Redirectunwantedbehaviors tomoreappropriateactivitiesUse visualtimers toincreasepredictabilityOrganizecooperativegames andactivities thatrequire teamworkandcommunicationModelapologizingEncourageempathy andperspective-takingModel "I amfeeling a littlefrustrated rightnow, so I amgoing to take adeep breath.'Provide a sense ofpsychological safetywhere children feelsecure, valued, andfree to expressthemselvesTeach calmingtechniqueslike deepbreathing orcountingHelp childrenunderstand theconnectionbetween theirfeelings, thoughts,and reactionsRead books and tellstories that focus oncharactersexperiencingdifferent emotionsand solving socialproblemsModelappropriateways toexpress andmanageemotionsUse feelingswordsfrequently suchas happy, sad,angry,surprised, etc.Ask how thecharacter maybe feeling andwhat body cueshelped them toguessCoach childrenthrough socialinteractionsand resolvingconflicts.Co-regulatewith children asan opportunityto modelstrategiesAcknowledgechildren's effortsand positivebehaviors,focusing onspecific actionsProvideopportunitiesfor choiceandautonomyHighlight actsof kindness andhelpfulnessamong childrenFocus onteachingrather thanpunishingMake thephysical spaceorganized andinviting, withclear boundariesfor activitiesUse visualaids asneededAcknowledgewhen kidsadvocate forwhat theyneedExplain theimpact ofactions in anage appropriatewayEstablishconsistent routinesand schedules,clearlycommunicatingchanges inadvanceUse a "calmdown" cornerwith sensorytoolsUse puppetsor role-playingto practicesocialscenariosUse First-ThenStatementsTeachspecificphrases forsocialinteractionsSet clear,simple, andconsistentexpectationsand rulesRedirectunwantedbehaviors tomoreappropriateactivitiesUse visualtimers toincreasepredictabilityOrganizecooperativegames andactivities thatrequire teamworkandcommunicationModelapologizingEncourageempathy andperspective-takingModel "I amfeeling a littlefrustrated rightnow, so I amgoing to take adeep breath.'Provide a sense ofpsychological safetywhere children feelsecure, valued, andfree to expressthemselvesTeach calmingtechniqueslike deepbreathing orcountingHelp childrenunderstand theconnectionbetween theirfeelings, thoughts,and reactionsRead books and tellstories that focus oncharactersexperiencingdifferent emotionsand solving socialproblemsModelappropriateways toexpress andmanageemotionsUse feelingswordsfrequently suchas happy, sad,angry,surprised, etc.Ask how thecharacter maybe feeling andwhat body cueshelped them toguessCoach childrenthrough socialinteractionsand resolvingconflicts.Co-regulatewith children asan opportunityto modelstrategiesAcknowledgechildren's effortsand positivebehaviors,focusing onspecific actionsProvideopportunitiesfor choiceandautonomyHighlight actsof kindness andhelpfulnessamong childrenFocus onteachingrather thanpunishingMake thephysical spaceorganized andinviting, withclear boundariesfor activitiesUse visualaids asneededAcknowledgewhen kidsadvocate forwhat theyneedExplain theimpact ofactions in anage appropriatewayEstablishconsistent routinesand schedules,clearlycommunicatingchanges inadvanceUse a "calmdown" cornerwith sensorytoolsUse puppetsor role-playingto practicesocialscenariosUse First-ThenStatementsTeachspecificphrases forsocialinteractionsSet clear,simple, andconsistentexpectationsand rules

Fostering Social-Emotional Growth - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Redirect unwanted behaviors to more appropriate activities
  2. Use visual timers to increase predictability
  3. Organize cooperative games and activities that require teamwork and communication
  4. Model apologizing
  5. Encourage empathy and perspective-taking
  6. Model "I am feeling a little frustrated right now, so I am going to take a deep breath.'
  7. Provide a sense of psychological safety where children feel secure, valued, and free to express themselves
  8. Teach calming techniques like deep breathing or counting
  9. Help children understand the connection between their feelings, thoughts, and reactions
  10. Read books and tell stories that focus on characters experiencing different emotions and solving social problems
  11. Model appropriate ways to express and manage emotions
  12. Use feelings words frequently such as happy, sad, angry, surprised, etc.
  13. Ask how the character may be feeling and what body cues helped them to guess
  14. Coach children through social interactions and resolving conflicts.
  15. Co-regulate with children as an opportunity to model strategies
  16. Acknowledge children's efforts and positive behaviors, focusing on specific actions
  17. Provide opportunities for choice and autonomy
  18. Highlight acts of kindness and helpfulness among children
  19. Focus on teaching rather than punishing
  20. Make the physical space organized and inviting, with clear boundaries for activities
  21. Use visual aids as needed
  22. Acknowledge when kids advocate for what they need
  23. Explain the impact of actions in an age appropriate way
  24. Establish consistent routines and schedules, clearly communicating changes in advance
  25. Use a "calm down" corner with sensory tools
  26. Use puppets or role-playing to practice social scenarios
  27. Use First-Then Statements
  28. Teach specific phrases for social interactions
  29. Set clear, simple, and consistent expectations and rules