Welcome to Day 12 of our Christmas in July: 25 Days of Free Back-to-School Resources!
Today’s gift is something close to my heart—because while SEL (Social Emotional Learning) is one of the most important parts of the school day, it’s also one of the easiest things to accidentally let slide once the year gets busy.
Let’s change that—with a tool that’s simple, meaningful, and totally doable.
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Why This Freebie Matters
A few years ago, I was asked to incorporate more SEL into my upper elementary classroom…
but I wasn’t given any curriculum or support.
Between planning, grading, meetings, and everything else—you know the drill—there just wasn’t time to build something big from scratch.
So I created a low-pressure, high-impact routine: short Morning Meeting SEL slides that take just 10 minutes a day (or a bit more if you have time).
Here’s what happened:
✨ What started as a “filler” became the best part of our day
✨ Students opened up, connected, and reflected
✨ I felt more present, too—because we were building a classroom community, not just checking boxes
When I shared this routine with other teachers? They felt the same way.
What’s Inside Today’s Freebie
🎁 Day 12 Gift: One Month of SEL Morning Meeting Slides
✅ Daily prompts ready to use—no prep required!
✅ Includes a printable student booklet version if you prefer journaling or need it for centers
✅ Covers core SEL themes relating to the first month of school!
👉 Click here to download your free month of SEL slides
It’s perfect for morning routines, breakfast time, soft starts, or those quiet moments when your class just needs to reconnect.
Sneak Peek: What’s Coming Tomorrow?
📅 Tomorrow’s resource helps you plan your first week of school with ease—featuring simple, engaging activities that get students thinking, talking, and working together.
Still ahead:
🧰 Emergency Sub Binder
🎨 First Week of School Printables
…and more goodness to make your year smooth and heart-filled.
Let’s Make This Year Better—Together!
This daily SEL resource is more than just slides—it’s a chance to slow down, check in, and build a classroom culture where students feel safe and seen.
🎁 Check out the full list of freebies here
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Enjoy!
Prima from Little Yellow Star 🌟
💌 P.S. Know a teacher friend who could use a little Christmas in July magic? Share this post and invite them to join the fun—we’re better together!
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