive note with engaging questions that encourage participants to share their thoughts, experiences, and perspectives related to the topic at hand. These questions help set the tone for open and respectful dialogue.
• Reflective Questions: Dive deeper into personal reflections and self-awareness with a range of thought-provoking questions. These prompts encourage participants to explore their emotions, actions, and values, fostering a deeper understanding of themselves and others.
• Empathy Building Questions: Foster empathy and understanding among participants through carefully crafted questions that prompt them to consider different perspectives, experiences, and feelings. These questions promote a compassionate and inclusive atmosphere where individuals can develop a sense of empathy and connection.
• Repair and Restoration Questions: Guide participants through the process of repairing harm and restoring relationships by utilizing questions that focus on accountability, forgiveness, communication, and community involvement. These questions facilitate meaningful discussions on how to address conflicts and promote healing and growth.
• Closing Questions: Wrap up your restorative justice circle on a reflective and empowering note. These closing questions allow participants to synthesize their learnings, express any final thoughts, and make commitments to apply restorative justice principles in their daily lives.

This resource serves as a facilitator’s support resource, offering a variety of well-crafted questions that cater to the unique needs of a restorative justice circle within schools. By leveraging these questions, educators and counselors can create a safe and inclusive space where students can engage in transformative dialogue, develop crucial social-emotional skills, and contribute to a positive and supportive school culture.

Our "Restorative Circles Question & Discussion Cards" is suitable for educators, school counselors, and other professionals interested in implementing restorative justice practices within their educational settings.

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Communication is the backbone of any society. It allows us to form connections, influence decisions, and motivate change! This public speaking game will allow students to practice important skills needed to be successful in their futures. Great for AVID, counseling, college and career, speech, or just used as a fun brain break in any class!

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What's Included:

• 1 directions pages
• 1 optional points slide
• 25 topics with silent 30 second prep timers
• 25 thirty second speech timer slides
• Editable template

Directions:

• Put students into groups or breakout rooms of 4-6 students
• Go over the directions with students:
• Wait for the impromptu topic to show up on the screen (ex: tell your group 3 different ways to eat an oreo)
• Decide who in the group will start and that student will have 30 seconds to prepare for their speech after the topic is revealed
• After 30 seconds the student will present their topic for 30 seconds

Optional Points:

• Secretly give points/take away points from group members on a small whiteboard or notebook paper
• Groups can earn by: Focusing on good voice, being creative with their responses, eye contact, posture, using an opening/closing statement, and making good points for your topic
• Groups can lose points by: being a poor audience member, having poor posture, not using good voice, not using eye contact, using filler words: like, um, so, okay, yeah, kinda…

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This product includes 1 social story that focuses on feeling crabby. Students will also learn the meanings of the following words: crabby, irritable, grumpy, and annoyed.

In this product that relates with feeling crabby, students will learn what they can do to feel better the next time they are feeling crabby and discuss with a partner what someone can do to feel better when they are crabby, who you can talk to when you feel crabby, what is something a friend can help with when they feel bullied, etc.

The social story includes comprehension questions throughout. Some of the questions require students to put their feet in the shoes of the characters. At the end of this product, there are 4 role-playing scenario cards that will require students to discuss feeling crabby, how students would feel in a given situation that relates with feeling crabby, and what students can do when they are feeling crabby.

Early Finishers l Valentine's Day Coloring Pages for SEL: Explore the ultimate Valentine's Day coloring resource featuring 20 captivating pages designed for self-expression and mindfulness. Ideal for early finishers in February, each coloring page is adorned with adorable quotes or phrases, adding a heartwarming touch to the creative process. Use for bulletin boards, early finishers, rewards, valentine cards, and more!

Perfect for all ages, this delightful resource promises a joyous journey of relaxation and artistic fulfillment throughout the month of love.

What's Included:

• 20 coloring pages with unique backgrounds and phrases or quotes that go with the month of love.

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How does media effect one's self esteem?

This package contains 6 lessons and a culminating task that will address this topic.

The package is meant to be taught over at least five lessons. With discussion, each page should easily fill a 45- to 60-minute lesson block.

Lessons include:

- definitions and discussion

- Influence of the Media

- self esteem and music videos

- what happens when a "beauty" company helps people see their beauty?

- evolution of an advertisement (print media/photoshopping)

- overcoming stereotypes and negative comments

- Think about how awesome you are

- Hand of friendship (culminating task)

There is currently no final assessment piece included in this package.

Each lesson, except the last, should be started with a gratitude journal page. The idea behind this it to help students see that they have a lot to be grateful for, regardless of what the media may portray to them. The journal pages shouldn’t take anymore than 5 minutes, max. For photo copying purposes, the journal page is placed before the worksheet, for any given lesson.

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Looking for an engaging activity to learn about mental health? Motivate students to deepen their understanding of this topic while supporting social-emotional learning and well-being. Just download this Mental Health Awareness Month Activity WebQuest! Students will learn about various symptoms, causes, risk factors, types, ways to deal with mental illness, famous people with mental illnesses, reflections, and MORE! Some research questions students will locate easily while with others, they will have to explore deeper to find the correct answers.

When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about mental health with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

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Breathing Shapes Exercise Cards includes 9 shapes - oval, circle, square, rectangle, triangle, trapezoid, diamond, pentagon and hexagon. There are 3 versions of the cards. Trace the shape, which includes dotted lines, ink friendly version of 9 shapes, and 9 shapes with a light blue center. Each set of cards includes a directions sheet to promote diaphragm breathing. The individual is directed to breathe in through their nose and out through their mouth.

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This Mario Social Story bundle includes a no-hitting, kicking, or biting social narrative along with break cards, a token board, power cards, and a green choice/red choice visual.

►You will find everything you need to provide your student with positive behavior supports to teach and motivate them to learn how to be safe at school and do their work.

►Is your student struggling with something that is not covered in this social story? No problem! There is a text editable version so that you can customize each page to the unique needs of your students and use language that is commonly used in your classroom.

Included:

⭐Social Narrative

-No hitting, kicking, biting

-Safe Choices at School

-Share, Take Turns, Kind Words

- Do my work

⭐Power Cards

-When my teacher says NO!

-When I don't want to do my work

-When other kids are annoying me

-When I lose a game

⭐Break Cards

⭐Token Board

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These daily SEL journal quick-write prompts were created for October and cover the social-emotional learning topic of KINDNESS AND COMPASSION.

This creative writing bell ringer or warm-up activity was created for students in 4th grade and above (can be used up through high school). They are designed to help students think more deeply and critically about kindness and compassion and the role it plays in their lives.

This file contains:

• teacher tips
• 25 writing prompts with a space to write answers (1/2 page per prompt)
• the same writing prompts in a card-sized version (perhaps students have their own daily writing journals)
• a digital option in Google Slides

This SEL journal writing product is part of a YEAR-LONG writing prompts program for social-emotional learning. You can find the entire YEAR-LONG BUNDLE HERE, or you can check out each month by clicking on the links below:

• January: Building Relationships Writing Prompts
• February: Self-Love Writing Prompts
• March: Dealing with Difficult Emotions Writing Prompts
• April: Self-Confidence Writing Prompts
• May: Perseverance Writing Prompts
• June: Healthy Habits Writing Prompts
• July: Integrity Writing Prompts
• August: Empathy Writing Prompts
• September: Growth Mindset Writing Prompts
• October: Kindness and Compassion Writing Prompts
• November: Gratitude Writing Prompts
• December: Coping Strategies Writing Prompts

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.

Technology Requirements:

• A Google Drive account
• If sharing with students, a Drive account that is linked to student Google accounts
• Can be shared/delivered on Google Classroom
• Only need access to Google Drive--no outside links to worry about!

This file can be used with iPads, chrome books, laptops, and desktops as long as your students have access to Google Drive or Classroom on a device. The digital distance learning portion of this product is on Google Slides™.

Kirsten Tulsian has 18 years of experience in elementary education. She has been a homeroom teacher for first grade, third grade, and fourth grade, as well as ESL. She has also been a school counselor for grades PK-6, an ESL pullout teacher for K-6, and a Reading Recovery Teacher. She received her Bachelor’s degree in elementary education and psychology from The University of Iowa and a Master’s of Education in school counseling from Sam Houston State University. She believes that students make the most progress when they are engaged in their hearts as well as their minds. Her resources offer relevant, rigorous, engaging content that nurtures the whole child.

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This interactive, fun, and lighthearted activity is made for a creative way to discuss identity and the growth and change that comes with becoming who we hope to be and the impact we hope to make. This activity includes a digital download that is ready to go for your next classroom lesson - included in the presentation is a "ready for use" Google Slide (adjust and personalize if needed), an interactive icebreaker, directions for the main activity (Blindfolded Self-Portraits!), reflection questions, and discussion points throughout the lesson. Check the speaker notes section for extra tips and tricks for implementation! My students absolutely LOVED this activity and I especially loved the discussion that came with it. It is a must each year for my middle school students now - but I can envision this activity being successful for multiple grade levels - Upper elementary, middle, and high school! All you need to prep is a blank piece of paper for each student and this lesson is all ready for your use!

Enhance social-emotional learning in your classroom with the engaging "I Have, Who Has?" Emotions Game! Designed to promote active participation, this game is perfect for class meetings, guidance lessons, or building a positive classroom climate. With 32 interactive cards, students will strengthen their listening, speaking, and empathy skills while having fun. To add even more excitement, encourage students to act out the emotions during play! Whether you're working on emotional awareness or fostering community, this game is a dynamic tool that supports meaningful learning and connection. Ideal for any age group!

Introducing our Mindful Positive Affirmations Coloring Pages for Self-Esteem. Featuring a variety of 18 unique designs, these coloring pages are perfect for students ages 8-12. These coloring pages aim to encourage mindfulness and enhance self-esteem in the classroom. Download now to provide your students with a creative and enjoyable activity.

Includes:

• PDF file
• 18 Affirmations with Fun and Easy designs
• Size 8.5" x 11"

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