1st Grade Social and Emotional Development Resources
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LESSON PLANS
Similar and Different Lesson
Students discuss the ways in which they are similar and different.SubjectsSocial SkillsSocial and Emotional DevelopmentHealth and Safety -
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Coping Skills Checklist
A coping list checklist for the classroom.Subjects:Social SkillsSocial and Emotional DevelopmentMental Health -
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Feelings Thermometer
Use this strategy to help students see when they are escalating so they can intervene and use coping skills to manage…Subjects:Mental HealthSocial SkillsSocial and Emotional Development -
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Daily Tasks Checklist
Support your students to hold themselves accountable for their work in class by providing them with a checklist. In…Subjects:Social SkillsSocial and Emotional Development -
LESSON PLANS
What Is a Peaceable Classroom?
An activity to encourage your students to interact peacefully in the classroom.SubjectsSocial SkillsSocial and Emotional DevelopmentHealth and Safety -
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Glows and Grows
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GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Animal Breathing
This resource provides for different breathing techniques that you can teach your students.Subjects:Social SkillsMental HealthSocial and Emotional Development -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Building Rapport with Autistic Students: Tips for General Educators
Use the tips, suggestions, and advice found in this practical resource to help build rapport with autistic students in…Subjects:Social and Emotional DevelopmentSocial SkillsMental Health -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Top 9 Things Educators Should Know About Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
9 powerful, practical, and informative things that educators will want to know about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and…Subjects:Social and Emotional DevelopmentSocial SkillsMental Health -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Five Styles of Handling Children's Conflicts
A chart describing different ways to handle conflict in the classroom plus their uses and limitations.Subjects:Health and SafetySocial and Emotional DevelopmentSocial Skills -
ACTIVITIES
Follow Me Freeze
Build classroom community while giving many students the chance to lead your class.SubjectsMusicArt, Music and DramaSocial Skills -
ACTIVITIES
3 Collective Breaths (Primary)
This breath work activity from Breathe For Change is designed to reduce students' stress, enhance their awareness, and…Subjects:Social and Emotional Development -
FROM THE BLOG
Check, Check, Is This Thing On? 10 Ways for Parents to Conduct Check-ins During Remote Learning
We all know that it's easy to feel separated or isolated during the quarantine and if your child is attending school…Subjects:Social and Emotional Development -
LESSON PLANS
Talk It Out Together
In this school safety lesson plan, students learn the Talk It Out Together conflict-solving process.SubjectsSafetySocial SkillsHealth and Safety -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Talking With Children About War and Violence In the World
Talking to students about Ukraine? Educators for Social Responsibility has prepared this guide for adults who are…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryHistoric Wars and Military ActionSocial and Emotional Development -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
10 Great Early Learning Shows on Netflix
You probably know Netflix for it's mind-boggling plethora of binge-worthy content for adults, but the ubiquitous…Subjects:ScienceLanguage Arts and WritingReading and Literature -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Responding to Conflict Amongst Young Children
Here are some suggested ways for teachers to handle conflict in their classrooms. Using these techniques in your…Subjects:Health and SafetySocial and Emotional DevelopmentSocial Skills -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Facial Expressions and Autism: A Guide for Generalists
A brief guide to understanding and supporting students with autism in matching their facial expressions with their…Subjects:Social and Emotional DevelopmentSocial Skills -
TEACHING RESOURCE
A Guide to Creating Opportunities for Appropriate Social Behavior
Use the 100+ strategies, examples, and tips found in this resource to help create opportunities for appropriate social…Subjects:Social and Emotional DevelopmentMental HealthHealth and Safety -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Reading Comprehension Strategies for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
5 practical, hands-on strategies for addressing reading comprehension issues that accompany Autism Spectrum Disorder…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReading ComprehensionReading Instruction -
CLASSROOM TOOLS
Make a Rainbow Bulletin Board
Students describe their helpful behaviors and create a bulletin board.SubjectsSocial SkillsSocial and Emotional DevelopmentHealth and Safety -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Overview and Fact Sheet
Whether you are a general educator, paraprofessional, or member of school support staff, this resource will help build…Subjects:Social and Emotional DevelopmentMental Health -
LESSON
FutureFit: The Importance of Making Students Future-Ready White Paper
Educators strive to promote social-emotional learning and 21st-century (soft) skills, as well as the college- and…Subjects:Social and Emotional Development -
ACTIVITIES
Mindful Behavior
How can we teach our students to learn how being considerate can improve their relationships? How can we teach students…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingSocial and Emotional Development
