As the world slowly recovers from the aftereffects of the pandemic, and children are now coming back to school, one-third of educators agree that the social and emotional maturity levels of their current students are lacking compared to their students pre-pandemic. A stunning 80% of parents have also voiced their concerns. Benefits of these social situation 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 children's 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 to/from school ? PTA meeting and family workshops ? family picnic, holiday gathering ? anytime, anywhere! Ways to play: ?? randomly draw a card for daily check-in before and/or after school ?? ice breaker what would you do and would you rather activities 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

?? WINNER, BRAIN CHILD AWARD: Teach interpersonal skills the FUN and PRACTICAL way - understand expectations, avoid social blunders, manage frustrations & distractions, deal with disappointment, work in teams, handle peer pressure, speak up, resolve conflicts, and know how to handle bullying

?? CREATED BY HARVARD EDUCATOR, ALIGNS WITH SOCIAL EMOTIONAL STANDARDS: includes online access to skills assessment, grade-level performance checklists for parent-teacher conference; identify and track student strengths and development needs

?? "HOW TO RESPOND" GUIDES: each card comes with social scripts and advice from counselors, free access to online library with more discussion prompts and learning materials

?? BUILD SELF CONTROL, CONFIDENCE, MOTIVATION: roleplay age-appropriate real life scenarios to build the knowledge and skills to succeed in school. Practice solving problems with a growth mindset, know how to start and maintain a conversation to overcome social anxiety

?? TOTALLY DOABLE: card deck organized by skills and difficulty, weave bite-size "what would you do" social stories in classrooms, home, and therapy! Advisory, lessons, ELA, social skills groups, one-to-one interventions, therapy, in the car, mealtimes

?? PLAY ANYTIME, ANYWHERE: portable and sturdy tin can and card deck made for travel and camping fun

?? PRACTICAL and USEFUL: for kids, parents, grandparents, teachers, counselors, psychologists, and mental health therapists

Specification

Product Detail
Color	Glossy Multicolor Cards With Sturdy Tin Case
Dimensions	1x4x3
Weight	0.3