What is a growth mindset for kids?

A growth mindset is the belief that you can get better at something with practice and effort. A child with a fixed mindset says I can't do it, while a child with a growth mindset says I can't do it yet. The growth mindset pages have children sort fixed and growth mindset sentences, add the word yet, and read a short story about a girl who learns from a mistake.

What does size of the problem mean?

Size of the problem is a way to help children match their reaction to what happened. A small problem, like losing a pencil, needs a small reaction and can be fixed alone. A big problem, like someone getting hurt, needs a grown-up right away. Sorting problems into small, medium and big on paper makes it easier to remember in the moment.

Are these social-emotional learning worksheets tied to a standard?

No. Social-emotional learning is taught alongside the core subjects, and these pages are not tagged to a Common Core or C3 Framework standard. Many schools follow their own SEL program, and these worksheets fit next to any of them as practice and discussion starters.

1st Grade Self-control and Calming Strategies Worksheets

Ages 6-7 · Free previews · Print-ready PDFs

Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

Sort helpful calm down strategies, size problems as small, medium or big, order the stop and think steps, trace a breathing star and write your own calm down plan.

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Belly Breathing Hills

GradeGrades K & 1

TopicSocial-Emotional Learning

Calm Down Choices

GradeGrades K & 1

TopicSocial-Emotional Learning

Calm Down Strategies, Helpful or Not?

Grade1st Grade

TopicSocial-Emotional Learning

Five-Finger Breathing Hand Trace

GradeGrades K & 1

TopicSocial-Emotional Learning

My Calm Down Corner

GradeGrades K & 1

TopicSocial-Emotional Learning

My Calm Down Plan

Grade1st Grade

TopicSocial-Emotional Learning

Self-Control at School, Yes or No?

Grade1st Grade

TopicSocial-Emotional Learning

Size of the Problem, Small, Medium or Big

Grade1st Grade

TopicSocial-Emotional Learning

Star Breathing Trace

Grade1st Grade

TopicSocial-Emotional Learning

Stop and Think, Put the Steps in Order

Grade1st Grade

TopicSocial-Emotional Learning

Stop, Breathe, Think Traffic Light

GradeGrades K & 1

TopicSocial-Emotional Learning

Who Is Waiting Nicely?

GradeGrades K & 1

TopicSocial-Emotional Learning

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Frequently Asked Questions

At 6 to 8, children are ready for bigger feeling words like frustrated, nervous and proud, and for noticing what caused a feeling. They practice solving friendship problems, giving compliments, seeing a situation from someone else's point of view, telling a small problem from a big one, and choosing a calm down strategy that works for them. These worksheets add short reading and writing to each skill.

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1st Grade Self-control and Calming Strategies Worksheets

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