Behavior/Social Emotional

Behavior & Social-Emotional Activities 

• Play “Feelings Freeze Dance” (stop and name how you feel when music pauses)

• Use emotion cards and act out different feelings

• Play “Red Light, Green Light” to practice listening and impulse control

• Practice turn-taking games (board games, rolling a ball back and forth)

• Use a timer for waiting games (“wait until timer beeps”)

• Play “What Would You Do?” simple social problem scenarios

• Practice deep breathing with bubbles (blow slow to make bubbles)

• Create a calm-down jar or glitter bottle

• Do movement breaks (jumping, wall pushes, animal walks)

• Play “Simon Says” for listening and self-control

• Use role-play (pretend store, doctor, classroom behaviors)

• Practice sharing games with toys or snacks

• Play “Is it expected or unexpected?” sorting game with pictures or actions

• Read social stories together about behavior and routines

• Use choice-making games (“Do you want blocks or cars?”)

• Practice waiting with hands busy (fidget or small toy while waiting)

• Play mirror emotions (copy facial expressions in a mirror)

• Use praise games (“catch me being good” scavenger hunt)

• Practice clean-up games with music and visuals

• Play “Stop and Think” pause game during play