Students select 8 or 12 traits they believe are essential for school success, self-score using a clear rubric, and illustrate their choices in a colorful, engaging mosaic. The included writing extension encourages deeper thinking, goal-setting, and comparison over time. With student models, writing prompts, and a peer interview component, this resource fosters student voice and ownership of their personal growth.

 This SEL + Writing Resource Includes:

• Teacher Directions – Clear steps for launching and managing the activity
• Student Instructions – For both 8-piece and 12-piece mosaics
• Traits of Success Checklist – 32 traits with definitions and a self-assessment rubric
• Two Mosaic Templates – Choose based on age, time, or revisit later in the year
• Writing Reflection & Growth Extension
  • 9 thoughtful writing prompts across 3 categories
  • Peer interview questions + personal reflection
• Writing Rubric – Simple, standards-aligned 4-point scale
• 2 Student Samples – Models for both mosaic versions

Great For:

• Back to School or Advisory Lessons
• SEL Self-Assessment & Goal Setting
• Student-Led Conferences or Portfolios
• Growth Mindset Writing
• Mid-Year or End-of-Year Reflections
• Counseling & Small Group Work

Whether used once or repeated throughout the school year, this Traits of Success Mosaic helps students reflect on their habits, build self-awareness, and take ownership of their learning journey—all through a creative and personalized format.

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This All About Me Magazine Cover Activity lets students design their own magazine cover starring them! Using a fun and interactive prewriting sheet, they’ll brainstorm short, creative headlines that reflect their personality, interests, talents, and dreams. The editable Google Slides template makes it easy for students to personalize their covers digitally or print them for display!

What’s Included:

• Editable Google Slides Magazine Cover Template
• Prewriting Brainstorming Worksheet
• Example Magazine Cover for Inspiration
• Clear Student Directions
• Helpful Teacher Guide

Great for:

Back to School
Getting to Know You Activities
Student-Led Conferences
Bulletin Board Displays
Creative Writing & SEL

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Build classroom culture, boost student voice, and make your hallway display POP with this engaging, creative project!

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 Important Note About Google 

This resource is designed in Google Slides. After purchase, you will receive a download link to make a copy of the original file. You will NOT be asked to access your Google Drive.

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Create inspiring vision boards with your students and empower them to envision their future and set ambitious goals! This resource includes comprehensive teacher directions, a 3-6 day lesson plan, sample vision board images, brainstorming sheets, and journaling prompts.

• 5 Pages of Detailed Teacher Directions
• 3-6 Day Lesson Plan
• Sample Vision Board Images
• Give Me Five – Brainstorming Sheet for Visualizing Self in 5 Years
• 3 Pages of Journaling Prompts – “Opening the Door to Your Vision”
• 3 Pages of Brainstorming Prompts – “Opening the Door to Your Vision”

What a few teachers are saying about this Making Vision Boards With Students:

I used this resource to help students create a vision for themselves for this school year. I make my (own) vision boards, but I wanted students to understand vision boards clearly. I had one student who I didn’t think would be into the idea, and he was the most engaged. Thanks!   ~ Yolanda N H

I love this resource so much! My students are having so much fun creating vision boards. I also love the reflective journal piece. Thank you!!! ~ Jenna L.

Very helpful, step-by-step process laid out to help students reflect and dig into a deeper connection of a personal vision board. I used it with multiple grades and it was well received in all. ~ Kara G.

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Start the school year off on the right foot with this I Wish My Teacher Knew Back to School Social Emotional Learning resource! This resource is designed to help create a positive learning environment and foster healthy relationships between teachers and students. It includes activities, discussion questions, and more to help teachers get to know their students on a deeper level. 

• 21 Slides
• Student examples
• 4 Ways for students to share information:
  • Google Slide
  • PearDeck
  •  Google Form
  • Printed form

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