Social and Emotional Development

LESSON PLANS

Similar and Different Lesson

Students discuss the ways in which they are similar and different.

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Coping Skills Checklist

A coping list checklist for the classroom.

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Feelings Thermometer

Use this strategy to help students see when they are escalating so they can intervene and use coping skills to manage…

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Student Goals Checklist

This graphic organizer provides writing prompts that support students to reflect on what is going well in the classroom,…

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Daily Tasks Checklist

Support your students to hold themselves accountable for their work in class by providing them with a checklist. In…

TEACHING RESOURCE

Impact of Disruption on Students with Exceptionalities

Learn about the different disruptions that impact students with exceptionalities.

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Glows and Grows

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Animal Breathing

This resource provides for different breathing techniques that you can teach your students.

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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…

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Bully-Proof Your Classroom

Find suggestions on how to make your classroom a peaceful, non-threatening environment. Learn how to increase school…

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Responding to Conflict Amongst Young Children

Here are some suggested ways for teachers to handle conflict in their classrooms. Using these techniques in your…

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Warning Signs of Bullying

This teacher and parent resource includes 14 specific warning signs that indicate that a child is being bullied or at…

WORKSHEETS

10 Tips for Talking to Your Teachers

This worksheet includes 10 tips and strategies for students, focused on helping them talk with their teachers and other…

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Talking to Children About Violence

Share an article from the Educators for Social Responsibility that details discussing violence and other sensitive and…

WORKSHEETS

Self-Esteem: What I Like About Me

Use this printable to help promote healthy self-esteem and self-reflection with both special and general populations. It…

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School Disruption -- Nonviolent and Violent

A description of different types of disruptions, both nonviolent and violent, that can occur within any school setting.

WORKSHEETS

Everyday Dilemmas: Leadership and Problem-Solving

This worksheet focuses on 8 different scenarios designed to challenge students' perceptions and attitudes about…

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Impact of Death on Students with Exceptionalities

Learn how to help the exceptional child deal with the impact of death-related crises.