Are you struggling to teach your Pre-K to 3rd graders the difference between appropriate and inappropriate actions in various social situations?
Looking for a fun and engaging way to boost your students' Social Emotional Learning and critical thinking skills? Introducing the "Expected vs. Unexpected Behavior | Social Skills SEL Activities" Boom Card deck! This resource is designed to make teaching and learning about behavior choices a breeze, saving you valuable time while captivating your young learners. Watch your students blossom as they gain confidence in navigating social scenarios and making positive decisions.
To use Boom Cards, you must be connected to the Internet. Boom Cards play on modern browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge). Apps are available for modern Android devices, iPads, iPhones, and Kindle Fires. For security and privacy, adults must have an account to use and assign Boom Cards. You can assign the cards you purchase using Fast Pins, which provide instant feedback to students.
A paid subscription is not required to play Boom Cards using Fast Pins. A subscription is needed for assignment options that report student progress. New users may be offered a free trial. Learn more: http://bit.ly/BoomTrial✨ What's Included:
- 40 engaging picture-based Boom Cards
- Real-life social scenarios for practical application
- Practice distinguishing between expected vs. unexpected behavior
- A clear and simple decision-making format for easy understanding
✅ Perfect For...
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Social skills intervention groups
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Special Education classrooms
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Speech therapy and ABA therapy sessions
- Early learners (Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd grade)
- Home practice with parents and caregivers
- Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Visual learners who benefit from clear, simple instruction
- Teaching problem solving and self-regulation skills
This resource is rooted in a strong problem-solving focus, empowering students to actively think through social situations. By presenting relatable scenarios, it encourages them to analyze the expected and unexpected outcomes of different behaviors. This approach fosters critical thinking, decision-making abilities, and ultimately, more positive social interactions.
🎯 Standards Alignment
- SEL.K-2.SA.1: Identify and name basic feelings (e.g., happy, sad, angry, scared)
- SEL.K-2.REL.4: Ask for help from a trusted adult when a peer conflict arises.
- SEL.K-2.SM.1: Use a simple calming strategy (e.g., taking deep breaths, counting to 5) when feeling upset.
- SEL.K-2.SM.2: Follow 1-2 step classroom routines and directions with reminders.
- SEL.K-2.DM.3: Make a positive choice when given two options by an adult.
- SEL.K-2.DM.4: Help with a classroom job or task to contribute to the community.
- SEL.3-5.SA.1: Describe personal strengths and areas for growth in academic and social settings.
📚 Learning Objectives
- Students will be able to differentiate between expected and unexpected behavior in common social scenarios.
- Students will practice decision-making skills by choosing appropriate responses.
- Students will develop a better understanding of social cues and expectations.
- Students will improve their self-regulation and problem-solving abilities in social situations.
- Students will learn to identify and articulate what to do in various social situations
Transform your students' understanding of social interactions with this dynamic and effective resource!
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