Back to School Getting-to-Know-You Activity: Engage Your Students from Day One! Looking for a fantastic way to kick off the new school year and get to know your students on a deeper level? Look no further! This Back-to-School Getting-to-Know-You Activity is the perfect resource to build rapport and foster a positive classroom environment. Packed with 20 fun, informative, and interesting questions, this versatile product can be utilized as a digital file, editable PowerPoint, or even printed as a workbook! Why Choose This Resource? 1. Versatility: Whether your classroom is fully digital, technology-enhanced, or traditional, this resource has you covered! Students can type directly onto the PDF or use the editable PowerPoint version for interactive engagement. The PowerPoint is editable so if you wish to change the questions you can. Alternatively, you can print and hand out the workbook for a tangible and personalized experience. **2. Foster Connections: **The thoughtfully crafted questions are designed to spark curiosity and encourage sharing. As students open up about their interests, goals, and aspirations, they will forge connections with their peers and with you as their teacher. 3. Inclusivity: With a diverse range of topics, from favorite books and movies to aspirations and superpowers, this activity is inclusive and respects the unique backgrounds and perspectives of every student. Promote Self-Reflection: Through this activity, students will engage in self-reflection, identifying their strengths, interests, and areas for growth. It’s an excellent way to empower them to take ownership of their learning journey. What’s Included: A beautifully designed PDF file with 20 thought-provoking questions ready for digital input. An editable PowerPoint version for interactive engagement and customization. A printable workbook format for those who prefer a hands-on approach. How to Use: 1. Digital Mode: Share the PDF file with your students, allowing them to type their responses directly into the document. This is perfect for classrooms with access to devices or virtual learning environments. 2. Editable PowerPoint: Customize the questions, add your own, or rearrange them to suit your class’s dynamics. Utilize the PowerPoint in live discussions or for engaging group activities. **3. Printable Workbook: **For a tactile experience, print the pdf workbook and distribute it to your students. Encourage them to write their answers by hand and personalize their copies. Unlock the Potential of Your Classroom Community! Take the first step towards building a strong and connected classroom community. This Back-to-School Getting-to-Know-You Activity is a must-have resource to create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment from day one. Empower your students and let the learning adventure begin! If you have any questions about this resource please contact me at resourcecreator1@gmail.com.

This is a 8 page workbook that introduces the topic of the Johari Window. This is a widely used model for understanding and training in a variety of self-awareness dependent activities such as: personal development, communications, interpersonal relationships, group dynamics, team development and inter-group relationships. I use this as a team building exercise, particularly when teams need to build trust so that they can move to a high performing phase. It is also beneficial to find out more about yourself and how others see you generally. A worksheet is included for participants to gain insights into the different quadrants and where they fit within these. ** Leave a review for this resource and receive one free resource of your choice from my shop. Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources

This 16 page resource looks at different forms of communication and their application in the workforce. It is an interactive lesson that looks at passive, aggressive, assertive and indirect behaviours. There is opportunity for pair work and group work activities and discussion that explores the best way to handle situations. Two workbooks are provided. One for students to work through either paper based or digitally on Word, and a Teacher workbook that contains answers. I have used this with small groups of learners and it has been very well received. The session concludes with students carrying out roleplay activities.

Looking for an engaging and informative activity to teach mental health to your high / middle school students? This comprehensive and engaging resource is designed to support high school educators in promoting mental health awareness and well-being among their students during Mental Health Awareness Month. What you get: A digital PDF file for students that can be typed directly onto. This can also be printed out if you don’t want to use it digitally. Also a pdf for the teacher that contains answers and instructions. Within the Student file is: a) A Mental Health Reading Passage b) A True / False Worksheet to be filled out c) Comprehension questions worksheet to be filled out. Within the Teacher file is: a) A Mental Health Reading Passage b) Answer Sheet for the True / False Questions c) Answer Sheet for Comprehension Questions d) Teacher Instructions and optional activities This resource pack includes a thoughtfully crafted reading passage focused on the importance of mental health for teenagers. The one-page article provides relevant information and encourages students to prioritize their mental health through self-care, seeking help, and reducing the stigma surrounding mental health. But that’s not all! The resource pack goes beyond the reading passage by offering a range of activities to foster meaningful class discussions, personal reflections, and creative expression. From group discussions and case studies to creating infographics and inviting guest speakers, this pack provides a variety of interactive and thought-provoking activities that will keep students engaged and informed. Each activity is designed to develop critical thinking skills, empathy, and self-awareness while promoting a safe and supportive classroom environment. Students will have the opportunity to reflect on their own experiences, engage in collaborative learning, and explore strategies for maintaining positive mental health. By incorporating this resource pack into your curriculum, you’ll equip your students with essential knowledge and skills to navigate their mental well-being effectively. Help them develop a deeper understanding of mental health, learn valuable self-care practices, and break the stigma surrounding mental health issues. If you have any questions about this resource please contact me at resourcecreator1@gmail.com.

An elevator speech can be used to introduce yourself, talk about your company, network or pitch an idea. Everyone should have an elevator speech for different situations. It allows you to clearly and concisely get your message across so that others understand you and your intentions. This presentation focuses on using an Elevator Speech in a workplace environment. By the end of the presentation learners will have created and practiced their own elevator speech. Learning Objectives: - Understand what an elevator speech is. - Understand why you need to have an elevator speech. - Learn how to prepare an elevator speech. - Learn how to deliver an elevator speech.

This resource contains 3 templates. One for responding to a job vacancy and two CV templates. The two CV templates are for you to fill out with your own information. The structure and format have been provided, all you have to do is input the relevant details. The cover letter is proven and tested. All that use it have got the interview. Remember, when applying for a job, ensure that you customise the letter to suit the advertisement / job description.

Students love working their way through these interactive, fun Escape Rooms. This Digital Escape Room on Thanksgiving includes five challenges. There is absolutely no Preparation for the teacher! Students can work through in groups or on their own. They move from room to room until all questions and activities have been completed correctly. This escape room has been created using Google Forms and is self checking. A scenario is presented that sees the students embark on an exciting adventure where their keen investigative skills and knowledge of Thanksgiving traditions will be put to the test. Their mission is to solve the mystery of the stolen Thanksgiving artifacts from the Thanksgiving Art Museum. A cunning thief has taken valuable items related to this cherished holiday, and it’s up to them to discover who took them. As they progress through this escape room, they will follow a trail of clues, riddles, and puzzles that will lead them to the thief’s identity. Their journey will require them to unlock the secrets of Thanksgiving’s history, culture, and significance. The objective calls for them to demonstrate knowledge on Thanksgiving, amongst other critical thinking skills. Once they pass through each challenge successfully they will have escaped the room and identified the thief. **The tasks include working through the Challenges: ** Challenge 1: The Museum Mystery - involves research and Gap fill activity. Challenge 2: Research to find out the year of a painting by Winslow Homer Challenge 3: Thanksgiving Vocabulary - unscramble the words to escape to next room by entering a code. Challenge 4: Learning about Thanksgiving history by watching a video and answering questions related to it. Challenge 5: The Thanksgiving riddle challenge - students must work out what the riddles refer to. To move to the next room students must input a code derived from the tasks. The Escape room can be completed individually or in groups. They generally take about 1 period to complete. You will need access to: The Internet Google Forms YouTube to watch the video

This is a 20 slide powerpoint presentation that tackles the subject of Workplace Diversity. Our workplaces are made up of many different races, cultures and languages. This often creates communication problems that slow down production, cause misunderstandings and generally can create a divided workforce if issues are not addressed. There is an editable ppt file and a pdf. This powerpoint is for Supervisors and Managers that work in such an environment. It contains practical advice for dealing with language issues in particular. Topics covered: Definition Manager’s responsibilities The employee’s perspective Use clear english Other ways to bridge the gap Assess understanding

Your students will benefit from this interactive, engaging lesson on Conflict Resolution. They will learn how to manage internal and external conflicts. As well as learning about this for employment, social and the business world, it will make life easier for you as a teacher for class management. This resources is also fully editable. Conflict Management is an important skill for business education, the workplace and the classroom. This resource covers areas of conflict such as competing, avoiding, accommodating, compromising and collaborating in a positive light. Students will enjoy the interactive lesson and real world challenges that this resource provides. A power point presentation is provided with tasks for learners to complete as well as Teacher Notes that can be printed out to accompany the presentation. All of the files are fully editable so that you can make small changes to suit your audience if required. The file formats are ppt, word, and pdf so that edits can be made to suit requirements. Topics: Definition and Examples of Conflict Management Key Facts about Conflict Conflict Management Styles Skills to Manage Conflict Task Challenges for Learners | Students Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources

This is a 25 slide engaging powerpoint presentation that covers the important topic of Active Listening. It includes information on Body Language, Questioning, Paraphrasing, Facial Expressions, and best practice techniques. It is provided with a warm up group excercise and a lesson plan. Teachers notes are included that contains additional information and answers to questions that are posed to students. There is a pdf version and a ppt version that can be edited if required. ** Leave a review for this resource and receive one free resource of your choice from my shop. Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources

This is an editable resource in the form of a power point presentation that covers 20 of the most common writing errors. It can be used in classes to test learners knowledge in group settings. The explanations are contained in the notes area. This will be useful for discussion. 1. There, Their, They’re 2. To, Two, Too 3. Accept vs Except 4. Your vs. You’re 5. A lot vs alot vs allot 6. Lose vs Loose 7. Its vs It’s 8. No vs know 9. Threw vs through 10. Correct use of semi-colon (;) 11. Affect vs Effect 12. Assure, Ensure, Insure 13. Proper use of Commas 14. Using ‘s’ to show plural and possessive (the difference) 15. Passed vs past 16. Weather vs whether 17. A vs An 18. Capitalisation in Sentences 19. Farther vs further 20. Compliment vs complement

This lesson covers Passive, Assertive and Aggressive styles of communication, ideas for gaining Confidence as well as the use of I statements to clearly communicate your message. Your students will enjoy the interactive lessons and the opportunity to practice their communication skills using real life scenarios. The Resource contains a PowerPoint presentation and a student workbook. It is provided in ppt, pdf and word format so that it can be edited if necessary to suit your audience. It will assist your learners in identifying behavior traits that could be creating barriers to effective communication both in the workplace and the classroom. The interactive PowerPoint presentation contains activities for learners to practice their communication skills. The 10 page workbook looks at different forms of communication and their application in the workforce. It is an interactive lesson that looks at passive, aggressive, assertive and indirect behaviors. There is opportunity for pair work and group work activities and discussion that explores the best way to handle situations. I have used this with small groups of learners and it has been very well received. The session concludes with students carrying out roleplay activities. Please remember to leave a review for this resource and visit my shop for more products. Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources

Escape Rooms are so much fun for students. They are interactive and competitive. This Digital escape room has been created for Microsoft schools who have access to OneNote. The Escape Room on Conflict Management includes five interactive challenges. Students can work through in groups or on their own. The cannot move from station to station until the questions have been answered correctly. This escape room has been created using OneNote and students will need OneNote downloaded on their device to use this. Instructions have been provided. The challenges include: * Station 1: Conflict Resolution Vocabulary * Station 2: Key Facts Word Bank * Station 3: Matching Activity for Conflict Management Styles * Station 4: Example Statements for Conflict Management Styles * Station 5: Video Questions - 3 ways to resolve a conflict | Dorothy Walker | TED Institute The resource includes: * The OneNote file packet * Passwords for Teacher * Answers for Teacher in pdf * Instructions for the digital download * A printable version if required in pdf format

Students love working their way through these interactive, fun Google Slides Notebooks. This interactive Notebook can be used for Distance Learning. There is absolutely no Preparation for the teacher! Within the Slide view students can access navigational tabs so that they can move through topics with ease. They then type directly into the Notebook to respond to various tasks and challenges. The Topics include: Definition of Assertiveness Behaviour Types (Aggressive, Assertive, Passive Confidence The Power of I Statements Barriers to Communication The 3 C’s Additional Strategies (Fogging, Saying No, Broken Record Technique) Google Forms quiz on Time Management Learning and Assessment Methods: Reading Writing Internet Research Drag and Drop YouTube video review Question and Answer Google Forms Quiz

Do your students want to improve their print handwriting? This resource has been created for adults and teens that want their writing to improve to make it clearer and easy to read. This is an essential life skill and will serve them well in the workplace. The Packet contains a PowerPoint interactive presentation with accompanying worksheets for practice contained in an e-book. You can print off the e-book or print off individual practice sheets from the e-book. Topics: What is good handwriting? Vocabulary associated with handwriting Warmup for Writing Letter formation Letter groups Pangrams Form filling Signatures Tips for improving handwriting I often hear people say that they hate their handwriting, or that no one can read it. It is such an important part of communication. Even with email and the internet being a big part of written communication you cannot replace the benefit of a hand written note or message on a card. Not to mention that many workplace forms still need to be filled out manually and it is so important that the writing is clear. I have used this in my workplace training sessions and learners have enjoyed it and noticed improvements within 10 days of practice. I wanted to get away from all the babyish resources that are just not appropriate to teach adults with. I hope you enjoy this.

Your students will love these task cards on conflict management that engage their problem solving and critical thinking skills. All essential life and workplace skills. Teachers note that there is also a pdf supplied that provides responses to the Task Cards, ensuring that key points are touched on within the discussions. This comes with both print and digital options. For the digital students are able to simply type their answers directly onto the pdf. Totally no prep! Conflict Management is an important life-skill for business education, the workplace and the classroom. This resource generates important discussions and can be used in pair or group activities. Great for when you have a sub as well. Refer to the preview for more information and to find step by step quick instructions for creating the printable task cards. Its as easy as printing, laminating and cutting. (or if you don’t want to laminate, just print out on card stock). Once prepared they are ready and done for years to come. I hope you enjoy using these, as much as my students have.