Description
Social-Emotional Learning Daily Writing Prompts for December: COPING STRATEGIES
These daily writing prompts for December cover the social-emotional learning topic of COPING STRATEGIES.
This creative writing bell ringer or warm-up activity is perfect for students in 4th grade and above (can be used through high school).
They are designed to help students think more deeply and critically about their own coping strategies and how effective each one is.
These coping strategies writing prompts contain the following:
- teacher tips
- 25 writing prompts with a space to write answers (1/2 page per prompt)
- the same writing prompts in a card-sized version (perhaps students have their own daily writing journals)
- a digital option in Google Slides
This SEL journal writing product is part of a YEAR-LONG writing prompts program for social-emotional learning. You can find the entire YEAR-LONG BUNDLE HERE, or you can check out each month by clicking on the links below:
- January: Building Relationships Writing Prompts
- February: Self-Love Writing Prompts
- March: Dealing with Difficult Emotions Writing Prompts
- April: Self-Confidence Writing Prompts
- May: Perseverance Writing Prompts
- June: Healthy Habits Writing Prompts
- July: Integrity Writing Prompts
- August: Empathy Writing Prompts
- September: Growth Mindset Writing Prompts
- October: Kindness and Compassion Writing Prompts
- November: Gratitude Writing Prompts
- December: Coping Strategies Writing Prompts
NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION! Please refer to the final 7 pages of the file for the link and instructions.
This file includes 35 PDF pages + Google Slides.








April –
The transaction was very easy and straight forward. I’ve done this activity with a few of the kiddos I work with and so far it’s been a great experience in helping not only myself but the kids understand themselves a bit better.
Geared to Education –
These are such a fantastic addition to our small group SEL lessons! Whether my students are writing their own responses, engaging in open conversations, or simply taking a moment to reflect, they are fully engaged and contributing in meaningful ways.
This resource has been a great stepping stone, sparking important discussions that lead to deeper understanding and personal growth. It has truly helped build a strong foundation for our SEL work, and I’ve seen such positive engagement from my students.
Kirsten Tulsian –
Wow, Callie, thank you again for your valuable feedback! I truly appreciate you for taking the time to let me know how impactful this resource has been for your students!
I appreciate you so much,
Kirsten
Lisette S. –
Great way to get my students writing and talking about different SEL prompts