Social Skills refers to effective interaction and communication with others. It is necessary for developing and keeping friendships and other relationships. Well developed skills allow children to “fit in” and be accepted by their community.
Review the following list of suggested self control skills. Write the skills you would like to improve. You may also write in your own skills. Keep this list to check off the next three times you practice the skills you wrote.
Open PDF and click links to make a copy of the Google Slides. 4 versions/google slides included! Click and drag the emoji that shows how you are feelings today.
These are first person statements that are used to encourage the user to think positively and confidently. They can be used to minimize self-doubt and other negative thoughts.
These are first person statements that are used to encourage the user to think positively and confidently. They can be used to minimize self-doubt and other negative thoughts.
Put your pointer finger on the start dot. Use your pointer finger to trace on the road. Take a deep breath in as you trace up. Let a deep breath out as you trace down. Repeat on other side.
Use your pointer finger to trace around each rainbow arc. Start at the bottom of each arc. Take a deep breath in as you trace up. Hold. Let a deep breath out as you trace down.
Includes 4 versions. Use your pointer finger to trace around your hand. Start at the bottom of your thumb. Take a deep breath in as you trace up a finger. Let a deep breath out as you trace down a finger.
Explicitly teach each strategy prior to placing desk strip on child's desk/table. Tape desk strip on child's desk/table to allow for a visual of brain breaks. Includes 3 different versions.
Addresses: Non-verbal communication skills- by increasing a child’s ability to observe another person’s facial expressions and body posture to determine their possible feelings. Improve understanding of expressions of affection. Improve understanding environmental context and it’s impact on a person’s feelings.
Improve ability to express strategies that can affect mood and adaptive functioning.
These vocabulary cards are learning aids that have a printed word with an accompanying illustration. These cards will help children develop the oral vocabulary related to Emotions. 12 cards included.
These vocabulary cards are learning aids that have a printed word with an accompanying illustration. These cards will help children develop the oral vocabulary related to Emotions. 12 cards included.
The PERFECT Social Skills Activity! This activity is designed to promote development in the following areas: Social Skills, Visual Motor Skills, and Making new friends! 10 Surveys Included!
I Can Calm my Body at School: A Sensory/Social Story
I Can Calm my Body at School: A Sensory/Social Story
This Sensory Story Includes: 62 Different Story Pages and Sensory Strategies. Personalize title page. Simply print, select pages and place in the correct sequence in the story book. Once all pages are properly arranged, staple on the left. Enjoy reading with your child!
I Can Calm my Body at Preschool/Daycare: A Sensory/Social Story
I Can Calm my Body at Preschool/Daycare: A Sensory/Social Story
This Sensory Story Includes: 60 Different Story Pages and Sensory Strategies. Personalize title page. Simply print, select pages and place in the correct sequence in the story book. Once all pages are properly arranged, staple on the left. Enjoy reading with your child!
TO ASSEMBLE: Cut out each card. Student looks at the image on each card. Student answers the questions. Color & Black/White Versions included. Includes 12 different cards.
Print and cut out each memory emotion card. Laminate cards for durability. Turn each card over so that the emotion images are facing down. Arrange the cards in rows. Student flips over two cards. If student makes a match (same emotion) they keep the cards and take another turn. If student does not get a match, they flip over the cards and repeat steps 5-6. Continue until all cards are matched.
TO ASSEMBLE: Cut out each card. Student looks at the image on each card. Student answers the questions. Color & Black/White Versions included. Includes 12 different cards.
Print the pages. Cut along the center line as there are two story pages per sheet. The story can be customized to each child’s preferences, needs or situation.
Some pages may be added or omitted if they do not apply to the child’s given situation. Once all pages are properly arranged, staple on the left. Child colors all pages in story. Enjoy reading with your child!
Sentence starter cards that can be used to help children improve their ability to converse with others and share with others. Re-write and complete the sentence by filling in the blanks.
Laminate or place in clear protector sleeve. Roll out dough to make a face. Emotions Includes: Happy, Mad, Scared, Sad, Silly, Bored, Worried, and Excited.
One way for students to practice mindfulness is to write a note of gratitude or encouragement to another person. Includes 18 ENCOURAGEMENT CARDS & 12 GRATITUDE CARDS.
Includes three menus, Menu Money (Canadian and American Currency), and Guest Check form. The ordering student(s) is given the opportunity to select and read a given menu.
This Sensory Story Includes: 43 Different Story Pages and Sensory Strategies. Personalize title page. Versions Include: Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa Title Pages! Simply print, select pages and place in the correct sequence in the Holiday story book. Once all pages are properly arranged, staple on the left. Enjoy reading with your child! Happy Holidays!
This Sensory Story Includes: 34 Different Story Pages and Sensory Strategies. Personalize title page. Simply print, select pages and place in the correct sequence in the story book. Once all pages are properly arranged, staple on the left. Enjoy reading with your child!
Let's Meet the Feelings Family: Poster & Learning Cards
Emotion Symbol Poster & Cards to Help a Child Recognize & Express Their Feelings. This is a 5 PAGE High Quality PDF that introduces the "Feelings Family" of Emotions. Includes a Poster and 10 Learning Emotion Cards.
This activity will help a child: (1) Focus on his/her feelings and thoughts; (2) Reflect upon their current “negative†reactions; and (3) Learn to regulate their emotions.
While slowly breathing in through his/her nose and out through their mouth, the child will move each image to the bottom row (numbered 1-5 in left to right manner).
This is a non-competitive game that allows children the opportunity to recognize and communicate a variety of feelings, reflect upon their feelings and consider their choices more fully so as to promote positive responses.
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