Introduction Filtering thoughts is a crucial social skill that helps maintain healthy relationships and promote positive social interactions. This blog post will discuss the importance of teaching high school students to think before they speak and provide an engaging...
Category: No-Prep Activity
Teaching Students Coping Strategies: A No-Prep Activity for Educators
Introduction As educators, we play a crucial role in guiding students to develop healthy coping strategies for dealing with stress and challenging situations. By incorporating principles of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), we can help students build resilience and...
Teaching PreK Students Body Awareness and Relaxation Techniques
Introduction As educators, it's essential to help our students develop a sense of self-awareness and learn techniques to manage their emotions. One way to achieve this is by teaching them about body awareness and relaxation. By guiding students through a "Wiggling...
Understanding Body Language: A Guide for Kindergarten Educators
Introduction Social-emotional learning (SEL) is a vital aspect of a child's development, and understanding body language is an essential skill in this domain. By learning to read body language, kindergarten students can better understand the emotions of their peers...
Helping Students Overcome Nervousness When Meeting New People
Introduction Meeting new people can be a daunting experience for anyone, especially for elementary students who are still developing their social skills. It is normal for children to feel nervous or scared in such situations. However, as educators, we can help them...
The Significance of Oral Hygiene in Social Interactions: A Guide for Special Education Educators
Introduction Oral hygiene plays a crucial role in our daily lives, affecting the way we interact with others. For students in special education, it is essential to understand the importance of maintaining clean teeth and fresh breath. By teaching students about proper...
Teaching Cyber Skills for Effective Texting in Special Education
Texting is a significant part of our daily communication, but it can be confusing, especially for students in Special Education. When we talk to someone in person, we can see their facial expressions and hear their tone of voice. Unfortunately, we don't have these...
Brain Breaks for Elementary Students: Energizing and Relaxing Activities
Introduction In today's fast-paced learning environment, it's essential for educators to ensure that their students maintain focus and attention. One effective way to achieve this is through incorporating brain breaks into the daily routine. Brain breaks are short,...
Teaching Students to Read Social Situations: An Essential Skill for Effective Communication
Introduction As educators, we know that social-emotional learning (SEL) is crucial for our students' growth and development. One key aspect of SEL is the ability to read social situations, which involves observing and interpreting the feelings and emotions of others...