<p>Coloring activity can be used to help students with <strong>emotional vocabulary</strong> and <strong>self-awareness</strong>, as well as helping to get to know students and the ways they view themselves. Includes both a basic and a more complex coloring page, depending on age and vocabulary level.<br /> Students choose one color to represent each category and color in the boxes with those colors. * Example*: Red for “often/a lot like me” Blue for “sometimes / sort of like me”, etc. Students can then color in the mandala based on the feeling and trait words. <em>Example</em>: If a student feels “silly” often, they would color the “silly” space red.</p>

<p>8 Basic mandala designs for students who may not have the attention, interest, or fine motor skills for more complex traditional mandalas. These pages can be used to lead a mindful coloring activity, assist students in calming and self-regulating, improve concentration for students who struggle with attention, and provide a quiet, hands-on activity for students (during free time, after finishing an assignment early, etc.)</p>

<p>This tool can be used to track classroom behavior, including both academics and social skills. Behavior tracker is written in English and Spanish for ESL / monolingual Spanish-speaking students and families. Use of star rating system focuses on positive reinforcement for good behavior and motivates students to earn more stars, in contrast with a thumbs-up/thumbs-down, yes/no system that may impact students’ self-esteem and feelings of guilt and shame.<br /> Multiple versions to track different behaviors.</p>

<p>Blank templates of various styles and shapes that students can use to create their own comic strips. Can be used to teach story structure (ex: beginning, middle, and end), practice writing, or as an art activity for free time. Includes a number of speech and thought bubbles that can be cut out and added to any of the comic panels.</p>

<p>Writing prompt sheet used to explore students’ opinions and practice opinion writing. This exercise could be used as an introduction to persuasive writing, to demonstrate differences between fact and opinion, or simply to help get to know your students better.</p>