8th Grade Social Emotional Learning PowerPoint Presentations

These lessons combined aim to prepare students to manage communicating their thoughts and feelings, even in emotionally charged moments.

Preparing for Social Situations teaches skills to think ahead towards challenging/new situations- working goal setting and self-management skills.

Expressing Feelings to Others teaches positive and negative forms of expression, organizing positive expression into steps, and encourages taking responsibility for your own feelings

Disagreeing Respectfully covers when it is productive to voice disagreement, when it is not, steps to handle both situations, and how to move past disagreement when it is not able to be resolved.

This bundle includes 3 presentations, 3 worksheets, activity suggestions, and a guide for all lessons.

This bundle combines general information of managing stress and how coping skills work to improve mental health with a lesson specific to testing anxiety.

Stress management explores identifying stress as a process that takes place in the brain and body, identifying when stress can be helpful (eustress), when stress becomes overwhelming (distress), and emphasizes the use of coping skills to mitigate the negative effects of stress.

Coping skills explore multiple options for positive copings skills and encourages students to identify one that works for them. The lesson looks at positive vs. negative coping skills, problem-focused vs. emotion-focused coping skills, and how coping skills work to affect thoughts, feelings and actions.

Managing Testing Anxiety aims to give students the tools to feel prepared to manage the stress that may arise when preparing for or taking a test- working self-awareness and self-management.

Together these lessons create a comprehensive week of preparing students to effective manage stress and anxiety relating to tests and academics generally.

This bundle includes 3 presentations, 2 worksheets, a project, and a guide for each lesson.

In this 18 slide PowerPoint,

learn about mindfulness and yoga breathing, proper nutrition, proper technology use, bedtime, and sleep hygiene, as well as an empowerment yoga pose series meant to strengthen and build confidence.

Can be used on the smartboard or on children's personal devices, or print individual slides.

The last slide has a link to download the healthy habits tracker for FREE

Help your students build a meaningful and engaging Lenten journey with our specially crafted daily discussion slides for middle and high school religion classes. These daily PowerPoint slides are carefully organized to start the class with inspiration, humor, and interactive learning to your morning meetings, homeroom sessions, and bell-ringers throughout the Lenten season.

Key Features:

1. Saintly Wisdom: Each slide features a thought-provoking quote from a saint, offering valuable insights and guidance for reflection during the Lenten season to start your class with a holy bell-ringer discussion.
2. Humor in Holiness: A touch of humor is incorporated into every slide with a light-hearted joke, creating an uplifting atmosphere to start the day on a positive note during homeroom.
3. Interactive Discussion Prompts: Engage students during morning meetings with interesting and fun discussion prompts related to Lent, encouraging thoughtful conversations and fostering a sense of community in the classroom.
4. Biblical Connection: Connect each day's discussion to the recent Sunday Catholic Mass readings, reinforcing the relevance of scripture and its application to daily life.
5. Perfect for Morning Meetings, Homeroom, and Bell-Ringers: These slides are ideal for various classroom activities, serving as impactful bell-ringers, morning meeting materials, or homeroom icebreakers to set the tone for the day.
6. Liturgical Colors: The slides are aesthetically designed with colors reflecting the liturgical season, including the solemn purple and the joyful pink, creating an immersive and visually appealing experience.
7. Comprehensive Coverage: With 33 slides, one for each school day during Lent, this resource provides a comprehensive and structured approach to daily discussions, ensuring a rich and meaningful Lenten experience.

Enhance your students' Lenten journey with our daily discussion slides, fostering a blend of spiritual reflection, humor, and community engagement. These slides are versatile, making them a perfect addition to your morning routine, homeroom sessions, and bell-ringers. Elevate the Lenten season in your classroom and inspire students to embrace the spiritual growth and community connection that Lent offers.

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Inspirational Daily Slides bring daily moments of faith, reflection, and inspiration into your classroom. Perfect for use as class openers, discussion slides, homeroom, bell-ringers, or morning meeting prompts, these slides are carefully organized to engage students from the beginning of the school year until Advent.

Each slide features a bible quote from Sunday Mass, a thought-provoking quote from a saint, a discussion question or "Would You Rather?" prompt, and a light-hearted joke. The daily slides' content centers on the Catholic Mass readings for Sundays in Ordinary Time, Year B.

Product Features for Catholic Daily Slides

• Daily Bible Quotes: Start each day with an inspirational quote from the Sunday Catholic Mass readings. The slides ALSO are color-coded to match the Liturgical Colors of the Catholic Church.
• Saint Quotes: Read related reflections from saints, blessed, venerable, and servants of God, including a significant representation of BIPOC saints.
• Discussion Starters: Engage your students with thoughtful questions that range from serious to humorous, encouraging them to think deeply about their faith and personal experiences. Add a fun twist to your morning meetings with imaginative and reflective "Would You Rather?" questions that relate to the themes of the readings.
• Jokes: Lighten the mood with faith-based jokes that will bring a smile to your students' faces and create a positive atmosphere for learning. The jokes are connected to the bible readings and are ridiculous and cringy. Students will love to complain about the horrible 'dad' jokes!

How to Use Catholic Daily Slides

1. Class Openers: Begin each class with a slide to set a reflective and engaging tone. The quotes and questions can serve as excellent writing prompts or discussion starters.
2. Discussion Slides: Use the slides to spark meaningful conversations during homeroom or morning meetings, fostering a sense of community and shared values among students.
3. Daily Reflections: Incorporate the slides into your daily routine to provide students with a consistent and grounding spiritual practice.
4. Flexible Use: The slides are designed to be versatile. They can be used in sequence or chosen based on the needs and themes of the day.

Sample Content for Catholic Daily Slides

18th Week of Ordinary Time, Year B

• **Bible Quote: "**Do not work for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life." - John 6:27
• Saint Quote: "God watches over everything that happens to us. Nothing escapes His loving attention." - Blessed Benedict Daswa
• Discussion Question: Would you rather have bread rain down from heaven every morning or have a heavenly drink dispenser that gives you the perfect beverage whenever you want?
• Joke: Why is Jesus the best baker? Because He’s the bread of life!

Benefits of Catholic Daily Slides

• Engaging Content: The mix of quotes, questions, and jokes ensures that students engaged and reflective.
• Diverse Perspectives: With a significant focus on BIPOC saints and reflections, the slides offer diverse perspectives on faith and spirituality.
• Ease of Use: Download and start using the slides immediately. They are designed to fit seamlessly into your daily classroom routine.
• Spiritual Growth: Help students grow in their faith and understanding through daily exposure to inspirational and thought-provoking content. The Bible verses and questions connected to the Catholic Liturgy will help students learn about the Catholic Mass and connect to the Liturgy of the Word.

Religion teachers, Faith Formation Catechists, Catholic School Teachers, and Youth Ministers will all love these daily slides for homeroom, morning meetings, bell-ringers or ice-breakers. The quotes and questions will get kids talking. The jokes will help students to feel at ease, and the Bible verses will help prepare students to love and understand Sunday Mass.

Feelings and Emotions Check-In | Emotional Regulation | Feelings | Emotions

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

★ Emotional Check-in - Feelings

★ 135 pages

★ Print and Digital (PDF and Google Slides)

★ Suitable for Middle and High School Students

★ SEL-related product

This resource includes:

★ 24 Colored Question Task Cards

★ 24 B&W Question Task Cards

★ Editable PowerPoint Slides (24 Slides)

★ Uneditable PowerPoint Slides (24 Slides l Complete Graphics and Fonts)

★ 24 Question Worksheets with LINES (Same Questions in Task Cards and PowerPoints)

★ 24 Question Worksheets with CLIPBOARD graphic (Same Questions in Task Cards and PowerPoints)

★ 3 Emotional Check-In Feelings Activity Worksheets

★ 1 Emotional Check-In Feelings Question LIST (Easy Access for Teachers)

★ 4 Google Slide Links

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Middle and High School can be a whirlwind of emotions, new experiences, and self-discovery. It is essential for students to understand and manage their feelings effectively. This resource is designed for students to participate in self-reflection exercises where they can explore their emotions, build emotional intelligence, and develop essential life skills that will serve them well into the future.

These age-appropriate exercises and questions can help students:

⭐ identify, understand, and express their feelings and emotions

⭐ develop empathy and understanding towards others' emotions and feelings

⭐ manage their stress

⭐ focus on solutions and coping strategies when they experience negative emotions

This resource features 24 questions related to students' feelings and emotions. This resource gives students an opportunity to recognize, reflect about, and communicate their feelings. The more students are self-aware of their feelings, the better they will be at managing their emotions and experiences in different situations. It may help build their confidence in verbalizing their feelings to others when necessary.

▶️ The questions are included in different variations:

• 24 Task Cards (Colored and B&W)
• 24 Question Worksheets (2 variations - with LINES and with GRAPHIC)
• 2 PowerPoints (Editable and Uneditable)

▶️ This resource also includes 3 Emotional-Check-In Activites.

▶️ Digital Versions are included (4 Google Slide Links)

ABOUT EACH ITEM

▶ TASK CARDS (PDF/Print only)

• 24 Feelings Question Task Cards (Color and B&W)
• These Task Cards can be used in small groups, during whole-class discussions, partner sharing, or even one-on-one with a teacher, guidance counselor, or parent/guardian! These Task Cards contain the same questions in the Question Worksheets and PowerPoints.
• You can print the Task Cards out on gloss paper or regular paper and laminate them. You may also organize them in a binder ring.

▶ POWERPOINTS - Editable and Uneditable (POWERPOINT and Digital Version)

• There are two PowerPoints – one editable and one uneditable. The uneditable contains all copyrighted graphics and fonts and cannot be edited or altered, while the editable version contains the SAME exact format, but with graphics and fonts that are not copyrighted and can be moved around, edited, deleted, and/or copied and pasted elsewhere. You can make changes to the questions, add to the questions, move the graphics around, add new graphics, change the slides, etc. – YOUR CHOICE! After modifying the slides to suit your students' needs, you can simply upload it to google slides! Easy breezy!

• The uneditable PowerPoint version is included in google slides. Students can complete it digitally, or you can show the slides to your students whole class. Text box has already been created for them to type in their responses if you choose to share the slides with them!

▶ QUESTION WORKSHEETS - 2 Variations / Print and Digital

• Print and Digital versions included.
• This resource also includes 24 Feeling Question WORKSHEETS with lines, and 24 Feeling Question Worksheets with a Clipboard graphic, so students can write their responses. Students can answer the questions either on paper, or on Google Slides! These worksheets contain the same questions in the Task Cards and PowerPoints.
• BOTH variation worksheets are included in google slides.
• Text boxes have already been created to make it easier for you and your students! Each slide includes two instruction solution tabs for when students accidentally delete text boxes and when they want to zoom in (to enlarge worksheets). It's super helpful for students who are not that familiar with how to use Google Slides or need the additional assistance.

▶ 3 ACTIVITY WORKSHEETS

• Print and Digital versions included.
• The worksheets are uneditable due to copyright purposes.

▶ LIST OF QUESTIONS

• Also included is a complete LIST of the Feelings Questions on one page to allow easier access for teachers to read and select questions to work with.

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❌ Lesson plans are not included. This product can be used in addition to your own lesson plans and in such a way that best meets the needs of your students.

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This resource is also included in the following discounted Bundles:

• Emotional Check-In BUNDLE
• SEL Mega Bundle

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Growth Mindset Quote Analysis and Personal Connections | Activities

This resource is also included in the following discounted bundles:

• Growth Mindset BUNDLE
• SEL Mega Bundle
• ELA/SEL MEGA BUNDLE

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ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

☆ Topic - Growth Mindset Quote Analysis

☆ 63 pages

☆ Print and Digital (PDF and Google Slides)

☆ Suitable for middle and high school students

This resource includes:

------ 20 Growth Mindset Quote Worksheets in 3 variations

• Worksheet #1: Quote Analysis
• Worksheet #2: Quote Interpretation and Personal Connection (Questions provided)
• PowerPoint version: Personal Connection (related to quote) (PowerPoint and Digital)

------ 2 Quote Analysis and Personal Connection Rubrics

------ 1 ADD YOUR OWN QUOTE and QUESTION SLIDE!

------ Google Slide Links

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This resource is also included in Google Slides! Text boxes have already been created to make it easier for you and your students! Each slide includes two instruction solution tabs for when students accidentally delete text boxes and when they want to zoom in (to enlarge worksheets). It's super helpful for students who are not that familiar with how to use Google Slides or need the extra assistance.

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▶️ 20 Growth Mindset Quote Worksheets

This resource features a total of 20 Growth Mindset inspirational quotes stated by famous individuals. These 20 inspirational quotes, related to Growth Mindset, can help inspire, encourage, and develop students’ thinking skills. Each Growth Mindset Worksheet contains quotes appropriate for classroom use and lists the author's name and picture, along with the following questions:

Worksheet #1 (Print and Digital):

✅ What is your interpretation of the quote?

✅ Do you agree or disagree with this quote? Explain.

Worksheet #2 (Print and Digital):

✅ What is your interpretation of the quote?

✅ Individualized questions related to each quote to help students make personal connections and think about how the quote applies to them.

▶️ PowerPoint version - 20 slides (PowerPoint and Digital):

Includes the quote and an individualized question related to each quote to help students make personal connections and think about how the quote applies to them. (These are the same questions in Worksheet #2!).

The PowerPoint version of the inspirational quotes contain visually appealing, fun clipart – UNEDITABLE (due to copyright purposes). You will receive the actual PowerPoint itself (uneditable), which includes the inspirational quotes, the individualized questions, and the “already created” text boxes. You can share the PowerPoint with your students to type in their responses, use it as display (Smartboard, “screen sharing,” upload into Google Classroom, etc.). Additionally, the same PowerPoint has also been uploaded into Google Slides with text boxes already created!

▶️ The Growth Mindset Inspirational Quote Analysis/Personal Connection Worksheets can be used in the following ways:

☆ Quick Write

☆ Do Now Question

☆ Launch Activity

☆ Reflection Question

☆ Assessment

☆ Classwork Assignment

☆ Homework Assignment

☆ Pair Discussion

☆ During Advisory or Counseling Session

☆ Morning/Homeroom Period

☆ “When You’re Done with Everything” Assignment (LOL!)

▶️ One ADD YOUR OWN QUOTE and QUESTION SLIDE!

Also included is one slide that has the same exact background as the slides in the PowerPoint. Because you can't edit the PowerPoint slides, I included one without a quote, the author's picture, or the questions so YOU CAN ADD YOUR OWN quote, author pictures, and questions, and duplicate the slides!

▶️ Two Rubrics

Finally, this resource includes two student-friendly rubrics to evaluate students’ responses! They look fairly the same, except one rubric includes a section that evaluates students' personal connections to the quote.

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Lesson plans are not included. These activity and writing prompt worksheets can be used as a resource with your own lesson plans and in such a way that best meets the needs of your students.

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Other GROWTH MINDSET resources you might be interested in:

• Growth Mindset BUNDLE
• Growth Mindset Activity Worksheets and Answer Keys
• Growth Mindset and Mindfulness Lesson Plan BUNDLE
• Growth Mindset Lesson Plan and PowerPoint Packet
• Mindfulness Lesson Plan and PowerPoint Packet
• Growth Mindset Text Messaging
• Growth Mindset Quote Analysis Packet
• Growth Mindset Scenario Task Cards and Worksheet Packet
• Growth Mindset Reflection Questions Task Cards Packet
• Growth Mindset Bookmarks
• Growth Mindset Sticky Note Worksheets

Growth Mindset POSTERS

---- Motivational Water Color Growth Mindset Posters

---- Growth Mindset Posters Volume 1: (Colorful)

---- Growth Mindset Posters Volume 2: (Black and Blue)

---- Growth Mindset Posters Volume 3: (Colored Pencils)

---- Growth Mindset Posters Volume 4: (Black and White)

---- Growth Mindset Poster Bundle (Volumes 1-4)

---- Growth Mindset Vocabulary Word Wall/Bulletin Board

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Description:

Embark on a transformative journey with "Discovering Me," a comprehensive personal identity research project tailored for middle school students. This engaging resource, crafted with a focus on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and community building, invites students to delve deeply into five key aspects of their identity: Name, Family, Interests, Character Traits, and Values.

What’s Inside:

• Intriguing Name Exploration: Through family interviews and literary excerpts like "My Name" from "House on Mango Street," students unravel the story behind their names.
• Family Dynamics and Connections: Activities to identify immediate and chosen family members, accompanied by reflective writing prompts around their experiences and the text "Hanging Fire" by Audre Lorde.
• Interests and Hobbies: A dynamic digital scrapbook project that lets students showcase their unique hobbies and interests!
• Personality Traits Analysis: An 'Agree, Disagree, Modify' exercise, encouraging students to introspect and discuss various personality traits.
• Values Exploration: Engaging 'This or That' activities with follow-up writing prompts, aiding students in uncovering their core values.

Educational Objectives:

• Cultivate self-awareness and empathy.
• Enhance communication and presentation skills.
• Foster a sense of community and understanding among classmates.

Customizable and Curriculum-Integrated:

• Easily adaptable for diverse learning environments.
• Seamlessly integrates with SEL, community building, and project-based learning frameworks.

Engagement and Support:

• Students connect personally and meaningfully with each task.
• Includes guides, rubrics, and a PDF of interview questions for comprehensive support.

"Discovering Me" is more than just a project; it's a journey into the heart of what makes each student unique. It's perfect for educators looking for an 'assign and go' solution that resonates on a personal level and builds classroom camaraderie.

Description:

Dive into the world of visual storytelling with our "A Day in My Life" Photo Essay resource, meticulously designed for middle school educators. This comprehensive package is your key to unlocking students' creativity, observational skills, and self-expression through the art of photography and narrative.

What’s Included:

• 20 Detailed Instructional Slides: A step-by-step guide with engaging visuals that walk students through the entire process of creating their photo essay. Each slide is crafted to inspire and instruct, covering topics from initial planning to final reflections.
• Comprehensive Planning Guide: A structured approach to help students think about and capture the essence of their day, ensuring a variety of engaging content.
• Checklist for Success: A handy checklist that ensures students stay on track and meet all the requirements of the project.
• Teacher Protocol: A clear, easy-to-follow protocol providing educators with guidelines on how to introduce the project, support students throughout the process, and effectively evaluate the final submissions.

Ideal For:

• Middle School Teachers
• Art and Photography Educators
• SEL Coordinators
• Language Arts Instructors
• Creative Writing and Journalism Teachers

Whether you're looking to enhance your language arts curriculum, add a creative twist to your photography class, or incorporate an engaging SEL activity, our "A Day in My Life" Photo Essay resource is perfect. It not only hones students' photography and writing skills but also encourages them to explore and share their world with peers, fostering empathy and connection.

Get ready to be amazed by the stories your students tell through their lenses!

Elevate your middle school classroom environment with our "Ultimate SEL and Community Building Toolkit." This all-encompassing resource is expertly crafted to enrich your classroom with Social Emotional Learning (SEL), community builders, behavior management techniques, and much more. Whether you're hitting the reset button mid-year, kicking off a new semester, or integrating SEL into your daily curriculum, this toolkit is your go-to resource.

What’s Included:

• 20 Themed Community Circles: Dive into 20 meticulously prepared community circles, each with five thought-provoking questions. Themes range from empathy and leadership to bystander awareness, complete with opening and closing rounds for meaningful discussions. (PowerPoint slides)
• "Picture This" Activity: Leverage technology with our 25 creative photo prompts, encouraging students to share and connect through images from their phones. (PowerPoint slides)
• "Cross the Line" Interactive Slides: Engage your class with 25 dynamic slides featuring prompts about family, identity, and school life, perfect for fostering understanding and empathy. (PowerPoint slides)
• "Who Am I?" Game: A fun, interactive way for students to share unique facts about themselves, enhancing peer connections. (PDF)
• Peer Mediation Worksheet: Empower student leaders with our structured peer mediation worksheet, guiding them to resolve conflicts effectively. (PDF)
• "Find Someone Who" Icebreakers: Seven sets of themed icebreakers, ranging from current trends to school life, music, movies, and pop culture, are perfect for building a vibrant classroom community. (PDF)
• Classroom Time Capsule: Capture the essence of your classroom with a timeless activity, including thoughtful prompts and ideas for items to include. (PDF)
• 20 Gratitude Journal Prompts: Foster a culture of appreciation with prompts that encourage reflective writing and gratitude. (PDF)
• Student Spotlight Worksheet: Shine a light on individual students, promoting recognition and positive affirmations within your class. (PDF)
• Empathy Interviews: Deepen understanding and empathy with 10 sets of interview questions, encouraging meaningful peer-to-peer connections. (PDF)

Each activity in this toolkit comes with comprehensive protocols, clear instructions, essential materials lists, suggested teacher dialogues, and practical considerations. Additionally, you'll find ready-to-use worksheets or engaging Slide presentations to seamlessly integrate these activities into your daily teaching routine.

Ideal For:

• SEL Coordinators
• Middle School Teachers
• Behavior Management Specialists
• New Teachers or Mid-Year Classroom Resets
• Beginning of the Year Activities

Highlights

1. Content Quality and Quantity: This toolkit is comprehensive, offering a wide range of activities with detailed guides, which adds significant value.
2. Preparation and Time Saved: Consider the time and effort you’ve saved for other teachers in preparing these activities.
3. Usability and Reusability: The resource is versatile and reusable throughout the year, adding to its long-term value.

This toolkit is more than just a collection of activities; it's a pathway to creating a nurturing, empathetic, and engaged classroom community. Equip yourself with this invaluable resource and witness the transformative power of SEL in your middle school classroom!

Transform your classroom into a hub of meaningful connection with our "Speed Friending" activity - the ultimate icebreaker for middle and high school students. Perfect for New Year, Valentine's Day, the beginning of the year, or any time you want to strengthen the bonds within your class, Speed Friending is a dynamic and engaging way to foster community and enhance behavior management.

What’s Included:

• Comprehensive Teacher Protocol: Detailed instructions, engaging dialogue suggestions, materials list, and tips for successful implementation.
• Interactive Google Slides Presentation: A visually appealing presentation with clear directions, vibrant visuals, and embedded timers for each round of conversation.
• 35 Engaging Conversation Rounds: Thoughtfully crafted questions that are perfect for pair discussions, ensuring every student is engaged and involved.
• Embedded Timers: Keeps each round on track and maintains a lively pace, ensuring all students have equal opportunities to share and listen.
• Note-Taking Sheet: Allows students to jot down interesting things they learn about their peers, fostering deeper connections beyond the activity.
• Independent Reflection Writing Prompt: Encourages personal reflection post-activity, helping students internalize their experiences and insights.

Ideal For:

• Middle and High School Teachers
• SEL Coordinators
• Beginning of the Year Activities
• New Year and Valentine's Day Icebreakers
• Classroom Community Building
• Behavior Management Strategies

Speed Friending isn't just an activity; it's a powerful tool to break down barriers, build empathy, and create a supportive classroom environment. By encouraging open communication and mutual understanding, it lays the foundation for a positive and inclusive classroom culture.

Whether you're looking to reset classroom dynamics or just want to help your students bond, Speed Friending is the perfect solution. Get ready to witness the magic of connections being formed and the classroom community flourishing like never before!