Introduction As educators, we understand that every student learns differently. Our students' brains have unique learning preferences, which we call learning styles. By helping our students identify their learning styles and adapt their study habits accordingly, we...
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Two Sides: A Social-Emotional Learning Game for Educators
Introduction Welcome to Two Sides, a game designed to help students develop their social-emotional learning skills by comparing the two sides of one behavior. This activity focuses on the concept of deciding whether to Think It or Say It in various situations. By...
Teaching Conversation Measuring Cup: A Game for Kindergarten Educators
Welcome to a blog post designed to help educators teach kindergarten students the concept of the Conversation Measuring Cup. This skill helps young learners understand how much to talk during a conversation, ensuring they don't say too much or too little. By mastering...
Teaching Students to Navigate Jealousy: A Guide for Special Education Educators
Introduction Jealousy is a natural emotion that everyone experiences at some point in their lives. For students in special education, understanding and managing feelings of jealousy can be particularly challenging. This blog post aims to provide educators with an...
Connecting Comments in Conversations: An Activity for Middle School Students
Introduction In conversations, the ability to connect comments back and forth is essential for maintaining a smooth and enjoyable interaction. For middle school students, learning how to connect their comments to the topic at hand is an important social-emotional...
Repair the Conversation: A Social-Emotional Learning Activity for High School Students
Introduction As educators, we strive to teach our students the importance of effective communication and social-emotional skills. One key aspect of successful communication is the ability to recognize when a conversation has gone off track and knowing how to get it...
Teaching Elementary Students to Make Connected Comments
Introduction As educators, we strive to help our students develop essential life skills that go beyond academic knowledge. One such skill is the ability to make connected comments during conversations. This skill is crucial for effective communication and fosters...
Inclusive Playgrounds: Fostering Social-Emotional Skills for All Students
Introduction Creating an inclusive playground environment is crucial for promoting social-emotional learning among students. This includes ensuring that everyone, regardless of their interests, abilities, or personalities, feels welcome to participate in play. In this...
Unlocking the Power of Eye Contact for Social-Emotional Learning
Introduction As educators, we strive to teach our students valuable life skills that will help them navigate social situations and understand others' emotions. One key skill for high school students to develop is the ability to follow people's eyes to gain insights...