IDENTITY & AGENCY
WEBSITES
Free lessons and practices to help you teach and foster adaptive beliefs about learning.
Free growth mindset resources
Top growth mindset resources for parents and educators.
GROWTH MINDSET POSTERS
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Growth-Mindset-Posters-2002213
ACTIVITIES
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Growth-Mindset-Interactive-Mini-Book-Freebie-2598085
Growth Mindset Interactive Mini-Book
PARENT LETTER
Inform parents about creating a growth mindset in their student. Here’s a little handout you can give out to parents on Back to School Night or copy onto the back of your classroom newsletter.
PICTURE BOOKS
The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes by Mark Pett and Gary Rubinstein
Beatrice Bottomwell has NEVER made a mistake. She never forgets her math homework, she never wears mismatched socks, and she ALWAYS wins the yearly talent show at school. In fact, the entire town calls her The Girl Who Never Makes Mistakes One day, the inevitable happens: Beatrice makes a huge mistake in front of everyone But in the end, readers will realize that life is more fun when you enjoy everything--even the mistakes.
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PUBLIC SPIRIT
WEBSITES
Ideas for teaching public spirit.
ACTIVITIES
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Character-Education-Respect-Activity-Pack-1476820
3 pages of printable activities to go along with your social responsibility and character education lessons!
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Being-Respectful-2117350
This behavior lesson on respect includes 5 parts: Setting a Purpose, Teaching Examples, Activities, Poster and Role Playing and Reinforcement Activities.
Templates used to make a Let Your Courage Roar Classbook. Kids learn about how they can us courage in the classroom.
RESPECT POSTERS
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/FreeDownload/All-About-RESPECT-Classroom-Poster-Set-with-Strategies-for-School-1679999
PICTURE BOOKS
Scaredy Squirrel by Meanie Watt
Scaredy Squirrel never leaves his nut tree. It's way too dangerous out there. He could encounter tarantulas, green Martians or killer bees. But in his tree, every day is the same and if danger comes along, he's well-prepared. Scaredy Squirrel's emergency kit includes antibacterial soap, Band-Aids and a parachute. Day after day he watches and waits, and waits and watches, until one day? his worst nightmare comes true Scaredy suddenly finds himself out of his tree, where germs, poison ivy and sharks lurk. But as Scaredy Squirrel leaps into the unknown, he discovers something really uplifting?
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SOCIAL SKILLS
WEBSITES
Free social skills activities and worksheets.
Resources for teaching social skills.
Social and emotional skills activities, classroom management plan, interpersonal skills, and classroom decorations.
VIDEOS
Habits of Mind Animations: Listening with Understanding and Empathy
Seasame Street: Mark Ruffalo: Empathy
Sharing Song by Cocomelon - Nursery Rhymes
PICTURE BOOKS
Why Should I share? By Claire Llewellyn
This book shows and tells them why it is important to share with others.
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EMOTIONAL REGULATION
WEBSITES
Sesame Street YouTube Playlist
A YouTube playlist of videos from Sesame Street on feelings and emotions.
An age-by-age guide to helping kids manage emotions.
Printable worksheets to teach children about understanding specific emotions.
Tips for teaching emotional regulation.
ACTIVITIES
These activities are designed to help young children recognize and discuss the myriad of emotions they experience.
LESSONS
Lesson I created that focuses on emotions.
VIDEOS
5 Incredibly Fun GAMES to Teach Self Regulation Self Control Early Childhood Development by Jeffry Sebastin
PICTURE BOOKS
Today I Feel Silly by Jamie Lee Curtis
Helps children understand and appreciate their shifting moods. Zany and touching verse, paired with whimsical and original illustrations, helps kids explore, identify, and, even have fun with their ever-changing moods.Silly, cranky, excited, or sad--everyone has moods that can change each day. And that's okay Follow the boisterous, bouncing protagonist as she explores her moods and how they change from day to day.
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COGNITIVE REGULATION
VIDEOS
How to Set Goals (4 Easy Steps) by RocketKids
Discusses goal setting.
PICTURE BOOKS
A Chair for My Mother by Vera B. Williams
After a fire destroys their home and possessions, Rosa, her mother, and grandmother save and save until they can afford to buy one big, comfortable chair that all three of them can enjoy.