Introduction In the realm of social-emotional learning, effective communication plays a vital role in fostering healthy relationships and understanding others. One essential aspect of effective communication is the ability to make connected comments during...
Introduction As educators, one of our goals is to help students develop social-emotional skills. An essential skill for students, especially those in special education, is learning when to say "sorry." Apologizing is a vital aspect of maintaining healthy relationships...
Introduction As educators, it's important to teach our students the skills they need to navigate social interactions effectively. One such skill is the ability to get someone's attention appropriately. This is especially important for Kindergarten students, as they...
Introduction Turn-taking is a fundamental social skill that kindergarten students need to learn in order to develop positive relationships with their peers. By practicing turn-taking, children learn to share, cooperate, and communicate effectively with others. This...
Introduction In the early stages of a child's development, learning to stay with the group is crucial for fostering positive social interactions and building strong relationships. This blog post will focus on an engaging no-prep activity for teaching PreK students the...
Introduction Helping young students understand and manage their feelings is crucial for their personal and social development. In this blog post, we'll explore an engaging no-prep activity that can help Kindergarten students learn to recognize when they're feeling...
Introduction The Two Sides game is a valuable tool for educators working with special education students, focusing on social-emotional learning and encouraging thoughtful communication. In this game, students learn to differentiate between thoughts that should be...
Introduction In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of teaching personal hygiene habits to students in special education settings. Personal hygiene refers to the practices we engage in to keep our bodies clean and healthy. Some personal hygiene habits are...
As educators, we strive to teach our students not only academic skills but also important social-emotional skills. One such skill is the ability to think before speaking, especially when it comes to potentially hurtful thoughts. By teaching kindergarten students to...
