52 Essential Social Dilemmas: Life Skills For Kids & Teens To Thrive In Middle School - Conversation Cards Created By Teachers & Counselors For Family, Classroom, Counseling, Therapy Game (6-8 Grade)

The pandemic increased isolation and loneliness, turning normal face to face school to virtual learning for children. This resulted in regressed communication skills and under-developed social skills. Studies have found that social-emotional competence has a significant influence on school performance and mental health. Benefits of these social skill cards interactive games for elementary school students & preschool children: ? enhances social skills ? boosts self-esteem and confidence ? promotes positive and open communication ? provides insight into childrens present social skills ? encourages decision-making in children ? empowers kids in problem-solving When to use the social skills games for elementary students: ? during homeroom morning meeting ? during small group dynamics in the language classroom ? counseling games and social skills groups ? counseling games for elementary ? speech therapy assessments and exercises ? during playgroups for kindergarten circle time ? at home during dinnertime, table topics discussion ? car rides tofrom school ? PTA meeting and family workshops ? family picnic, holiday gathering ? anytime, anywhere Ways to play: ?? randomly draw a card for daily check-in before andor after school ?? ice breaker ?hat would you doand ?ould you ratheractivities to help students get to know each other ?? think, pair, and share activity at school to help peers bond and connect ?? family meeting agenda topic or whole classroom discussion ?? work on specific skills (ex: Spade cards for Awareness of social norms, rules, and manners club cards for making and keeping friends Heart cards for dealing with big emotions with other people Diamond cards for impulse control and setting goals)

Features of 52 Essential Social Dilemmas: Life Skills For Kids & Teens To Thrive In Middle School - Conversation Cards Created By Teachers & Counselors For Family, Classroom, Counseling, Therapy Game (6-8 Grade)

TRANSITION & THRIVE WITH cONFIDENcE: Packed with social skills to survive & succeed middle school - adapt to changes, navigate friendships & frenemies, handle gossips, take initiative, work in teams, deal with a bully, balance stress and pressure KNOW WHATS HAPPENINg IN MIDDLE ScHOOL: created by teachers and counselors to prepare tweens, teens, and parents for commonly struggled social situations in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades SOLVE PROBLEMS & MAKE gOOD cHOIcES: 50+ what would you do social situations to build critical thinking skills for kids use for would you rather game, girl advice, guy talk, reflective writing prompts PLAY, DIScUSS, cONNEcT: clever conversation starter cards to spark communication and help you tune into your middle schoolers feelings, thoughts, and behaviors and get to know their classmates & peers REDUcE ANXIETY, gAIN A PEAcE OF MIND: Middle school classroom must haves to encourage kindness, inclusion, motivation, responsible decision making BUILD SOcIAL cOMPETENcE AND EMOTIONAL MATURITY: great support for students who are nervous, anxious, socially awkward, impulsive, or kids with autism Perfect as a 5th grade graduation gift or gift for rising 6th grader STURDY cARDS & PORTABLE TIN: car ride to school and back, would you rather dinner table discussions, heart to heart connections, classroom ice breakers, morning meeting, small group teambuilding cards, counseling game