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Skills Building: I Am Enough (PK-2) Written by Grace Byers and Illustrated by Keturah A. BoboTEKS: Reading K.5(E); 1.6(E); 2.6(E); 3.6(E); 4.6(E); 5.6(E)Pre Reading QuestionsHave you ever felt like you weren’t good enough or felt bad about yourself?Is there anything you can do to make yourself feel better when you think this way?Think of one

In this blog post, I'm going to give you 5 Social Emotional Learning Art Ideas that you can use in your Art Classroom! As well, I'll tell you about what Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is, how to instruct it, and how to encourage students to engage in the lessons. I'll give you lesson ideas that you can use right away with your students, and I will also give you links to Art Projects that are ready-to-use! Before we begin, let’s understand what Social Emotional Learning, or SEL is and what…

Quick, fun, no-prep SEL lesson activities that are perfect for before and after breaks or any time you need an extra fun guidance lesson

Bring Social Emotional Learning into your classroom with just 15 minutes a day! SEL is such an important topic and it doesn't have to be difficult to fit into your classroom daily schedule. Check out the blog post to learn more on how you can teach SEL to your elementary students in a fun and engaging way within just 15 minutes!

Try these 10 SEL activities for upper elementary classrooms. Don't stress about adding social emotional learning into your day.

Color and cut your favorite rocks and put them around the classroom or hide them at home to surprise classmates or loved ones with a random rock of kindness. A great art project for elementary school students. #kindergartenartproject #preschoolartproject #actsofkindness #mrsmerry #indooractivitiesforkids #freeteacherresources #randomactsofkindness #randomrocksofkindness

This zentangle growth mindset project is one of my favorite activities for the beginning of the school year!

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) has become a spotlight topic in many school systems. At its core, SEL is an initiative to help students to be aware of, regulate, and manage their emotions. It teaches

Practicing conscious breathing helps when you feel anxious and overwhelmed. A mindful breathing stick can help guide young kids develop breathing techniques.

Check out this craft and more included in my spring mindfulness and SEL activities on my teachers pay teachers

Social Emotional Learning allows students to explore and express their thoughts and feelings. Instead of ignoring what is lying below the surface, teachers can provide students opportunities for self-exploration, expression, and understanding in a safe way. One beautiful and easy way we can bring Social Emotional Learning (SEL) into a classroom is through Art. In this article, I'll dive on into a process I like to call "Mindful Art Moments" that allows educators to create an atmosphere of…

Building relationships with your grade 4 5 6 students should be your number one priority for a productive and engaging back to school class.

To offer teachers and families a fun, low-cost and practical resource to help children develop mindfulness, the super creative team at popular crafting site Red Ted Art have created for us a lovely mindfulness activity booklet for kids which you can download for free here. This adorable paper craft folds to a small size which children can tuck in a pocket or pop into a backpack and take with them wherever they go!

Middle school minds are truly a work in progress. Kids and teens in middle school need extra support learning and applying social-emotional skills every step of the way. Learn how to use strategies and techniques to build SEL skills with your learners that are fun, engaging, and meaningful.

Simple mental health lessons for kids, like this activity, leave even young children with something to think about in their daily lives.

Kids learn skills best by putting them into practice! An affirmation catcher serves not only as a visual reminder but also as a relational tool to uplift other kids as well through play!