by Casey | Apr 20, 2025 | Lesson Plans
Activities to Teach Conversation Skills Help students start, maintain, and deepen peer interactions with no-prep printables and lessons. Download the free activities Introducing yourself is one of the most important social skills children can build. It’s often the...
by Jess Anderson | Apr 18, 2025 | Lesson Plans
Humor can help students connect with peers, express themselves, and feel more confident in social settings. It can also create misunderstandings, especially when tone, timing, or audience awareness are missing. Middle school is often the stage where students begin to...
by Selby | Apr 17, 2025 | General
Teaching students to prevent bullying starts with clear language, real examples, and consistent practice. Many students understand that bullying is wrong, but they may not know what it looks like in real life. Some may confuse it with teasing or conflict. Others may...
by Selby | Apr 17, 2025 | General
Online communication is a daily part of students’ lives — yet the skills it requires are often overlooked in traditional social skills instruction. Whether students are emailing a teacher, texting a friend, or joining a group chat, the social expectations shift...
by Selby | Apr 17, 2025 | General
Digital citizenship isn’t just about screen time or internet safety rules — it’s about how students show up online. Whether they’re texting a friend, sharing a photo, or using AI for a class project, students are constantly making decisions that affect how they’re...
by Selby | Apr 17, 2025 | General
Screens are a constant presence in students’ lives — shaping how they connect, cope, and communicate. But while most kids know how to use technology, far fewer understand how it affects their mental health. Many students rely on screens not just for entertainment or...
