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This Sunday School Reflection Journal is perfect for early learners - preschool, pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st grade. Editable - you can add a name to the cover!

There is room to reflect and write their answer to thought-provoking faith questions, and also draw pictures. There are 50 pages with questions and 5 separate cover options. This reflection journal can be used independently, as a group, or as a family. The questions are meant to be thought-provoking conversation starters.

If you have any suggestions for new questions to put in the journal, please reach out! I would be happy to hear more ideas to make it work for you! :)

Emotions are BIG in preschool classrooms and at home! In order to learn and grow, children first need to be able to express how they feel and why they feel that way. Placing an emphasis on social emotional learning will help equip your students with skills to become better learners and ultimately better people. This curriculum has been designed with children aged 3 to 4 years old in mind, and contains 60 games, drawing activities and crafts to engage learners**.**

Play and Purposes Feelings unit focuses on:

• Using picture books to share real life examples of how we can understand and express our emotions
• Practicing expressing feelings individually, in pairs, small groups, and as a whole class
• Learning about feelings, identifying them, and expressing them through playing games, writing, and creative expression

The 60 lessons included in this unit include 5 activity types:

• Read and React Group Lessons
• Play in a Small Group 
• Read and Respond Drawing
• Let’s Play All Together
• Craft and Create

The 12 week unit covers the following topics:

• Feelings Identification
• Happiness
• Sadness
• Anger
• Fear
• Bravery
• Working Through Feelings

Many lessons contain ways to scaffold the learning to your students and allow for the most learning to take place as possible! 

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In order to learn and grow, children first need to be able to express how they feel and why they feel that way! Placing an emphasis on social emotional learning will help equip your students with skills to become better learners and ultimately better people.

Play and Purposes Feelings unit focuses on:

• Using picture books to share real life examples of how we can understand and express our emotions
• Practicing expressing feelings individually, in pairs, small groups, and as a whole class
• Learning about feelings, identifying them, and expressing them through playing games, writing, and creative expression

The Preschool lessons included in this unit includes 5 activity types:

• Read and React Group Lessons
• Play in a Small Group 
• Read and Respond Drawing
• Let’s Play All Together
• Craft and Create

The 12 week unit covers the following topics:

• Feelings Identification
• Happiness
• Sadness
• Anger
• Fear
• Bravery
• Working Through Feelings

The Kindergarten lessons included in this unit include 5 activity types:

• Read and React
• Play in a Pair 
• Read and Respond
• Let’s Play Together
• Color and Create

Many lessons contain ways to scaffold the learning to your students and allow for the most learning to take place as possible! 

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Let's Be Friends Board Game is a fun and engaging board game designed for young children in preschool and kindergarten. This exciting game teaches valuable lessons about kindness, teamwork, and empathy while promoting social skills in a playful, interactive way.

This game is a part of the larger Play and Purpose Friendship and Feelings curriculum for Kindergarten. It gives a sample of the interactive activities found in the curriculum, which can be used for an individual child, a small group of children or the whole class depending on the needs of the group. Many lessons contain ways to scaffold the learning to your students and allow for the most learning to take place as possible! 

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Emotions are BIG in preschool classrooms and at home! In order to learn and grow, children first need to be able to express how they feel and why they feel that way. Placing an emphasis on social emotional learning will help equip your students with skills to become better learners and ultimately better people. This learning unit has been designed with children aged 3 to 4 years old in mind, and contains 10 games, drawing activities and crafts to engage learners**.**

Play and Purposes Feelings unit focuses on:

• Using picture books to share real life examples of how we can understand and express our emotions
• Practicing expressing feelings individually, in pairs, small groups, and as a whole class
• Learning about feelings, identifying them, and expressing them through playing games, writing, and creative expression

The 10 lessons included in this unit include 5 activity types:

• Read and React Group Lessons
• Play in a Small Group 
• Read and Respond Drawing
• Let’s Play All Together
• Craft and Create

The 2 week unit focuses on anger and what feelings look like in those around us. Many lessons contain ways to scaffold the learning to your students and allow for the most learning to take place as possible! 

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Emotions are BIG in preschool classrooms and at home! In order to learn and grow, children first need to be able to express how they feel and why they feel that way. Placing an emphasis on social emotional learning will help equip your students with skills to become better learners and ultimately better people. This learning unit has been designed with children aged 3 to 4 years old in mind, and contains 10 games, drawing activities and crafts to engage learners**.**

Play and Purposes Feelings unit focuses on:

• Using picture books to share real life examples of how we can understand and express our emotions
• Practicing expressing feelings individually, in pairs, small groups, and as a whole class
• Learning about feelings, identifying them, and expressing them through playing games, writing, and creative expression

The 10 lessons included in this unit include 5 activity types:

• Read and React Group Lessons
• Play in a Small Group 
• Read and Respond Drawing
• Let’s Play All Together
• Craft and Create

The 2 week unit focuses on sadness and what feelings look like in those around us. Many lessons contain ways to scaffold the learning to your students and allow for the most learning to take place as possible! 

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Emotions are BIG in preschool classrooms and at home! In order to learn and grow, children first need to be able to express how they feel and why they feel that way. Placing an emphasis on social emotional learning will help equip your students with skills to become better learners and ultimately better people. This learning unit has been designed with children aged 3 to 4 years old in mind, and contains 10 games, drawing activities and crafts to engage learners**.**

Play and Purposes Feelings unit focuses on:

• Using picture books to share real life examples of how we can understand and express our emotions
• Practicing expressing feelings individually, in pairs, small groups, and as a whole class
• Learning about feelings, identifying them, and expressing them through playing games, writing, and creative expression

The 10 lessons included in this unit include 5 activity types:

• Read and React Group Lessons
• Play in a Small Group 
• Read and Respond Drawing
• Let’s Play All Together
• Craft and Create

The 2 week unit focuses on feeling identification and what feelings look like in those around us. Many lessons contain ways to scaffold the learning to your students and allow for the most learning to take place as possible! 

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Emotions are BIG in preschool classrooms and at home! In order to learn and grow, children first need to be able to express how they feel and why they feel that way. Placing an emphasis on social emotional learning will help equip your students with skills to become better learners and ultimately better people. This learning unit has been designed with children aged 3 to 4 years old in mind, and contains 10 games, drawing activities and crafts to engage learners**.**

Play and Purposes Feelings unit focuses on:

• Using picture books to share real life examples of how we can understand and express our emotions
• Practicing expressing feelings individually, in pairs, small groups, and as a whole class
• Learning about feelings, identifying them, and expressing them through playing games, writing, and creative expression

The 10 lessons included in this unit include 5 activity types:

• Read and React Group Lessons
• Play in a Small Group 
• Read and Respond Drawing
• Let’s Play All Together
• Craft and Create

The 2 week unit focuses on working through feelings and what feelings look like in those around us. Many lessons contain ways to scaffold the learning to your students and allow for the most learning to take place as possible! 

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Emotions are BIG in preschool classrooms and at home! In order to learn and grow, children first need to be able to express how they feel and why they feel that way. Placing an emphasis on social emotional learning will help equip your students with skills to become better learners and ultimately better people. This learning unit has been designed with children aged 3 to 4 years old in mind, and contains 10 games, drawing activities and crafts to engage learners**.**

Play and Purposes Feelings unit focuses on:

• Using picture books to share real life examples of how we can understand and express our emotions
• Practicing expressing feelings individually, in pairs, small groups, and as a whole class
• Learning about feelings, identifying them, and expressing them through playing games, writing, and creative expression

The 10 lessons included in this unit include 5 activity types:

• Read and React Group Lessons
• Play in a Small Group 
• Read and Respond Drawing
• Let’s Play All Together
• Craft and Create

The 2 week unit focuses on happiness and what feelings look like in those around us. Many lessons contain ways to scaffold the learning to your students and allow for the most learning to take place as possible! 

Want to earn product credits?

Leave feedback on items you purchase. Go to My TeachShare, and click on my purchases. After leaving a review on your purchase item, you will receive one credit per dollar spent on that item.

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-Pockets Full of Play

Emotions are BIG in preschool classrooms and at home! In order to learn and grow, children first need to be able to express how they feel and why they feel that way. Placing an emphasis on social emotional learning will help equip your students with skills to become better learners and ultimately better people. This learning unit has been designed with children aged 3 to 4 years old in mind, and contains 10 games, drawing activities and crafts to engage learners**.**

Play and Purposes Feelings unit focuses on:

• Using picture books to share real life examples of how we can understand and express our emotions
• Practicing expressing feelings individually, in pairs, small groups, and as a whole class
• Learning about feelings, identifying them, and expressing them through playing games, writing, and creative expression

The 10 lessons included in this unit include 5 activity types:

• Read and React Group Lessons
• Play in a Small Group 
• Read and Respond Drawing
• Let’s Play All Together
• Craft and Create

The 2 week unit focuses on fear and what feelings look like in those around us. Many lessons contain ways to scaffold the learning to your students and allow for the most learning to take place as possible! 

Want to earn product credits?

Leave feedback on items you purchase. Go to My TeachShare, and click on my purchases. After leaving a review on your purchase item, you will receive one credit per dollar spent on that item.

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Be Kind Being Kind to Animals Coloring Sheet Kindness Coloring Pages for Kids

Be Kind First Day of School Coloring Sheet - A heartwarming and educational coloring page perfect for toddlers. Encourage positive behavior and empathy with this adorable design featuring kind-hearted characters. Perfect for back-to-school activities or classroom use. Includes easy-to-color shapes and simple words to help young children learn about kindness.

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From emotion identification to self-regulation coping skills, this bundle is filled with fun activities and worksheets that teach kids how to handle their emotions, get along with others in a simple and engaging way.

Whether you're a parent, teacher, or counselor, this bundle provides a versatile toolkit for teaching social skills and promoting healthy emotional development

Activities included in this printable Bundle:

- Emotions Matching Game

- Emotions & Feelings Flashcards

- Feelings & Emotions Wheel

- Emotions Clip Cards

- Monsters Emotions Flash Cards

- Emoji Feelings Matching Activity

- Drawing Expressions & Emotions

- Bugs Breathing Cards

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This Thanksgiving Activities Bundle is more than just worksheets; it's a collection of fun, fall-themed activities that will keep your kids entertained and engaged throughout the Thanksgiving season. Whether you're a parent or a teacher, this bundle is the perfect way to ensure your little ones are amused and excited during this special time of year

Featuring coloring, counting, matching, and more, This Bundle offers a wide variety of activities that are not only enjoyable but also educational. It's a fantastic way to keep kids engaged on Thanksgiving and provide them with a range of hands-on experiences

You'll discover beautiful bulletin board displays and crafts that students will be proud to take home. It's the perfect opportunity to combine creativity, learning, and the joy of Thanksgiving in one package

Activities included in this printable Bundle:

- All About Thanksgiving

- Gratitude Jar

- Thanksgiving Handprint Art

- Thanksgiving Banners

- Thanksgiving Play Dough Mats

- Thanksgiving Gift Card Holder

- Thankful Pumpkin Pie Spinner Wheel

- Turkey Name Craft

- I am thankful Banners

- Thanksgiving Count and Clip Cards

- Gratitude Tree

- Build a Turkey Activity

- Thanksgiving Gratitude Cards

- Thanksgiving Gift Tags

- Thanksgiving Posters

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These Emotions Printable Worksheets by “The Fun Sheep” are a valuable resource for kids to facilitate social emotional learning, promoting emotional intelligence and self-awareness

These simple Blank Faces Drawing Pages not only allow children to learn about emotions but also provide a fun outlet for creative expression. It's a perfect blend of education and entertainment. Children will have the opportunity to Draw a face to match the Emotion in a creative and artistic way

What comes in the product:

- This set includes 12 different drawing worksheets

- Emotions Included: Happy, Excited, Surprised, Sad, Angry, Silly, Tired, Nervous, Scared, Suspicious, Shy, Calm

- 12 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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This Printable Gratitude Jar by “The Fun Sheep” is the perfect way to celebrate Thanksgiving and instill a positive mindset in kids, preschoolers, and adults. With this activity, you'll appreciate all the beautiful things in life by writing down what you're thankful for, allowing gratitude to flourish

Create your own gratitude jar and fill it with art, drawings, doodles, or words that express your gratitude. Every time you contribute to the jar, you're nurturing a habit of appreciating the goodness in your life

What comes in the product:

- 3 colored pages of the Gratitude Jar (with 3 versions)

- 3 black & white pages of the Gratitude Jar (with 3 versions)

- 6 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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These Monsters Educational Emotional Learning Cards for Kids by “The Fun Sheep” offer a unique opportunity for your kids to learn about different emotions and feelings in a fun way.

With these 8 different emotions visual cards, kids can visually connect with each emotion and start to associate them with their corresponding feelings. The set also includes the same 8 visual cards ready to be cut out, allowing for hands-on learning and interactive exploration

With these visual aids, your child will not only learn about emotions but also develop the skills to manage them in healthy and constructive ways

What comes in the product:

- Set of 8 different emotions visual cards (it includes the same 8 visual cards ready to cut out)

- Emotions Included: Happy, Sad, Surprised, Angry, Excited, Calm, Bored, Annoyed.

- 4 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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Help kids in your classroom or home develop emotional awareness and self-regulation with this engaging and interactive emotions planner! Designed to make daily feelings check-ins easy and fun, this resource encourages kids to identify and label their emotions while exploring healthy strategies to manage them.

Packed with empowering visuals, positive affirmations, and easy-to-follow prompts, this emotions chart is perfect for promoting emotional intelligence and self-awareness in children. It’s a must-have tool for teachers, counselors, and parents who want to nurture social-emotional growth in a supportive, engaging way. Whether used in the classroom, small groups, or at home, this planner helps kids build resilience, understand their emotions, and learn positive ways to cope with daily challenges.

Encourage emotional growth with this simple yet effective resource that kids will enjoy using every day!

The Lazy Grasshopper and the Wise Ant - A Short Story for Kids

This delightful and educational short story teaches children the importance of hard work, preparation, and planning for the future. It follows a carefree grasshopper who spends the summer singing and dancing while the hardworking ant diligently gathers food for the winter. When the seasons change, the grasshopper learns a valuable life lesson about the consequences of laziness and the rewards of effort and foresight.

Perfect for kids, this story is easy to understand and conveys timeless moral values in a fun and relatable way. Download or read for free to inspire young minds!

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.
• Empowering Visuals and Positive Language: Beautiful designs that girls will love, featuring affirmations and encouraging prompts.

Why You'll Love It:

• Builds Self-Awareness: Encourages girls to recognize and label their emotions, a crucial step in emotional development.
• Promotes Emotional Resilience: Helps girls learn ways to cope with their feelings in a healthy, positive way.
• Easy to Use: Perfect for classroom settings, small groups, or at home.

Enjoy huge savings as you get your classroom ready with this Back to School Kindergarten Bundle Pack that includes letter, number, and color word posters along with literacy, math activities, and community-building activities to get students acquainted with their classroom and classmates. This has some great community-building activities to get your students thinking about making better choices. This bundle includes 21 products plus one bonus product to include 22 resources. Enjoy FANTASTIC savings by purchasing this bundle. You can choose to purchase the following separately and/ or read the full descriptions of each of the following products that you will be receiving in this Back To School Bundle Pack.

This bundle is loaded with skills for the beginning of the school year in kindergarten.

Skills include:

• back to school fold aways
• letter identificication
• letter sound
• letter formation
• rhyming
• beginning sounds
• sight words (pre-primer)
• simple writing prompts
• back to school write the room
• building community-hopes and dreams, friends, family, favorites, safety, & more
• number recognition
• counting sets
• writing numerals
• making wise choices

Newly Revised July 2024 to include even more resources. Be on the lookout for updates using EASEL. You can use many of my resources digitally or simply print them out.

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