Introduction Disagreements or arguments with friends are called conflicts, and they can occur from time to time. Conflicts may make us feel upset or uncomfortable, but when we resolve them, everyone feels better, and the friendship usually returns to normal. To handle...
Category: No-Prep Activity
Teaching Students About Appropriate Eye Contact and Avoiding Staring
Introduction Social interactions can be complex, especially when it comes to making eye contact and avoiding staring. It's essential to teach students the difference between appropriate eye contact when conversing and staring, which can make others feel uncomfortable....
Communicating About Distractions: A Guide for Educators
Introduction In a classroom setting, students often encounter situations where others may unknowingly cause distractions or engage in annoying behaviors. As educators, it's essential to teach students effective communication skills to address these situations calmly...
Building Strong Friendships: A Guide for Middle School Educators
Introduction In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of building strong friendships for middle school students. Friendships play a crucial role in the social-emotional development of young people, as they learn to listen to each other, help one another, and...
Teaching Conversation Skills to Elementary Students: An Engaging No-Prep Activity
Introduction Conversations are the building blocks of social interaction, and teaching students how to participate in conversations effectively is an essential part of their social-emotional development. In this blog post, we will discuss an engaging no-prep activity...
Teaching Self-Control to Kindergarten Students: The Self-Controller Scanner
Introduction Teaching self-control to Kindergarten students is an essential aspect of Social-Emotional Learning. The Self-Controller Scanner is a valuable tool that helps young children understand their thoughts and feelings, and develop strategies for staying in...
Teaching Small Talk Skills to Students in Special Education: The Two W’s
Introduction Small talk is an essential social skill that helps individuals connect with others. It is particularly useful for students in Special Education, as it can build a sense of belonging and improve their communication abilities. This blog post will introduce...
Animal Breathing Techniques for Calming and Self-Regulation
In this blog post, we will discuss animal breathing techniques designed to help students in special education practice self-regulation and calming strategies. These simple, engaging activities can be easily incorporated into the classroom or at home to support...
Taking Care of Hygiene: Teaching Students to Cover Their Sneezes
Introduction Hygiene is an essential aspect of our daily lives, and teaching students about proper sneezing etiquette is crucial to prevent the spread of germs and ensure a healthier environment. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of covering your...