Are you looking to supercharge your SEL instruction? Use video modeling to take your lessons to the next level. What is video modeling? Have you ever tried to troubleshoot something with someone over the phone? How about putting together furniture with illustrated...
It is hard to believe that it has been nearly three years since the initial COVID-19 lockdowns. And while this time has been challenging for us all, it has been especially difficult for our students who are dealing with social skills loss from the pandemic. What...
Let’s talk about the 5 Social-Emotional Learning Skills (CASEL Competencies)! What are they? And why do they matter? Whether you’re a veteran Speechie or you’re new around here, you’ve probably noticed that the 5 CASEL Competencies (Self-Awareness, Self-Management,...
Hello Everyday Speechies! We have new material this month! Let’s take a look! We have added three new pieces of material related to Job Skills. The first is a follow-up game for the existing Professional Skills game. The next is an interactive activity for...
As a special education teacher, you are the connector on campus and hold a unique skill set and perspective in the push for schoolwide social-emotional learning (SEL). Rather than feeling like the outlier of your school community, read on to see how you can position...
As a school psychologist, you wear many hats and are the glue between general education and special education. You bridge the gap between individual classroom teachers and wider district initiatives. You are ultimately an invaluable resource and leader in the mission...
As a school counselor, you play a huge role in nurturing schoolwide social-emotional learning (SEL). In fact, you serve as the first line of defense in identifying and addressing students’ social and emotional needs within the school setting. With that, it is likely...
As a school social worker, social-emotional learning is, and has always been, the heart of your role. As the link between the home, school, and community, your expertise in SEL is a crucial tool in supporting whole-child development. If you’re reading this, you may be...
“Please summarize Moby-Dick for my upcoming book report,” I wrote. In under five seconds, ChatGPT had generated an answer that I could turn in for at least a B. Best of all, I didn’t have to read all 427 pages of Moby-Dick. I also didn’t have to research, reflect, or...
