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Morning Meeting for First Grade | YEAR-LONG BUNDLE | Google Slides

By Sarah Gardner

Do you use morning meetings in your classroom? Are you constantly rushing around in the morning to write a message, choose a greeting, and find an activity before your students walk in the door? Class meetings are a great way to build community, but

Subjects:

Life Skills, Character Education, Classroom Community

Grades:

1^st

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Activities, Interactive Whiteboard, Activboard Activities

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Executive Functioning Parent Letters | BUNDLE | Parent Communication

By Sarah Gardner

Communicate with your parents about how they can help their child with executive functioning skills using this bundle of parent letters. Please note that these letters do not contain any reference to a specific diagnosis, but the information may be

Subjects:

Special Education, Life Skills, School Counseling

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Handouts, Printables, For Parents

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Alexander and The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

By Sarah Gardner

This activity complements the book "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" by Judith Viorst. Through these character building activities, your students will learn all about the circle of control and will be able to identify

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Life Skills, School Counseling, Character Education

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

$3.00

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The Empty Pot Book Companion - Honesty, Integrity, and Doing the Right Thing

By Sarah Gardner

This activity complements the book "The Empty Pot" by Demi. This story lends itself well to discussions about courage, integrity, and the difference between doing your best and being the best.Included in this Pack:-4 day outline-Vocabulary Words

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Life Skills, Character Education, Classroom Community

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

$4.00

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Growth Mindset Posters

By Sarah Gardner

These growth mindset posters will be the perfect addition to your classroom! These bulletin board pieces will help your students begin to change their internal dialogue, which will in turn help to change their mindset! Ever hear, "I can't do

Subjects:

Life Skills, Character Education, Classroom Community

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Activities, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

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Executive Functioning Goal Setting Templates

By Sarah Gardner

So many of our students come to us lacking essential executive functioning skills, but how can we help them? These goal setting templates are the perfect place to start! These templates work with a standard size sticky note to make your life even

Subjects:

Special Education, Life Skills, School Counseling

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Handouts, Printables, For Parents

$4.00

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Editable Monthly Character Education Homework Menus

By Sarah Gardner

If you're looking for simple, meaningful homework for your students, this bundle is for you! These "homework" menus are designed to get students and parents thinking about their emotional intelligence - self control, empathy, responsibility,

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Life Skills, Character Education, Classroom Community

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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Homework, Printables, For Parents

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Impulse Control Parent Letter | Executive Functioning | Parent Communication

By Sarah Gardner

Impulse control is an important executive functioning skill that affects all areas of our lives. This handout explains impulse control in parent-friendly language. Please note that this letter does not contain any reference to a specific diagnosis,

Subjects:

Special Education, Life Skills, School Counseling

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Handouts, Printables, For Parents

$2.00

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Mindfulness Parent Letter | Executive Functioning | Parent Communication

By Sarah Gardner

Mindfulness is the process of bringing our attention to the present moment. It is an important part of strengthening executive functioning skills, and has wide-reaching benefits for all students. This handout mindfulness in parent-friendly language.

Subjects:

Special Education, Life Skills, School Counseling

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Handouts, Printables, For Parents

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (4.29 MB)

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Growth Mindset Posters

By Sarah Gardner

Subjects:

Life Skills, Character Education, Classroom Community

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Activities, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

$4.00

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Flexible Thinking Parent Letter | Executive Functioning | Parent Communication

By Sarah Gardner

*Please note: This parent letter refers to the executive functioning skill of flexible thinking or cognitive flexibility and is geared toward the parents of students with more severe struggles in this area. If you would like a more general parent

Subjects:

Special Education, Life Skills, School Counseling

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Handouts, Printables, For Parents

$2.00

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Donut Growth Mindset Posters

By Sarah Gardner

These growth mindset posters will be the perfect addition to your classroom! These bulletin board pieces will help your students begin to change their dialogue, which will in turn help to change their mindset! Ever hear, "I can't do this!" "It's too

Subjects:

Life Skills, Character Education, Classroom Community

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Activities, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (0.96 MB)

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Executive Functioning Parent Letter FREEBIE

By Sarah Gardner

Communicate with your parents about the importance of executive functioning skills with this parent letter. Please note that this letter does not contain any reference to a specific diagnosis, but the information may be helpful for your students

Subjects:

Special Education, Life Skills, School Counseling

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Handouts, Printables, For Parents

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Working Memory Parent Letter | Executive Functioning | Parent Communication

By Sarah Gardner

Working memory is an important executive function that, when weak, can negatively impact students' performance in school. This parent handout explains working memory in parent-friendly language. Please note that this letter does not contain any

Subjects:

Special Education, Life Skills, School Counseling

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Handouts, Printables, For Parents

$2.00

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Managing Emotions Parent Letter | Executive Functioning | Parent Communication

By Sarah Gardner

Many of our students struggle with regulating their emotions. This handout uses parent-friendly language to describe ways parents can help their child manage their emotions. Please note that this letter does not contain any reference to a specific

Subjects:

Special Education, Life Skills, School Counseling

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Handouts, Printables, For Parents

$2.00

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Goal Setting Parent Letter | Executive Functioning | Parent Communication

By Sarah Gardner

Our students that struggle with executive functioning often struggle to set and work toward goals. This handout uses parent-friendly language to describe ways parents can help their child set reasonable goals and achieve them in a timely manner.

Subjects:

Special Education, Life Skills, School Counseling

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Handouts, Printables, For Parents

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (5.42 MB)

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Metacognition Parent Letter | Executive Functioning | Parent Communication

By Sarah Gardner

Metacognition is an important skill that helps us to analyze our thoughts & feelings, reflect on our thinking, and come up with solutions. This handout explains metacognition in parent-friendly language. Please note that this letter does not

Subjects:

Special Education, Life Skills, School Counseling

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Handouts, Printables, For Parents

$2.00

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Organization Parent Letter | Character Education | SEL | Parent Communication

By Sarah Gardner

Organization skills are so important - both within school and outside of it. We teach these skills at school, but are they being reinforced at home? This letter will give your parents some tools and talking points for discussions about organization.

Subjects:

Life Skills, School Counseling, Character Education

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Handouts, Printables, For Parents

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (0.76 MB)

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Task Initiation Parent Letter | Executive Functioning | Parent Communication

By Sarah Gardner

Task initiation is a complex executive function that, when weak, can negatively impact a student's performance in school and at home. This handout explains task initiation in parent-friendly language. Please note that this letter does not contain

Subjects:

Special Education, Life Skills, School Counseling

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Handouts, Printables, For Parents

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (3.94 MB)

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Flexibility Parent Letter | Character Education | SEL | Parent Communication

By Sarah Gardner

The ability to use flexible thinking is so important - both within school and outside of it. We talk about being flexible with our students at school, but are these things being reinforced at home? This letter will give your parents some tools and

Subjects:

Life Skills, School Counseling, Character Education

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Handouts, Printables, For Parents

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (3.02 MB)

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I am a classroom teacher going into my 6th year of teaching. One of my passions is explicitly teaching social skills to ALL students, and supporting parents in the process. Integrating character education into every single facet of my day has helped my students to be more empathetic, show more self control, and just all around be more successful! These skills are so important and are often neglected due to the many other commitments we have on a daily basis. If you're looking for ways to seamlessly integrate character education into YOUR classroom, school, or district, you've found the right store!

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