Introduction Empathy is a critical skill for high school students to develop. It enables them to understand and share the feelings of others, fostering positive relationships and social interactions. By teaching students to put themselves in someone else's shoes,...
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Understanding Oversharing: A Guide for Educators
As educators, we play an essential role in teaching students the importance of maintaining appropriate boundaries in their interpersonal relationships. In this blog post, we will discuss the concept of oversharing and offer a no-prep activity, discussion questions,...
Teaching Students the Consequences of Actions and Accepting Them Positively
Introduction As educators, especially those working with students in Special Education, it's important to teach the concept that actions have consequences. These consequences can be either positive or negative, depending on the action taken. It's normal for students...
Teaching Kindergarten Students: Being Flexible vs. Being Rigid
Introduction In this blog post, we will explore a crucial aspect of Social-Emotional Learning for kindergarten students: understanding the difference between being flexible and being rigid. By learning to recognize and adapt to changes, children can develop healthier...
Teaching Students in Special Education to Act Interested When They’re Not
Introduction As educators, we strive to teach our students various social-emotional skills that will help them succeed in life. One such skill is learning how to act interested when someone is talking about something that may not be particularly engaging. It's...
Teaching Body Language Recognition to Special Education Students
Introduction: As educators, one of our goals is to help students develop their social skills and understand the nuances of human communication. A crucial aspect of this is teaching them to recognize and interpret body language, which plays a significant role in...
Cyber Skills: Staying Safe and Connected in the Digital World
Introduction Using our phones and social media can be a fun way to connect and stay in touch with our friends. However, it's essential to make sure we use our Cyber Skills to avoid putting ourselves in dangerous situations. Cyber Skills are smart ways to use...
Teaching Students to Read the Room: A Social-Emotional Learning Guide
Introduction In our daily lives, we constantly share spaces with others and adapt our behavior based on the situation at hand. This vital skill is called Reading the Room. Reading the Room involves assessing the environment, people's moods, and using these clues to...
Teaching High School Students to Advocate for Their Learning Accommodations
Introduction High school students have diverse learning, social-emotional, and sensory needs. Ensuring that these needs are met can greatly impact their success in school. Accommodations are tools and strategies that help students overcome barriers and perform at...