The annual Teachers Pay Teachers site-wide back to school sale is surely almost here, and I want to share a few of my favorite resources to support back to school season! These Miss Behavior back to school behavior resources are perfect for getting your crew started on the right foot. I have broken up my resources into a few more specific categories to help you find JUST what you’re looking for. Happy shopping!
Setting up your classroom
It can be super intimidating to set up your classroom. In case you didn’t know, I am a BIG believer in functional classroom decor! It is IMPORTANT. Here are some resources to set up your physical classroom in a way that is still conducive to learning and emotional regulation.
- No Frills Alphabet Line with Real Photos
- Community/Safety Signs Alphabet Line with Real Photos
- Coping Skills Alphabet Line
- Back to School Coping Skills Bulletin Board Craft
- THINK Functional Decor with Social Filter Extension Activities
- SEL Vocabulary Word Wall
- Calm Corner Bundle
- Emotions Photo Pennant Banner
- Real Photo Affirmation Posters
- Emotions Anchor Charts (Real Photos!)
Classroom Routines
Classroom routines are everything! Here’s some resources that will give you some SOLID routines to take you through the whole year. Bonus: each routine listed here is a tier 1 support for ALL students in your classroom setting, and infuses social emotional learning concepts into even the smallest areas of your school day.
- Morning Meeting SEL Slides – for the whole year!
- Morning Choices (Alternative to Morning Work)
- Visual Choices for Carpet Sitting
- Coping Skill of the Week – Slides for the Whole Year!
- SEL Yes/No Question Slides
- Monthly SEL Early Finisher Choice Boards
- Daily SEL Warm-Up Journal
- Emotions Journals for Young Learners
- Positive Notes Home
- SEL Parent Education Letters Bundle
Behavior Support
If you’re a behavior support teacher, these supports are gold. I have been there, and I created these resources for my students! Not a behavior support teacher? Believe me, these resources are for you, too. Having resources that promote ethical behavior practices with a foundation in trauma sensitivity and restorative practices is such a gift when you need it. And – some of these resources are designed for the adults, too!
- Behavior Strategies Manual
- De-Escalation Phrases for Teachers (freebie)
- Behavior Debrief Think Sheets
- Real Photo Sensory Path
- Mindful Kids Bundle
- Executive Functioning E-Books
- Digital Token Boards
- Calming Books for De-Escalation
- Size of the Problem Bundle
- Sensory & Movement Resource Bundle
- SEL Breathing Resource Bundle
Centers and Small Groups
Having materials to use for centers, small groups, therapy sessions, and IEP goal work is HUGE when starting off a new school year. It’s always better to have more resources than not enough! These activities are perfect to get you started during back to school season.
- CASEL Competency Kits
- SEL Workbooks Bundle
- SEL Reflection Journals Bundle
- SEL Work Tasks Bundle
- Emotions Flip Book Bundle
Community Building Activities
These community building activities are perfect for the beginning of the year! The books are easily found likely in your classroom library, or you can also watch a read aloud online if you do not have physical access to the books. In the animal slides product, there are links for a read aloud and some extension activities for every animal! The book companion products also include crafts that can easily design a beginning of the year bulletin board or your classroom door.
- Your Name is a Song SEL Book Companion
- All Are Welcome SEL Book Companion
- 150 Animal Slides for Community Building
Back to School Season Meets SEL
There’s a lot more where this came from, but I think these are truly the resources that made my classroom go round. What back to school behavior resources are you looking for?
