School psychology resources for Easel Activities and for parents

Back to School, School Counseling, School Psychology

"WHAT IS AN AMYGDALA HIJACK?! Explain how the amygdala is not as smart as the prefrontal cortex, because it really doesn’t know the difference between a real threat and a perceived threat. Provide examples and then have students create their own!YOUR BRAIN DURING AN AMYGDALA HIJACK! Explain that we call this an “amygdala hijack” because it is when your amygdala (or the “OMG” emoticon) takes over your brain. It doesn’t allow the prefrontal cortex or the hippocampus to work! When this hap

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Grades:

2nd - 7th

Types:

School Counseling, School Psychology, Special Education

I Can Take Turns Talking Social Narrative, Read Aloud Video & Digital Reflection

Created by

Think-Feel-Do Counseling

A social narrative about conversational turn-taking. The majority of students with whom I work have difficulty with social communication and often times are unable to take turns talking. They interrupt, talk out of turn, take too many turns, or don't give their partner a chance to speak. Introduce the conversational skill of turn-taking with this clear and concise social narrative. It provides students concrete instruction and explanation of what is expected during back-and-forth conversatio

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Grades:

1st - 4th

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Guided Reading Books, Printables, For Parents

Behavior contract / agreement for elementary and middle school kids

Created by

Tanisha Tatum

Colorful and engaging behavior contract with the 3 main components: what is the task (behavior) we want to see the change in, who the contract is for, and identifying rewards and when the behavior will happen. Also comes with a weekly tracker! track 4 weeks at a time on my sheet. Don't let this is cool resource pass you by for the upcoming school year! The behavior contract is a simple positive reinforcement intervention that is widely used by teachers to change student behavior. Great for paren

Subjects:

School Counseling, School Psychology, Special Education

Grades:

PreK - 8th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, For Parents

Also included in: Behavior contract and rewards chart bundle

Kindergarten Literature I Can Statements - Fostering Metacognitive Skills

Created by

Linguaescape

This resource is designed to help educators and parents effectively evaluate kindergarten children's performance in literature skills while promoting confidence and autonomy in young learners.What's Included:Resource aligned with Common Core: Worksheet with "I Can" statements that correspond to essential literature skills expected at the kindergarten level.Stickers for Assessment: Enhance assessment flexibility with stickers indicating "I can do on my own" or "I can do with help" for each statem

Subjects:

Literature, School Psychology, Special Education

Grades:

K

Types:

Assessment, Printables, For Parents

CCSS:

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A SOCIAL STORY Treating My Brother with Respect (SEL ACTIVITY)

Created by

School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education

Read this with your son or daughter once a day in the morning and instill a more positive attitude towards siblings.This item can be used in an interactive notebook, counseling session, or classroom. Add notes & annotations through an interactive layer and assign to students via Google Classroom.

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Grades:

PreK - 5th

Types:

Activities, Printables, For Parents

Also included in: SEL ACTIVITIES SUPER BUNDLE: 80 Social Story Scripts

Your Brain

Created by

Back to School, School Counseling, School Psychology

YOUR BRAIN Use the emoticons to help students remember how three important parts of their brain work together prefrontal cortex, amygdala, and hippocampus.Students will learn how their prefrontal cortex is like a light bulb with its bright ideas, how the amygdala goes into“OMG mode” to protect them from stressful and dangerous situations, and how the hippocampus is like a librarian as it keeps track of their memories and can reference those memories when neededLABEL YOUR BRAIN Have students labe

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Grades:

1st - 6th

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A SOCIAL STORY -"No Pushing Or Hitting" (SEL ACTIVITY)

Created by

Character Education, School Counseling, School Psychology

This is an eleven-page cartoon social story print to help children understand why they may hit and push other children, and learn some alternative ways to cope with their emotions.

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Grades:

PreK - 8th

Types:

Printables, For Parents, Lesson

Also included in: SEL ACTIVITIES Power Bundle - "No More Bullying"

Understanding Dopamine Loops

Created by

School Counseling, School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning

DOPAMINE LOOPS: Help kids understand when they are in a dopamine loop. Many kids don't really realize the ways that social media or gaming can keep them in a dopamine loop. Being in a dopamine loop keeps them from achieving other goals because they are being instantly gratified.Remind them that the more experiences they have, the more they are building neuropathways. It's important to have a wide range of experiences and to live a balanced life for optimal brain chemistry. Have kids write out mo

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Grades:

3rd - 12th, Higher Education

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A SOCIAL STORY - "No More Fear of Thunder Storms" (SEL ACTIVITY)

Created by

Life Skills, Psychology, School Psychology

Read this social story with a child who has a fear of thunder and lighting. Other resources (referenced in this social story) can be purchased by the seller or simply looked up online. One free resource to reference for this social story is this vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcZn3dGWQ-UThis social story will allow a child or person supported to do the necessary research and planning to minimize their fear.

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 8th

Types:

For Parents, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

Also included in: Power Bundle - "No More Fear of Storms"

DOWNLOAD PUBLISHED ARTICLE AND PICS of CERTIFICATE +VIDEO(Distant Learning)

Created by

fatimamahmood21

PUBLISHED ARTICLE ABOUT SPECIAL EDUCATION AND RELATED CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT BY IJSER USA

Subjects:

For Administrators, School Psychology, Special Education

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

For Parents, For Principals & Administrators, Professional Development

Also included in: "BUNDLE OF OF SPECIAL EDUCATION "(DISTANT LEARNING)

A SOCIAL STORY - "I am Kind" (SEL ACTIVITY)

Created by

Character Education, Life Skills, School Psychology

This social script was created to encourage children (ages 7 - 10) or teens and adults with intellectual disabilities about the importance of kindness. Teach your child the simple qualities of kindness with this short 10-page social story.

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Grades:

Not Grade Specific

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Scripts, For Parents, Lesson

Also included in: Kindness Series Bundle

Building "My Confidence" Social Story (INTERACTIVE SEL ACTIVITY)

Created by

Character Education, School Counseling, School Psychology

Each child has a different story of their insecurities, body sensations, and resolves.Personalize your child's social story with this interactive tool. With it, a child can easily list and reference confidence testers, body sensations, and any personal techniques for building inner security.A child can insert found images, drawn images, or real pictures of her/ himself into the provided boxes.This is an interactive tool that can be easily used in counseling sessions and classrooms using a Google

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 7th

Types:

Printables, Scripts, For Parents

Also included in: 2 in 1 "Building My Social Story" Bundle (INTERACTIVE SEL ACTIVITY)

SEL ACTIVITIES CBT Journal

Created by

Psychology, School Counseling, School Psychology

This journal guides one to explore feelings, analyze negative thoughts, encourage "HeartMath" breathing, list daily goals, and create gratitude lists. Seven pages can be filled out per assigned day. Filling out 7 pages per day may take up to 30 minutes of reflection. Copy and paste the first seven pages til infinity!This item can be used in an interactive notebook, counseling session, or classroom. Add notes & annotations through an interactive layer and assign it to students via Google Clas

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Grades:

2nd - 12th, Staff

Types:

Activities, Scripts, For Parents

Also included in: SEL ACTIVITIES: A Year of Journaling Once Per Week

What is a Worry Bully?

Created by

School Counseling, School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning

WHAT IS A “WORRY BULLY”? Before using this worksheet, read the book What to Do When You Worry Too Much, by Dawn Huebner. Talk to students about what causes them to worry. Their worries may even stop them from experiencing life and living to their fullest potential. By labeling each of their worries as a worry bully, students can regain power over their lives.Teach them how to talk back to their worry bullies when they need to. Tell them that at first, this will seem strange, because they are so

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PreK - 5th

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Lessons 1-3: Inner Child Healing Worksheets

Created by

Character Education, School Counseling, School Psychology

Inner child work can be done for a child or an adult. This series of lessons help uncover memories, increase awareness, release emotion, and integrate a dynamic sense of self.The first lesson uncovers the memories, qualities, preferences, and beliefs of one's inner child.The second lesson explores the childhood home, daily schedule, family tree, and relationships.The third lesson pertains to childhood dreams, support systems, body awareness, and the integration of the inner child with visualized

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Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Activities, For Parents, Lesson

A SOCIAL STORY - "They Are Alive Too" (SEL ACTIVITY)

Created by

Character Education, School Psychology, Special Education

Do you notice your student or child has a cruel disposition towards animals? This sweet social story about Timothy and Janice can encourage kindness to all creatures.This item can be used in an interactive notebook, counseling session, or classroom. Add notes & annotations through an interactive layer and assign to students via Google Classroom.Join our YouTube channel for some video social story readings! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebi8U9V2Yfs&t=26sCheck out our website here: https

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Grades:

PreK - 8th, Staff

Types:

Printables, Scripts, For Parents

Also included in: 25 SOCIAL STORY WORKBOOKS_SPECIAL EDUCATION_ EMOTIONAL REGULATION_ILS_SS

A SOCIAL STORY - "Dating Boys Who Respect Me" (SEL ACTIVITY)

Created by

Character Education, School Counseling, School Psychology

Does a person you support express interest in dating but has a hard time being selective, saying "no," or dating first before connecting intimately with others? This social story is for teen girls, interested in dating teen boys, in need of guidance around receiving respect from prospective partners. Persons with intellectual disabilities can also benefit from reading this social story. This tool can be used as a google document in an interactive digital classroom.

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Grades:

7th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

Activities, Scripts, For Parents

Also included in: SEL ACTIVITIES SUPER BUNDLE: 80 Social Story Scripts

Self Compassion and Inner Critic

Created by

School Counseling, School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning

SELF-COMPASSION: Show kids the self-compassion comic and have them brainstorm comic for themselves. On a separate piece of paper or a whiteboard, have them draw out a comic of a mistake they often make. Discuss with kids how they feel after making that particular mistake. What do they typically say to themselves? Are they harder on themselves than they are on others? Why do you think this is the case?Next, discuss the three main tenets of self-compassion:1. Self-Kindness. Be kind to yourself lik

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Grades:

3rd - 12th

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A SOCIAL STORY - "It's Okay to Have Alone Time" (SEL ACTIVITY)

Created by

Life Skills, School Psychology, Special Education

Is your child, student, or person supported glued to the video game screen or in constant need of attention? This social story points to the possibilities of spending quality alone time without video games or needing friends around all the time. The main character Jennifer explores her talents, ideas, and creativity when she is alone. Reflective questions are included in the format.

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Grades:

PreK - 5th

Types:

Activities, Scripts, For Parents

Guide to Parenting Tips Styles Behavioral Management Children Teens Strategies

Created by

Omnitent Teaching - Unique Items

Behavioral management tips and Best Parenting Guide. Helpful organized PDF for school staff on behavioral management of students and also to give to parents to help educate them on parenting styles and how it can effect a child's behavior. This lesson gives tips on how to positively parent and what parenting style is proven by research, out of 4 given, that will give the best outcomes for their children.Hint: It is not the disciplinarian or the permissive / indulgent styles which seem to be ramp

Subjects:

School Psychology, Special Education, Speech Therapy

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

For Parents, Cultural Activities

Also included in: Bundle Autism Deal: Scanning Scenes, Articulation, Songs Emotions Poems All ages

Conscious vs. Subconscious Mind

Created by

Back to School, School Counseling, School Psychology

CONSCIOUS VS SUBCONSCIOUS MIND, SECRET STRATEGY 3: YOU ARE WHAT YOU THINK! Help students understand that their minds can be divided into two parts conscious and subconscious. The thoughts they are currently aware of are in their conscious mind. Eventually, once they stop thinking about them, these thoughts will end up in their subconscious mind.Neuroscientists say that our subconscious mind is much more powerful than our conscious mind. The subconscious mind can actually make your beliefs come t

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Grades:

2nd - 8th

Types:

SEL ACTIVITIES Identifying Emotions Tracing Sheets

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