Why Do We Need to Teach About Choices and Consequences?

As teachers, we have an important role in helping young people learn about the impact of the choices they make in life. This is something that goes beyond just learning from books and subjects. We can help students have a better understanding of how their choices can affect their lives in big ways.

Teaching about choices and consequences in the classroom can help students learn important life skills. This is very important for their personal, academic and professional growth. By learning about this topic, students can become more confident in making decisions and can navigate life more wisely.

SEL Games for Primary Students

Teach Starter has created a board game for your primary students that will give them a chance to practise thinking about the results of their actions. To play the game, the player will roll the number cube and move forward that number of spaces. The student will then read the directions on the space and move accordingly.  If the player lands on a magic ball, they will choose a card and finish the sentence. The player who gets to the finish line first wins!

Some of the example scenarios your students will encourage include:

• If I eat too many sweets, then…
• If I am honest with my parents, then…
• If I stay up too late on a school night, then…
• If I offer to help clean the kitchen, then…

Students will be presented with a variety of scenarios that they may experience at both home and school.

How to Get Your SEL Activity

If you are ready for your students to use this board game in your classroom, head on over to the green download button! Here, you will find the quick-print PDF files available in both full-colour and low-colour. Additionally, you can choose to use the Google Slides files if you wish to edit any of the game cards. If selecting the Google Slides option, please note that you will first be prompted to make a copy of the resource to your personal drive before accessing it.

More Social Emotional Resources for Your Lesson Plans!

Don’t stop there! We’ve got more activities to shorten your lesson planning time:  

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Analysing Situations Sorting Activity

Use this sorting activity with your students to practise analysing situations for their problems, consequences and possible solutions.

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Good vs. Bad Choices Interactive Quiz

Help your students differentiate between good and bad choices with an interactive quiz activity.

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Growth Mindset Colouring Pages

Inspire creativity and encourage your students to think positively with a set of growth mindset colouring pages.