Introduction Positive self-talk is a powerful tool that can help students build confidence, improve self-esteem, and overcome challenges. As educators, we can teach our middle school students how to engage in positive self-talk to navigate through difficult situations...
Category: No-Prep Activity
Becoming a Social Chameleon: Adapting Behavior for Different Situations
Introduction As educators, we know that students encounter various situations throughout their day, each with its own set of rules and expected behaviors. Teaching students to adapt their behavior to different environments is an essential skill, particularly for those...
Encouraging Hygiene Practices and Social-Emotional Learning in the Classroom
Introduction Teaching students proper hygiene practices, such as covering their mouth and nose when they sneeze or cough, is essential to promoting a healthy and safe learning environment. By incorporating principles of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), educators can...
Teaching Emotions to Kindergarten Students with Emotions Bingo
Welcome to a blog post that introduces a fun and engaging activity designed for kindergarten students to learn about emotions and develop their social-emotional skills. The activity, Emotions Bingo, is based on a video that shows different people experiencing various...
Teaching the Importance of Good Sportsmanship for High School Students
Introduction In today's competitive world, it is essential for high school students to learn and practice good sportsmanship. Good sportsmanship is the ability to handle both winning and losing gracefully, without complaining or getting upset. This vital social skill...
Respectful Relationship Skills: Teaching Middle School Students to Break Up Gracefully
Introduction Relationships are an essential aspect of human life, and learning how to navigate them successfully is a crucial skill for middle school students. It's important to teach students how to recognize when a relationship isn't working and how to end it...
Teaching Personal Space: An Essential Skill for Kindergarten Students
Introduction Personal space is an essential concept for kindergarten students to grasp as they begin to interact with their peers and develop social relationships. It is important for educators to teach young children the concept of maintaining an 'invisible bubble'...
Teaching Students How to Stay on Topic in Conversations
Introduction Staying on topic is an essential skill for students to develop, as it enables them to participate in meaningful conversations and build strong relationships. This blog post will explore the concept of staying on topic, provide a no-prep activity for...
Recognizing and Addressing Ganging Up in Elementary Students’ Friend Groups
Introduction Being part of a group of friends can be a fun and rewarding experience for students. However, it's important for them to recognize when a friend group isn't treating them kindly and learn how to address the situation. In this blog, we'll explore the...