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What Others Say
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“This bundle is probably the best purchase I ever made on TPT. I have used it so many times with so many different themes and the students never get tired of playing these interactive games. Every game promotes teamwork in addition to the guidance lesson topic. It is so nice to be able to go back to this resource in my “purchases” and find the topic of the month and have a ready made lesson for the students to use. A+++”
Melanie S.
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“I have a challenging group that is benefitting from these activities. They love the engaging games, and it really helps them to think about their emotions and responses. Thank you for this resource!”
Kristen T.
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“I love this resource. As a mental health clinician I found this resource so useful implementation of my telehealth sessions with younger clients.”
Kimberly K.
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53 SEL Game Show Lessons – SEL Activities for Classroom & Counseling Lessons All Year Long!
💰 Save 75% with this mega-bundle of 53 interactive, low-prep SEL Game Show lessons—perfect for elementary classrooms, school counseling programs, and small groups.
Each lesson comes to less than $1 and can be used in-person, virtually, or screen-free to teach core social-emotional skills all year long.
From character education and social skills to career exploration, mindfulness, coping skills, and book companion lessons for popular SEL read-alouds, this bundle will keep your SEL curriculum fresh, engaging, and effective.
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Why You’ll Love the Game Show Format
✅ Low-prep & grab-and-go – Perfect for busy teachers and counselors
✅ Self-contained lessons – Great for classrooms you visit only every few weeks
✅ Fun & interactive – Kids love the variety of challenges
✅ Versatile use – Works for classroom guidance, small groups, and individual counseling
✅ Flexible formats – Google Slides™, PowerPoint™, and printable task cards included
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SEL & Book Study Topics Included
Character Education & Social Skills
- Anger Management
- Bullying Prevention
- Career Interest & Job Exploration
- Citizenship
- Classroom Rules / Back to School
- Community Building / Team Building
- Conflict Resolution
- Coping Skills
- Elementary to Middle School Transition
- Expected vs. Unexpected Behaviors
- Fairness
- Feelings & Emotions
- Gratitude
- Growth Mindset
- I-Messages
- Kindness
- Making & Keeping Friends
- Mindfulness
- Peer Pressure
- Perseverance
- Respect
- Responsibility
- School Success
- Self-Control
- Test Prep Strategies
- Trustworthiness
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Book Companion Lessons
- A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue – Julia Cook
- After the Fall – Dan Santat
- Better Than You – Trudy Ludwig
- Bubble Gum Brain – Julia Cook
- Bully Beans – Julia Cook
- Dare! – Erin Frankel
- Each Kindness – Jacqueline Woodson
- Enemy Pie – Derek Munson
- Even Superheroes Have Bad Days – Shelly Becker
- Making Friends is an Art – Julia Cook
- My Mouth is a Volcano – Julia Cook
- My Secret Bully – Trudy Ludwig
- One – Kathryn Otoshi
- Soda Pop Head – Julia Cook
- Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun – Maria Dismondy
- The Bad Seed – Jory John
- The Invisible Boy – Trudy Ludwig
- The Name Jar – Yangsook Choi
- Tough! – Erin Frankel
- Trouble Talk – Trudy Ludwig
- Weird! – Erin Frankel
- What Do You Do with a Problem? – Kobi Yamada
- Wilma Jean the Worry Machine – Julia Cook
- Your Fantastic Elastic Brain – JoAnn Deak
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Game Show Categories
- Act It Out – Role-play scenarios
- True or False – Test knowledge & myths
- Sketch It – Draw quick responses
- Imagine If – Creative problem-solving
- Risk – Surprise challenges revealed only when chosen
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What’s Included in Each Lesson
✔ Lesson plan with objectives, guided intro, and activity directions
✔ Google Slides™ & PowerPoint™ Game Show presentations
✔ 6 alternative screen-free lesson formats
✔ Printable task cards with all prompts
✔ “Sketch It” & “Imagine If” worksheets for off-screen days
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Tech & Format Options
- In-Person – Use with a Promethean Board, SmartBoard, or projector
- Virtual – Share your screen in Zoom, Google Meet, or teletherapy platforms
- Screen-Free – Use printable task cards for small groups or whole-class play
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👉 This mega-bundle is a fun, flexible, and stress-free way to teach SEL all year long—with 53 ready-to-go lessons that students will actually love playing.
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WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING
This bundle is probably the best purchase I ever made on TPT. I have used it so many times with so many different themes and the students never get tired of playing these interactive games. Every game promotes teamwork in addition to the guidance lesson topic. It is so nice to be able to go back to this resource in my “purchases” and find the topic of the month and have a ready made lesson for the students to use. A+++
-Melanie S.
October 12, 2021, TPT Review
I have a challenging group that is benefitting from these activities. They love the engaging games, and it really helps them to think about their emotions and responses. Thank you for this resource!
-Kristen T.
November 29, 2020, TPT Review
I love this resource. As a mental health clinician I found this resource so useful implementation of my telehealth sessions with younger clients.
-Kimberly K.
September 28, 2020, TPT Review
These are AMAZING. My students LOVE the game show activities! I do a lot of bibliotherapy in my classroom lessons, and these game shows are the perfect companion to a great counseling/bibliotherapy lesson! Definitely recommend!!
-Bethany S.
September 14, 2020, TPT Review
Talk about amazing! All of the quizzes, game shows, lessons, etc. are fantastic and well thought out. I have been searching for an easy, low-prep way to integrate SEL into my daily routine with my students. I appreciate the way these lessons/games are formatted to naturally open up grand conversations with my students about feelings, conflict, stress, etc.
-Becky B.
August 6, 2020, TPT Review
