Introduction Effective communication is a vital skill that helps students navigate social situations with ease. By incorporating principles of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), educators can empower students to communicate clearly, respectfully, and confidently. This...
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Teaching Storytelling Techniques for Effective Communication in Elementary Students
Introduction Being able to communicate effectively is an essential life skill. For elementary students, learning to share stories and experiences can help them build social skills, develop empathy, and enhance their ability to express themselves. In this blog post,...
Unlocking Learning Styles: A Guide for Middle School Educators
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...
Teaching Comfortable Eye Contact and Visual Referencing Skills
Introduction Educators working with students in Special Education understand the importance of developing social skills, including non-verbal communication. One essential aspect of non-verbal communication is eye contact, which can be challenging for some students. In...
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...