Description
Help students learn the power of words with this engaging, low-prep SEL book companion for I Can’t Believe You Said That! Using a Social Filter by Julia Cook. This resource is designed to teach thinking before speaking, empathy, self-control, and kindness in a developmentally appropriate way for grades K–4.
Perfect for classroom teachers, counselors, and SEL lessons, this comprehensive packet includes 33 pages and 15 meaningful activities that encourage students to reflect on how words affect others and practice making respectful choices.
Perfect For:
SEL lessons
Morning meeting
Classroom guidance
Counseling groups
Read-aloud follow-ups
Behavior support & character education
Sub-plans
And MORE!
What’s Included in I Can’t Believe You Said That! Using a Social Filter Resource:
Learning Objectives Page (Grades K–4)
Prediction Activity
Beginning–Middle–End Summary Organizer
Story Concepts Page (Characters, Setting, Problem, Solution)
Theme & Message Writing Activity
Character Traits Graphic Organizer (RJ)
Comprehension Task Cards (8 questions)
Comprehension Answer Keys
True or False Activity + Answer Key
Writing Prompts focused on thinking before speaking
Teacher-Led Discussion Prompts
Thinking vs. Talking Bubbles (“Social Filter”) Activity
“Burnt Cake” Scenario Activity (real-life application)
Vocabulary Color-Match Activity
Student-Friendly SEL Vocabulary (empathy, self-control, respect, apologize, consequences, blurting)
SEL Skills Students Will Practice:
• Thinking before speaking
• Using a “social filter.”
• Understanding how words affect others
• Empathy and perspective-taking
• Repairing mistakes with apologies
• Self-awareness and self-control
Standards Alignment
Aligned to CCSS, TEKS (ELAR), Virginia SOL, and CASEL competencies for Grades K–4. There is a focus on communication, writing, and social-emotional learning
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